Mid-range · 2022

Google Pixel 6a

From ₦199,999 to ₦350,000 · 9 sellers·Last checked just now

Our Take CPU benches near recent mid-range phones like the Google Pixel 7

A solid mid-ranger with an AMOLED screen and stabilised camera — but slow 18W charging shows its age.

Best for Streaming · reading · social
Strength AMOLED screen, Stabilised camera (OIS)
Watch out 18W charging (slow)
Skip if You need to top up quickly between outings

In the Real World

See how the Google Pixel 6a looks and feels in everyday use.

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Full specifications

What stands out

Pro camera extras: RAW, Night mode, laser AF, manual focus

60Hz display — most rivals offer 90Hz

240 fps slow motion for action clips

Display

6.1″ · OLED · 1080 × 2400 · 60 Hz · HDR
OLED display

A clean OLED panel — colours pop and sunlight visibility is solid.

Screen size
6.1"
Panel type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Slow for 2026
Brightness
876 nits
HDR
Supported
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3

Performance

Google Tensor (5 nm) · 8-core 2.8 GHz · Mali-G78 MP20
Everyday capable

Daily apps and casual games run smoothly — heavy gaming will drop frames.

Chipset
Google Tensor (5 nm)
Current CPU tier
Mid-range
AnTuTu
827,053
v10
CPU
8-core, 2.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Process
5 nm
RAM type
RAM LPDDR5
Storage type
UFS Storage 3.1
CPU layout
2x2.8GHz Cortex X1 + 2x2.25GHz Cortex A76 + 4x1.80GHz Cortex A55

Camera

12 MP f/1.7 main · OIS · 8 MP selfie · 4K video
OIS + 4K

Stabilised main camera holds up in low light. Front camera is fine for daylight selfies.

Main camera
12 MP f/1.7
OIS
Ultrawide
12 MP f/2.2
Front camera
8 MP f/2.0
Main sensor
Sony IMX363 Exmor RS, 1/2.55", 1.4µm
Slow motion
Yes, 240 fps
Camera extras
RAW, Night mode, laser AF, manual focus
Video
4K @ 60 fps
4K video

Battery

4410 mAh · 18 W wired

Battery is average for the class — fine for daily use.

Capacity
4410 mAh
Lab endurance
94:00h
Wired charging
18 W
Slow for 2026
Removable
No

Audio

Stereo
Stereo speakers
Speakers
Stereo
Stereo

Memory

6 GB RAM · 128 GB
RAM
6 GB
Storage
128 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
Expandable
No

Connectivity

5G · NFC · Wi-Fi 6
Modern radios
5G
Yes
4G LTE
Yes
NFC
Yes
Contactless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Modern Wi-Fi
Bluetooth
5.2
GPS systems
GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, QZSS, Galileo, GLONASS (L1)
USB
USB-C
USB OTG
Supported
3.5mm jack
No
IR blaster
No
SIM
1× Nano-SIM

Build & Design

178 g · 8.9 mm · IP67
Built to last
Height
152.2 mm
Width
71.8 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
Weight
178 g
IP rating
IP67
Water resistant

Sensors

Fingerprint (under display, optical) · accelerometer · gyro · proximity
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Specifications sourced from GSMArena · Read full review

How it stacks up against the rest.

Quick reads against a few phones in the same price tier. Tap any one for the deep comparison.

vs

Apple iPhone 14

Trades blows 1 win 2 losses
34% larger battery capacity
4,410 mAh vs 3,279 mAh battery
Lower-resolution screen
1080 × 2400 vs 1170 × 2532 resolution
Lower benchmark score
827k vs 1.4M AnTuTu · Mid-range vs High-end tier
₦285k cheaper Full comparison
vs

Samsung Galaxy S22 5G

Loses on most 1 win 4 losses
19% larger battery capacity
4,410 mAh vs 3,700 mAh battery
Less smooth display
OLED vs Dynamic AMOLED panel · 60 Hz vs 120 Hz refresh
Lower benchmark score
827k vs 1.0M AnTuTu · Mid-range vs Upper mid-range tier
Lower video ceiling
4K @ 60 fps vs 8K @ 24 fps video · 12 MP vs 50 MP main
Heavier in hand
178 g vs 167 g
₦25k cheaper Full comparison