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BatteryWe put the Google Pixel 6a through our rigorous DXOMARK Display test suite to measure its performance across six criteria. In this test results summary, we break down how it fared in a variety of tests and several common use cases.
Overview
Key display specifications:
- 6.1 inches OLED, 109.8 cm2 (~84.3% screen-to-body ratio)
- Dimensions: 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.35 inches)
- Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, (~429 ppi density)
- Aspect ratio: 20:9
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Scoring
Sub-scores and attributes included in the calculations of the global score.
Google Pixel 6a
48th
6th
Pros
- Acceptable brightness in most tested conditions
- Device is quite smooth when playing video games.
- Well-managed judder and frame drops when watching videos
Cons
- Low brightness when watching HDR10 content
- Visible steps during adaptation to lighting environment changes
- Lack of uniformity in color and brightness
The Google Pixel 6a offers a well-balanced performance, with good color rendering and good readability in most conditions, except in very bright sunlight, where it is barely readable. Although its touch is accurate, the Pixel 6a’s refresh rate of 60 Hz offers a less smooth experience when scrolling in the gallery and when browsing the web than the Pixel 6 (90 Hz), but gaming was not affected and had a pleasantly smooth feel. However, players might notice some stuttering during gaming.
When the device is set to auto brightness, users watching HDR videos in low light on the Pixel 6a may need to manually adjust the display to ensure a pleasant viewing experience.
Test summary
About DXOMARK Display tests: For scoring and analysis in our smartphone and other display reviews, DXOMARK engineers perform a variety of objective and perceptual tests under controlled lab and real-life conditions. Note that we evaluate display attributes using only the device’s built-in display hardware and its still image (gallery) and video apps at their default settings. (For in-depth information about how we evaluate smartphone and other displays, check out our articles, “How DXOMARK tests display quality” and “A closer look at DXOMARK Display testing.”
The following section gathers key elements of our exhaustive tests and analyses performed in DXOMARK laboratories. Detailed performance evaluations under the form of reports are available upon request. Do not hesitate to contact us.
Readability
Google Pixel 6a
160
Readability evaluates how easily and comfortably users can read still content (photos & web) on the display under different real-life conditions. DXOMARK uses its Display Bench to recreate ambient light conditions ranging from total darkness to bright sunlight. In addition to laboratory tests, perceptual analysis is also made in real-life environments.
From left to right: Google Pixel 6a, Google Pixel 6, Samsung A53 5G, Oppo Find X5 Lite from left to right
Color
Google Pixel 6a
163
The color attribute evaluates the capacity of the device to accurately reproduce colors. The measurements taken are for fidelity, white point color, and gamut coverage. We perform color evaluations for different lighting conditions to see how well the device can manage color in the surrounding environment. Colors are measured using a spectrophotometer in a controlled lighting environment. Perceptual analysis of color rendering is against the reference pattern displayed on a calibrated professional monitor.
Video
Google Pixel 6a
162
Our video attribute evaluates the Standard Dynamic Range (SDR) and High Dynamic Range (HDR10) video handling of each device in indoor and low-light conditions. We measure tone mapping, color gamut, brightness and contrast of the display. We perform perceptual analysis against our professional reference monitor (Sony BVM-HX310) to ensure that the rendering respects the artistic intent.
Motion
Google Pixel 6a
155
The motion attribute evaluates the handling of dynamic contents. Frame drops, motion blur, and playback artifacts are scrutinized using games and videos.
Touch
Google Pixel 6a
165
To evaluate touch, DXOMARK uses a touch robot and a high-speed camera to play and record a set of scenarios for smoothness, accuracy and response-time evaluation.
Google Pixel 6a 149Artifacts
Evaluating artifacts means checking for the performance, image rendering and motion flaws that can affect the end-user experience. DXOMARK measures precisely the device’s reflectance and the presence of flicker, and assesses the impact of residual aliasing when playing video games, among other characteristics.
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