Pixel 5A is only a couple of months old and will receive identical software updates... I sold mine and bought the 6 and tbh, I much prefer the 5A as the fingerprint sensor is an absolute joy and a nightmare on the six
Thanks for your comment! I have a Pixel 4 now, and my main reason for wanting to upgrade is for the 5a fingerprint sensor. I miss it from my old Essential phone.
The fp sensor on the back is much more reliable. I'm a painter and even when my fingers weren't totally clean it still recognized my print. The under screen sensors aren't great no matter who makes them. Never seen a phone reviewer with dirty hands so I don't expect them to say as much
I was looking for this for the upcoming holiday shopping deals. Thanks for the perfect timing upload. I've got the 5a and I've had it since August 2021. It's great for what it is. On sale now for 399. The 6 is being offered discounted through retailer and the cellar carrier stores.
Just ordered 5a, i don't like the bulge in the 6 and don't like android 12 after trying it. 5a can be flashed with android 11 and costs 50% less that the 6, and it has great battery capacity with great camera. It's strange that everything looks so much rounded in latest Google's os but their latest phone is square.
Pixel 5a is a better choice because: 1. Better battery life 2. Metal build 3. 3.5 mm headphone jack 4. Lower price 5. Faster and better positioned dinner print sensor 6. Rounded corners look better to my taste
Got the Pixel 5a and the 6 recently to do the same comparison. Tough choice because the 5A is a great deal right now, and I really like the build with rounded edges and just less WEIGHT in the 5a vs. the bulky glass 6. However, the Tensor chip and software updates and improvements make the 6 an overall better investment. BTW, were you at Eastview Mall for your sample photos ?? I worked there back in highschool.
I noticed Eastview myself. Never worked there, but definitely spent a lot of time there. To keep things relevant, I just bought the 5a based on this comparison. I really like the 6, but the price on the 5a is $350 for Black Friday, making it hard to pass up. I'll wait to see where Google goes with Tensor before I jump in.
Based on all the bug reports in early 2022, especially with Android 12, I'd say the Pixel 5A is definitely the better choice. Apparently, Android 12 and its updates are causing multiple problems with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, but not the 5a.
@@Hasithism That's fine. My old phone with a Snapdragon 820 already did everything I needed in terms of processing power, and the 765G should be better than that.
@@miharumaydji3320 it's not about processing power is about how Google can optimise their os and software down the line and make it run smoother and give it more features like better speech to text and all since it's built in house
@@danialputra9298 What the hell are you talking about? Who's crying? Also, the A52S is too big for me, is missing vital bands, and made of plastic, so it's not as great as you think it is.
I love my pixel 6. Even tried iPhone 13 and decided the pixel 6 has similar battery life but takes way better photos. 5A seems like a great option for folks who don't care about the latest and greatest(wireless charging, 90 hz) and want a reliable phone.
I don't get the issues that others speak about. I've had my P6 for a couple of weeks and after the recent update, it's been running flawlessly and has been a joy to use. The fingerprint has been fine and the battery life has been amazing. I'm averaging 8-9 hrs sot.
Watching this on my pixel 6. I haven't stumbled up on any battery issues so far. It lasts me all day with around 30%before charging at night(mine is a pre ordered unit from Canada). The only issue I faced was when i applied a screen guard, the fingerprint was working only 1/10. So I had to peel it off. And everything else about this phone is super awesome.
I haven't had any issues.. I had the 6prp and returned it bc it's honestly not much better than the 5a.. it would get hot too.. it's only better in a few areas.. 1)speed, even though it's not that noticeable 2) night site. 3) telephoto lense.. Other than that I prefer almost everything else on the 5a. I feel like the 5a takes better still shots and portraits
I've got those on my Pixel 4a, they are part of android 12- they just appeared when I set a new wallpaper with the colour matching 'theme' thing. I love them, sort of zombie icons.
I agree with u on the battery life of the pixel 6 such a disappointment. Everytime i check the battery usage, the one that use up the most battery was the mobile network. I don't even have 5g on.
I got the p5a, it's a good phone for $400. The 90hz refresh rate will eat up a lot more power on the p6, but at least the phone is pretty to look at when the battery dies.
