Google Pixel 6a vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
The Google Pixel 6a scores 5.6 in our rating, and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) scores 4.5. The Google Pixel 6a leads in performance, camera, design, software support and value for money, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022) is ahead in display. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 6a cost $50.99 less ($449 vs $499.99). The Google Pixel 6a is the newer phone, announced May 11, 2022.
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Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 6a
- Faster wired charging 18 W vs 10 W
- Better water resistance IP67 vs None
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 1 years
- Lower launch price $449 vs $499.99
- Newer model May 11, 2022 vs Apr 21, 2022
- Lighter 178 g vs 215 g
Why choose the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,410 mAh
- Bigger screen 6.8 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Higher refresh rate 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- More RAM 4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB vs 6 GB
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Higher screen resolution 1080 × 2460 px vs 1080 × 2400 px
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Overall
5.6
4.5
Display
6.5
7.2
Performance
5.2
3.7
Camera
5.6
5.2
Battery
3.7
3.8
Design
7.8
4.9
Software support
7.4
3.5
Value for money
3.1
1.4
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Size
6.1 inches
6.8 inches
Type
OLED
LCD, Max Vision
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2460 px
Pixel density
429 ppi
395 ppi
Refresh rate
60 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
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Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Process
5 nm
6 nm
Max CPU clock
2.8 GHz
2.2 GHz
GPU
Mali-G78 MP20
Adreno 619
Geekbench 6 single-core
1,437
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Geekbench 6 multi-core
3,235
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RAM
6 GB
4 GB / 6 GB / 8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
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microSD slot
✕ No
✓ Yes
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Main camera
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55"
50 MP, f/1.9
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
12 MP
8 MP
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
1080p@60
Front camera
8 MP
16 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Capacity
4,410 mAh
5,000 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
10 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Dimensions
152.2 × 71.8 × 8.9 mm
168.9 × 75.8 × 9.3 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
9.3 mm
Weight
178 g
215 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Plastic
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
IP67
None
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Side-mounted
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM
Colors
Charcoal, Chalk, Sage
Steel Blue, Seafoam Green
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.2
5.1
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✓ Yes
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✕ No
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
OS at launch
Android 12
Android 12
Interface
—
My UX
OS updates
5 years
1 years
Security updates
5 years
3 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 6aMotorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2022)
Announced
May 11, 2022
Apr 21, 2022
Released
Jul 28, 2022
Apr 28, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$449
$499.99
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