@@ryancooper5647 I'm being swayed by the fact that they're throwing in some pixel buds a series for free with the 6a here in the UK. They don't have that offer on the 6.
It's just something to make content over. Users never complained about scroll smoothness when all phones were 60hz. It's more of a cosmetic upgrade than anything.
I wished the Pixel 6 was the size of 6a and had its plastic build and therefore lower weight. It is a bit of a chungus and i dont even imagine what Pro is like. The Pixel 5 was cool, maybe a bit small, but the 6a dimmensions seem perfect.
Happy with my Pixel 4a for now. Even without 5G. The only thing I dislike is it doesn't have an IP rating. But I think I'll wait until the 7 or 8 series to see if they can work out the kinks with the Tensor chip and connectivity.
Google Pixel 6a 6.1" FHD+ 60Hz OLED Gorilla Glass 3, 429PPI, HDR10+, DCI P3, 1000NITS, Google Tensor (5nm Samsung) 2.8Ghz GPU Mali G78 LPDDR5,UFS 3.1 Google Tensor M2 Security Chip 12.2MP F1.7 Sony IMX 363 +12MP Ultra Wide F2.2 Sony IMX 386 8MP Selfie F2.0 Sony IMX 355 Rear camera 4K video recording at 30 FPS, 60 FPS 1080p video recording at 30 FPS, 60 FPS Front camera 1080p video recording at 30 FPS 4K timelapse with stabilization 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilization 4K locked video stabilization 4410mAh & 30W Android 12 (5 Years of Updates) Under Display Fingerprint IP67 Rating USB-C Gen 3.1 Dual Nano SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM) 8.9mm 178g NFC, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Google Cast, Dual Antenna, Widevine L1. Material Front Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Back Plastic Frame Aluminium 6GB+ 128GB $449
I'm on the fence on whether to trade in my 4xl to get the 6a, the 4xl won't be supported after October, but the specs just seem to have a lot of trade off
And if you want better battery life on your Pixel disable digital well-being. That crap is on all day everyday monitoring literally everything you do. How could you expect your phone to have good battery life with it running?
"For 450$, refresh rate is the obvious area to cut" - NO WAY. Come on man, don't give us this bs. Which other 450$ phone has a choppy 60 Hz display - except the iPhone SE, which itself is a disgraceful display?
The Samsung a53 and every other phone you can get in this price range has a mid tier chipset compared to last year's flagship chip which Google is offering in the tensor....also no other phone except for the iPhone se and galaxy a53 have 5 years of update promise and software support as is on the Google, so yes refresh rate was the obvious cost cutting way to go
If they gave 90hz display that would become the death for the normal pixel 6. And honestly a good chipset with 60hz is much better than 120hz with a bad chipset (like a53). Those phones can't run at proper 120hz and drop frames often, which is a far worse experience than a fast 60hz phone
@@faisal-nl2vf I've used a52s 5g, it had a very decent SD 778, and it's 120Hz display was so much better than Pixel 5a's 60 Hz. I haven't used a53, but I don't think it's display is worse than a52s 5g. About the chip, yes Samsung bottled it in the a53 with Exynos, but I don't think people who buy 450$ phones are power users. Imo, chip is the area to cut cost. People who spend 450$ deserve a high refresh rate. Secondly, you can get a Pixel 6 for 100 bucks more than 6a, which has a way better display, better camera, glass back and all the flagship features. Moreover, 6a doesn't even have the 3.5mm jack anymore. Imo, it makes 6a a hard sell, when you can get the so much better pixel 6 for 100 bucks more. Let's see.
Take the Pixel 5 ! Its the best out of the bunch in Pixels. Why? Great 90hz Refresh, Outstanding Portability and Weight, Great Back Camera for Nature Shots , Great battery, and Unlimited Storage of Photos and Videos in Cloud ( Even Pixel 6 Pro doesnt have it ) So For an Android Guy, Pixel 5 might be the one to go Ps : I use iPhone as Primary and Pixel 5 as secondary for every other stuff which actually needs a Laptop
@@jonathantimm4645 Dont do it. Its the best android device with no stupid gimmicks. Pixel 6 is jst okay. Pixel 5 always hits the sweet spot of being handy, light weighted and amazing battery performance
Guys shouldn't we have the camouflage on Pixel 6 Pro? It was supposed on 28th but I don't have it. Anyone has the same problem? Everything is updated on my P6P :( Android 13 beta
This product will be cannibalized by the current discounted prices of its older brothers. Shame this wasn't out 6 months earlier. Right now the regular 6 is only $400 if you switch to Google Fi.
