Specifications apply to the Pixel 6a. Not to be confused with the Pixel 6 or the later Pixel 7a.
| Announced | May 11, 2022 |
| Released | July 2022 |
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 5G | Yes |
| Dimensions | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 178 g |
| Build | Glass front, metal frame |
| Water and dust resistance | IP67 |
| Colors | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage |
| Type | OLED |
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh Rate | Up to 60Hz |
| OS | Android 12 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| Security chip | Titan M2 |
| RAM | 6GB |
| Storage | 128GB |
| Rear cameras | Dual camera (main and ultrawide) |
| Speakers | Stereo speakers |
| USB | USB-C |
| Fingerprint | Optical in-screen |
| Capacity | 4410 mAh |
| Wired Charging | Fast charging |
| Launch price (US, USD) | $449 (128GB) |
| Availability | Varies by region |
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This is an editorial analysis of the specifications listed on this page. It is not based on SpecHub lab testing, so it makes no claims about benchmarks, battery life or camera results. Manufacturer lab figures are not reproduced here.
The Pixel 6a is the lower-priced companion to the Pixel 6, announced on May 11, 2022 at $449 in the US. It brought Google's first-generation Tensor chip to a compact 6.1-inch phone. It suits buyers who want Pixel software and a flagship-class chip at a modest price.
The phone uses the first-generation Google Tensor (5 nm) with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, plus the Titan M2 security chip. The Pixel 7a that followed uses the Tensor G2 and 8GB of RAM. SpecHub has not benchmarked the phone.
The 6.1-inch OLED display has 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of up to 60Hz, which is lower than the 90Hz offered on the Pixel 7a. An optical fingerprint sensor sits under the screen.
The Pixel 6a has a dual rear camera with a main and an ultrawide lens. Resolution, aperture and front-camera details are omitted because we could not verify them for this page. SpecHub has not tested image quality.
The battery is 4410 mAh with fast wired charging. Wireless charging is not listed, unlike the Pixel 7a. The charging wattage could not be verified, so none is listed. We have no endurance tests.
The phone launched with Android 12 and has stereo speakers and a USB-C port. It is rated IP67 and has a metal frame.
People who want a small, inexpensive phone with Pixel software and a good security chip will find it a fit, especially if they can find one at a discount.
Buyers who want wireless charging, a 90Hz screen or more RAM should look at the Pixel 7a. Those who want the largest battery and a telephoto lens should consider a Pro model.
The Pixel 6a is a compact, affordable phone with a capable chip and a good security chip. Its main limits are the 60Hz display and the lack of wireless charging.
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