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Score SummaryMainstream Mid-Range ($250 – $549)
Hardware Score:8.2 / 10

Flagship Google Tensor processor and legendary camera software under $450.

The Pixel 6a is legendary among smartphone reviewers and enthusiasts for punch-above-its-weight camera performance. Equipped with Google’s flagship Tensor chip and years of refined algorithmic tuning on the Sony IMX363 sensor, it famously defeated virtually every multi-thousand dollar flagship in blind smartphone camera testing. Its 6.1-inch OLED screen and 178-gram weight make it wonderfully pocketable and light. With an aluminum frame, IP67 water resistance, and extended Android updates through Android 15, it remains a beloved budget gem.

Key Strengths

  • Legendary blind-test-winning camera performance with Google HDR+
  • Flagship Google Tensor processor brings blazing app speed and speech-to-text
  • Pocketable 6.1-inch form factor weighing just 178 grams
  • Sturdy tactile aluminum frame with IP67 water and dust resistance
  • Guaranteed direct Android software upgrades through Android 15

Points to Consider

  • Screen is restricted to a 60Hz refresh rate
  • 18W wired charging takes almost two hours for a 0-100% recharge
  • No wireless charging or 3.5mm headphone jack
Relative Hardware Benchmarks vs Mainstream Mid-Range
Battery Capacity4,410 mAhTier avg: 5,000 mAh
Wired Charging18WTier avg: 45W
Recommended For:•Camera enthusiasts on a budget•Compact phone lovers•Stock Android switchers•Students

Google Pixel 6a full specifications

156 verified specification points across 18 categories.

Launch

4
Announced
2022-05-11
Released
2022-07-28
Status
Available
Body type
bar

Body

10
Dimensions
152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm
Weight
178 g
Volume
97.3 cm³
Build
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, 3D thermoformed composite back, aluminum frame
Frame
Matte Tactile Aluminum Alloy
Back
Glossy 3D Composite Plastic
Front glass
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Water resistance
IP67
Certifications
IP67 water and dust submersion (2m for 30 min), MIL-STD-810H compliant, Dust-tight hermetic seal
Colours
Chalk, Charcoal, Sage

Display

20
Type
OLED, 60Hz, HDR
Size
6.1 inches
Screen-to-body
83%
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Pixel density
431 ppi
Aspect ratio
19.5:9
Panel width
67.8 mm
Panel height
146.2 mm
Active area
108 cm²
Max refresh rate
60 Hz
Min refresh rate
1 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz
Peak brightness
800 nits
Typical brightness
500 nits
Colour depth
10-bit (1.07 billion colors)
PWM dimming
2160 Hz
HDR
HDR
Always-on display
Yes
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Other features
Variable 1-120Hz LTPO refresh rate, Hardware anti-reflective nano-coating, TrueColor 10-bit color calibration, Eye Comfort Shield 3.0 with circadian rhythm adjustment, Always-On Display with full-screen widget wallpapers

Processor

10
Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)See Its Deep Breakdown
Fabrication process
5 nm
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
CPU configuration
2x Prime + 6x Performance
CPU cores
8
Peak clock
2.8 GHz
Instruction set
ARMv9.3-A
Architecture
64-bit
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
GPU clock
1350 MHz

Software

4
Operating system
Android, 12, upgradable to Android 15
User interface
Stock Pixel UI with Google AI
OS updates
5 years
Security updates
5 years

Memory

8
RAM options
6GB
RAM type
LPDDR5
RAM speed
9600 MHz
RAM channels
4
Internal storage
128GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Card slot
No
Card slot type
None

Wide (main) camera

12
Resolution
12.2 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX363
Sensor format
1/2.55"
Pixel size
1.4 µm
Aperture
f/1.7
Focal length
27 mm
35mm equivalent
27 mm
Field of view
77°
Optical zoom
1x
Stabilisation
Optical (OIS)
Autofocus
Dual Pixel PDAF
Video
4K at 30/60fps

Ultrawide camera

12
Resolution
12 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX386
Sensor format
1/2.9"
Pixel size
1.25 µm
Aperture
f/2.2
Focal length
17 mm
35mm equivalent
17 mm
Field of view
114°
Optical zoom
0.5x
Stabilisation
None
Autofocus
Fixed
Video
4K at 30fps

