Google has finally taken the wraps of its latest budget Pixel series phone, i.e, the Pixel 6a. Google has also confirmed the launch of the Pixel 6a in India later this year. This comes as good news for the Google Pixel fans in the country. The Google Pixel series is popular all across the globe for its flagship-grade hardware. In fact, the Pixel series is often pitted against the premium Apple iPhones.
That’s why ever since Google unveiled the budget Pixel 6a at its I/O Developer Conference 2022, users have been comparing it with the iPhone SE 2022. The latter is a popular choice for users who don’t want to burn a hole in their pocket yet wish to experience the iOS ecosystem. If you are considering buying any of the Pixel 6a or the iPhone SE 2022 and are wondering which models make for the best fit? Read this comparison article to know all the hardware differences between the iPhone SE 2022 and the Pixel 6a:
Google Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022: Design And Display Comparison
Starting off the design section with the Pixel 6a, the affordable Pixel phone flaunts a compact form factor with a plastic back panel and a metallic frame. The Pixel 6a comes with IP67 certification for dust and water resistivity. On the contrary, the iPhone SE 2022 comes with a slightly more premium form factor with its glass-metal design. Both Google Pixel 6a and the iPhone SE 2022 comes void of a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
Moving on to the display, the Google Pixel 6a flaunts a tall 6.1-inch display. The panel used by the budget Pixel 6 series phone is OLED that supports 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution and HDR certification. Protecting the Pixel 6a’s display is the Corning Gorilla Glass 3 layer.
If you are a fan of big-screen phones, then the iPhone SE 2022 might not impress you. But if you are looking for a compact-sized smartphone then the iPhone SE 2022 with a 4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display is a suitable choice. The iPhone Se 2022’s display supports a standard 750 x 1334 pixels screen resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio. The Pixel 6a takes the lead in terms of display specs.
Google Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022: Which Has Good Cameras?
For a change, Google has started using multiple camera sensors with its new generation Pixel Android phones. The Pixel 6a has been launched with a dual-lens camera system where the primary lens measures 12.2 MP with an f/1.7 aperture. The main camera comes with dual pixel PDAF, OIS (Optical Image Stabilization), and a 12MP sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
If we speak of the iPhone SE 2022 camera hardware, then it’s a single 12MP lens at the rear with an f/1.8 aperture. The iPhone SE 2022’s camera also supports PDAF (Phase Detection Autofocus) and OIS (Optical Image Stabilization). The budget Pixel 6a sports an 8MP camera for selfies and video chats, while the iPhone SE 2022 has a slightly smaller 7MP sensor.
Both Google Pixel 6a and the iPhone SE 2022 can record 4K videos. However, the Pixel 6a comes out as a winner in the camera department when compared to the iPhone SE 2022. That’s due to an additional dedicated sensor for imaging.
Google Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022: Which One Offers Best Hardware Performance?
Google has made use of a custom Tensor chipset to power the Pixel 6a. This is an in-house octa-core processor which is built on 5nm fabrication and combined with Mali-G78 MP20 GPU. The Pixel 6a’s octa-core Tensor processor is powerful to drive general as well as extensive tasks smoothly. It is launched with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration.
The iPhone SE 2022 employs the Apple A15 Bionic chipset. This is a hexa-core chipset that is also built on a 5nm process. However, it comes with Apple GPU support instead of the Mali series GPU used on the Pixel 6a. The iPhone SE 2022can be purchased with 4GB RAM and up to 256GB native storage capacity. Notably, an external microSD card support is missing here. Therefore, it is wise to select the highest storage model.
Google Pixel 6a Vs iPhone SE 2022: Battery And Fast Charging
The Pixel 6a comes out as a clear winner with its big 4,410 mAh battery unit. For reference, the iPhone SE 2022 comes with a smaller 2,018 mAh battery capacity. Both Google and Apple budget phones come with fast charging support. The Pixel 6a ships with 18W fast charging support, while the iPhone SE 2022 offers slightly fast 20W charging speeds.
