Google Pixel 6 vs Google Pixel 3a XL

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memory
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Google Pixel 6
Price
Advantages
PLATFORM GPU: Mali-G78 MP20
DISPLAY Size: 6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2
DISPLAY Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
BATTERY General: Li-Ion 4614 mAh, non-removable
BATTERY Charging: Fast charging 30W, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
MEMORY Internal Storage & RAM: 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
COMMS Radio: Yes
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Google Pixel 3a XL
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SOUND 3.5mm jack : Yes
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launch
Status
Available. Released 2021, October 28
Announced
2021, October 19
platform
OS
Android 12
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)
camera
Rear
Dual 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2Âµm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114Ë (ultrawide), 1.25Âµm
Front
8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12Âµm
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
display
Size
6.4 inches, 98.9 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~411 ppi density)
Technology
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
battery
General
Li-Ion 4614 mAh, non-removable
Charging
Fast charging 30W, 50% in 30 min (advertised)
body
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum frame
Weight
207 g (7.30 oz, 0.46 lb)
Dimensions
158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9 mm (6.24 x 2.94 x 0.35 in)
Miscellaneous
Colors
—
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
GPS
Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS
NFC
Yes
USB
USB Type-C 3.1
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Radio
Yes
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
sound
3.5mm jack
No
network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (CA), 5G
Technology
—
2G bands
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3G bands
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4G bands
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launch
Status
Available. Released 2019, May
Announced
2019, May
platform
OS
Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 10.0
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6x1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
GPU
Adreno 615
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
camera
Rear
Single: 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4Âµm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Front
Single: 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12Âµm
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
display
Size
6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
Technology
OLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Protection
Asahi Dragontrail Glass Always-on display
battery
General
Non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery
Charging
Fast battery charging 18W USB Power Delivery 2.0
body
SIM card
Nano-SIM
Build
Glass front (Asahi Dragontrail), plastic back, plastic frame
Weight
167 g (5.89 oz, 0.37 lb)
Dimensions
160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.30 x 3.00 x 0.32 in)
Miscellaneous
Colors
Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
memory
Internal Storage & RAM
64GB 4GB RAM
Card slot
No
comms
GPS
Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
NFC
Yes
USB
2.0, Type-C 1.0 reversible connector
WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, hotspot
Radio
No
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
features
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
sound
3.5mm jack
Yes
network
Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE-A (3CA) Cat11 600/75 Mbps
Technology
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
2G bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 CDMA 800 / 1900
3G bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO
4G bands
LTE band 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700), 13(700), 14(700), 17(700), 20(800), 25(1900), 26(850), 28(700), 29(700), 30(2300), 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2500), 66(1700/2100), 71(600)
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Summary

The Google Pixel 6 has better graphics processor Mali-G78 MP20 thanks to which you will be able to play more number of the latest games.

The Google Pixel 6 has 4K UHD (1080 x 2400 pixels) screen resolution with 411 ppi pixel density which is better in compare to the Google Pixel 3a XL 4K UHD (1080 x 2160 pixels) screen resolution with 402 ppi pixel density. It makes this phone a good choice for watching movies. The Pixel 3a XL cell phone weight 167g which is 40g lighter in compare with the weight of the Pixel 6.

The Pixel 3a XL contains a 3.5mm jack which is the most popular way to use headphones for listening music. The Google Pixel 6 has a better battery life as it is equipped with 4614mah battery which is 914mah bigger than the Pixel 3a XL cell. It means that this model will live longer without charging.

Taking into account the above differences the Pixel 6 will become the best choice. Check the list of the best offers on Amazon.