In depth comparison and review of Google Pixel 3a and Google Pixel 6 Pro. Compare sizes, cameras, batteries, memory, and other important specifications and features to easily choose the right phone for you. Our goal is to help you uncover differences between the products and find the phone that will best fit your needs.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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| Manufacturer Model Number | G020F | GLU0G | |
| Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
| Height | 151.3 mm | 163.9 mm | Google Pixel 6 Pro has greater height than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Width | 70.1 mm | 75.9 mm | Google Pixel 6 Pro has greater width than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Depth | 8.2 mm | 8.9 mm | Google Pixel 3a is narrower than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Weight | 147 g | 210 g | Google Pixel 3a is lighter than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Body Colour | Clearly white | Purple-ish | Just black | Stormy black | Sorta sunny | Cloudy white | |
| Body Material | Polycarbonate | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus, polished alloy frame | |
| Protection | - | Water-resistant, dust-resistant | |
| Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 6 Pro is waterproof. |
| IP rating | - | IP68 | |
| SAR Value | 1.55 W/kg (body), 1.38 W/kg (head) | 1.4 W/kg (body), 0.99 W/kg (head) | |
| Connector Type | USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C | |
| SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
| SIM Card Qty | Single-SIM | Dual-SIM |
| DISPLAY | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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| Display Technology | OLED | LTPO OLED | |
| Screen Size (Display Size) | 5.6" | 6.7" | Google Pixel 6 Pro has larger screen size than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2220 x 1080 pixels | 3120 x 1440 pixels | Google Pixel 6 Pro has better screen resolution than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Display Format | Full HD+ | QHD+ | |
| Pixel Density | 441 ppi | 512 ppi | Google Pixel 6 Pro has better pixel density than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Aspect Ratio | 18:9 | 19.5:9 | |
| Colour Depth | 16.7 million colours | 16.7 million colours | Both phones have the same color depth. |
| Contrast Ratio | 100000:1 | 1000000:1 | Google Pixel 6 Pro has better display contrast ratio than Google Pixel 3a. |
| HDR | - | Yes | Google Pixel 6 Pro has HDR. |
| Display Refresh Rate | - | 120 Hz | |
| Display Features | Always-on display, Now Playing | Always-on display, Now Playing, Smooth Display (up to 120 Hz), High brightness mode, At a Glance | |
| Display Protection (Screen Protector) | - | Fingerprint-resistant coating, Corning Gorilla Glass Victus (scratch resistant glass) |
| PROCESSOR | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 | Google Tensor - with Titan M2 security | |
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| Clock Speed | 2 GHz | - | |
| Processor Core Qty | 8-core | - | |
| 64-bit Architecture | Yes | - | Google Pixel 3a has 64-bit architecture. |
| Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 615 | - |
| MEMORY | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 4 GB | LPDDR5 SDRAM - 12 GB | Google Pixel 6 Pro has more RAM than Google Pixel 3a. |
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| Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Google Pixel 6 Pro has more internal memory than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Memory Interface | - | UFS 3.1 |
| CAMERA | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| MAIN CAMERA |
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| Number of Main Cameras | 1 | 3 | |
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| Sensor Resolution | 12.2 Megapixel | 50 Megapixel | Google Pixel 6 Pro has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Sensor Size | - | 1/1.31" | |
| Lens Type | - | Wide-angle lens | |
| Lens Aperture | F/1.8 | F/1.85 | Google Pixel 3a has better lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Field of View (FoV) | 76 degree(s) | 82 degree(s) | Google Pixel 6 Pro has larger lens field of view than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Pixel Size | 1.4 μm | 1.2 μm | Google Pixel 3a has larger camera pixel size than Google Pixel 6 Pro. |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
| Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
| Laser Auto Focus | - | Yes | |
| Digital Zoom | - | 7x | |
| HDR Mode | - | Live HDR+ | |
| Camera Modes | Portrait mode | Panorama, portrait mode, Night Sight, Top Shot, Super Res Zoom, Frequent Faces, Cinematic Pan, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Magic Eraser, Portrait Light, Motion autofocus, Astrophotography timelapse, slow motion video at 240fps | |
| White Balance | - | Custom | |
| Light Source | - | Flash | |
| Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 60 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 120 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 40 fps | |
| Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), dual pixel phase detection, Motion Auto Focus | Stereo Recording, Audio zoom, laser detection auto focus (LDAF), Dual Exposure Controls, Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera, Super Resolution Zoom up to 7x, 4K Timelapse with stabilisation, 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation, 4K Locked video stabilisation, 1080p Active video stabilisation |
| SECOND CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | - | 48 Megapixel | |
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| Sensor Size (2nd Camera) | - | 1/2" | |
| Lens Type (2nd Camera) | - | Telephoto lens | |
| Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | - | F/3.5 | |
