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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you highly value having a top-performing camera with a slightly better photo and video quality, the iPhone 13 Pro is the more suitable option, but this comes with a premium price tag. In contrast, the Google Pixel 6a also has a good camera for its price range, and while it offers less impressive photo and video capabilities than the iPhone, it is significantly more affordable. Both phones have the same screen size and both were released with 128GB of storage. The iPhone 13 Pro has a higher refresh rate for smoother scrolling and animations, but the Pixel 6a still has a decent display. The iPhone comes with iOS and the Pixel with Android, which may influence your choice based on your preferred ecosystem. Lastly, the iPhone 13 Pro offers a slightly longer battery life than the Pixel 6a, though both should last through a typical day's use. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 13 Pro
- Best in class display quality
- Very good performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 6a
- Good battery life
Key differences
Video Quality
8.6
7.2
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro takes very good videos, while the Google Pixel 6a takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro offers a top-tier video experience and stabilization, thanks to exceptional software and hardware integration, and it also provides superior microphone quality and dynamic range for more detailed and smoother videos in various lighting conditions. Conversely, the Google Pixel 6a has commendable video capabilities with very good stabilization and dynamic range, yet it stands a notch below the iPhone 13 Pro, particularly in terms of the intricacies of video software experience where the Pixel’s performance is good while the iPhone's is considered excellent.
Battery
6.9 Hours
7.6 Hours
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 6a has 7.6 hours of battery life.
Cost
$567
$400
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$500
$600
$700
$800
$900
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a price of $567 and the Google Pixel 6a costs $400.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
7.6
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Apple iPhone 13 Pro to have very good overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 6a has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro boasts a higher selfie quality, which is very important for many users, alongside superior scores in photos software experience and camera versatility, making it a strong contender for photography enthusiasts. However, the Google Pixel 6a also offers a best-rated photos software experience and a good selfie score, positioning it as a competitive alternative, especially considering its affordability and solid overall camera performance.
Photo Quality
7.8
7.4
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Google Pixel 6a both have good photos.
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro delivers very good selfie photos thanks to its high-quality selfie camera, complemented by Apple's software that offers an excellent photo software experience. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6a also takes very good selfies, as it provides a good selfie camera combined with Google's leading photo software experience, noted for features like computational photography and optimization for a range of lighting conditions.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 13 Pro has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 6a is 6.1 inches.
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How the Apple iPhone 13 Pro and the Google Pixel 6a compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Google Pixel 6a |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$567 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 24, 2021 | July 21, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2532 x 1170 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 460 | 429 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | A15 | Tensor | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.6/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 12.2 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 7.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3095 mAh | 4410 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 15 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.78" x 2.81" | 5.99" x 2.83" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 7.20 oz | 6.28 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6 | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 79 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | No | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Alpine Green, Graphite, Sierra Blue, Gold, Silver | Chalk, Sage, Charcoal | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Android Authority
Dhruv Bhutani | October 2021
"The basic foundation of the phone is rock solid and essentials like UI navigation, apps, security, and privacy features are polished to a sheen. The camera works consistently well and takes some of the best pictures you can get out of a phone. The phone further embellishes it with performance that won’t have you reaching for a replacement for years, and the battery life is hands-down amongst the best you can get on a flagship. If you’ve been eyeing an iPhone, the iPhone 13 Pro is as good as it gets."
Google Pixel 6a
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Ars Technica
Ron Amadeo | July 2022
"it's very hard to find fault with the Pixel 6a. It has a processor that, in the US at least, blows away other Android phones in this price range. The design is great, the camera is fine, and the price is right. What's not to like?"
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About Apple
The tech giant called Apple is synonymous with the most popular smartphone in the world: the iPhone. Known for their build quality and aesthetics, as well as for their excellent integration between hardware and software, iPhones have defined the smartphone industry ever since their conception and they continue to do so by setting new industry standards. Apple's own operating system, called iOS, is known for its simplicity and ease of use, and the company tends to complement it well by creating devices with some of the most powerful processing hardware available in the mobile world. The iPhone is also known for its robust ecosystem of accessories, as it facilitates a very seamless experience when interacting with other Apple products, more so than most of its competitors.
About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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