A lot of people did not expect it, but after the Pixel 6 series, Google came up with a new affordable and compact variant: the Google Pixel 6a. Besides being a more affordable variant of the same lineup, it is still powered by the same flagship-class proprietary processor. Alongside its compact dimensions and the price range, this is the main reason why this handset is a perfect rival for the latest Apple compact phone: the iPhone SE 2022. This is a comparison between the specifications of the Apple iPhone SE 2022 and the Google Pixel 6a which will tell you something about the differences between these two compact flagships. After checking it, you can let us know which one you prefer by using the comment box.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Google Pixel 6a

Apple iPhone SE 2022 Google Pixel 6a
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT 138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm, 144 g 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm, 178 g
DISPLAY  4.7 inches, 750 x 1334p (HD+), Retina IPS LCD  6.1 inches, 1080 x 2400p (Full HD+), OLED
PROCESSOR Apple A15 Bionic, hexa-core 3.2 GHz Google Tensor, octa-core 2.8 GHz
MEMORY 4 GB RAM, 64 GB – 4 GB RAM, 128 GB – 4 GB RAM, 256 GB 6 GB RAM, 128 GB
SOFTWARE  iOS 15  Android 12
CONNECTIVITY  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS  Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.2, GPS
CAMERA 12 MP, f/1.8
7 MP f/2.2 front camera		 Dual 12.2 + 12 MP, f/1.7 + f/2.2
8 MP f/2.0 front camera
BATTERY 2018 mAh, fast charging 20W, wireless charging 7.5W  4410 mAh, fast charging 18W
ADDITIONAL FEATURES Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP67 water resistant Dual SIM slot, 5G, IP67 water resistant

Design

If you are looking for the best build quality, then you should choose the Apple iPhone SE. It is built with better materials, including an aluminum frame and a glass back protected by Ceramic Shield. However, it has a very outdated design: it is the same design as the very old iPhone 8 released in 2017. The Google Pixel 6a comes with a more modern design including a borderless punch-hole display and a very original rear side. Its display is a lot bigger, but the phone remains very compact thanks to its narrow bezels around the display. If you are looking for the most beautiful phone, then you should choose the Google one.

 

Display

The Google Pixel 6a wins the display comparison. Unlike the iPhone SE, it comes with an OLED display showing brighter colors and deeper blacks. The display is bigger with a diagonal of 6.1 inches and it has a higher level of detail thanks to a Full HD+ resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. Further, it supports the HDR certification improving the image quality on streaming platforms, and more. The Apple iPhone SE sports an old IPS panel with good image reproduction, but is inferior to the Google compact flagship. Not only the color reproduction, but even the level of detail is lower. Further, the bezels are very thick and, unlike the Pixel 6a, it does not have an in-display fingerprint reader but it comes with the Touch ID placed below the display.

 

Specs & Software

The most advanced level of performance is provided by the Apple iPhone SE 2022. First of all, it comes with the Apple A15 Bionic mobile platform, which is the same processor found on the iPhone 13 lineup. Further, it has the iOS operating system which is actually more optimized than Android 12 found on the Google Pixel 6a. That is the reason why the Google flagship, despite having the powerful Google Tensor chipset, does not reach the performance level of the iPhone. Both the phones belong to manufacturers who own the respective operating system as well, so they will get very long software support with years and years of updates in advance if compared to many other manufacturers.

 

Camera

On the paper, the Google Pixel 6a looks to have a more complete camera setup. It comes with a 12.2 MP main camera supporting optical stabilization and an ultrawide 12 MP sensor. With the Apple iPhone SE, you only get a single 12 MP shooter with OIS on the rear side, no ultrawide cameras. However, the iPhone is definitely better at recording videos.

 

 

Battery

The battery life is the weakest point of the Apple iPhone SE because it has a very small battery: it still provides a sufficient battery life, but there is no chance for it to compete with the Google Pixel 6a and its 4410 mAh battery. The capacity of the iPhone is just 2018 mAh and, even though the phone comes with a small display and efficient components, it is still far from other modern flagships in terms of battery life. On the other hand, it is the only one to support wireless charging (but no MagSafe).

 

Price

The starting price of the iPhone SE 2022 for the global market is €500 or $380, while you need €450 or $450 to purchase the Google Pixel 6a. There is no definitive winner for this comparison but each of these devices has its pro and cons. As mentioned above, the iPhone SE 2022 has a better build quality thanks to its glass back protected by Ceramic Shield, but it also comes with a very outdated design which makes the Pixel 6a more attractive. The Google flagship provides a better OLED display with the HDR certification and a more complete camera department, as well as a bigger battery providing longer battery life, while the Apple one is equipped with a superior hardware department and wireless charging. The price difference is small and both the devices will get long software support as per the manufacturers’ policies. Which one would you pick?

 

Apple iPhone SE 2022 vs Google Pixel 6a: PRO and CONS

Google Pixel 6a

PRO

  • In-display fingerprint reader
  • AMOLED display
  • Bigger battery
  • Ultrawide camera

CONS

  • Nothing particular

 

Apple iPhone SE 2022

PRO

  • More compact
  • Better materials
  • Wireless charging
  • Great performance

CONS

  • Smaller battery

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