Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 6: Specs Comparison

Ashutosh Singh

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Google released the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on October 19, and the series is now available for purchase in certain regions.

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Since the prices of Pixel 5a 5G and Pixel 6 are quite close, here is a comparison of specifications between Pixel 5a and Pixel 6.

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The Pixel 5a 5G comes with a very basic design just like the Pixel 4a. But the Pixel 6 comes with a unique rear and looks premium.

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The Pixel 5a comes with a 6.34-inch FHD+ display with 413ppi. And the Google Pixel 6 comes with a 6.4-inch FHD+ display with 411ppi and 90Hz refresh rate.

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The Pixel 5a is powered by the Snapdragon 765G SoC while the Google Pixel 6 is powered by Google's own Tensor chip.

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The Pixel 5a 5G is available in 6GB LPDDR4x RAM + 128GB storage, while the Pixel 6 comes with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM + 128GB / 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

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Pixel 5a 5G: 12.2MP (f/1.7) + 16MP Ultrawide (f/2.2); OIS + EIS Pixel 6: 50MP (f/1.85) + 12MP Ultrawide (f/2.2); OIS

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Pixel 5a 5G: 4680mAh with fast wired charging Pixel 6: 4614mAh with fast wired + wireless charging. It also supports reverse wireless charging

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The Pixel 5a 5G was released a few months back at $449 price tag. The price of Pixel 6 is $599. If you have the budget of Pixel 6 then it is a better option than Pixel 5a.

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