Does anybody have the following issue with Pixel 5a: when I am on a video call on Whatsapp, people say the picture is grainy, as if my face has done skin issues
MTG, may I suggest you not move your hands around in front of the camera so much? If you want to have your hands in view so often, please slow them down.
Its my first time to have a pixel phone with 5a and i would say, it is really one of the best phones i have ever had. No wonder why it is quite expensive but the experience is superb. You will never regret it.
I feel like you kind of just picked pixel 6 by default, based on specs alone, which is not the same as what's the best buy. You said it yourself that these days, most of the improvements are incremental. This is the first time I am trying to figure out how little I can spend on a phone as opposed to what's the nicest phone, because they aren't that exciting anymore.
Qualcomm are the real bastards in terms of how long people hold onto their phones. They stop releasing drivers or security fixes after a certain point which means end of support for any device using their SoCs. It's time for Apple, Google and Samsung to teach them a lesson when it comes to long term support.
Have a P6 had it a few days moving from the P5- really a nicer phone overall from the P5. Premium build and if you have bigger hands the P6 feels better in my hands, coming from someone who smoked a P3xl for a couple of years. 5 years of monthly security updates and 3 years of OS, this phone is going to be with me for years.
I watching this from pixel 3, I highly recommend the pixels, but i want to be sure which one for my next phone, 5a looks amazing 😍, I don't really like the cam area on Pixel 6. Thanks for sharing
I have a 6 and 3a and tbh, the 3a has about the same picture quality (sometimes even better) because it offers HDR+. I've taken side by side photos and they are so similar. I'm actually thinking about returning the six and keeping my 3A because of the reliable fingerprint scanner on the back and footprint. I'm actually using the 3A right now running Android 12 at everything runs really smooth.
Did you have any issues using headphones? Every time I put my headphones in via the headphone jack it's turning black, not sure if it could be android 12 update related
My 3a has been having some issues, which is why I'm watching this video. Weird circle on the screen when i do fingerprint scanning. Random pauses when I'm listening to music or watching videos. UI freezes randomly. And it's started randomly calling people. All this after Android 12. I love pixels in general, leaning towards 5a right now and really hoping these are fixed.
@@amberburch152 agree with you on a few things. The lag between certain apps are somewhat noticeable and sometimes a screen goes blank and stays that way until I close out and reopen the app. What I still love overall is the form factor and camera (photos).
Has your 5a overheated at any point? Mine would do from playing Pokémon Go at night, and various gaming would do this. That and the screen would have a green tint in grey backgrounds. I'm tempted to try again with the 5a as it has a lot of what I want in a phone and there are perfectly fine 5a units out there. My first one was just a bust.
@@topoffthecoupe1871 Tensor chip drops calls and internet signal pretty often, runs hot, and the battery drain is crazy. Snapdragon in my Pixel 4A doesn't have those issues. 512GB storage is the only reason I upgraded.
I like both. I've the 5a 5g for one reason. Battery life. It's very important for me. My phone is my office and wondering if my phone will make it through the day is a big deal. Secondly, durabilty. I prefer the rear finger print sensor. My summary of the 5a is it's not the very best in all areas but does well in all areas. But the battery life is a big bonus. I still say . . . if you want an affordable phone and an "all arounder", it's my recommendation!
You NEED to be more efficient in your script! 24 minutes of mostly rambling? The information you provided can fit a 10 minute video. Do you have any idea of how extensive a 24 minute review should be?
This is like comparing apples and tomatoes lol. The 5 is a midranger with a good camera the 6 is a real flagship. Pretty much better in every way. The only advantage on the 5 is a rear mounted fingerprint scanner that works flawlessly and a headphone jack if your still an old school wired user.
The Pixel 6 will likely not last longer when you can't use a screen protector with the fingerprint scanner. How much worse will battery life be after 3-4 years of use?
