OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB) vs Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)

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Side by side comparison between OnePlus 6T vs Google Pixel 4a 5G phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

3/8/2021 12:02 PM, updated: 9/24/2024 5:57 PM

Compare Google Pixel 4a 5G X OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB) 12Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.41"
AMOLED

1080x2340

16
MP

16mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

3700
mAh

(Non removable)

11Points Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3) Compare OnePlus 6T X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.2"
OLED

1080x2340

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

3885
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)

The phonemore's choice is much more technical than personal. Therefore, you shouldn't only consider this. Our goal is to help you, but what's important to us may not be important to you. You decide which one is the best! Comment!

12 Advantages OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	vs	11 Advantages Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
+2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core4% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.4GHz 64bit Octa-core (7nm)
+8GB LPDDR4X33% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR4X
+8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)4% Thinner	vs	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
+Aluminum frame, glass front/backAdvantage More resistant material	vs	Plastic body, glass front
+Optic AMOLEDAdvantage Optic AMOLED display is brighter and more vivid	vs	OLED
+6.41"3% Larger screen	vs	6.2"
+(dual camera) 16MP + 20MP27% Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 16MP
+Dual-LED flashAdvantage The Dual-LED flash helps in dark places or in low light	vs	LED flash
+(front) 16MP99% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+Face unlockAdvantage Sensors help you use the device	vs	Not supported
+20W11% More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.	vs	18W
+2 slots (Dual-SIM)Advantage You can have more mobile carriers/operators on the same device.	vs	1 slot (Single-SIM) + e-SIM (Eletronic)
185 grams (6.48 ounces)	vs	+171 grams (5.99 ounces)8% Lighter
402 PPI	vs	+416 PPI3% Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
Not supported	vs	+BSI sensorAdvantage The BSI sensor allows the entry of more light generating photos with more detail and brightness
1/2.6" inches	vs	+1/2.55" inches2% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.
Android 10	vs	+Android 14Advantage Android 14 is newer and safer
4G LTE-A	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(4G LTE-A) 1024 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps4 times Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supported	vs	+BarometerAdvantage Sensors help you use the device
3700 mAh	vs	+3885 mAh5% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
Type-C reversible connector	vs	+3.5mm jackAdvantage Headsets with 3.5mm Jack size are more common and easy to find in stores
USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	vs	+USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.

31 Common items in both devices

128GB (110GB available) / 128GB (109GB available)

UFS 2.1

16 million

1080x2340 pixels

Only digital zoom

PDAF: phase detection autofocus

OIS: Optical stabilization

+24 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
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Model	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Other model names	OnePlus 6T A6013 (128GB + 8GB RAM), One Plus 6T	Google Pixel 4a 5G UW (Ultra Wideband) G6QU3 (Verizon USA)
Country or region available	China, USA, (Europe), India, (Global, International)	USA
Brand	OnePlus	Google
Release date	11/1/2018	11/5/2020, Announced: 9/30/2020
Depth	8.2 millimeters (0.32 inches)	8.5 millimeters (0.33 inches)
Size (width x height)	74.8 x 157.5 millimeters (2.94 x 6.2 in)	74 x 153.9 millimeters (2.91 x 6.06 in)
Weight	185 grams (6.48 ounces)	171 grams (5.99 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum frame, glass front/back	Plastic body, glass front
Protection against water and others	Not supported	Not supported
📲 Display
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Display type	Optic AMOLED	OLED
Screen size	6.41" inches	6.2" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~85.6% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.9% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2340 pixels	1080x2340 pixels (19.5:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	402 PPI	416 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 6	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	feature not registered	90Hz
Display features	feature not registered	HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
System version	Android 9.0 Pie	Android 11
Firmware update	Android 10	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Chipset	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 MSM8998 (10nm)	64bit: Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G (SM7250-AB) (7nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 2 processors: 4x 2.8GHz Kryo 385 Gold (Quad-core) 4x 1.7GHz Kryo 385 Silver (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 1x 2.4GHz Kryo 475 Prime (Single-core) 1x 2.2GHz Kryo 475 Gold (Single-core) 6x 1.8GHz Kryo 475 Silver (Hexa-core)
GPU graphical controller	Qualcomm Adreno 630 710Mhz	Qualcomm Adreno 620 (625MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	feature not registered	feature not registered
💽 Memory and storage
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR4X	6GB LPDDR4X
Internal storage	128GB (110GB available) UFS 2.1	128GB (109GB available) UFS 2.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Not supported
SIM card	2 slots (Dual-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF)	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	1024/150 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	CDMA 800/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900	CDMA 800/1700/1900, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO TD-SCDMA 1900/2000 UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1800/1900/2100	CDMA2000 1xEV-DO UMTS 850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat16 Europe, North America version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29,30,32,66,71) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41,46) India, China version: LTE (Bands 1,2,3,4,5,7,12,13,17,18,19,20,25,26,28,29) TD-LTE (Bands 34,38,39,40,41)	LTE Cat18 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	Not supported	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, TD-SCDMA, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A	GPRS, EDGE, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev 0, CDMA2000 EV-DO Rev A, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	Not supported
Secondary 3G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary 4G network	Not supported	Not supported
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE	Not supported
📷 Camera
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 16 megapixels 20MP wide 16mpeffectivef/1.725mm1/2.8"1.0µmPDAF	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 16MP ultrawide f/2.2107°1.0µm
Main camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.7 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/2.6" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	1.22µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Not supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	feature not registered	1080p@240fps
📸 Front camera
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Front camera (secondary)	16 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4608x3456 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	Full HD (1920x1080)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.0 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	25mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/3.1" inches	1/4" inches
Pixel size	1µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Loudspeaker	Supported	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
USB	USB 2.0 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	3.5mm jack
TV output	Not supported	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.0 + A2DP/LE	5.0 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac [wifi5] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Compass Face unlock Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (rear-mounted) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	3700 mAh	3885 mAh
Charger, watts	20W (5V/4A) Wired fast charging	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 2.0
Inductive / wireless charging	feature not registered	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Mirror Black, Midnight Black • Oxygen OS • 19.5:9 / DCI-P3 / 2.5D screen • Dash Charge • Dirac HD sound	• Colors: Just Black, White • Google Pay • Google Cast
☢️ Radiation rate
	OnePlus 6T (128GB/8GB)	Google Pixel 4a 5G (G6QU3)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered