SeekerGoogle Pixel 6a
The sub-$500 Google Pixel 6a leads the midrange phone pack with solid performance, incredible battery life, and a standout design.
-- As reviewed by PCMag
Product details
- Google Pixel 6a adapts to you; it’s super fast and secure and powered by Google Tensor, the first chip designed by Google just for Pixel.Form_factor : Bar.Other camera description:Front,Rear.Aspect ratio : 20:9, contrast ratio : 1,000,000:1.
- Unlocked Android 5G phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[1]; works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
- Pixel’s fast-charging all-day battery adapts to you and saves power for the apps you use most[2]
- Take amazing photos with Pixel’s 12 megapixel camera and tools like Magic Eraser[3], Motion Mode, and Portrait Mode
- With Google Tensor, your phone launches apps fast, pages and images load quickly, and everything runs smoothly
- When you plug it in, Pixel 6a charges super fast[4]; with just a few minutes of charging, your phone gets hours of power (adapters sold separately)
- Live Translate helps you translate live video captions, private chats, and messages, and signs in up to 55 languages right on your cell phone[5]
PROS
+ Excellent overall value
+ Fantastic battery life
+ Vibrant OLED display
+ Solid camera
CONS
- Lacks microSD card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack
- Doesn't support wireless charging
- Weak cellular performance in some areas
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Expert reviews and ratings
By PCMag on July 21, 2022
The sub-$500 Google Pixel 6a leads the midrange phone pack with solid performance, incredible battery life, and a standout design.
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By The Verge on July 21, 2022
The Google Pixel 6A offers excellent performance for its $449 price point thanks to its flagship-grade chipset, Tensor. The 6A also includes a 6.1-inch OLED screen, very good battery life, 5G, IP67 water resistance, and a good 12-megapixel main camera.
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By TechRadar on July 21, 2022
The Google Pixel 6a has features that might appeal to Pixel fans including its smaller form and faster fingerprint scanner, but those are largely cancelled out by its weak battery life and slow charging. It’s priced a little too high to truly compete with the Pixel 6 too, so it’s not going to turn heads as much as Google likely hoped.
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By TechAdvisor on July 28, 2022
Un móvil de gama media excepcional y uno de los teléfonos Android con mejor relación calidad-precio que se pueden comprar, el Pixel 6a reúne las mejores partes de los modelos más caros Pixel 6 y 6 Pro a un precio muy atractivo.
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By TechAdvisor on May 17, 2023
A superlative mid-range phone and one of the best value Android phones you can buy, the Pixel 6a crams in the best bits from the more expensive Pixel 6 and 6 Pro at a very attractive price, but you might be tempted by the newer Pixel 7a.
90
By TrustedReviews on May 10, 2023
The Pixel 6a is a small, powerful Android phone that’s more wallet-friendly next to Google’s other devices. It isn’t as revolutionary as other A-series handsets we’ve seen, but it remains a great phone in 2023 for those who prefer great software rather than big spec sheets. The only real complications are the introduction of the Pixel 7a and the fact the upgraded Pixel 6 can now be found at quite a discount.
80
By Pocket-Lint on July 25, 2022
The Google Pixel 6a delivers some flagship hardware at a mid-range price point. There's the widely-lauded Pixel camera on the rear which offers a great experience while not using the latest hardware from Google. This is a compact phone with a great display, albeit limited to 60Hz refresh rates. The inclusion of the IP67 protection is a great benefit in this price bracket. The Google Pixel 6a is an ideal phone for someone looking for a compact and powerful device offering good value for money - with the bonus of 5 years of software support.
90
By IGN on August 15, 2022
The Pixel 6a is, without a doubt, a phone far better than its price would suggest. Google’s Tensor Processor offers smarts that improve ease-of-use in meaningful ways, and there’s respectable hardware on the phone. As good as the price is, the impending launch of the Pixel 7 is sure to bring a price drop to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, which are ultimately better phones. If you’re shopping for a phone today, you won’t go wrong with the Pixel 6a. But if you can wait, it’ll likely be worth your while.
80
By The Guardian on July 22, 2022
Google is on a roll. After years of good but not great phones, the Pixel 6a is another excellent model bringing the Android-maker’s magic down to a more affordable price.
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By Tom's Guide on September 28, 2022
Get the Pixel 6a if you want to spend less than $500 on a phone but still want top-notch photos. The Galaxy A53 offers better battery life for the same price, and the iPhone SE is still the low-cost performance champ, but the Pixel 6a is the total package.
80
By NotebookCheck on September 24, 2022
The Google Pixel 6a is a powerful mid-range smartphone with a high-class performance, a very good camera, and long update period. Unfortunately, its display remains limited to 60 Hz.