And on top of that, the pixel uses consumer cellular in rural areas. So if you're on Google Fi your phone isn't using T-Mobile. At that point it is using consumer Cellular, which is why I hate when people talk about Google Fi. They never report that you're not usually on T-Mobile because sometimes T-Mobile services trash. But I don't know. Maybe it's a European thing but here in America My pixel 6 never loses a signal unless I'm literally in a basement underground
3 to 4 hours SoT is a deal breaker for me. Paired with relatively slow 18W charging, I won't be buying it. I was looking to upgrade my Poco F3 because the OS is atrocious, and I have some hardware problems with it. Guess the only phone that suits me is the iPhone 13.
yes it's nice and all, i just picked up a secondhand 4a and i can't set up my gpay contactless payment saying my device is rooted or having something funny in the phone zzz and also i can't download netflix directly from the store... some apps even warm about security risk. (updated my phone to latest)
Agreed with you about the battery life. It's a little disappointing.4 hours of screen time over a 24 hour period for me. My pixel 3 was actually the same and my iphone SE 22 was better.
A comprehensive and well put together review. Well done 9to5 Google. My take on the camera - I would really like to see Google bring more options for the way it processes images with things like picture profiles. I'm pretty sure the iPhone does this at the moment. Fundamentally I think Pixel series have great cameras but I'm getting a bit weary of their aggressive HDR type look. I would love to see some profiles that offer a more neutral, flatter output straight out of the camera.
I just don’t understand why anyone would buy this when you can get the pixel 6 for £50 more. Makes no sense. If you can get the 6a sub £300 then yeah it’s a good buy.
So tired of people whining about the 60 hertz refresh rate. Maybe if you care that much about it, get the 6 or 6 pro. Most people that are non tech reviewers don’t care as long as the phone works. I can tell you the 5a I had was every bit as good as phones with higher refresh rates to me. I find it hilarious most of these same reviewers gave Apple a pass on the SE 2022 and didn’t obsess nearly as much on the refresh rate. Hypocrisy at its best.
My girlfriend upgraded her 3a to a discounted Pixel 6 for 529 Eur. We were considering the 6a until the 6 dropped so low it was too good an option to pass up. Seeing the first reviews of the 6a has reinforced that we made the right call. With the current deals on both the 6a (Buds A series if you pre-order) and 6 (around 500 euro in Germany and the Netherlands) I imagine it'll be pretty hard for people to make up their mind. We went the 6 route but people that are less picky about their phones will probably go the other way.
Idk bout in other countries but here in India it makes no sense to buy a Pixel 6a when it's Just a bit cheaper than Pixel 6 which would make it a no brainer to buy a Pixel 6a when 6 is slightly more expensive than it and has better camera and specs
Personally, I find this Pixel 6A expensive given the current market. It should have at least had 90 hertz. This smartphone is worth $300 - $350 at most.
The Pixel 6 has a noticeably larger screen than the 3a XL while the overall phone dimensions are virtually identical. So, what about the sizing are you missing?
I've watched other reviews incorrectly mention the back panel is glass. I don't understand how BIG RUclips channels get these details wrong when it's clearly shown in the spec details on the product page.
Thank you, Damien, for this early review of the Pixel 6a. With the timetable of OS and Security Updates, I will wait until the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro arrive in October 2023. By then, Google will be on the Third Version of the Tensor Chip and Android 14. Thank you for covering OS and Security Updates, more RUclips reviewers should do that, as a matter of course. The channel is a great source of information. Thanks, Cheers!
As a Pixel 3a owner, thanks for mentioning it close to the end of the video! In my country in Europe there is a 200€ difference between 6a and 6, plus you are getting free Pixel Buds A for free worth 99€, making it half the price of the Pixel 6. It's looking very tenting. My Pixel 3a battery took a hit, and the SoC is specially slow under the heat of Spanish sun and it takes so long to open camera app, shoot and process the photo...on top of that I do miss ultrawide camera. Ultrawide and SoC are the big 2 points to upgrade. Battery I think 6a will improve after learning one's usage just like any other Pixel, so that doesn't worry me much.