Fine. You want to consider 60 Hz. 'outdated'? Then you must (by definition) consider 'still having battery' outdated also! 90 and 120 Hz. is mostly just a drain on your battery (to make things more 'smooth' ?!?!?!). Get real! 60 Hz was always fine before, so what gives? Have some stamina. Stay hard and buy the Pixel 5a, not the phoney-baloney Pixel 6. Pixel 6 owners are basically guinea pigs helping google develop a Pixel 7 flagship. Why do you think the Pixel 6 'flagship' is only $599? Because that's all that guinea pigs can afford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
@@MTGProductions thanks man! Sorry I was verbally ridiculous there. I like the 5a a lot better for the money, could have said it more politely though. Have a great day also !
@@danialputra9298 The a52s is a little better than the pixel 5a I think, slightly faster processor, slightly better screen. But it's not marketed for U.S. customers and no U.S. version or maybe I would have bought one. I got the 5a on the holiday special for $399 but I think that a52s is a little better.
Pixel 5A is only a couple of months old and will receive identical software updates... I sold mine and bought the 6 and tbh, I much prefer the 5A as the fingerprint sensor is an absolute joy and a nightmare on the six
Thanks for your comment! I have a Pixel 4 now, and my main reason for wanting to upgrade is for the 5a fingerprint sensor. I miss it from my old Essential phone.
The fp sensor on the back is much more reliable. I'm a painter and even when my fingers weren't totally clean it still recognized my print. The under screen sensors aren't great no matter who makes them. Never seen a phone reviewer with dirty hands so I don't expect them to say as much
I was ready to buy the 5a but then read the under glass speaker was awful and ruined the audio experience and phone calls
How about the screen on the Pixel 6? Is it better?
@@RG-io4vh not true. the speakers are not under the screen and sound excellent! Way better than the 4 and5
Still watching on 3a XL. Literally the best phone I've ever had
I moved from a pixel 2 xl to the pixel 5a. No regrets. It literally feels like my old phone with a bigger battery. Love the phone for the price
Mate you literally made my mind up to get one.
@@PJSO I hope you enjoy yours as much as I have enjoyed mine
@@ZeR0goth its fate. My Pixel 2 XL is dying and I saw your comment so, happy days and cheers mate!
@@PJSO hi how is your 5A doing
I was looking for this for the upcoming holiday shopping deals. Thanks for the perfect timing upload. I've got the 5a and I've had it since August 2021. It's great for what it is. On sale now for 399. The 6 is being offered discounted through retailer and the cellar carrier stores.
About to upgrade from my Pixel 3 XL really considering the 5a found an excellent deal on one. Can't go wrong with these Pixels over the iPhone..
Just ordered 5a, i don't like the bulge in the 6 and don't like android 12 after trying it. 5a can be flashed with android 11 and costs 50% less that the 6, and it has great battery capacity with great camera. It's strange that everything looks so much rounded in latest Google's os but their latest phone is square.
Hi How is your phone doing now
@@linhviet4656 Well, great phone. Awesome battery life, camera, fast software.
Pixel 5a is a better choice because:
1. Better battery life
2. Metal build
3. 3.5 mm headphone jack
4. Lower price
5. Faster and better positioned dinner print sensor
6. Rounded corners look better to my taste
The 5a Is amazing for the price
I have the pixel 4a and yes it is damn good for the price .
I want the color and design of the 6 with the matte finish of the 5a.
since I can't get that I just ordered the 6.
Got the Pixel 5a and the 6 recently to do the same comparison. Tough choice because the 5A is a great deal right now, and I really like the build with rounded edges and just less WEIGHT in the 5a vs. the bulky glass 6. However, the Tensor chip and software updates and improvements make the 6 an overall better investment. BTW, were you at Eastview Mall for your sample photos ?? I worked there back in highschool.
I noticed Eastview myself. Never worked there, but definitely spent a lot of time there.
To keep things relevant, I just bought the 5a based on this comparison. I really like the 6, but the price on the 5a is $350 for Black Friday, making it hard to pass up. I'll wait to see where Google goes with Tensor before I jump in.
Yes I was!!
It's funny, when you showed your Starbucks shot, I thought : That looks like the inside of the Starbucks across from Eastview...
Just got 5a myself. Don't play games on a phone. Don't care about 90Hz. Scanner on the back worth a lot more to me )))
My regular 5 has 90hz refresh.
