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Google Pixel 4a vs Google Pixel 6a

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GooglePixel 4aGooglePixel 6a
Overview
ReleasedAugust 2020July 2022
Display
Screen size5.81″6.1″
Resolution2340 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness444 pixels per inch431 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Display typeFull-screen OLED with hole-punch camera; 19.5:9 aspect ratioFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; central hole-punch camera
Pixel density443 ppi429 ppi
Brightness detail–Up to 998 nits on an APL18 pattern measured by Notebookcheck; maker does not publish a peak brightness figure
Always-on displayAlways-on display; Now PlayingAt a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass 3; fingerprint-resistant coating
Display featuresHDR support; greater than 100,000:1 contrast ratio; true black; 24-bit colour; 60 Hz refresh identified by NotebookcheckHDR support; more than 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour
Performance
ChipQualcomm Snapdragon 730GGoogle Tensor
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPU64-bit octa-core CPU; 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz; Titan M security moduleGoogle Tensor; 5 nm process reported by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor
GPUAdreno 618ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (Notebookcheck)
Storage type6 GB LPDDR4x RAM; UFS 2.0 storage identified by Notebookcheck; no microSD slot128 GB UFS 3.1; 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM; no microSD slot
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP12.2 MP
Ultra wide cameraNone12 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP8 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel phase-detection autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; optical and electronic image stabilisationDual-pixel autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; 1/2.55-inch sensor; optical and electronic image stabilisation
Ultra wide camera–f/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 114° field of view; lens correction; maximum resolution and field of view require RAW capture
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.12 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of viewf/2.0; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view
Zoom–Super Res Zoom up to 7x; no optical telephoto camera
Video recordingRear 4K at 30 fps; 1080p at 30/60/120 fps; 720p at 30/60/240 fpsRear 4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; slow motion up to 240 fps; stabilised 4K and astrophotography timelapse; Cinematic Pan; optical and electronic stabilisation; digital video zoom up to 5x; HEVC/H.264
Front video1080p, 720p or 480p at 30 fps1080p at 30 fps
Camera featuresHDR+ with dual exposure controls; Portrait Mode; Top Shot; Night Sight with astrophotography; fused video stabilisationMagic Eraser; Real Tone; Night Sight; Face Unblur; fast camera launcher; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction
Battery and charging
Battery3,140 mAh4,410 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 18 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailOriginal typical capacity 3,140 mAh; Google's Android 13 update from 8 January 2025 reduces available capacity and charging performance on affected Pixel 4a units, not all units; related support programme ended 8 January 2026Typical 4,410 mAh, minimum 4,306 mAh; maker claims over 24 hours mixed use or up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver. Google's July 2025 update reduces capacity and charging performance on affected units after 400 charge cycles; not all units are affected.
Wired chargingOriginal rating up to 18 W using supplied USB-PD 2.0 adaptor; charging performance reduced on units affected by Google's January 2025 battery updateUp to 18 W with compatible USB-PD 3.0 PPS adaptor; adaptor sold separately; affected units have reduced charging performance after Google's battery management update
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight143 g178 g
Thickness8.2 mm8.9 mm
Height × width144 × 69.4 mm152.2 × 71.8 mm
Water and dust resistance–IP67
MaterialsSoft-touch polycarbonate unibodyThermoformed composite back with tactile alloy frame
ColoursJust Black in the UK; Barely Blue also sold in the US and JapanChalk, Charcoal, Sage; availability varies by region and channel
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsPower button and volume controls
Water resistance detail–IP67; resistance can diminish with wear, repair or damage; accessories are not water resistant
BiometricsPixel Imprint rear fingerprint sensorUnder-display fingerprint sensor
SensorsProximity and ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer; Android Sensor HubProximity; ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 10Android 12
Software updatesNo longer receives regular Android version or security updates according to Google's current support policy; original promise was at least three years; separate battery-related Android 13 update issued in January 2025Five years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability; may include Pixel Drops
AI featuresGoogle Assistant; Recorder with on-device English transcription and Google Docs sharing; Live Caption for audio, video and calls at launch in EnglishLive Translate; Recorder; Live Caption; Google Assistant; feature and language availability varies
Safety featuresPersonal Safety app with emergency sharing and car crash detection; language, country and network restrictions apply–
In the boxUK package includes 18 W USB-C power adaptor, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0), Quick Switch adaptor, SIM tool and quick start guide; earbuds included only in certain other regionsUSB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK G025N supports LTE Cat 12 download up to 600 Mbps and Cat 5 upload up to 75 Mbps; no 5G; first sold in the US on 20 August 2020UK G1AZG supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US Verizon GB62Z adds mmWave; network and operator dependent
SIMOne nano-SIM and eSIM in selected markets, including the UK; operator dependentDual SIM with one nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependent
Wi-FiDual-band 2.4/5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac; 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6 and 6E; 2.4/5/6 GHz; HE160; 2x2 MIMO; 6E not enabled in Taiwan, Japan or Singapore
BluetoothBluetooth 5.0 + LE; A2DP; aptX, aptX HD, LDAC and AACBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas
NFCNFC; Google Cast; FeliCa on Japanese G025MNFC; Google Cast
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; 3.5 mm headphone jack; supplied cable runs at USB 2.0USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; included cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm audio jack
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou outside the USGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou in the UK; US omits BeiDou

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