Oh, a Spanish pixel user, there are two of us! My lovely Pixel 4XL struggles under the boiling sun. It drops up to 60-30hz of my refresh rate panel. Why don't you wait for the 7 or 7 pro? The Pixel 6a screen size is so appealing though coming from a Pixel 3a. It's the phone I wanna give away to my mum.
I'm in the exact same situation!! I'm from Portugal, where Pixel is unavailable, so I bought a 3a 3 years ago in Spain. I'm planning to do the same thing with he pixel 6a! Battery and camera are the things I vallue the most, let's see how good this things are on the Pixel 6a
I am going to keep my 3a until I shall see tests about 7 and 7Pro. If reception, antennas etc. stay in - let's say - less ideal quality, Google has lost a client. Suddenly the iPhone-line does not look overprices anymore.
Google is offering $295-300 trade-in right now on the 3a (as long as powers on), if you're buying a 6a. Looking at eBay, you'd be hard-pressed to even get $100 for your used Pixel 3a if you were selling it on your own right now. That brings the 6a cost to $150, AND they're also throwing in a free pair of $100 Google Buds (which you could sell to recoup even more of the cost). I honestly feel like I'd be crazy not to take them up on that offer, especially with software support now ending on the Pixel 3a.
Thank you for addressing the connectivity issues. Every other review I've seen so far today doesn't touch the topic, despite it being a giant wart on the Pixel brand.
Yes, that was my concern. I loved my Pixel 6 Pro but got rid of it because the connectivity was so bad. If you don't live in a big city with great service its a pretty bad experience.
@@Manuel-rl6um For me it was mostly cellular but Wi-Fi signal on the phone isn’t as strong as other phones either. But not bad enough to cause issues. But the cellular connection was horrible.
On Pixel 6 Android 13 seems to work significantly more smoothly than 12 (especially the early releases). To the point that i brought animation speed scale from 2x faster to standard. i'd be curious to see it on 6a.
the standard 6 is still much better value. has 90 hrtz .better camera, wireless charging, better build quality all for around 100 more dollars or even less
just fyi. google claims the 6a will have 3 years of updates but its really only 2 years because when android 13 launches later this year it'll count as 1 year
Is creating a solid smart phone that difficult for Google? There always seems to be something off with them eg network performance, thermal management, choppy performance.. it seems like the P2 was peak pixel. I personally loved mine and had zero issues. Every pixel since has been somewhat of a let down
PSA. When you're Google or ANY other company buying chips ( really wafers and fab allocation),. You're not paying any more for a flagship chip. You're paying for the wafer. Aka you're paying for the usable dies you get out of them. You aren't then selling them to a third party or binning them down from the best ( flagship) to whatever other skus. They pay the SAME amount for it. If they sell the lower binned chips as something else, they just get to sell more chips from the wafer. For example. Take Nvidia or Intel. It costs Nvidia the same amount for every chip produced that is actually the same. From a 3090ti die to a 3080 of 70 (. I forget where the die actually changes and isn't just a binned part) Intel and AMD do the same. So when you're a Google or a apple who are buying chips, wafers , fab allocation to make them. You aren't spending any more money to get a flagship chip. You would be spending MORE on making a different non flagship chip. You either sell the same exact chip that passes the same validation as the flagship. Or you sell the same exact chips that are still functional but don't meet those requirements but binned down. Hell. Sometimes these companies will even artificially create bins just to fill in their product line up. Google is basically paying x amount for the fab access and the transistor / die size and yields. Not a flagship vs midrange.
All the 90hz pixel phones I've had in the past, I turned off the higher refresh rate to save battery anyways. Seems like an overall great budget phone.
@@fightnight14 well I won't be! Any phone now should have at least 90hz refresh rate. Phones cheaper than the pixel 6a are even using 120hz panels. Absolutely no excuse. iPhone is different it uses iOS. iOS is a different beast from android when it comes.to.gestures, transitional animations etc etc. 60hz panels and android look garbage and jittery and jelly like
@@Hal-kj2mc I had Pixels before with 60hz and I don't see the jittery and jelly like you're talking about. Maybe it's just your eyes. In fact they are the smoothest Android phones out there. You probably just watch videos people complaining
@@Hal-kj2mc Also the Galaxy A53 that people are being proud about is just 50% the power of Tensor. Meaning it's slow af. You won't even enjoy 120hz to the fullest. People get easily fooled with specs. That's what's Samsung is good about
@@fightnight14 absolutely not. I write code for phone. I know exactly what I'm on about. You are clearly just an argumentative person that has to have the last say and your opinion is always right. Whatever dude. I'm not that bothered by this to get into a debate with someone that can't see reason. It's your way or the highway. I won't be buying one. End of!
The pixels don't have internet issues. I'm an Uber driver and I am literally outside everyday. My phone never loses a signal and the GPS is A1. People are just mad because Google has the best phone line up on the market! So they just make up lies and rumors online. And it's just sad that RUclipsrs who aren't having the problem themselves literally report BS!
Some people are experiencing issues. Just count your blessings that you got a good/reliable unit. To say everyone else is lying for whatever reason, is crazy and just not true. I've had a great experience using mine. But I did experience network issues a few months back. All is well now. 😎
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Already ordered, finally sunsetting my 3a!
Congratulations 😎
Checkout MKBHD's review as well! The display seems to have some cutbacks.
I'm considering this to retire my 3a
@@GameDevAcademy just get a 6, unless you want the smaller form factor.
@@ryancooper5647 I'm being swayed by the fact that they're throwing in some pixel buds a series for free with the 6a here in the UK. They don't have that offer on the 6.
Probably the best P6 review on RUclips so far. Great job 👍
Need a phone 1 vs 6a video
Why do people keep complaining about 60hz display? iPhones are $600-$900 but has 60hz but reviewers don't complain about it
I'd say the animation speed on android are too fast for 60hz displays; iOS has a slower scroll that helps with the smooth feel
It's just something to make content over. Users never complained about scroll smoothness when all phones were 60hz. It's more of a cosmetic upgrade than anything.
I wished the Pixel 6 was the size of 6a and had its plastic build and therefore lower weight. It is a bit of a chungus and i dont even imagine what Pro is like. The Pixel 5 was cool, maybe a bit small, but the 6a dimmensions seem perfect.
Spot on, I've wanted the 6 but will likely get the 6a due to size alone - the better camera and qi charging would be nice but not deal breakers
@@chrisad1177 yeah not willing to give up the 90hz screen and the better camera. The rest would have been perfect.
Happy with my Pixel 4a for now. Even without 5G. The only thing I dislike is it doesn't have an IP rating. But I think I'll wait until the 7 or 8 series to see if they can work out the kinks with the Tensor chip and connectivity.
Amazing review. Best one I’ve seen of the 6a so far
Google Pixel 6a
6.1" FHD+ 60Hz OLED
Gorilla Glass 3, 429PPI, HDR10+, DCI P3, 1000NITS,
Google Tensor (5nm Samsung) 2.8Ghz
GPU Mali G78
LPDDR5,UFS 3.1
Google Tensor M2 Security Chip
12.2MP F1.7 Sony IMX 363 +12MP Ultra Wide F2.2 Sony IMX 386
8MP Selfie F2.0 Sony IMX 355
Rear camera
4K video recording at 30 FPS, 60 FPS
1080p video recording at 30 FPS, 60 FPS
Front camera
1080p video recording at 30 FPS
4K timelapse with stabilization
4K Cinematic Pan video stabilization
4K locked video stabilization
4410mAh & 30W
Android 12 (5 Years of Updates)
Under Display Fingerprint
IP67 Rating
USB-C Gen 3.1
Dual Nano SIM (Single Nano SIM and eSIM)
8.9mm
178g
NFC, WiFi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, Google Cast, Dual Antenna, Widevine L1.
Material
Front Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Back Plastic
Frame Aluminium
6GB+ 128GB $449
Love this! Great video
Definitely need a Pixel 6a VS Nothing Phone (1) comparison video!
Thank you for covering even the small details in this extensive review.
Google A series phone look like Google's Iphone SE with the 5a structure. The 6's body and tensor chip
I'm on the fence on whether to trade in my 4xl to get the 6a, the 4xl won't be supported after October, but the specs just seem to have a lot of trade off
Same here! My only concern is the refresh rate, 90Hz to 60Hz but I like the smaller screen and the updated design and free Buds.
And if you want better battery life on your Pixel disable digital well-being. That crap is on all day everyday monitoring literally everything you do. How could you expect your phone to have good battery life with it running?
"For 450$, refresh rate is the obvious area to cut" - NO WAY. Come on man, don't give us this bs. Which other 450$ phone has a choppy 60 Hz display - except the iPhone SE, which itself is a disgraceful display?
The Samsung a53 and every other phone you can get in this price range has a mid tier chipset compared to last year's flagship chip which Google is offering in the tensor....also no other phone except for the iPhone se and galaxy a53 have 5 years of update promise and software support as is on the Google, so yes refresh rate was the obvious cost cutting way to go
If they gave 90hz display that would become the death for the normal pixel 6. And honestly a good chipset with 60hz is much better than 120hz with a bad chipset (like a53). Those phones can't run at proper 120hz and drop frames often, which is a far worse experience than a fast 60hz phone
@@faisal-nl2vf true
I totally agree! 60 hz refresh rate is unacceptable in 2022, especially when cheaper devices offer it.
@@faisal-nl2vf I've used a52s 5g, it had a very decent SD 778, and it's 120Hz display was so much better than Pixel 5a's 60 Hz. I haven't used a53, but I don't think it's display is worse than a52s 5g. About the chip, yes Samsung bottled it in the a53 with Exynos, but I don't think people who buy 450$ phones are power users. Imo, chip is the area to cut cost. People who spend 450$ deserve a high refresh rate. Secondly, you can get a Pixel 6 for 100 bucks more than 6a, which has a way better display, better camera, glass back and all the flagship features. Moreover, 6a doesn't even have the 3.5mm jack anymore. Imo, it makes 6a a hard sell, when you can get the so much better pixel 6 for 100 bucks more. Let's see.
I'm hanging out for the pixel 7 pro. Can't wait. Will you be doing a review of the pixel buds pro?
Why bother to showcasing the 6a refresh rate vs the Pixel 6's refresh rate if this video itself it's not on 60+ fps.?
What a video. Bravo
2:19 bit of noel phillips
Take the Pixel 5 ! Its the best out of the bunch in Pixels. Why?
Great 90hz Refresh, Outstanding Portability and Weight, Great Back Camera for Nature Shots , Great battery, and Unlimited Storage of Photos and Videos in Cloud ( Even Pixel 6 Pro doesnt have it )
So For an Android Guy, Pixel 5 might be the one to go
Ps : I use iPhone as Primary and Pixel 5 as secondary for every other stuff which actually needs a Laptop
I do the same I use a iPhone 13 and a Pixel 5. Both are great. I was tempted to trade in my Pixel 5 for 300 dollars though.
Not to mention, a Qualcomm modem. The modem in the pixel 6 is trash
@@anthonywilliams9415 Exynos modem go brrr
@@jonathantimm4645 Dont do it. Its the best android device with no stupid gimmicks. Pixel 6 is jst okay. Pixel 5 always hits the sweet spot of being handy, light weighted and amazing battery performance
@@joshuvaantonio I didn't do it. I didn't like the 6 so I thought the same with the 6a.
Guys shouldn't we have the camouflage on Pixel 6 Pro? It was supposed on 28th but I don't have it. Anyone has the same problem? Everything is updated on my P6P :( Android 13 beta
I think I'll stick with my 5a.
Every other review is saying the pixel 6a has a glass back instead of plastic like you keep saying
This product will be cannibalized by the current discounted prices of its older brothers. Shame this wasn't out 6 months earlier. Right now the regular 6 is only $400 if you switch to Google Fi.
chalk white colour looks great
And on top of that, the pixel uses consumer cellular in rural areas. So if you're on Google Fi your phone isn't using T-Mobile. At that point it is using consumer Cellular, which is why I hate when people talk about Google Fi. They never report that you're not usually on T-Mobile because sometimes T-Mobile services trash. But I don't know. Maybe it's a European thing but here in America My pixel 6 never loses a signal unless I'm literally in a basement underground
Its an Australian issue also,I live rural and lose service easy on the 6 pro
3 to 4 hours SoT is a deal breaker for me. Paired with relatively slow 18W charging, I won't be buying it. I was looking to upgrade my Poco F3 because the OS is atrocious, and I have some hardware problems with it. Guess the only phone that suits me is the iPhone 13.
the bAttery life will improve to about 5h SOT
I'm getting well over 7 hours screen on time with quite heavy usage.
yes it's nice and all, i just picked up a secondhand 4a and i can't set up my gpay contactless payment saying my device is rooted or having something funny in the phone zzz and also i can't download netflix directly from the store... some apps even warm about security risk. (updated my phone to latest)
Agreed with you about the battery life. It's a little disappointing.4 hours of screen time over a 24 hour period for me. My pixel 3 was actually the same and my iphone SE 22 was better.
