Since rumors suggested that both Apple and Google were preparing to produce low-cost phones in the first half of 2022, we finally get the Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022 duel we've been waiting for.
Apple has already fulfilled its promise, releasing the iPhone SE (2022) in March. When it was still a rumor, this smartphone was dubbed the iPhone SE 3.
It replaces the existing iPhone SE with a 5G-capable variant with a far more powerful chipset than before. The Pixel 6a is the unknown element here, however, we now have a clearer notion of what to expect now that Google has introduced its upcoming smartphone. The Pixel 5a successor, like the iPhone SE, has its own processor.
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 3 2022: Which Is Better?
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022: Specs
iPhone SE (2022) Google Pixel 6a (rumored)
Screen size 4.7 inches 6.1 inches
Refresh rate 60Hz 60Hz
CPU A15 Bionic Google Tensor
RAM 4GB 6GB
Storage 64GB, 128GB, 256GB 128GB
Rear cameras 12MP 12MP wide; 12MP ultrawide
Front camera 7MP 8MP
Battery size 2,018 mAh (based on teardowns) 4,410 mAh
Software iOS 15 Android 12
Colors Midnight, Starlight, Product Red Sage, Chalk, Charcoal
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022: Price and availability
The price of the Google Pixel 6a is $449 and it comes with 6GB RAM and 128GB storage while the starting price of the iPhone SE 2022 is $429 for the model with 4GB RAM and 64GB storage.
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022: Display, Build, and Design
The Pixel 6a has an updated appearance that departs from the corner camera bump of the 5a in favor of a camera bar. This brings it closer in design to the Pixel 6, rather than seemingly aping Apple's design choices.
To build with a low price in mind, Google has to make some changes to the Pixel 6 to save cost. It's got a Gorilla Glass front and an aluminum frame, but the back is made from plastic.
For the iPhone SE, Apple manages to use both a glass front and glass back, along with the aluminum frame.
The front of the Pixel 6a is pretty clean and modern, with an edge-to-edge display punctuated by a hole-punch camera near the top. The iPhone SE, sticking to its fairly traditional design, has its screen taking up far less of the front but still retains a physical Home button on the chin.
On which is the better device for people with weight and size concerns, the iPhone SE wins here. Its 5.45 inches by 2.65 inches footprint is much smaller than the 6-by-2.8-inch Pixel 6a, with the iPhone also thinner at 0.29 inches versus 0.35 inches.
The size difference also translates into a lighter Apple device, with the iPhone SE weighing in at 5.09 ounces against 6.3 ounces for the Pixel 6a.
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022: Cameras
- The Google Pixel 6a has a dual rear camera and a single front camera. It features a 12.2MP primary camera with dual-pixel PDAF and OIS capabilities. The primary camera is supported by a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens and the front camera has an 8MP front-facing camera.
- On the other hand, the Apple iPhone SE 2022 has a single rear and front camera. On the back, it has a 12MP main camera with PDAF and OIS functions. On the front, it has a 7MP front camera for selfies.
- When it comes to photography, the Pixel 6a's cameras are better. But the iPhone SE 2022 is the better camera phone when it comes to videography. The Pixel 6a gives you the option of using more than one camera to take different shots, but the iPhone SE 2022 is limited to just one rear camera. However, the iPhone SE 2022 has more video capabilities.
- The main cameras on both phones can shoot video in 4k resolution. Both the Pixel 6a and the iPhone SE 2022 are good camera smartphones.
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022: Performance and 5G
- Both the Pixel 6a and the iPhone SE 2022 support 5G connectivity, but both phones have different performances. This is because the chipsets in both phones are very different.
- Inside the Google Pixel 6a is Google's Tensor 5G chipset, and inside the Apple iPhone SE 2022 is Apple's A15 Bionic 5G chipset. The A15 Bionic chipset is the most powerful SoC of 2022 and features a fast CPU paired with the very powerful Apple GPU (4-core graphics). So when it comes to playing games and displaying high graphics, the iPhone SE 2022 is better than the Pixel 6a.
- The working memory in the Pixel 6a is 6 GB and is paired with 128 GB of storage. RAM in the iPhone SE 2022 is 4 GB and storage options range from 64 GB to 256 GB. None of these phones have room for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022: Software and special features
- The Google Pixel 6a boots Android 12 out of the box and will get up to four years of major software updates.
- The iPhone SE 2022 boots Apple iOS 15 out of the box and will get five years of major software updates. Apple has one of the best software policies in the smartphone industry.
Google Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE 2022: Battery life and charging
- The Google Pixel 6a is powered by a 4,400mAh battery, while the iPhone SE 2022 is powered by a 2,018mAh battery.
- The Pixel 6a supports 18W fast charging, while the iPhone SE 2022 supports 20W fast charging and a wireless charging solution.
Pixel 6a vs iPhone SE 2 2022: Verdict
So which of the two models, the Google Pixel 6a and the Apple iPhone SE 2022, is better? The Google Pixel 6a is better than the iPhone SE 2022 in many ways.
First, the Pixel 6a has better display quality, better design, bigger battery, more camera options, and better value for money. Yes, the iPhone SE 2022 has a better chipset, but that alone does not make a smartphone.
Therefore, I recommend the Google Pixel 6a over the iPhone SE 2022, the reason being that the Pixel 6a is a more complete phone and also comes with a larger 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage (larger than the 64GB base model of the iPhone SE 2022).
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