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Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG) vs Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 4 XL phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 4 XL X Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG) 12Points
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

vs
10Points Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB) Compare Google Pixel 6a X
6.3"
POLED

1440x3040

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

Pixel 6a (G1AZG)} 12 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG) vs Pixel 4 XL (128GB)} 10 Advantages Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)2%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
vs2.84GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+6GB LPDDR5Advantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
vs6GB LPDDR4X
+UFS 3.1Advantage
Fastest write and read storage.
vsUFS 2.1
+178 grams (6.23 ounces)8%
Lighter
vs193 grams (6.76 ounces)
+Android 16Advantage
Android 16 is newer and safer
vsAndroid 13
+5G Sub6Advantage
The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
vs4G LTE-A
+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps150%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
vs(4G LTE-A) 1200 Mbps
+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage
Sensors help you use the device
vsNot supported
+4410 mAh19%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
vs3700 mAh
+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage
You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
vs1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage
WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster
vs802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]
+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
vs5.0 + A2DP/LE
8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)vs+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)9%
Thinner
60Hzvs+90Hz50%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
1080x2400 pixelsvs+1440x3040 pixels69%
Higher resolution screen
431 PPIvs+534 PPI24%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
6.1"vs+6.3"3%
Larger screen
(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP17%
Higher resolution main camera
Only digital zoomvs+Digital and optical zoomAdvantage
The zoom allows for better focus and approach to take pictures
(front) 8MPvs+(dual front camera) 8MP + 0.3MP4%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
Not supportedvs+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage
Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.

37 Common items in both devices
128GB (103GB available) / 128GB (110GB available)
Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back / Aluminum frame, glass front/back
OLED / P-OLED
HDR8
16 million
Dual-LED flash
PDAF: phase detection autofocus
+30 specs and more in the table below

Check the comparison table below for more items that are not evaluated in comparison score above.

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
ModelPixel 6a (G1AZG)Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Other model namesPixel 6a G1AZGGoogle Pixel XL4 G020, G020P, GA01180-US, GA01181-US
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
(Global, International)
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/202210/22/2019, Announced: 10/15/2019
Depth8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)
Size (width x height)71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)75.1 x 160.4 millimeters (2.96 x 6.31 in)
Weight178 grams (6.23 ounces)193 grams (6.76 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum body, glass front, plastic backAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass 5
Protection against water and othersIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30minIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistant

📲 Display

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Display typeOLEDP-OLED
Screen size6.1" inches6.3" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1440x3040 pixels (19:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)431 PPI534 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass 5
Refresh rate60Hz90Hz
Display features505nits[typ], 876nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display
HDR8
Always-On Display
DCI-P3 100%

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
System versionAndroid 12Android 10
Firmware updateAndroid 16Android 13
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 (SM8150) (7nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
Octa-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.84GHz Kryo 485 (Single-core)
3x 2.42GHz Kryo 485 (Triple-core)
4x 1.78GHz Kryo 485 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)Qualcomm Adreno 640 (585MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)AnTuTu: 426757 (v8)
Geekbench: 2164 (v5.3)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
RAM memory6GB LPDDR56GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage128GB (103GB available)
UFS 3.1
128GB (110GB available)
UFS 2.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardNot supported
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps1200/150 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
LTE Cat18
VoLTE
Global version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41)
USA version:
LTE (Bands 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (Bands 38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)Not supported
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900Not supported
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100Not supported
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48)
VoLTE
Not supported
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6Not supported

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
(dual camera)
12.2 megapixels
16MP telephoto f/2.445mm1.0µmPDAFOIS2x-optical-zoom
Main camera resolution4032x3024 pixels4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.7 (aperture)f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length27mm (lens)28mm (lens)
Sensor size1/2.55" inches1/2.55" inches
Pixel size1.4µm pixel1.4µm pixel
AutofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomDigital and optical zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras1080p@240fps
Sony IMX363 sensor
feature not registered

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Front camera (secondary)8 megapixels(dual front camera)
8 megapixels
0.3MP TOF
Front camera resolution3264x2448 pixels3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)Full HD (1920x1080)Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.0 (aperture)f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length24mm (lens)22mm (lens)
Sensor sizefeature not registeredfeature not registered
Pixel size1.12µm pixel1.22µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones or more
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
USBUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor
Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Battery typeLiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4410 mAh3700 mAh
Charger, watts18W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0
18W (9V/2A) Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless chargingNot supportedQi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green• Colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Oh So Orange
• Google Pay

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 6a (G1AZG)Google Pixel 4 XL (128GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registeredfeature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)feature not registered
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