In depth comparison and review of OnePlus 6 and Google Pixel 4a. 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 | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Product Type | Smartphone | Smartphone | |
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Manufacturer Model Number | - | G025J | |
Form Factor | Touch | Touch | |
Height | 155.7 mm | 144 mm | OnePlus 6 has greater height than Google Pixel 4a. |
Width | 75.4 mm | 69.4 mm | OnePlus 6 has greater width than Google Pixel 4a. |
Depth | 7.75 mm | 8.2 mm | OnePlus 6 is narrower than OnePlus 6. |
Weight | 177 g | 143 g | Google Pixel 4a is lighter than OnePlus 6. |
Body Colour | Mirror black | Just black | |
Body Material | Glass | Polycarbonate | |
Waterproof (Water-resistant) | - | - | |
SAR Value | 1.38 W/kg (body), 1.33 W/kg (head) | 1.19 W/kg (body), 1.18 W/kg (head) | |
Connector Type | Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C |
USB Type-C - 24 pin USB-C Headset jack - mini-phone 3.5mm |
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SIM Card Type (Size) | Nano SIM | Nano SIM, Electronic SIM card (e-SIM) | |
SIM Card Qty | Dual-SIM | Single-SIM |
DISPLAY | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Display Type | OLED display | OLED display | |
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Display Technology | Optic AMOLED | OLED | |
Screen Size (Display Size) | 6.28" | 5.8" | OnePlus 6 has larger screen size than Google Pixel 4a. |
Screen Resolution (Display Resolution) | 2280 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels | Google Pixel 4a has better screen resolution than OnePlus 6. |
Display Format | - | Full HD+ | |
Pixel Density | - | 443 ppi | |
Aspect Ratio | 19:9 | 19.5:9 | |
Colour Depth | - | 16.7 million colours | |
Contrast Ratio | - | 100000:1 | |
HDR | - | Yes | Google Pixel 4a has HDR. |
Display Features | 2.5D Glass, Reading mode, night mode | Always-on display, Now Playing, True black level, display with transmissive hole | |
Display Protection (Screen Protector) | Corning Gorilla Glass 5 (scratch resistant glass) | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 (scratch resistant glass) |
PROCESSOR | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Processor Type (CPU) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 | |
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Clock Speed | 2.8 GHz | 2.2 GHz | OnePlus 6 has higher clock speed than Google Pixel 4a. |
Processor Core Qty | 8-core | 8-core | Both phones have the same number of phone cores. |
64-bit Architecture | Yes | Yes | Both phones have 64-bit architecture. |
Graphics System (GPU) | Qualcomm ADRENO 630 | Qualcomm ADRENO 618 |
MEMORY | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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RAM | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | LPDDR4X SDRAM - 6 GB | Both phones have the same RAM size. |
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Internal Memory Size (Storage Capacity) | 64 GB | 128 GB | Google Pixel 4a has more internal memory than OnePlus 6. |
CAMERA | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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MAIN CAMERA |
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Number of Main Cameras | 2 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution | 16 Megapixel | 12.2 Megapixel | OnePlus 6 has better camera resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
Sensor Name | Sony Exmor RS IMX519 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture | F/1.7 | F/1.7 | Both phones have the same camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (FoV) | - | 77 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size | - | 1.4 μm | |
Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Optical Image Stabiliser (OIS) | Both phones have optical image stabilization. |
Focus Adjustment | Automatic | Automatic | |
Special Effects | Portrait, HDR | Blur | |
HDR Mode | - | HDR+ | |
Camera Modes | Panorama, Time-lapse mode, Pro mode, portrait mode | Portrait mode, Night Sight | |
Light Source | Dual LED flash | LED flash | |
Video Resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 60 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps, Slo-mo video 1280 x 720 (720p) at 240 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 30 fps, 3840 x 2160 (4K) at 60 fps, Slo-mo video 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 480 fps | 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 | |
Camera Features (Functions) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), RAW image capture, Detect Contrast Auto-Focus (DCAF), Dynamic Denoise, Clear Image | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS), Dual Pixel Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF), Share in a snap |
SECOND CAMERA |
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Sensor Resolution (2nd Camera) | 20 Megapixel | - | |
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Sensor Name (2nd Camera) | Sony Exmor RS IMX376K sensor | - | |
Lens Type (2nd Camera) | Wide-angle lens | - | |
Lens Aperture (2nd Camera) | F/1.7 | - | |
Camera Features (2nd Camera) | Phase Detect Auto-Focus (PDAF) | - |
FRONT CAMERA |
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Number of Front Cameras | 1 | 1 | |
