Looks like a pretty good upgrade for me from the Pixel 4A. Google is also running a preorder deal right now where I can trade in my 4A for $300 and get Pixel Buds A series for free. The 6a with the Pixel Bud A series comes out to $182 with tax after the $300 trade in credit. This phone is definitely worth $182, particularly with my 4A battery life and performance starting to get worse.
Same here. I love my Pixel 4a but couldn't resist this offer. Only thing I'll miss is the 3.5 mm jack, but that's rectified by a cheap USB-C to aux cable. I just hope it doesn't have any of the problems that I've read are still plaguing some pixel 6 and pixel 6 pro users. I really don't want to go down a step here. The Tensor Chip is first gen and I'm always wary of new tech. I found it funny (and somewhat reassuring) that this CNet review found the Samsung to be the laggier of the two because some other reviewers are saying the opposite. I think only time will tell. Already ordered and Google says it will be at my house next week at the latest. I hope they did a good job for everyone's sake 🙂
Because big companies got us used to paying 1500 bucks (and more) for flagships - everything about 500 is "budget". Taking away things (headphone jack, charger, sd card slot) and with even higher prices - I don't think they are going to sell a lot of flagships in future. Phones have peaked and there's nothing much to do, especially when it comes to hardware.
Especially when the Pixel 7 drops this Fall it may get even stronger discounts. I think if you can afford to wait a few months, and want a Pixel, that’s the best bet
I got the pixel 6 a week ago and love it but it's huge and very heavy. I just ordered the Pixel 6a and hopefully it will feel better to use, I would be great if the speakers where a bit lower and had a touch mor bass then the pixel 6 but I'm sure that won't be the case . I think a good phone is all about how it fits YOU of course it has to have a great processor so you don't have to think about using the phone.
@@codesecond3695 no it doesn't heat up with normal usage and I get around 8 hours of screen on time everyday and end the day in the 20s battery percentage wise
Tensor is a plus imo. Google photo processing is still top tier. 5 years of security updates is a nice plus. Otherwise, this seems about $100 overpriced to me.
Can you make a video on how to get free androids to review. I could review a couple and got my kids phones. With low income and 4 kids makes it hard. They're just gonna use wifi but I've always wanted to review phones.
Fingerprint sensor works only some of the time. Bluetooth loses connection to some devices. I'm beginning to hate the phone. Loved my 3a xl. Should have kept it.
I got the s22 for $580 at target. Just have them price match best buy for $599. Even could've said the price was $550 and they wouldn't have cared because they didn't even ask to see the web page lol. Also the deal at best buy requires activation on a post paid carrier so if you have prepaid you need to buy it from target. Unlocked Pixel 6a has no mmwave support. Also pixel 6a unlocks in your pocket. I don't think the pixel 6a is worth it.
I keep the slider on my pixel 6 at max brightness all the time, it's practically unusable in bright lighting conditions . Pixel displays aren't great when it comes to brightness nits
Pixel 6 has been on sale recently for 499$ and shelling out a bit more is worth it for the better 6. Pixel 6 has 90hz, wireless charging, better 50mp camera, bigger and better display, 2 gb more ram, and faster 30w charging. Pixel 6a is just not worth it for the price.
just bigger display, not better, I'd say the display of the pixel 6 is the most weak point from the device, make no mistake, it's usable, the pixel 5 has a better display, even the pixel 3 display is better calibrated than the one on the 6 and it's a really old phone by now..
Swappa is really safe especially when you buy from a seller that has hundreds or even thousands of reviews and needs to keep their image up. I've bought a few phones there and been very happy.
I've never had an issue from Swappa as a buyer. Swappa has lots of rules and verifications in place compared to other online places like eBay or FB marketplace. As a seller, I had a dude try to scam me once into a refund saying there is no way my iPhone battery was 100% capacity with a phone as "old" as the one I sold and wanted a refund saying I didn't disclose a replaced battery. I provided proof in my receipt to show the phone was only 2 months old and never heard back.
