Motorola Edge (2022) vs Google Pixel 6a
The Motorola Edge (2022) scores 5.8 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 6a scores 5.6. The Motorola Edge (2022) leads in display, camera, battery and value for money, while the Google Pixel 6a is ahead in performance, design and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 6a cost $49 less ($449 vs $498). The Motorola Edge (2022) is the newer phone, announced Aug 18, 2022.
Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Edge (2022)
- Bigger battery 5,000 mAh vs 4,410 mAh
- Faster wired charging 30 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Newer model Aug 18, 2022 vs May 11, 2022
- More RAM 6 GB / 8 GB vs 6 GB
Why choose the Google Pixel 6a
- Faster multi-core (Geekbench 6) 3,235 vs 2,386
- Better water resistance IP67 vs IP52
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 3 years
- Lower launch price $449 vs $498
- Sharper display 429 ppi vs 399 ppi
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
Overall
5.8
5.6
Display
7.3
6.5
Performance
4.1
5.2
Camera
6.3
5.6
Battery
5.6
3.7
Design
6.5
7.8
Software support
5.7
7.4
Value for money
3.4
3.1
Display
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
Size
6.6 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
399 ppi
429 ppi
Refresh rate
144 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
1,300 nits
—
HDR
HDR10+
—
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
Process
6 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.5 GHz
2.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-G610 MC3
Mali-G78 MP20
Geekbench 6 single-core
973
1,437
Geekbench 6 multi-core
2,386
3,235
RAM
6 GB / 8 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
128 GB
Storage type
—
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.8
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
3
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
32 MP
8 MP
Front video
1080p@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
Capacity
5,000 mAh
4,410 mAh
Wired charging
30 W
18 W
Wireless charging
15 W
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Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
Dimensions
160.86 × 74.24 × 7.99 mm
152.2 × 71.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
7.99 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
170 g
178 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Plastic
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
IP52
IP67
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Mineral Gray
Charcoal, Chalk, Sage
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.2
5.2
USB
USB-C 2.0
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
OS at launch
Android 12
Android 12
Interface
My UX
—
OS updates
3 years
5 years
Security updates
4 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Edge (2022)Google Pixel 6a
Announced
Aug 18, 2022
May 11, 2022
Released
Sep 1, 2022
Jul 28, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$498
$449
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