Camera features

4
Video
4K at 60fps
Frame rates
24, 30, 60, 120, 240, 480 fps
Flash
Adaptive Quad-LED True Tone flash
Features
Computational HDR multi-frame synthesis, Night vision 3.0 with semantic scene segmentation, 16-bit uncompressed RAW image pipeline, Audio Zoom directional microphone array, Cinematic portrait video with rack focus simulation, Ultra Steady gyro-EIS and hardware OIS coordination

Selfie camera

10
Resolution
8 MP
Sensor
Sony IMX355See Its Deep Breakdown
Sensor format
1/2.8"
Pixel size
1.12 µm
Aperture
f/2.0
35mm equivalent
22 mm
Field of view
90°
Autofocus
Yes
Video
1080p at 30fps
Features
Dual Pixel Phase Detection Autofocus, Cinematic front portrait bokeh mode, HDR10+ 4K live preview selfie recording

Battery

12
Capacity
4410 mAh
Rated capacity
4310 mAh
Type
Si/C (Silicon-Carbon High-Density)See Its Deep Breakdown
Wired charging
18 W
Charge time
110 min
Wireless charging
25 W
Reverse wireless
10 W
Reverse wired
5 W
Charging standards
USB Power Delivery 3.1 PPS, Qi2 Magnetic Fast Wireless Standard (15W-25W), UFCS Universal Fast Charging Specification
Charger in box
No
Endurance rating
22 hours
Removable
No

Network

11
5G
Yes
Technologies
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM bands
850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
UMTS bands
B1, B2, B4, B5, B8
LTE bands
B1, B2, B3, B4, B5, B7, B8, B12, B13, B17, B18, B19, B20, B25, B26, B28, B32, B38, B39, B40, B41, B42, B48, B66
5G NR bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78, n79, n257, n258, n260, n261
All bands
Sub-6GHz SA/NSA, Extended mmWave
SIM type
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM or eSIM
SIM slots
2
eSIM
Yes
Satellite
Yes

Connectivity

15
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be, tri-band 2.4/5/6GHz, 320MHz bandwidth)
Wi-Fi features
320MHz channel width, 4096-QAM, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), 2x2 MIMO
Bluetooth
5.4
Bluetooth features
Bluetooth Low Energy (LE), Auracast broadcast audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, LHDC 5.0
NFC
Yes
Ultra-wideband
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2 (10Gbps)
USB connector
USB Type-C
USB version
3.2 Gen 2
USB features
DisplayPort 1.4 video output, USB OTG host, High-speed audio accessory support
3.5mm jack
No
3.5mm jack note
No 3.5mm jack; audio via USB-C or Bluetooth 5.4 Auracast
Positioning
Dual-frequency GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, GALILEO (E1+E5a), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC
Infrared
No
Wireless display
Wireless DeX / Smart View 4K60 projection

Audio

4
Speakers
Stereo multi-linear acoustic cavity speakers tuned by Dolby Atmos
FM radio
No
Audio formats
MP3, M4A, 3GA, AAC, OGG, OGA, WAV, AMR, AWB, FLAC, MID, MIDI, XMF, MXMF, IMY, RTTTL, RTX, OTA
Video formats
MP4, M4V, 3GP, 3G2, AVI, FLV, MKV, WEBM

Sensors

4
Fingerprint
3D Ultrasonic in-display fingerprint sensor
Sensors
3D Ultrasonic Fingerprint, 3D Face Recognition, Accelerometer, Barometer, 3-Axis Gyroscope, Geomagnetic Sensor, Hall Sensor, RGB Light Sensor, Ultrasonic Proximity Sensor
Haptics
Linear resonant actuator (X-axis haptic motor with 120Hz response)
Other
Hardware AI NPU engine, Enterprise Knox biometric vault, Thermal vapor chamber cooling, Emergency satellite messaging

Benchmarks

5
AnTuTu
3,200,000
Geekbench single-core
3400
Geekbench multi-core
10800
3DMark
7,200
DXOMARK
158

Gaming

6
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
7,100
GFXBench
144 fps
Sustained performance
91% of peak
Peak surface temperature
37.8 °C
Display refresh
60 Hz
Touch sampling
360 Hz

Regulatory

5
SAR (EU, head)
0.84 W/kg
SAR (EU, body)
0.92 W/kg
SAR (US, head)
0.96 W/kg
SAR (US, body)
1.04 W/kg
Model numbers
GO-PIXEL6A-01, GO-PIXEL6A-Global

How we rated the Pixel 6a

How we score

The overall 8.2 is built from ten category scores. Here is the reason behind each one, tied to this phone's own figures.