I think yes because the security updates are ending soon. I have the 4a and I'm struggling with the decision since I've seen so many bad things about the 6's fingerprint reader
Clean OS, updates, and good camera software aren't enough, considering there are cheaper androids (not just Chinese brands) with far better specs all around and some with longer term support as well. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G for just under $300 has a 5.7" 120 htz Amoled screen, expandable storage, headphone jack, snappy cpu, and will be updatable to Android 14.
@@ceno7046 It's $150-$200 more so it better have a better sensor lol Still, considering its price point, the Samsung A52s is definitely the current King of midrange. That's a fact The 6a falls short
@@ceno7046 Coming from an older snapdragon 855, my A52s feels plenty fast and smooth with the higher refresh rate. Obviously the tensor is faster, but that won't be noticeable for most to overcome all the other hardware shortcomings.
@Benjamin JagunThe "One ui is trash" already discredits everything you just said. It's not for nothing that it's considered like one of the best interfaces out there with a lot of features. Also, almost everything that comes with one ui can be uninstalled so the bloatware argument is not even one.
I would much rather have a higher refresh rate than wireless charging. I have a wireless charger on my desk at work and never use it. It's too slow and I find that I pick up my phone too often to really get any use out of it. I'd rather just plug it in. Everyone's situation is different of course.
@@pasta-eo5mt higher refresh rate doesn't mean anything if you don't have the processor to push those pixels.. look at the a53 it's got all the specs but it's a brick, can't play games, can't load apps... You want 120 you also have to pay for the better processor to push it now we're talking flagship
@@w5monkey absolutely agree but we're talking about a wish list for the 6a which runs a tensor. While it's not the fastest chip out there, it could easily handle a higher refresh rate if Google had wanted to make this phone stand out.
Yikes-!!! You said there at the end, "...and, I'll see you here next time", ...does that mean you're 'seeing me NOW(?)', ...better cover my webcam here on my laptop; 😬
At 149$ delivered with free Pixel Buds (99$value) after 300$ Pixel 4a5g trade-in, why not? Don't need 120hz screen--still not using it on my work 1+ 7Pro. Prefer the longer battery life, and already set up for Google Pixel chargers and USB C cables in office, home, & car. No need for Qi charging and case issues. Agreed that the Pixel 2 camera has improved, but do wonder how much longer they can still use it. Still not enough to beat the upgrade price. 149$=done deal.
Same deal here, but with a standard Pixel 4a (why is it $300 no matter which phone you're trading? That weirds me out). Came to like $189 for me with tax, but there's no way I could turn this down. Just hope it lives up to the phone I'm currently using and typing this on because I love my 4a.
@@deagle7602 Honestly I have to say I'm disappointed. The slightly larger screen is nice, but I preferred the way the rounded edges of the 4a fit in my hand. Battery life is abysmal. I've gotten into the habit of having battery saver on all the time or else ~4 hours of screen time takes me from 80% to 20%. I'm not a gamer or anything either. I use my phone for surfing the web and streaming music mostly. I've lost 2% battery life just typing this reply (with battery saver on). I lose up to 12% battery overnight rather than the 2 to 3 percent my 4a would drain. I don't know what's going on, but I'm guessing that it has to do with the tensor chip being overpowered for a mid-range battery. Other than that, it's a nice phone. But it's also essentially the same phone as my 4A was underneath. I like Google phones, so it's my hope that in a couple years they'll give me a similar option to upgrade to the 8a. The included Pixel A Buds are pretty nice and fantastic for conversations. They're not the greatest for music, so I wish Google had given us the option to pay the difference for the Pro Buds. I'm still glad I did this trade in, but mainly because it's a new phone and therefore should last longer than my 4A would have given that it was two years old. Overall though, I wouldn't recommend it. The 4A was an incredible deal at $350. I'd be devastated if I'd paid $450 for this one.
@@MineDraped yeah I’m thinking of doing the $300 trade in for an iPhone 7. The deal doesn’t come with free pixel buds anymore though (which I would’ve sold online cuz I already got galaxy buds+). It was either the pixel6a, galaxy A53(weak processor), or galaxy s21 (expensive). I feel like the pixel is the best option imo, especially with the trade in.
