iPhone 14 Plus vs Pixel 6a: Which One Should You Buy?
Pixel 6a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 70.4/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone 14 Plus
Pixel 6a
Pixel 6a wins 2 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeedTie7272
- CameraTie7272
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone 14 Plus6040
- BatteryTie7070
- DisplayTie6262
- ConnectivityPixel 6a6883
- SecurityiPhone 14 Plus10086
- ValuePixel 6a6880
- Pixel 6a has the bigger battery4,410 mAh vs 4,325 mAh
- iPhone 14 Plus charges faster20W vs 18W
- iPhone 14 Plus has the bigger screen6.7" vs 6.1"
- Pixel 6a is lighter178 g vs 203 g
- Pixel 6a launched cheaper$449 vs $899
- iPhone 14 Plus has a sharper selfie camera12 MP vs 8 MP
- iPhone 14 Plus has newer Bluetooth5.3 vs 5.2
- Pixel 6a has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6
- iPhone 14 Plus is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄Pixel 6a wins — BeastScore 70.4/100
After comparing all the specs, Pixel 6a is the stronger all-round phone. Its main edge: Higher overall BeastScore: 70.4 vs top rival 69.2 and Lighter body: 178g (25g lighter in hand).
Significantly larger display: 6.7" vs max 6.1" for media & multitasking · Brighter screen: 1,200 nits peak vs 800 nits
Higher overall BeastScore: 70.4 vs top rival 69.2 · Lighter body: 178g (25g lighter in hand)
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone 14 Plus or Pixel 6a?
Pixel 6a leads with an overall BeastScore of 70.4/100 compared to iPhone 14 Plus (69.2/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 70.4 vs top rival 69.2 and Lighter body: 178g (25g lighter in hand).
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone 14 Plus and Pixel 6a?
iPhone 14 Plus has a 6.7-inch display and 4325 mAh battery. Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch display and 4410 mAh battery.
How do iPhone 14 Plus and Pixel 6a compare for speed?
iPhone 14 Plus scores 72/100 for performance; Pixel 6a scores 72/100.
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