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Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a: Which Pixel is worth getting?

A Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a comparison is important when considering upgrading; here is what you need to know.

You may have skipped last year's model because there wasn't much of a difference, but that's not the case with these Pixels since the Tensor 3 processor brings some new features to the table. (Image credit: Nicholas Sutrich / Android Central)Both Pixel phones share a 6.1-inch display with a 1080 x 2400 resolution, Now Playing, HDR support, 20:9 aspect ratio, Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colors, Always-on, Refresh rate, and brightness. CategoryGoogle Pixel 8aGoogle Pixel 6aOSAndroid 14, seven OS and security updatesAndroid 12, updates to Android 14, three years of OS and five of security updatesDisplay6.1-inch, 120Hz OLED, 2400x1080, HDR10+, 2000 nits, Gorilla Glass 36.1-inch, 60Hz OLED, 2400x1080, HDR10+, 778 nits, Gorilla Glass 3ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G1RAM8GB6GBStorage128GB/256GB UFS 3.1, no expandable storage128GB, UFS 3.1, no expandable storageCameras64MP/13MP main with OIS, 13MP front-facing, HDR12MP/12MP main with OIS, 8MP front-facing, HDRIngres protectionIP67dust and water resistanceIP67 dust and water resistanceConnectivity5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.35G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2Battery4,492mAh, 18W wired charging, 7.5 wireless charging4,410mAh, 18W wired charging, no wireless chargingDimensions152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9mmWeight188g178gColorsAloe, Bay, Obsidian, PorcelainCharcoal, Chalk, Sage

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