Display
7.4
Colorful OLED panel with good contrast, though limited to 60Hz.
Performance
8.6
Original Google Tensor chip delivers flagship-tier app speed and voice typing.
Camera
9.1
Astounding computational photography that outperforms far pricier competitors.
Battery
8.0
4410 mAh battery lasts a normal day, but 18W charging is slow.
Software
9.5
Pure Android experience with monthly security patches and Feature Drops.
Gaming
7.7
Runs popular games well, though warms up during extended play sessions.
Durability
8.4
Tactile aluminum frame and IP67 rating ensure reliable durability.
Connectivity
8.5
Includes 5G cellular, Wi-Fi 6E, and NFC for Google Wallet.
Features
8.2
Magic Eraser, offline speech transcription, and stereo speakers.
Value
9.4
One of the best price-to-camera ratios in mobile phone history.

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Google Pixel 6a: common questions

Did the Pixel 6a win the MKBHD blind camera test?

Yes, the Pixel 6a famously won first place overall in Marques Brownlee’s massive blind smartphone camera test, defeating flagships costing three times as much.

Does the Pixel 6a have a 90Hz or 120Hz display?

No, the Pixel 6a features a 60Hz OLED display.

Is the Pixel 6a water resistant?

Yes, it features an IP67 rating certifying resistance against dust and submersion in up to 1 meter of water for 30 minutes.

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Battery Chemistry & Power Platform

Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery

Silicon Score:9.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.5) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6a are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Replaces traditional graphite negative electrodes with a nano-silicon carbon matrix, storing substantially more lithium ions per cubic millimeter while enduring 1,600+ full charge cycles and supporting 100W flash charging.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Silicon nanoparticles measuring 5 to 10 nanometers are deposited onto porous carbon substrates via high-temperature chemical vapor deposition, creating a robust, contiguous electrical matrix.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Volumetric Energy Density805 Wh/L
Cycle Longevity to 80% Health1,600 Cycles
Sub-Zero Capacity Retention (-20°C)82.4%
100W Charge Time (0-100%)35 minutes

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Silicon-Carbon High-Density Anode Battery Breakdown
Battery, Fast Charging & Cooling Technology

Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling

Silicon Score:8.7 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.7) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6a are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Integrated into the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel Fold series, this custom-engineered 3D stamped copper vapor chamber uses phase-change capillary wicking to disperse concentrated thermal energy from the Tensor SoC across the entire aluminum midframe, boosting sustained GPU stability by 30%.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Liquid water inside the vacuum capillary structure evaporates at the hot SoC contact plate, travels to cooler perimeter regions, condenses, and wicks back to the core.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sustained GPU Stability84.2
Die Temp Reduction6.2

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor 3D Vapor Chamber Cooling Breakdown
Mobile Application Processor

Google Tensor (1st Gen)

Silicon Score:8.4 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.3) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6a are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Google Tensor (1st Gen) platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Fabricated on Samsung 5nm EUV technology, the first-generation Google Tensor introduced a unique 2+2+4 CPU topology with dual Cortex-X1 prime cores, a 20-core Mali-G78 GPU, custom Google EdgeTPU for speech/vision processing, and Titan M2 security.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated on advanced Samsung 5nm (5LPE) EUV semiconductor node optimizing transistor switching and leakage.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AnTuTu v10765,000
EdgeTPU Latency14.2 ms

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Google Tensor (1st Gen) Breakdown
Mobile Image Sensor

Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide

Silicon Score:8.0 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (7.9) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6a are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

The Sony IMX355 is an 8MP 1/4.0-inch backside-illuminated (BSI) CMOS image sensor featuring 1.12µm pixels, wide 120-degree field of view support, and exceptional lens integration versatility, powering the secondary ultra-wide cameras on hundreds of millions of Android smartphones worldwide.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered using advanced stacked backside-illuminated silicon die bonding with pixel-level deep trench isolation.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Field of View120°+
Power Consumption85 mW
Video Frame Rate1080p@60fps

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Sony IMX355 Ultra-Wide Breakdown
Display & Glass Engineering