Based on all the bug reports in early 2022, especially with Android 12, I'd say the Pixel 5A is definitely the better choice. Apparently, Android 12 and its updates are causing multiple problems with the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, but not the 5a.
5a is smaller and lighter, has a headphone jack and longer lasting battery, and is currently on sale for $400, so that's the winner for me.
No tensor chip tho
@@Hasithism That's fine. My old phone with a Snapdragon 820 already did everything I needed in terms of processing power, and the 765G should be better than that.
A52S destroy pixel 5A 5G..so you keep crying
@@miharumaydji3320 it's not about processing power is about how Google can optimise their os and software down the line and make it run smoother and give it more features like better speech to text and all since it's built in house
@@danialputra9298 What the hell are you talking about? Who's crying? Also, the A52S is too big for me, is missing vital bands, and made of plastic, so it's not as great as you think it is.
I love my pixel 6. Even tried iPhone 13 and decided the pixel 6 has similar battery life but takes way better photos. 5A seems like a great option for folks who don't care about the latest and greatest(wireless charging, 90 hz) and want a reliable phone.
Bro those phones kept slipping beggining of video
I don't get the issues that others speak about. I've had my P6 for a couple of weeks and after the recent update, it's been running flawlessly and has been a joy to use. The fingerprint has been fine and the battery life has been amazing. I'm averaging 8-9 hrs sot.
Same here. No regrets
Same here 🙋🏻
Watching this on pixel 4a. Great comparison👍🏻
Where did u get those wallpapers from?
i phone 11 vs5a, which is better overall
13:55 where is that pixel going
Watching this on my pixel 6. I haven't stumbled up on any battery issues so far. It lasts me all day with around 30%before charging at night(mine is a pre ordered unit from Canada). The only issue I faced was when i applied a screen guard, the fingerprint was working only 1/10. So I had to peel it off. And everything else about this phone is super awesome.
Google send out an update for the fingerprint scanner
@@pcarlisle86 I haven't received an update yet. My px6 was pre ordered in USA and I am using it in Vietnam))
Same
You should check to see if you can increase screen sensitivity.The 4a has that.
I really want the 5a, but is it still suffering from the overheating issue? Or has that been resolved?
I haven't had any issues.. I had the 6prp and returned it bc it's honestly not much better than the 5a.. it would get hot too.. it's only better in a few areas.. 1)speed, even though it's not that noticeable 2) night site. 3) telephoto lense.. Other than that I prefer almost everything else on the 5a. I feel like the 5a takes better still shots and portraits
The most important thing to me is battery life. I work outside. And the cameras aren't that far off. Pixel 5a for my needs.
good choice!
Headphone jack on the 5a
"The Pixel 6 is a newer device, it'll last longer."
They were released two months apart.
Which theme you are using ?
The Pixel 5A doesn't really have an aluminum coating. It has a type of bio-resin coating on the back.
Hi, great video! What icon pack are you using for those cool black and white app icons?
I've got those on my Pixel 4a, they are part of android 12- they just appeared when I set a new wallpaper with the colour matching 'theme' thing. I love them, sort of zombie icons.
Any issues with metal material thing? Blocking signal or something
I agree with u on the battery life of the pixel 6 such a disappointment. Everytime i check the battery usage, the one that use up the most battery was the mobile network. I don't even have 5g on.
The way the phones started sliding there had me hooked and I ended up zoning out for a minute
Hi, great video, would pick the 6, great new design! Also what watch are you wearing in the video??
Thank you!!! I'm wearing the Samsung Galaxy Watch 4!!
I got the p5a, it's a good phone for $400. The 90hz refresh rate will eat up a lot more power on the p6, but at least the phone is pretty to look at when the battery dies.
Does anybody have the following issue with Pixel 5a: when I am on a video call on Whatsapp, people say the picture is grainy, as if my face has done skin issues
What kind of watch ⌚ is that?
Watching on P3a. Still thinking wether to switch to P5a or P6
Go with the 6 or even better the pro.... My pro is iphone level smooth
what are their prices
MTG, may I suggest you not move your hands around in front of the camera so much? If you want to have your hands in view so often, please slow them down.
Thank you for the suggestion! That is something I need to work on.