👍🏽 Very good. Thanks. 🤠
A comprehensive and well put together review. Well done 9to5 Google. My take on the camera - I would really like to see Google bring more options for the way it processes images with things like picture profiles. I'm pretty sure the iPhone does this at the moment. Fundamentally I think Pixel series have great cameras but I'm getting a bit weary of their aggressive HDR type look. I would love to see some profiles that offer a more neutral, flatter output straight out of the camera.
" ...BATTERY SAVER MODE!"
Did I miss this?
Whoever missed out on buying the Pixel 6 for $499 last week must be kicking themselves.
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!
Why is everything is dollars?
I just don’t understand why anyone would buy this when you can get the pixel 6 for £50 more. Makes no sense. If you can get the 6a sub £300 then yeah it’s a good buy.
Really my pixel 6 pro gets 7-8 hours screen on
Net speed जबरदस्त
I hate the hole punch in the middle should have stayed to the side
So tired of people whining about the 60 hertz refresh rate. Maybe if you care that much about it, get the 6 or 6 pro. Most people that are non tech reviewers don’t care as long as the phone works. I can tell you the 5a I had was every bit as good as phones with higher refresh rates to me. I find it hilarious most of these same reviewers gave Apple a pass on the SE 2022 and didn’t obsess nearly as much on the refresh rate. Hypocrisy at its best.
Waiting for the 7.
My girlfriend upgraded her 3a to a discounted Pixel 6 for 529 Eur. We were considering the 6a until the 6 dropped so low it was too good an option to pass up. Seeing the first reviews of the 6a has reinforced that we made the right call.
With the current deals on both the 6a (Buds A series if you pre-order) and 6 (around 500 euro in Germany and the Netherlands) I imagine it'll be pretty hard for people to make up their mind. We went the 6 route but people that are less picky about their phones will probably go the other way.
Tensor chip and modem are the worst parts of the phone. Chip runs hot, and the network coverage cuts out often even in urban areas.
Idk bout in other countries but here in India it makes no sense to buy a Pixel 6a when it's Just a bit cheaper than Pixel 6 which would make it a no brainer to buy a Pixel 6a when 6 is slightly more expensive than it and has better camera and specs
Only problem I've had is the battery life. For me it's really bad.
"much smaller" still a huge 6" screen for me with my tiny hands
in my country pixel 6a cost $600 and pixel 6 $630 so I'm going to pixel 6
You sleep with your dogs? How nasty!
Google couldn't let 6a cannablize there flagship phones
Pixel 6A!!!!
plastic back but the frame is metal.
Well most people will be coming from 60hz anyway
Personally, I find this Pixel 6A expensive given the current market.
It should have at least had 90 hertz.
This smartphone is worth $300 - $350 at most.
It also has a chin, compared to Nothing phone, wich hasn't, but features same price. 120 vs 60 Hz and Pixel 6a looks overpriced...
@@adrianis The Nothing phone is actually almost as bad a deal as this Pixel 6A.
@@rolins3279 true. Google regained succes with the A series, wich started at $349 and now they are making the same mistake as OnePlus did...
@@rolins3279 Why lol
This phone would be awesome for $399, undercutting the iPhone SE and Galaxy A53
imagine recently buying a Pixel 6 or pro lol
Why? They're just the better ones especially for the price.
Well getting Pixel A series buds thrown in free with pre orders will do for me as they are £99 on Google’s UK store.
Not quite ready to cash in my P4 XL ...
Same here but will Google offer $300 again for the 4XL is my question. I might just take it now.
Picked up the six last week when they were on sale for $499.00. Glad I did but still miss size of my 3axl and really miss rear finger print scanner.
The Pixel 6 has a noticeably larger screen than the 3a XL while the overall phone dimensions are virtually identical. So, what about the sizing are you missing?