@@deagle7602 @Deagle760 It's not a bad phone. I know my review was pretty negative, but I like Google phones and I know my next phone will almost certainly be one too. Probably an A series if they're still doing that 😆 And yeah, out of the other ones you listed I think the 6A is the best of the bunch. I wasn't on the market for a new phone at all. I just couldn't pass up this deal 🤑 If I was going to buy a phone right now no matter what, I'd choose the 6A. There are a huge number of benefits to the Pixel series that I've just grown accustomed to after having the 4A, so my view of the 6A is skewed.
Not sure why this phone exists. The Pixel 6a seems to be missing quite a few features of phones in the similar price bracket. Only 60Hz display (No 120Hz), old 12MP camera system (from the Pixel 2??), No wireless charging, only 18w charging capacity. Have to ask yourself though, if this phone is for the more budget conscious, how long will it actually have the legs to last, this seems behind already and is likely to get more and more swamped.
Ok? old camera system that is still great, 60hz is fine?? (Atleast it runs well unlike the A53), wireless charging is such a copium feature that worsens battery health, 18w is completely fine.
@@ceno7046 perhaps I didn’t make my point clear. The ‘a’ series pixels represented great value because they had some of the standout features of their bigger brothers and sisters but on a more budget friendly phone. The 5a had a larger battery (and form factor), so would last longer during the day. It also had the same sensor as the 5; why doesn’t the 6a with the 6? I’m guessing the phone has been built down to a price and as a result the 6a sadly has been overtaken by competitors in terms of feature set. I think people will turn around in about 9 months time and realise that their relatively new phone has some pretty basic features.
@@Lol-rv5bv because the ‘a’ series had the most up to date sensor, same as the rest of the line up. This year the camera has been deliberately held back. Having the tensor chip is about the only thing that stands out.
@@TravellingTechie doesn’t matter that same sensor it’s using is LIGHTYEARS ahead of any camera in it’s price range lmao it’s consistency is unmatched with the exception of the iPhone SE, the quality it has is great & it doesn’t have any Macro or depth camera bs Software really saves that camera so at that point who cares if the hardware is inferior? It still produces better shots/vids than other cameras in its price range 🤷♂️
I’d rather have a 60 hertz display with a flagship chip than a 120 hertz display with the a53 that has a garbage processor that isn’t equipped to handle it. I swear people obsess over all the wrong things like high refresh rate, 4k video and a glass back. None of that matters if the battery is trash, calls suck or it lags so much it’s practically unusable. I also found on the 6a, I get 6 hours or so of screen on time. I’m guessing the a53 would be lucky to get 4-5 hours of screen on time. When you are comparing the 6a to the a53 it isn’t a competition, the 6a blows the a53 out of the water.
i still have a Pixel 1 5 hr max charge, if not using. TIME TO UPGRADE ! the 6a looks like a great bargain. I take some photos, i dont record videos. i dont use many apps. i dont need alot of storage. looks to be a good size, not too big like the 6 pro. I'm interested in the 7, but i need a new phone NOW
I think it's important to note that those "alleged bugs" that a handful of the original Pixel 6 devices were experiencing have been eliminated for months now thanks to recent software updates - and those bugs can be attributed to Android 12 more than the actual devices! I purchased my standard Pixel 6 when it was launched and have never experienced ANY issues whatsoever! Even the fingerprint sensor has worked well........maybe a little laggy over the first few months but even that has improved immensely with the recent updates! Not only is the Pixel 6 a tremendous phone at $599.99 but it's a tremendous phone PERIOD!
*I got am unlocked Moto G100, 6'7 inch 1080 Super LCD display, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Headphone Jack, SD card support, Snapdragon 870, 6K recording and imaging, Screen Mirror support for Laptop and TV, all for 299*
My friend wife just told me he was rushed to the hospital aftel his Pixel 6 exploded out of nowhere. The phone should be recalled. I am worried about my friend.
That Samsung phone is trash. It's criminal that people are recommending it! The constant freezing and lagging is an absolute deal breaker, It doesn't matter that it has 120 fps display!
Is this video bought by Google? Best phone under $500? What are you smoking? You get a S21FE already for 480, a A53 for 320. What are you guys smoking?
