Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) vs Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

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

9/23/2022 8:02 AM, updated: 2/24/2023 4:23 PM

Compare Google Pixel 6a X Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB) 04Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

5.96"
AMOLED

1440x2560

13
MP

2.1mp

3GB
RAM

Quad-core

3220
mAh

(Non removable)

22Points Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS) Compare Motorola Nexus 6 X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)

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!

4 Advantages Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	vs	22 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
+1440x2560 pixels42% Higher resolution screen	vs	1080x2400 pixels
+493 PPI14% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)	vs	431 PPI
+Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)Advantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores	vs	Type-C reversible connector
2.7GHz 32bit Quad-core	vs	+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)33% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
3GB LPDDR3	vs	+6GB LPDDR5100% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.
64GB (57GB available)	vs	+128GB (103GB available)81% More internal storage for applications and files
184 grams (6.44 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)3% Lighter
10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)13% Thinner
5.96"	vs	+6.1"2% Larger screen
(back) 13MP	vs	+(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP89% Higher resolution main camera
HDR photo only main camera	vs	+HDR photo/video on both camerasAdvantage The HDR technology produced photos with more detail in dark areas
1/3" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches18% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
f/2.0 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)18% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
(front) 2.1MP	vs	+(front) 8MP3 times Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
Android 7.1.1 Nougat	vs	+Android 13Advantage Android 13 is newer and safer
4G LTE	vs	+5G Sub6Advantage The 5G Sub6 network is newer and faster
(4G LTE) 150 Mbps	vs	+(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps19 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+Fingerprint sensor (under display)Advantage Sensors help you use the device
3220 mAh	vs	+4410 mAh37% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
1 slot (Single-SIM)	vs	+1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5]	vs	+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
4.0 + A2DP	vs	+5.2 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.2 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.
MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+Type-CAdvantage Reversible connector, you can stick in a USB-C cable any which way; either side is up.
Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	vs	+IP67 certifiedAdvantage Protection against water allows you talk to your friends in the rain, for example

23 Common items in both devices

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

AMOLED / OLED

16 million

Dual-LED flash

Only digital zoom

Autofocus / PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+16 specs and more in the table below

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Highlight differences

📱 Model features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Other model names	Google Nexus 6 XT1100, Motorola Nexus X, Motorola Shamu	Pixel 6a GX7AS (AT&T, T-Mobile)
Country or region available	(Global, International)	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan
Brand	Motorola	Google
Release date	11/12/2014	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth	10.1 millimeters (0.4 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	83 x 159.3 millimeters (3.27 x 6.27 in)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight	184 grams (6.44 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	Water repellent nano-coating (don't immerse)	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Display type	AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	5.96" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~74.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1440x2560 pixels	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	493 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	60Hz
Display features	feature not registered	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
System version	Android 5.0 Lollipop	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 7.1.1 Nougat	Android 13
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Chipset	32bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 APQ8084 (28nm)	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPU	Quad-core, 1 processor: 4x 2.7GHz Krait 450 (Quad-core)	Octa-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)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 420	ARM Mali-G78 MP20
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
RAM memory	3GB LPDDR3	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	64GB (57GB available)	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Dual-SIM	Not supported	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	150/50 Mbps	3000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat4 (Bands 1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 9, 19, 20, 28) TD-LTE (Bands 41)	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
Secondary 2G network	Not supported	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	Not supported	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6
📷 Camera
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Back camera (main camera)	13 megapixels	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 30 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	28mm lens	27mm lens
Sensor size	1/3" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo only main camera	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Front camera (secondary)	2.1 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	1920x1080 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	feature not registered	24mm lens
Sensor size	1/6" inches	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.4µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, eAAC+	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
USB	MicroUSB 2.0, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	3.5mm jack	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	Micro-B USB SlimPort	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	4.0 + A2DP	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3220 mAh	4410 mAh
Charger, watts	Wired charging	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	Qi Wireless charging (Qi/WPC)	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	24 hours (1 day)	feature not registered
Standby	330 hours (13.8 days)	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Midnight Blue, Cloud White • 13MP IMX 214 image sensor camera	• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Motorola Nexus 6 (XT1100 64GB)	Google Pixel 6a (GX7AS)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.18W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	0.99W/kg (head), 1.31W/kg (body)