Google Pixel 5a 5G vs Google Pixel 6
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
Google Pixel 5a 5G
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Google Pixel 6
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Google Pixel 6
Better display
Google Pixel 6
Lighter body
Google Pixel 5a 5G
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.34 | 6.4 |
| Panel Type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2400 | 2400 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 90 |
| PPI | 415 | 411 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Screen-to-body | 84.9 | 83.4 |
Platform
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 765G 5G | Google Tensor |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 5 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 11 | 12 |
Memory
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 128GB 6GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Features | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Count | 2 | 2 |
| ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, (ultrawide) | 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide) | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) | 8 MP, f/2, 24mm, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 4680 | 4614 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | — |
| Wireless Charging (W) | — | 21 |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, aluminum back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Height (mm) | 156.2 | 158.6 |
| Thickness (mm) | 8.8 | 8.9 |
| Weight (g) | 183 | 207 |
| Width (mm) | 73.2 | 74.8 |
Launch
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021, August 17 | 2021, October 19 |
| Status | Available. Released 2021, August 26 | Available. Released 2021, October 28 |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 800, 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GB7N6, G9S9B16 |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 5, 12, 25, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G9S9B |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G | HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G |
| Technology | GSM, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I + B1c + B2a), GALILEO (E1 + E5a), QZSS (L1 + L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 3.1 | 3.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6E |
Sound
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
Features
| Spec | Google Pixel 5a 5G | Google Pixel 6 |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both Google Pixel 5a 5G and Google Pixel 6 are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
Google Pixel 5a 5G packs a 4680 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
Google Pixel 6 reaches a higher main-sensor resolution at 50 MP, which helps with crops and lower-light photos.
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