Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
The Google Pixel 6a scores 5.6 in our rating, and the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) scores 4.9. The Google Pixel 6a leads in display, battery, software support and value for money, while the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) is ahead in performance and design. At launch in the US, the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation) cost $20 less ($429 vs $449). The Google Pixel 6a is the newer phone, announced May 11, 2022.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 6a
- Bigger battery 4,410 mAh vs 2,018 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.1 inches vs 4.7 inches
- Newer model May 11, 2022 vs Mar 8, 2022
- More RAM 6 GB vs 4 GB
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2400 px vs 750 × 1334 px
- Sharper display 429 ppi vs 326 ppi
Why choose the Apple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
- Faster wired charging 20 W vs 18 W
- Lower launch price $429 vs $449
- More storage 64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Lighter 144 g vs 178 g
- Thinner 7.3 mm vs 8.9 mm
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Overall
5.6
4.9
Display
6.5
4.1
Performance
5.2
6.5
Camera
5.6
5.4
Battery
3.7
3.2
Design
7.8
8.4
Software support
7.4
3.5
Value for money
3.1
2.7
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Size
6.1 inches
4.7 inches
Type
OLED
LCD, Retina HD
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
750 × 1334 px
Pixel density
429 ppi
326 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
—
625 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
—
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Process
5 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.8 GHz
—
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Apple GPU (4-core)
Geekbench 6 single-core
1,437
—
Geekbench 6 multi-core
3,235
—
RAM
6 GB
4 GB
Storage
128 GB
64 GB / 128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
—
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Main camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55"
12 MP, f/1.8
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
—
Rear cameras
2
1
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
8 MP
7 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Capacity
4,410 mAh
2,018 mAh
Battery type
—
Li-Ion
Wired charging
18 W
20 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Dimensions
152.2 × 71.8 × 8.9 mm
138.4 × 67.3 × 7.3 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
7.3 mm
Weight
178 g
144 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Glass
Water resistance
IP67
IP67
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Front-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Charcoal, Chalk, Sage
Midnight, Starlight, (PRODUCT)RED
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth
5.2
5.0
USB
USB-C 3.x
Lightning
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
OS at launch
Android 12
iOS 15
OS updates
5 years
—
Security updates
5 years
—
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 6aApple iPhone SE (3rd generation)
Announced
May 11, 2022
Mar 8, 2022
Released
Jul 28, 2022
Mar 18, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$449
$429
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