| Field of View (2nd Camera) | - | 23.5 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (2nd Camera) | - | 0.8 μm | |
| Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | - | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Google Pixel 6 Pro has optical stabilisation of the second camera. |
| Optical Zoom | - | 4x | |
| Camera Features (2nd Camera) | - | Super Res Zoom with telephoto up to 20x |
| THIRD CAMERA |
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| Sensor Resolution (3rd Camera) | - | 12 Megapixel | |
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| Lens Type (3rd Camera) | - | Ultra wide-angle lens | |
| Field of View (3rd Camera) | - | 114 degree(s) | |
| Pixel Size (3rd Camera) | - | 1.25 μm |
| FRONT CAMERA |
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| Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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| Sensor Resolution (Front) | 8 Megapixel | 11.1 Megapixel | Google Pixel 6 Pro has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.2 | Google Pixel 3a has better front lens aperture than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Field of View (Front) | 84 degree(s) | 94 degree(s) | Google Pixel 6 Pro has larger front lens field of view than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Pixel Size (Front) | 1.12 μm | 1.22 μm | Google Pixel 6 Pro has larger front camera pixel size than Google Pixel 3a. |
| Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
| Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, 640 x 480 (VGA) at 30 fps | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3000 mAh | 5003 mAh | Google Pixel 6 Pro has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 3a. |
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| Fast Charging Technology | - | Power Delivery 3.0 | Google Pixel 6 Pro has fast charging technology. |
| Wireless Charging | - | Yes | Google Pixel 6 Pro can be charged wirelessly. |
| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Run Time Details | - | Mixed usage: up to 24 hrs Mixed usage (Extreme Battery Saver): up to 48 hrs |
| CELLULAR | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | WCDMA (UMTS) / GSM | |
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| Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 5G | Google Pixel 6 Pro has more advanced generation mobile network. |
| Operating System | Android 9.0 Pie | Android 12 | |
| Intelligent Assistant | Google Assistant | Google Assistant | |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, Dual Band GNSS |
| COMMUNICATIONS | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | EDGE, HSDPA, HSPA+, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE, 5G NR FR1 | |
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| 2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM | |
| 3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 6, Band 8, Band 19 | |
| 3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 800, 900, 800 | |
| 4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 17, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 32, Band 38, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 13, Band 14, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 42, Band 46, Band 48, Band 66, Band 71 | |
| 4G LTE Frequency | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700b, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3 | FDD 2100, FDD 1900 PCS, FDD 1800+, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 700a, FDD 700c, FDD 700 PS, FDD 700b, FDD 800 lower, FDD 800 upper, FDD 800 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, FDD 1500 L, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, TDD 3500, TDD 5150, TDD 3600, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
| 5G NR Band | - | N1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n20, n28, n38, n41, n66, n71, n77, n78, n40, n25, n12, n48, n30, n14 | |
| 5G NR Frequency | - | FDD 2100, FDD 1900PCS, FDD 1800, FDD 850, FDD 2600, FDD 900, FDD 800, FDD 700APT, TDD TD 2600, TDD TD 2500, FDD AWS-3, FDD 600, TDD TD 3700, TDD TD 3500, TDD 2300, FDD 1900, n12, TDD 3500, FDD 2300, n14 | |
| Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11ax | |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | Bluetooth 5.2 | |
| NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
| Ultra-Wideband (UWB) | - | Yes | Google Pixel 6 Pro has UWB wireless technology. |
| Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | - |
| MEDIA | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Supported Digital Audio Standards | Apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | - | |
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| Supported Digital Video Standards | - | H.264 AVC, H.265 HEVC |
| FEATURES | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | - | |
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| Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, haptics sensor, Active Edge | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor, flicker sensor, spectral sensor | |
| Security Devices | Fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader (under display) | |
| Additional Phone Features | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, Night Shift, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor | MIMO technology, Three microphones, Noise suppression, Fast Charging, ARCore, Google Cast, dual stereo speakers, 5 years of Security Updates, Trusty (Trusted Execution Environment), Private Compute Core, Android System Intelligence |
| OTHERS | Google Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 6 Pro |
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| Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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| Compliant Standards | - | IP68, HEARING AID M3/T3 |
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