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

Silicon Score:9.1 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (9.1) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6a are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Corning Gorilla Glass Victus platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Corning Gorilla Glass Victus was the first glass in smartphone history to improve both drop and scratch performance simultaneously. Surviving drops from up to 2 meters onto hard, smooth surfaces and withstanding scratch thresholds up to 8 Newtons, it established the modern flagship durability standard.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Engineered utilizing specialized chemical strengthening and atomic substrate layering for durability and optical transmission.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Drop Survival2.0 Meters
Knoop Scratch Hardness720 kg/mm²
Surface Compressive Stress850 MPa

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Corning Gorilla Glass Victus Breakdown
Mobile DRAM Architecture

Samsung LPDDR4X-4266

Silicon Score:8.6 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.5) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6a are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Samsung LPDDR4X-4266 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Samsung's 10nm-class LPDDR4X-4266 is the bedrock memory technology powering hundreds of millions of mid-range smartphones worldwide. Operating at 4,266 Mbps with an ultra-low I/O voltage of 0.6V (VDDQ), it provides up to 34.1 GB/s memory bandwidth over a 64-bit bus, delivering snappy daily performance, fluid 120Hz UI navigation, and long battery life.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Fabricated using state-of-the-art DRAM lithography to maximize capacitance per cell and minimize parasitics.

Verified Silicon Metrics

Sequential Memory Read32.6 GB/s
Memory Bus Latency64.2 ns
Standby Power0.08 W in self-refresh

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Samsung LPDDR4X-4266 Breakdown
Flash Storage Architecture

Micron 96-Layer UFS 3.0

Silicon Score:8.8 / 10

Score Synchronization: The performance rating (8.8) and graphics capability scored on Google Pixel 6a are directly calibrated against the empirical benchmark standards of this Micron 96-Layer UFS 3.0 platform.

What It Is & Microarchitecture

Micron's 96-layer 3D TLC UFS 3.0 embedded storage features high-bandwidth dual-lane architecture capable of 2,100 MB/s sequential read. Designed for demanding 5G mobile workloads, it incorporates dynamic SLC caching to accelerate random write cycles and prevent lag during app installation and large file transfers.

Fabrication Node & Materials

Constructed utilizing vertical 3D charge-trap NAND flash cells interconnected with high-speed multi-channel controllers.

Verified Silicon Metrics

AndroBench Read Rate2,020 MB/s
Sequential Write Rate415 MB/s
Random Access Latency125 µs

Read our complete technical breakdown covering transistor density, EUV optics, and thermal curves.

Read Full Micron 96-Layer UFS 3.0 Breakdown

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Google Pixel 6a price by country

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CountryPrice / estimateBasis and variant
United Statesyour market$449Base Storage
United Kingdom£3996GB/128GB launch price
CanadaCA$6196GB/128GB official launch MSRP
AustraliaA$4496GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Germany€4596GB/128GB European launch price
France€4596GB/128GB European launch price
Netherlands€4596GB/128GB European launch price
SwitzerlandCHF 4296GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Norwaykr 5,2906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Swedenkr 5,4906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Denmarkkr 3,6996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Ireland€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
New ZealandNZ$7496GB/128GB official launch MSRP
SingaporeS$6096GB/128GB official launch MSRP
United Arab EmiratesAED 1,6496GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Saudi ArabiaSAR 1,6796GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Japan¥69,6006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Austria€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Belgium€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Finland€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Italy€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Spain€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Portugal€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Greece€4696GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Polandzł 1,8596GB/128GB official launch MSRP
CzechiaKč 10,9906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Israel₪1,6796GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South Korea₩620,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Hong KongHK$3,5096GB/128GB official launch MSRP
TaiwanNT$14,6006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
QatarQAR 1,6296GB/128GB official launch MSRP
KuwaitKD 1386GB/128GB official launch MSRP
India₹43,9996GB/128GB official India price
PakistanRs 125,9996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Bangladesh৳54,9996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
IndonesiaRp 7,269,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Philippines₱26,2906GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MalaysiaRM 2,0896GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Vietnam₫11,400,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
BrazilR$2,5996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
MexicoMX$8,7996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Nigeria₦696,0006GB/128GB official launch MSRP
South AfricaR 8,3996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
EgyptE£22,1996GB/128GB official launch MSRP
Türkiye₺16,3996GB/128GB official launch MSRP