Google Pixel 6a vs TCL 50 XL 5G
45Performancechip23
30.4Display60.3
32.8Camera29
33.3Battery38.9
84Features86.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 6a6 spec wins — TCL 50 XL 5G
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 6a scores 41.2 against 41.2 for TCL 50 XL 5G. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 6a edges ahead in performance and camera, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 6a
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 23
- Stronger camera score: 33 vs 29
- 140% higher ultra-wide: 12 MP vs 5 MP
Reasons to pick the TCL 50 XL 5G
- Stronger display score: 60 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 39 vs 33
- 310% higher Main camera: 50 MP vs 12 MP
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 14% higher capacity: 5,010 mAh vs 4,410 mAh
- Lower launch price: $160 vs $449
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.78 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2460 |
| Pixel density | 429 ppi+8% | 396 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 998 nits | — |
| Screen-to-body | 83 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor | MediaTek Dimensity 6100+ |
| AnTuTu | 901,837Bottom 19% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (CPU) | 347,058Bottom 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (GPU) | 133,224Bottom 20% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (Memory) | 169,177Bottom 25% | — |
| AnTuTu 11 (UX) | 252,378Bottom 16% | — |
| RAM (max) | 6 GB | 6 GB |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | — |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP+310% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | — |
| Ultra-wide | 12 MP+140% | 5 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 8 MP |
| OIS | Yes | — |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,410 mAh | 5,010 mAh+14% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 18 W |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 178 g+9% | 195 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.2 mm+8% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 | USB Type-C |
| eSIM | Yes | — |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 12 | Android 14 |
| OS update pledge | 5 years | — |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 6a | TCL 50 XL 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | Yes |