Pixel 6a

Released July 2022

The 2022 A-series Pixel combines Google Tensor with a compact OLED screen, two rear cameras and IP67 protection.

Model history · 3 models, 2020–2022

Screen: 6.1″
Display: OLED, 60 Hz
Chip: Google Tensor
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
Main camera: 12.2 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,410 mAh
Weight: 178 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Reviewers liked the compact design, cameras and clean software, while criticising the 60 Hz display and value beside a discounted Pixel 6. Battery findings differed; Notebookcheck found good endurance, whereas TechRadar struggled to get through a day. Both noted slow 18 W charging.

From notebookcheck.net and techradar.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.1″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 431 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Display type: Full-screen OLED; 20:9 aspect ratio; central hole-punch camera
Pixel density: 429 ppi
Brightness detail: Up to 998 nits on an APL18 pattern measured by Notebookcheck; maker does not publish a peak brightness figure
Always-on display: At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3; fingerprint-resistant coating
Display features: HDR support; more than 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour

Performance

Chip: Google Tensor
Memory: 6 GB
Storage: 128 GB
CPU: Google Tensor; 5 nm process reported by Notebookcheck; Titan M2 security coprocessor
GPU: ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (Notebookcheck)
Storage type: 128 GB UFS 3.1; 6 GB LPDDR5 RAM; no microSD slot

Cameras

Main camera: 12.2 MP
Ultra wide camera: 12 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 8 MP
Main camera: Dual-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 camera: f/2.0; 1.22 μm pixels; fixed focus; 84° field of view
Zoom: Super Res Zoom up to 7x; no optical telephoto camera
Video recording: Rear 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 video: 1080p at 30 fps
Camera features: Magic Eraser; Real Tone; Night Sight; Face Unblur; fast camera launcher; stereo recording, speech enhancement and wind noise reduction

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,410 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 18 W
Wireless charging: None
Battery life detail: Typical 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 charging: Up 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

Type: Standard
Weight: 178 g
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Height × width: 152.2 × 71.8 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP67
Materials: Thermoformed composite back with tactile alloy frame
Colours: Chalk, Charcoal, Sage; availability varies by region and channel
Buttons: Power button and volume controls
Water resistance detail: IP67; resistance can diminish with wear, repair or damage; accessories are not water resistant
Biometrics: Under-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors: Proximity; ambient light; accelerometer; gyrometer; magnetometer; barometer
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Microphones: Two microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 12
Software updates: Five years of OS and security updates from first US Google Store availability; may include Pixel Drops
AI features: Live Translate; Recorder; Live Caption; Google Assistant; feature and language availability varies
In the box: USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m, USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; quick start guide; no power adaptor

Connectivity

Mobile network: UK G1AZG supports sub-6 GHz 5G and LTE; US Verizon GB62Z adds mmWave; network and operator dependent
SIM: Dual SIM with one nano-SIM and eSIM; operator dependent
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6 and 6E; 2.4/5/6 GHz; HE160; 2x2 MIMO; 6E not enabled in Taiwan, Japan or Singapore
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.2 with dual antennas
NFC: NFC; Google Cast
USB: USB-C 3.1 Gen 1; included cable runs at USB 2.0; no 3.5 mm audio jack
Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou in the UK; US omits BeiDou

Storage options

Storage
128 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

Google Tensor and 6 GB LPDDR5 memory
Main and ultra wide cameras with Night Sight and Magic Eraser
IP67 protection and five years of software updates

Cons

60 Hz screen and 18 W wired charging
No wireless charging, headphone jack or expandable storage
Battery and charging limits apply to some units after Google's 2025 update

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SonyXperia 5 IV	6.1″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 1	8 GB	128 GB	12 MP	–	5,000 mAh	172 g	Sept 2022
SamsungGalaxy A33 5G	6.4″	OLED, 90 Hz	Exynos 1280	6 GB	128 GB	48 MP	–	5,000 mAh	186 g	Apr 2022
OnePlusNord N20 5G	6.43″	OLED, 60 Hz	Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G	6 GB	128 GB	64 MP	–	4,500 mAh	173 g	Apr 2022

Previous model: Pixel 5a (5G). Newer model: Pixel 7a.

Sources

Photo: storage.googleapis.com

Image of the phone in Charcoal, Chalk and Sage: Google — official exact-model launch photograph, pixel6a-launch
Translucent Pixel 6a cases in Carbon, Frosted Clear and Seafoam.: Google — official exact-model launch photograph, pixel6a-launch

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