Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone 17
Google Pixel 6a Chalk 128GB
Google
42 Overall Score
vs
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
Apple
86 Overall Score
Scores
Foldable
Photography
Rugged
Flagship
Gaming
Business
Budget
Compact
Battery Life
Specifications
| Google Pixel 6a | Apple iPhone 17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.3 |
| Display Type | OLED★ | Super Retina XDR |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 2622 x 1206 |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | — | 3000 nits★ |
| HDR | — | ✓★ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Apple A19 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | A19 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | 6 |
| CPU Speed | 2.80★ | — |
| RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB★ |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 8 MP | 18 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 2x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,410 mAh★ | 3,692 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 18W | 30W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | Fast charging 18W | MagSafe |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.2★ | 6 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.1★ | USB-C |
| SIM | Nano SIM | eSIM |
| eSIM | — | ✓★ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.18 kg | 0.18 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✓★ |
| OS | Android | iOS |
| Headphone Jack | — | ✓★ |
| Stereo Speakers | — | ✓★ |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 6a Chalk 128GB
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile)86th %ile
- Strong affordability (66th percentile)
- Below average feature (24th percentile)
Apple iPhone 17 Black 256GB
- Strong connectivity (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong social proof (97th percentile)97th %ile
- Strong display (93rd percentile)93rd %ile
- Below average affordability (17th percentile)17th %ile
Verdict
Winner: Apple iPhone 17
Scores 86 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 19 of 41 specs.