0:21 istg ur table is moving. a trip
i love small screen but i ended up with getting 6 because of tensor...
Difficult decision for me I'm running a 3a that runs flawless LoL 🤣 5a is 350 but the 6 is really nice any advice please?
Running 4A😂
I traded my pixel 4a 5g for the pixel 6, best decision so far
Did the same thing. It was a no-brainer. I really love this Pixel 6.
I have the 4a 5G, my Pixel 6 is on its way. How is the battery life of the 6 compared to 4a 5G?
Same here. No regrets. At that price it seemed wrong not to
5a售价399？什么时候的事情？官网依然是449美元！
Its my first time to have a pixel phone with 5a and i would say, it is really one of the best phones i have ever had. No wonder why it is quite expensive but the experience is superb. You will never regret it.
I feel like you kind of just picked pixel 6 by default, based on specs alone, which is not the same as what's the best buy. You said it yourself that these days, most of the improvements are incremental. This is the first time I am trying to figure out how little I can spend on a phone as opposed to what's the nicest phone, because they aren't that exciting anymore.
I use 60 Hz on my 6 pro. It helps with battery life.
i can't understand how people can permanently switch from 120 to 60, the difference is massive
Qualcomm are the real bastards in terms of how long people hold onto their phones. They stop releasing drivers or security fixes after a certain point which means end of support for any device using their SoCs. It's time for Apple, Google and Samsung to teach them a lesson when it comes to long term support.
you didnt mention all the zillion bugs on pixel 6
Nice comparison 😁
I like the look of your lockscreen.. Must see if I can do that as well on my 4a 5g.
Have a P6 had it a few days moving from the P5- really a nicer phone overall from the P5. Premium build and if you have bigger hands the P6 feels better in my hands, coming from someone who smoked a P3xl for a couple of years. 5 years of monthly security updates and 3 years of OS, this phone is going to be with me for years.
Remember, widgets hurt battery life, and when you "break in a new phone and battery", the battery adapts to your use.
I watching this from pixel 3, I highly recommend the pixels, but i want to be sure which one for my next phone, 5a looks amazing 😍, I don't really like the cam area on Pixel 6.
Thanks for sharing
You'll feel the upgrade. It's a great phone that won't dissapoint.
I have a 6 and 3a and tbh, the 3a has about the same picture quality (sometimes even better) because it offers HDR+. I've taken side by side photos and they are so similar. I'm actually thinking about returning the six and keeping my 3A because of the reliable fingerprint scanner on the back and footprint. I'm actually using the 3A right now running Android 12 at everything runs really smooth.
Did you have any issues using headphones? Every time I put my headphones in via the headphone jack it's turning black, not sure if it could be android 12 update related
@@backup9911 No issues on my end at all
My 3a has been having some issues, which is why I'm watching this video. Weird circle on the screen when i do fingerprint scanning. Random pauses when I'm listening to music or watching videos. UI freezes randomly. And it's started randomly calling people. All this after Android 12. I love pixels in general, leaning towards 5a right now and really hoping these are fixed.
@@amberburch152 agree with you on a few things. The lag between certain apps are somewhat noticeable and sometimes a screen goes blank and stays that way until I close out and reopen the app. What I still love overall is the form factor and camera (photos).
Pixel 6 is so buggy... Not worth it
Any idea if there's gonna be a price drop on the Pixel 5a sometime soon.. like the special price of $399 that they offered it at around black friday?
Probably not😔
Got my wife the 5a for 399 on a Christmas sale and mad it's 449 now lol
Loving my 5a
can u ship me the 5a plz 😢I'm broke
I want a red or green 265GB pixel or pixel pro
And better dropped call ability on the 6. I miss the phone but couldn't deal with the issue
Pixel 5a for 399 is a joke tbh, I don't understand how google is making this phone so cheap. I'm getting the pixel 6 tho
Why is 399 a joke ??? You wanna pay more ?
@@mrreddick2633 I am saying that as a good thing..
Confusing statements lol
It really is that crazily cheap dude I feel u.
pixel 5 is beauty, 6 is shit
The phones sliding around when face down is so distracting I can't stop laughing XD
6 if you have money, end of conversation
6 sucks.
