Google has been trying for the past three years to repackage its top-of-the-line phones as A Series phones that have the same feel as Pixel phones but cost a lot less. Even better, the Google Pixel 6a has the same special Tensor chipset as the more expensive Pixels.
The Pixel 6a has a 6.1-inch OLED screen and weighs 178g, which is a lot less than the Pixel 6, which weighs 207g. It has the same style, look, and feel as the more expensive Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but it’s cheaper in places that don’t make a big difference in how it works.
Specifications
- Display: 6.13 Inches
- RAM: 6GB RAM
- Storage: 128 GB
- Camera: 12.2 MP wide, 12 MP ultra-wide, 8MP selfie
- Battery: 4410mAh
Where to get Google Pixel 6a Smartphone?
If you’re already used to the new look that Google showed off with its Pixel 6 phones, the Pixel 6a won’t surprise you. The back has the same two-tone design, with a horizontal camera bar separating the brighter part at the top from the darker color that covers most of the back. You can choose between Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage for the Pixel 6a.
The Pixel 6a has 6GB of RAM, which is a good middle ground that lets you run quite a few apps at once. Power users would like it even more if it had 8GB RAM, so that’s one trade-off power users might want to be aware of. One of the best things about Pixel phones has always been that they make it easy to take great pictures—just look, click, and enjoy. In our tests, we found that this hasn’t changed on the Pixel 6a, even though the main lens has gone from a 50-megapixel wide-angle to a 12.2-megapixel wide-angle, making it closer to a Pixel 5. On the back of the 6a, there is a 12 MP ultra-wide camera, and 8 MP is used for pictures.
Our results were always clear and easy to understand. When we used the Pixel 6a on a slightly cloudy day, buildings and the sky had good color clarity. When it was sunny, the colors of our outdoor plants really stood out on the bright OLED screen. This is what you need if you want to take quick photos for social media. Standards for communication include Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, Near Field Communication (NFC), and support for the normal satellite navigation systems. The phone has a 4400mAh battery and can be charged at up to 18W, but it doesn’t come with a charger. The Pixel 6a doesn’t have a 3.5mm headphone jack like the Pixel 4a did. The phone’s stereo speakers are still there, which is good, but they are not the best in their class.