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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize camera quality including both photo and video, the Google Pixel 6a is a superior choice as it offers significantly better camera performance. However, if screen size and refresh rate are more important to you, consider the Motorola Moto G Stylus with a larger screen and higher refresh rate. The Moto G Stylus also comes with more storage and a slightly longer battery life. Both run on Android and have plastic bodies, but the Google Pixel 6a is pricier. If price is a major concern and you're looking for a more budget-friendly option with a stylus included, the Moto G Stylus may be more appealing. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 6a
- Good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Advantages of the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023)
- The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 6a.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
7.6
4.7
The Google Pixel 6a has good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) has poor overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 6a outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) in camera capabilities mainly due to its superior photos software experience and selfie quality, which are very important and also important factors respectively. While both share the same operating system and plastic body materials, the Pixel 6a boasts better photo dynamic range, low light performance, and camera versatility, contributing to its very good cameras in contrast to the poor cameras of the Moto G Stylus.
Photo Quality
7.4
4.8
The Google Pixel 6a takes good photos, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) takes poor photos.
The Google Pixel 6a provides a superior photography experience with better software, dynamic range, and low-light performance, which means it can handle a wider range of lighting conditions and produce more detailed images. In contrast, the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) has lower performance in these areas and a poor selfie score, so selfies taken with the Moto G Stylus may lack the clarity and detail found in those taken with the Pixel 6a.
Video Quality
7.2
4.4
The Google Pixel 6a takes good videos, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) takes poor videos.
The Google Pixel 6a takes good videos, largely thanks to its video resolution and stabilization that are rated very good, along with very good scores for software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance; even its microphone quality is good.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 6a has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) is 6.6 inches.
Cost
$400
$230
$100
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
The Google Pixel 6a has a price of $400 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) costs $230.
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Key similarities
Battery
7.6 Hours
7.8 Hours
The Google Pixel 6a has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) has 7.8 hours of battery life.
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How the Google Pixel 6a and the Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel 6a | Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $230 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 21, 2022 | June 2, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.6" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 429 | 399 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | LCD | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | SD6G1 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 6 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 4.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12.2 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 7.8 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4410 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.99" x 2.83" | 6.41" x 2.91" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.28 oz | 7.13 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | No | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.1 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 5 | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (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 | (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 12, 13, 14, 25, 26, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Chalk, Sage, Charcoal | Cosmic Black | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |
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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?"
Motorola Moto G Stylus (2023)
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Tom's Guide
John Velasco | July 2023
"Now in its third generation iteration, the Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) takes the incremental step of being taken more seriously — backed by a cleaner design, upgraded chipset, and a 120Hz display refresh rate. What makes it different from other phones today is that it’s packaged with a stylus that tucks inside of the phone when it’s not being used."
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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.
About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
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