Google impresses again with the budget-friendly Pixel 6a, which is powered by the same Tensor chip built into the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro.
| Colors | Sage, Chalk, Charcoal |
|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.1 in (15.6 cm) |
| Camera | 12.2 MP + 12 MP |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Operating System | Android |
| Battery (Talk Time) | Up to 15 hours |
| Outright | $349.99 |
|---|---|
| New Line | $49.99 |
The Google Pixel 6a has a 6.1 inch, full-screen OLED display with a pixel density of 426 pixels per inch (ppi). This phone also supports Always On Display, allowing you to see important information at a glance.
One disappointing feature of the Pixel 6a display is the 60Hz refresh rate. Many modern smartphones support up to 120Hz adapative refresh rates, which make for a smoother scrolling and gameplay experience.
The Pixel 6a has a 12.2 MP wide camera and a 12 MP ultrawide camera on it's back. The rear camera is capable of recording 4K video at up to 60 frames per second. It supports several video modes including slow motion and timelapse. The front-facing camera is an 8 MP camera capable of recording video in 1080p at up to 30 frames per second.
The Pixel 6a comes with a lot of great camera features including Magic Eraser, which can remove unwanted people or objects from the background of a photo.
The Pixel 6a only comes in one storage size: 128 GB. This phone has 6 GB of RAM.
The Pixel 6a has stereo speakers. It won't replace your Bluetooth speaker, but the speakers will be serviceable when you don't have headphones available.
The Pixel 6a has an under-display sensor allowing you to unlock the phone with your fingerprint.
The Pixel 6a is equipped with the same Google Tensor chip built into the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. It also has a Titan M2 security processor.
This phone has a minimum battery capacity of 4306 mAh. This capacity gives it all-day battery life for the average user. You can even get up to three days of battery life when Extreme Battery Saver is turned on.
The Google 6a has an IP67 ingress protection rating. It's designed to be water-resistant when submerged in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes.
| Phone | Google Pixel 6a |
|---|---|
| Color | Sage, Chalk, Charcoal |
| Capacity (Built In) | 128 GB |
| Expandable Storage | No |
| Size | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (6 x 2.8 x 0.4 in) |
| Weight | 178 g (6.3 oz) |
| Display Size | 6.1 in (15.6 cm) |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 px |
| Display PPI | 5x |
| Water Resistant | IP68 water and dust resistance |
| Processor | Google Tensor (5 nm); Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55); Mali-G78 MP20 |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Camera Resolution (Back) | 12.2 MP + 12 MP |
| Camera Resolution (Front) | 8 MP |
| Video Recording | Yes |
| 1080p Video Recording | Yes |
| Optical Zoom | No |
| Digital Zoom | 5x |
| Biometrics | Yes (Fingerprint) |
| Bluetooth | Yes, 5.2 |
| GPS | Yes |
| Video Calling | Yes |
| Plays Music | Yes |
| Plays Videos | Yes |
| USB Connector | USB Type-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
| Battery (Talk Time) | Up to 15 hours |
| Battery (Standby) | Up to 283 hours 12 minutes |
| Fast Charging | Yes |
| Operating System | Android |
| App Marketplace | Google Play |
| SIM Card Type | Dual SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM) |
| Release Date | Jul 2022 |