86
By NotebookCheck on July 27, 2022
The Pixel 6a is Google's latest smartphone, and is thus only just now getting into the hands of YouTube reviewers. Two of these channels have found that their experience with the device has been marred by a strange and possibly severe bug. Their units' in-display fingerprint scanners allegedly unlock their screens in response to the detection of fingers that were never registered in their UIs.
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By Pocket-Lint on April 28, 2023
The Galaxy A54 is very much a Galaxy S23 'Lite', offering a minimal, but sturdy design. In performance terms it's the display and battery life that make it a compelling option as does the long software support.
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By Pocket-Lint on August 25, 2023
Pixel 7 Pro builds on the foundation of the Pixel 6 Pro, offering a more refined design, stunning camera performance and clean software.
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By Pocket-Lint on July 12, 2022
Inside, the Nothing Phone (1) is a pretty standard mid-ranger, but it's got a great display, fantastic build quality and there's a unique LED system on the back
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By Pocket-Lint on December 29, 2022
If you don't want to wait until the Google Pixel 7a is released, the Pixel 6a is still an excellent device that offers considerable power for its price. It's great value for money, delivering flagship power and camera performance at mid-range prices.
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By Pocket-Lint on July 11, 2023
Pixel 7 Pro builds on the foundation of the Pixel 6 Pro, offering a more refined design, stunning camera performance and clean software.
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By Pocket-Lint on December 29, 2022
If you don't want to wait until the Google Pixel 7a is released, the Pixel 6a is still an excellent device that offers considerable power for its price. It's great value for money, delivering flagship power and camera performance at mid-range prices.
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By Pocket-Lint on December 29, 2022
If you don't want to wait until the Google Pixel 7a is released, the Pixel 6a is still an excellent device that offers considerable power for its price. It's great value for money, delivering flagship power and camera performance at mid-range prices.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 17, 2022
The Pixel 6a take much of the Pixel 6 experience and condensing it down to a more affordable package. It might have been replaced by the Pixel 7a now but it's still a fantastic option.
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By Pocket-Lint on December 29, 2022
If you don't want to wait until the Google Pixel 7a is released, the Pixel 6a is still an excellent device that offers considerable power for its price. It's great value for money, delivering flagship power and camera performance at mid-range prices.
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By Pocket-Lint on December 29, 2022
If you don't want to wait until the Google Pixel 7a is released, the Pixel 6a is still an excellent device that offers considerable power for its price. It's great value for money, delivering flagship power and camera performance at mid-range prices.
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By Pocket-Lint on December 29, 2022
If you don't want to wait until the Google Pixel 7a is released, the Pixel 6a is still an excellent device that offers considerable power for its price. It's great value for money, delivering flagship power and camera performance at mid-range prices.
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By Pocket-Lint on July 11, 2023
Pixel 7 Pro builds on the foundation of the Pixel 6 Pro, offering a more refined design, stunning camera performance and clean software.
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By Pocket-Lint on November 17, 2022
The Pixel 6a take much of the Pixel 6 experience and condensing it down to a more affordable package. It might have been replaced by the Pixel 7a now but it's still a fantastic option.
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By Pocket-Lint on April 21, 2023
The Pixel 7a is Google's latest mid-range phone. It succeeds the Pixel 6a, and sits alongside the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, offering a number of great specs and features and bridging the gap even more between flagship and mid-range.
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By Pocket-Lint on April 28, 2023
The Galaxy A54 is very much a Galaxy S23 'Lite', offering a minimal, but sturdy design. In performance terms it's the display and battery life that make it a compelling option as does the long software support.
90
By Pocket-Lint on April 28, 2023
The Galaxy A54 is very much a Galaxy S23 'Lite', offering a minimal, but sturdy design. In performance terms it's the display and battery life that make it a compelling option as does the long software support.
90
By Pocket-Lint on April 28, 2023
The Galaxy A54 is very much a Galaxy S23 'Lite', offering a minimal, but sturdy design. In performance terms it's the display and battery life that make it a compelling option as does the long software support.
90
By Pocket-Lint on April 28, 2023
The Galaxy A54 is very much a Galaxy S23 'Lite', offering a minimal, but sturdy design. In performance terms it's the display and battery life that make it a compelling option as does the long software support.
90
By Pocket-Lint on April 28, 2023
The Galaxy A54 is very much a Galaxy S23 'Lite', offering a minimal, but sturdy design. In performance terms it's the display and battery life that make it a compelling option as does the long software support.
90
By Pocket-Lint on April 28, 2023
The Galaxy A54 is very much a Galaxy S23 'Lite', offering a minimal, but sturdy design. In performance terms it's the display and battery life that make it a compelling option as does the long software support.
90