@@ZombieZifiction how does it suck when it's an upgrade?? It had better specs, it's own chip created by google
Has your 5a overheated at any point? Mine would do from playing Pokémon Go at night, and various gaming would do this. That and the screen would have a green tint in grey backgrounds.
I'm tempted to try again with the 5a as it has a lot of what I want in a phone and there are perfectly fine 5a units out there. My first one was just a bust.
Imagine the pixel 6a man I can't wait
5A because Tensor chip is not all that great. Android 12 ran flawlessly on my Pixel 4A vs this Tensor chip
tensor is better than snapdragon 765g
@@topoffthecoupe1871 Tensor chip drops calls and internet signal pretty often, runs hot, and the battery drain is crazy. Snapdragon in my Pixel 4A doesn't have those issues. 512GB storage is the only reason I upgraded.
@@anthonywilliams9415 I feel like those are issues that can be solved with updates
@@Hasithism I think it will take a few years before tensor matures to it's full potential . At the moment snapdragon blows tensor out the water
@@Antgsz Exactly what I'm saying. Again.... Android 12 rubs smoother on My Pixel 4A vs My Pixel 6 Pro
phones be sliding
I like both. I've the 5a 5g for one reason. Battery life. It's very important for me. My phone is my office and wondering if my phone will make it through the day is a big deal. Secondly, durabilty. I prefer the rear finger print sensor. My summary of the 5a is it's not the very best in all areas but does well in all areas. But the battery life is a big bonus. I still say . . . if you want an affordable phone and an "all arounder", it's my recommendation!
Watching this with my old Pixel 5 not 5a..😭
Ill wait for the pixel 6 price drop
I didnt know that the pixel 6 is almost as small as 5a
Even on same price,i much more prefer 5A...
I just got the 5a for 300$
You NEED to be more efficient in your script! 24 minutes of mostly rambling? The information you provided can fit a 10 minute video. Do you have any idea of how extensive a 24 minute review should be?
Pixel 5a is prettier in front design.
The pictures look so damn similar .
The original widgets is just in 6 pixel not 5 sow is better 6
5a battery life superior
This is like comparing apples and tomatoes lol. The 5 is a midranger with a good camera the 6 is a real flagship. Pretty much better in every way. The only advantage on the 5 is a rear mounted fingerprint scanner that works flawlessly and a headphone jack if your still an old school wired user.
I hate that a headphone jack considered old school now
Says phones should come with higher Hz refresh rates.
Complains that higher Hz phone burns through battery faster.
That battery sounds terrible pixel 6
Permanent Google Search bar very annoying !!!!!
The Pixel 6 will likely not last longer when you can't use a screen protector with the fingerprint scanner. How much worse will battery life be after 3-4 years of use?
Tensor.
Feel like plastic to me... It's a 600 plastic android phone... All rejoice
Samsung s21 is plastic back
Pixel 6 and 6 pro both suck
Are you serious.. you don't like Google model?
Fine. You want to consider 60 Hz. 'outdated'? Then you must (by definition) consider 'still having battery' outdated also! 90 and 120 Hz. is mostly just a drain on your battery (to make things more 'smooth' ?!?!?!). Get real! 60 Hz was always fine before, so what gives? Have some stamina. Stay hard and buy the Pixel 5a, not the phoney-baloney Pixel 6. Pixel 6 owners are basically guinea pigs helping google develop a Pixel 7 flagship. Why do you think the Pixel 6 'flagship' is only $599? Because that's all that guinea pigs can afford!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thank you for your input! I wish you a well and positively fulfilling day!!
@@MTGProductions thanks man! Sorry I was verbally ridiculous there. I like the 5a a lot better for the money, could have said it more politely though. Have a great day also !
@@rodneymolidorjr.6095 Appreciate you!
Now A52s came out and hurt pixel 5A 5G..how do you feel?
@@danialputra9298 The a52s is a little better than the pixel 5a I think, slightly faster processor, slightly better screen. But it's not marketed for U.S. customers and no U.S. version or maybe I would have bought one. I got the 5a on the holiday special for $399 but I think that a52s is a little better.