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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're willing to pay more for a premium build quality and higher performance, the Apple iPhone 14 is good due to its glass construction and powerful A15 chip. However, it's considerably more expensive than the Google Pixel 6a, which offers a plastic build but has its own unique features like call screening and Magic Eraser for the camera. Both phones have similar screen sizes and OLED displays, but the iPhone 14 has a higher peak brightness, which might be important if you use your phone outdoors often. While both have 128GB storage, the Pixel 6a provides longer battery life because of its larger battery. For camera capabilities, the iPhone has a higher video recording capability, but the Pixel has exclusive camera software features. The iPhone uses Lightning for charging and data transfer, whereas the Pixel uses the more universal USB-C. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple iPhone 14
- Very good display quality
- Very good performance
Advantages of the Google Pixel 6a
- The Google Pixel 6a has no clear advantages over the Apple iPhone 14.
Key differences
Video Quality
8.8
7.2
The Apple iPhone 14 takes very good videos, while the Google Pixel 6a takes good videos.
The Apple iPhone 14 produces excellent videos due to its high video dynamic range and stabilization which results in smooth and vivid footage, coupled with superior microphone quality that captures clear audio. In contrast, the Google Pixel 6a delivers good video performance with strong stabilization and low light capabilities but falls short in dynamic range and microphone quality compared to the iPhone, yielding videos that are less vibrant and with audio that might not be as crisp.
Cost
$629
$400
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
The Apple iPhone 14 has a price of $629 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 14 to have very good overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 6a has good overall camera quality.
The Apple iPhone 14's cameras are praised for their superior selfie quality, excellent photo and video software experience, and outstanding dynamic range, all of which contribute to producing excellent photos even in low light conditions. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 6a, while offering a very good camera experience overall, has a slight edge in camera versatility but falls a bit short in selfie quality and dynamic range when compared to iPhone 14.
Photo Quality
7.9
7.4
The Apple iPhone 14 and Google Pixel 6a both have good photos.
The Apple iPhone 14 captures excellent selfies thanks to its very good selfie quality, supported by an overall great photo software experience which enhances features such as dynamic range and low light performance. Conversely, the Google Pixel 6a, while offering very good selfie quality, doesn't quite match the iPhone due to its fair camera versatility and good ratings in software experience, dynamic range, and low light performance.
Battery
7.3 Hours
7.6 Hours
The Apple iPhone 14 has 7.3 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 6a has 7.6 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Apple iPhone 14 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 14 and the Google Pixel 6a compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple iPhone 14 | Google Pixel 6a |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$629 | $400 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | iOS | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 16, 2022 | 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 | No | 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 | 8.1/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.9/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 8.8/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12 megapixels + OIS | 12.2 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.3 Hours | 7.6 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 3279 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 | 6.07 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 | 5.3 | 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, 14, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 53, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78, 79, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 70, 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 | Blue, Purple, Yellow, Midnight, Starlight, Red | Chalk, Sage, Charcoal | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | N/A | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Lance Ulanoff | October 2022
"The iPhone 14 is a capable smartphone with a seriously snappy CPU, lovely screen, and good cameras. The iPhone 14’s camera array is better than the iPhone 13’s, and will make most mobile photogs very happy. It also lasts more than a day on a single charge. This isn’t the fastest or most feature-rich iPhone, but it’s light, fast, and attractive."
Google Pixel 6a
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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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