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Google Pixel 6a vs vivo V15 Pro

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GooglePixel 6avivoV15 Pro
Overview
ReleasedJuly 2022March 2019
Display
Screen size6.1″6.39″
Resolution2400 × 10802340 × 1080
Sharpness431 pixels per inch403 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate60 Hz–
Display typeFull-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; central hole-punch cameraE2 Super AMOLED; maker overview confirms 6.39 inches despite malformed parameter-page size field containing the weight; rounded-corner diagonal 6.17 inches
Pixel density429 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 PlayingAlways-on display
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3; fingerprint-resistant coating–
Display featuresHDR support; more than 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour100% P3 gamut; 10,000,000:1 contrast; 19.5:9 aspect ratio and 91.64% screen-to-body ratio, maker calculations
Performance
ChipGoogle TensorQualcomm Snapdragon 675
Memory6 GB6 GB – 8 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB
CPUGoogle Tensor; 5 nm process reported by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessorSnapdragon 675 AIE octa-core processor
GPUARM Mali-G78 MP20 (Notebookcheck)Adreno 612, Gadgets360
Storage type128 GB UFS 3.1; 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM; no microSD slot6 GB or 8 GB RAM with 128 GB storage; dedicated microSD slot up to 256 GB, maker sheet; Gadgets Now incorrectly reports no card slot
Cameras
Main camera12.2 MP48 MP
Ultra wide camera12 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera8 MP32 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 stabilisation1/2.25-inch sensor, f/1.8, 0.8 μm physical pixels; four-in-one output of 12 MP with 1.6 μm combined pixels
Ultra wide cameraf/2.2; 1.25 μm pixels; 114° field of view; lens correction; maximum resolution and field of view require RAW capturef/2.2; 120° lens angle or 108° after distortion correction
Front cameraf/2.0; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of viewPop-up 32 MP f/2.0 camera; maker claims 0.46-second elevation and more than 300,000 elevation tests
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.2644K at 30 fps; 1080p and 720p at up to 60 fps with EIS, Gadgets360
Front video1080p at 30 fps–
Camera featuresMagic Eraser; Real Tone; Night Sight; Face Unblur; fast camera launcher; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction5 MP f/2.4 depth camera with 3.2 MP effective pixels after optimisation, maker; Super Night, portrait lighting and body shaping
Battery and charging
Battery4,410 mAh3,700 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 18 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.–
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 updateDual-Engine Fast Charging; maker claims 24% in 15 minutes; 18 W included charger identified by Gadgets360 because maker gives no wattage
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight178 g185 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.21 mm
Height × width152.2 × 71.8 mm157.25 × 74.71 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsThermoformed composite back with tactile alloy framePlastic back and metallic rim, Gadgets360
ColoursChalk, Charcoal, Sage; availability varies by region and channelTopaz Blue and Coral Red in maker overview; parameter image selector also calls the red finish Glamour Red; India reviews call it Ruby Red
ButtonsPower button and volume controlsSmart Button for Google Assistant with one press and Jovi image recognition with two
Water resistance detailIP67; resistance can diminish with wear, repair or damage; accessories are not water resistant–
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensorFifth-generation in-display fingerprint scanning
SensorsProximity; ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometerAccelerometer, ambient light sensor, e-compass, proximity sensor and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakersSingle bottom speaker, Gadgets Now; FM radio supported, maker
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 12Android 9 with Funtouch OS 9; Game Mode 5.0 and Dual-Turbo
Software updatesFive years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability; may include Pixel Drops–
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, earphones, documentation, USB cable, power adapter, SIM ejector, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile networkUK G1AZG supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US Verizon GB62Z adds mmWave; network and operator dependentGlobal GSM B2/3/5/8; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/7/8 and TDD B38/40/41
SIMDual SIM with one nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependentDual nano-SIM with separate microSD slot and dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6 and 6E; 2.4/5/6 GHz; HE160; 2x2 MIMO; 6E not enabled in Taiwan, Japan or Singapore2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
BluetoothBluetooth 5.2 with dual antennasBluetooth 5.0
NFCNFC; Google Cast–
USBUSB-C 3.1 Gen 1; included cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm audio jackMicro-USB and 3.5 mm headphone socket, Gadgets360; OTG supported, maker
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou in the UK; US omits BeiDouGPS, GLONASS and BeiDou

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