The amazing and affordable Pixel 6a will attract the attention of anyone close to Google's products. It is adequately powerful, reasonably priced, and even though we've yet to review it, the recipe for success is present, at least on paper. 

But there's this one critical detail – the Pixel 6a release date is set for July 28, which is over 2 months away from now. The Pixel 6, meanwhile, can be yours in a couple of days. And with a price gap of just $150, one might wonder if the wait is worth it. Let's go over the differences between the Pixel 6 and 6a and try to find out.

-Pixel 6a has a smaller screen (6.1 vs 6.4 inches)

-Pixel 6a has a 60Hz screen; Pixel 6 is smoother at 90Hz

-Pixel 6a has 6GB of RAM vs 8GB for Pixel 6

-Pixel 6a has a 12.2MP main camera vs 50MP on the Pixel 6

-No wireless charging on the Pixel 6a

-Pixel 6a is coming on July 28; Pixel 6 is available today

-Pixel 6a will cost $449, $150 less

Google Pixel 6 and 6a follow the same stylistic language.The two phones look nearly identical, with their signature rear camera strip stretching from side to side. Size, however, is a factor setting them apart. The Pixel 6a is the smaller phone, sporting a 6.1-inch display vs the Pixel 6's 6.4-inch one. It also appears that the Pixel 6a sports a "3D thermoformed composite" back, which is a fancy word for plastic. The Pixel 6 comes with a Gorilla Glass 6 back.