I've watched other reviews incorrectly mention the back panel is glass. I don't understand how BIG RUclips channels get these details wrong when it's clearly shown in the spec details on the product page.
Thank you, Damien, for this early review of the Pixel 6a. With the timetable of OS and Security Updates, I will wait until the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro arrive in October 2023. By then, Google will be on the Third Version of the Tensor Chip and Android 14. Thank you for covering OS and Security Updates, more RUclips reviewers should do that, as a matter of course. The channel is a great source of information. Thanks, Cheers!
As a Pixel 3a owner, thanks for mentioning it close to the end of the video!
In my country in Europe there is a 200€ difference between 6a and 6, plus you are getting free Pixel Buds A for free worth 99€, making it half the price of the Pixel 6.
It's looking very tenting. My Pixel 3a battery took a hit, and the SoC is specially slow under the heat of Spanish sun and it takes so long to open camera app, shoot and process the photo...on top of that I do miss ultrawide camera.
Ultrawide and SoC are the big 2 points to upgrade. Battery I think 6a will improve after learning one's usage just like any other Pixel, so that doesn't worry me much.
Oh, a Spanish pixel user, there are two of us! My lovely Pixel 4XL struggles under the boiling sun. It drops up to 60-30hz of my refresh rate panel.
Why don't you wait for the 7 or 7 pro? The Pixel 6a screen size is so appealing though coming from a Pixel 3a. It's the phone I wanna give away to my mum.
I'm in the exact same situation!! I'm from Portugal, where Pixel is unavailable, so I bought a 3a 3 years ago in Spain. I'm planning to do the same thing with he pixel 6a! Battery and camera are the things I vallue the most, let's see how good this things are on the Pixel 6a
I am going to keep my 3a until I shall see tests about 7 and 7Pro. If reception, antennas etc. stay in - let's say - less ideal quality, Google has lost a client.
Suddenly the iPhone-line does not look overprices anymore.
Google is offering $295-300 trade-in right now on the 3a (as long as powers on), if you're buying a 6a. Looking at eBay, you'd be hard-pressed to even get $100 for your used Pixel 3a if you were selling it on your own right now. That brings the 6a cost to $150, AND they're also throwing in a free pair of $100 Google Buds (which you could sell to recoup even more of the cost).
I honestly feel like I'd be crazy not to take them up on that offer, especially with software support now ending on the Pixel 3a.
@@domenq8924 So true. For rural areas (and everywhere) it's a downside. I can't help but be an Android and Pixel lover and commentator though.
Thank you for addressing the connectivity issues. Every other review I've seen so far today doesn't touch the topic, despite it being a giant wart on the Pixel brand.
Yes, that was my concern. I loved my Pixel 6 Pro but got rid of it because the connectivity was so bad. If you don't live in a big city with great service its a pretty bad experience.
Does it affect WiFi speed of is just 4g?
@@Manuel-rl6um For me it was mostly cellular but Wi-Fi signal on the phone isn’t as strong as other phones either. But not bad enough to cause issues. But the cellular connection was horrible.
I have the Pixel 6 pro and have the same problem with connectivity as well. Never had those problems with the Snapdragon chips.
@@anthonywilliams9415 Yeah it's awful man. An awesome phone ruined by a cheap modem. I just don't understand it.
I'm waiting for the Pixel 7 series in October before I decide. Right now the 6 Pro is discounted a little here and is tempting...
On Pixel 6 Android 13 seems to work significantly more smoothly than 12 (especially the early releases). To the point that i brought animation speed scale from 2x faster to standard. i'd be curious to see it on 6a.
To make your animation scale faster choose a lower number . . .
@@ihave7sacks yeah,0.5x is sweet spot.
@@ihave7sacks yeah by 2x faster i meant the 0.5x setting, just didn't want to confuse anyone who never used it because it sounds counterintuitive.
My 6 has a super dim screen... I assume this would only be worse.
Mine is on its way can’t wait !!!
Oh, i love this video.
the standard 6 is still much better value. has 90 hrtz .better camera, wireless charging, better build quality all for around 100 more dollars or even less
just fyi. google claims the 6a will have 3 years of updates but its really only 2 years because when android 13 launches later this year it'll count as 1 year
Been using 90hz for a few years now and 60 is jarring to go back to. I'd liken it as the new "can't go back to smaller screen" phenomena.