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Sensor Resolution (Front) | 16 Megapixel | 8 Megapixel | OnePlus 6 has better front camera resolution than Google Pixel 4a. |
Sensor Name (Front) | Sony Exmor RS IMX371 sensor | - | |
Lens Aperture (Front) | F/2.0 | F/2.0 | Both phones have the same front camera lens aperture. |
Field of View (Front) | - | 84 degree(s) | |
Pixel Size (Front) | - | 1.12 μm | |
Focus Adjustment | Focus free | Focus free | |
Special Effects (Front) | HDR | - | |
Camera Modes (Front) | Time-lapse mode, Face Beauty | - | |
Face Recognition (Face ID) | Smile Capture | - | OnePlus 6 has face detection. |
Light Source (Front) | Display flash | - | |
Video Resolutions (Front) | 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | 864 x 480, 1920 x 1080 (1080p) at 30 fps, 1280 x 720 (720p) at 30 fps | |
Camera Features (Front) | Electronic Image Stabiliser (EIS) | - |
BATTERY AND CHARGING | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Battery Capacity (Battery Size) | 3300 mAh | 3140 mAh | OnePlus 6 has larger battery capacity than Google Pixel 4a. |
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Fast Charging Technology | - | Power Delivery 2.0 | Google Pixel 4a has fast charging technology. |
CELLULAR | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Technology | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) / TD-SCDMA | CDMA2000 1X / GSM / WCDMA (UMTS) | |
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Mobile Broadband Generation | 4G | 4G | Both phones have the same mobile network generation. |
Operating System | OxygenOS (based on Android Oreo) | Android 10 | |
Intelligent Assistant | - | Google Assistant | |
Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
COMMUNICATIONS | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Data Transmission | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE, FDD-LTE, TDD-LTE | GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, LTE | |
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2G Band | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X | 850 GSM, 900 GSM, 1800 GSM, 1900 GSM, 800 CDMA2000 1X, 1900 CDMA2000 1X | |
3G UMTS Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8, Band 9, Band 19 | Band 1, Band 2, Band 4, Band 5, Band 8 | |
3G UMTS Frequency | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900, 1700, 800 | 2100, 1900, 1700, 850, 900 | |
4G LTE Band | Band 1, Band 2, Band 3, Band 4, Band 5, Band 7, Band 8, Band 12, Band 17, Band 18, Band 19, Band 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 32, Band 34, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, Band 66, Band 71 | 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 20, Band 25, Band 26, Band 28, Band 29, Band 30, Band 38, Band 39, Band 40, Band 41, 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 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 2000, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | 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 DD, FDD 1900+, FDD 850+, FDD 700 APT, FDD 700d, FDD 2300 WCS, TDD 2600, TDD 1900, TDD 2300, TDD 2500, FDD 1700 - 2110 AWS-3, FDD 600 | |
Wireless Interface | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | |
Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 LE | |
Bluetooth Profiles | - | A2DP | |
NFC | Yes | Yes | Both phones have an NFC reader for mobile payments. |
Messaging Services | SMS, MMS | SMS, MMS |
MEDIA | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Supported Digital Audio Standards | WAV, WMA, AAC, MP3, FLAC, AAC +, OGG, APE (Monkey's Audio), M4A, apt-X, IMY, MID, AMR-WB, AMR-NB, apt-X HD | AAC, apt-X, LDAC, apt-X HD | |
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Supported Digital Video Standards | MKV, FLV, AVI, MOV, MPEG-4, WMV, 3GP, TS, WebM, HEVC, H.265 | - | |
Sound Enhancements | Dirac Power Sound technology, Dirac HD Sound | - |
FEATURES | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Phone Functions | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | Speakerphone, voice control, call timer, conference call, flight mode, voice dialing, vibrating alert | |
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Sensors | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, digital compass, gyro sensor, hall sensor, RGB sensor | Accelerometer, ambient light sensor, proximity sensor, barometer, magnetometer, gyro sensor | |
Security Devices | Face recognition, fingerprint reader | Fingerprint reader | |
Additional Phone Features | Noise Cancellation Technology, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, RGB LED notification light | Dual microphones, MIMO technology, Android Sensor Hub, Noise suppression, ARCore, Google Lens, Titan M Security Module, Pixel Imprint sensor, 3 years of security and OS updates, Google Cast |
OTHERS | OnePlus 6 | Google Pixel 4a |
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Included Accessories | SIM card removal tool, screen protector (pre-applied), translucent case, fast charge USB-C cable, fast charge power adapter | SIM card removal tool, Quick switch adapter, 18W USB-C power adapter, USB-C to USB-C cable (1 m) | |
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Compliant Standards | - | HAC (Hearing Aid Compatible) |