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Google Pixel 6a vs OnePlus Nord N20 5G

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GooglePixel 6aOnePlusNord N20 5G
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022April 2022
Display
Screen size6.1″6.43″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness431 pixels per inch409 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz60 Hz
Display typeFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; central hole-punch cameraAMOLED; sRGB; 20:9 aspect ratio
Pixel density429 ppi409 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 998 nits on an APL18 pattern measured by Notebookcheck; maker does not publish a peak brightness figure–
Always-on displayAt a Glance and Now PlayingYes
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3; fingerprint-resistant coating2.5D cover glass; maker does not identify the glass grade
Display featuresHDR support; more than 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour6.43 inches as a full rectangle; 6.21 inches accounting for rounded corners; maker overview specifies 60 Hz for all apps and media
Performance
ChipGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G
Memory6 GB6 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUGoogle Tensor; 5 nm process reported by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor–
GPUARM Mali-G78 MP20 (Notebookcheck)Adreno 619
Memory–6 GB LPDDR4x
Storage type128 GB UFS 3.1; 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM; no microSD slot128 GB UFS 2.2; microSD expansion up to 512 GB
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP64 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MPNone
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP16 MP
Main cameraDual-pixel autofocus; f/1.7; 1.4 μm pixels; 77° field of view; 1/2.55-inch sensor; optical and electronic image stabilisation64 MP, f/1.79, autofocus and electronic stabilisation; additional 2 MP f/2.4 macro and 2 MP f/2.4 monochrome cameras
Ultra wide cameraf/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; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view16 MP, f/2.4
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 7x; no optical telephoto camera–
Video recordingRear 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.2641080p or 720p at 30 fps; slow motion at 720p 120 fps; 1080p time-lapse at 30 fps
Front video1080p at 30 fps1080p or 720p at 30 fps; time-lapse at 1080p 30 fps
Camera featuresMagic Eraser; Real Tone; Night Sight; Face Unblur; fast camera launcher; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reductionHDR, macro, portrait, Pro mode, panorama, AI scene detection, Nightscape and Extra HD
Battery and charging
Battery4,410 mAh4,500 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 33 W
Wireless chargingNoneNone
Battery life detailTypical 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.4,500 mAh; non-removable
Wired chargingUp 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 update33 W SUPERVOOC, 11 V / 3 A
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g173 g
Thickness8.9 mm7.5 mm
Height × width152.2 × 71.8 mm159.9 × 73.2 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsThermoformed composite back with tactile alloy frame–
ColoursChalk, Charcoal, Sage; availability varies by region and channel–
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsPower and volume controls
Water resistance detailIP67; resistance can diminish with wear, repair or damage; accessories are not water resistant–
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensorOptical under-display fingerprint reader and face unlock
SensorsProximity; ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometerAccelerometer, electronic compass, gyroscope, ambient light, proximity, barometer and SAR sensors
SpeakersStereo speakersSingle speaker
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionNoise cancellation
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12OxygenOS based on Android 11
Software updatesFive years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability; may include Pixel DropsOne Android version update and three years of security updates reported in the launch reviews; Android 11 at launch
AI featuresLive Translate; Recorder; Live Caption; Google Assistant; feature and language availability varies–
In the boxUSB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptorPhone, charging adapter, Type-C cable, welcome letter, quick-start guide and SIM ejector
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK G1AZG supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US Verizon GB62Z adds mmWave; network and operator dependentNorth American model; 5G NR n2, n25, n41, n66 and n71; connectivity depends on carrier support
SIMDual SIM with one nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependentNano-SIM and microSD slot in US maker specifications
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 and 6E; 2.4/5/6 GHz; HE160; 2x2 MIMO; 6E not enabled in Taiwan, Japan or SingaporeWi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.1
NFCNFC; Google CastYes
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; included cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm audio jackUSB Type-C and 3.5 mm headphone socket
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou in the UK; US omits BeiDouDual-band GPS L1 + L5, GLONASS, Galileo and A-GPS

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