Just gonna hit that like button before watching the video , just for the title of the video, well done 👍
I'm confused why the went from a 16 MP on the 5a to a 12 MP on 6a
already orderd fpr my GF. i will wait for the 7 to replace my 5.
Would if you have a 6 but are able to get the 6a as a backup would you?
Let's hope it has less issues than the 6 Pro had and has still
Is creating a solid smart phone that difficult for Google? There always seems to be something off with them eg network performance, thermal management, choppy performance.. it seems like the P2 was peak pixel. I personally loved mine and had zero issues. Every pixel since has been somewhat of a let down
PSA. When you're Google or ANY other company buying chips ( really wafers and fab allocation),. You're not paying any more for a flagship chip.
You're paying for the wafer. Aka you're paying for the usable dies you get out of them.
You aren't then selling them to a third party or binning them down from the best ( flagship) to whatever other skus.
They pay the SAME amount for it. If they sell the lower binned chips as something else, they just get to sell more chips from the wafer.
For example. Take Nvidia or Intel. It costs Nvidia the same amount for every chip produced that is actually the same. From a 3090ti die to a 3080 of 70 (. I forget where the die actually changes and isn't just a binned part)
Intel and AMD do the same.
So when you're a Google or a apple who are buying chips, wafers , fab allocation to make them. You aren't spending any more money to get a flagship chip.
You would be spending MORE on making a different non flagship chip. You either sell the same exact chip that passes the same validation as the flagship. Or you sell the same exact chips that are still functional but don't meet those requirements but binned down.
Hell. Sometimes these companies will even artificially create bins just to fill in their product line up.
Google is basically paying x amount for the fab access and the transistor / die size and yields. Not a flagship vs midrange.
All the 90hz pixel phones I've had in the past, I turned off the higher refresh rate to save battery anyways. Seems like an overall great budget phone.
This is a really useful review, in that it shows that I don't need to think about upgrading my 4a 5g until at least Pixel 7!
Does the pixel 6a has a plastic back? I guess MKBHD has referred it has a glass back. Just wanted to confirm.
its a plastic back and MKBHD has confirmed the same as well.
Plastic
With a 60hz refresh rate, even at this price it is a deal breaker. Shame really.
People buy iPhones for $800 with a 60hz display. Just FYI.
@@fightnight14 well I won't be! Any phone now should have at least 90hz refresh rate. Phones cheaper than the pixel 6a are even using 120hz panels. Absolutely no excuse. iPhone is different it uses iOS. iOS is a different beast from android when it comes.to.gestures, transitional animations etc etc. 60hz panels and android look garbage and jittery and jelly like
@@Hal-kj2mc I had Pixels before with 60hz and I don't see the jittery and jelly like you're talking about. Maybe it's just your eyes. In fact they are the smoothest Android phones out there. You probably just watch videos people complaining
@@Hal-kj2mc Also the Galaxy A53 that people are being proud about is just 50% the power of Tensor. Meaning it's slow af. You won't even enjoy 120hz to the fullest. People get easily fooled with specs. That's what's Samsung is good about
@@fightnight14 absolutely not. I write code for phone. I know exactly what I'm on about. You are clearly just an argumentative person that has to have the last say and your opinion is always right. Whatever dude. I'm not that bothered by this to get into a debate with someone that can't see reason. It's your way or the highway. I won't be buying one. End of!
Pixel 6A!
come on, i typed the same thing 1 min b4 u
Any word on the heating situation? Thanks
It’s the same hot ass chip that is in the Pixel 6 pro. Gonna run hot and have connectivity issues
The pixels don't have internet issues. I'm an Uber driver and I am literally outside everyday. My phone never loses a signal and the GPS is A1. People are just mad because Google has the best phone line up on the market! So they just make up lies and rumors online. And it's just sad that RUclipsrs who aren't having the problem themselves literally report BS!
Some people are experiencing issues. Just count your blessings that you got a good/reliable unit. To say everyone else is lying for whatever reason, is crazy and just not true. I've had a great experience using mine. But I did experience network issues a few months back. All is well now. 😎
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Do you have Pixel 6 series phone?
@@jaywright9635 Looks like they have bad quality control ?
Mate,over 30% of people surveyed have had signal losses in the 6 and 6 pro thats a fact,I sweat you work for google