@@bestonyoutube true. I’m just saying the A53 doesn’t seem like an upgrade from last year, so it’s disappointing. I was considering the A53, but I’ve decided to get the pixel 6a with the $300 cashback trade in deal. The s21 would’ve been a great choice as well imo.
@@deagle7602 Ive bought the Galaxy M23 which was on sale on Amazon for 99Euro and which I will use for the next 2 years. 99Eur was a good deal for that.
1. pixel 6a having unreliable fingerprint scanner, even unregistered thumb also can unlock the device, what a pretty security by google 2. Heating issues even in normal use 3. Over priced in india 4. Worst maintenance by google in india
Poco F4 GT costs 440, has Snapdragon gen 1 processor, 120watts charging, 120 Watts amoled screen, 256GB ROM, 8 GB RAM, 5000mah battery.... And you say pixel 6A is the best phone under 500?
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.
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
buy anything , a cheap one will do better, I hate it, i got google pixel 1 and i fell in love with it, so i thought google 6 pro omg it most be amazing , big mistake, i can honestly say is the worst phone i have ever had, so bad it made me love my old samsung phone ,so i said since i expend all this money in this trash I will use it to play music while i play, but no , this trash keeps stopping my music and it keeps tryint to snich , yes I HATE IT.
*Guest what??* I received my Pixel 6a yesterday, and I just learned the 6a is *NOT SUPPORTED* by Cricket Wireless (an AT&T company), and the 6a is *NOT SUPPORTED* by Mint Mobile!! I moved my Cricket Wireless SIM chip from a Pixel 4a to the new Pixel 6a, and the 6a BRICKED the SIM instantly, and the chip had to be replaced. The 6a SIM changeover also caused my Cricket account to be suspended for several hours. Google Store is 100% aware of this issue and does not care. Google tried to get me to switch from Cricket to a much higher-priced Google Fi to solve the problem. Google emailed an RMA, and my new 6a is going back tomorrow. *A BIG disappointment.* °
The 6a is supported by Red Pocket Mobile GSMA (AT&T). Downlaoded an eSIM and started service last night. However, WiFi calling apparently is not supported on this phone at this time. I'm totally bummed about that, as my cell signal at home is poor.
Looks like a pretty good upgrade for me from the Pixel 4A. Google is also running a preorder deal right now where I can trade in my 4A for $300 and get Pixel Buds A series for free. The 6a with the Pixel Bud A series comes out to $182 with tax after the $300 trade in credit. This phone is definitely worth $182, particularly with my 4A battery life and performance starting to get worse.
Did you get it?
Same here. I love my Pixel 4a but couldn't resist this offer.
Only thing I'll miss is the 3.5 mm jack, but that's rectified by a cheap USB-C to aux cable.
I just hope it doesn't have any of the problems that I've read are still plaguing some pixel 6 and pixel 6 pro users.
I really don't want to go down a step here. The Tensor Chip is first gen and I'm always wary of new tech.
I found it funny (and somewhat reassuring) that this CNet review found the Samsung to be the laggier of the two because some other reviewers are saying the opposite.
I think only time will tell.
Already ordered and Google says it will be at my house next week at the latest.
I hope they did a good job for everyone's sake 🙂
Same, just ordered 6a, looks great and 300 bucks trade in is amazing
Because big companies got us used to paying 1500 bucks (and more) for flagships - everything about 500 is "budget". Taking away things (headphone jack, charger, sd card slot) and with even higher prices - I don't think they are going to sell a lot of flagships in future. Phones have peaked and there's nothing much to do, especially when it comes to hardware.
Having 58% battery at the end of a casual day of use sounds fantastic.
Should have priced at $399-
Great video and nice phone. Unfortunetly they don’t sell it here in Finland.
You'll probably be able to get the Pixel 6 for just a little bit more. Been discounted in both UK and US. Not sure about the EU
Especially when the Pixel 7 drops this Fall it may get even stronger discounts. I think if you can afford to wait a few months, and want a Pixel, that’s the best bet
But $300 trade in value for 3a-5a owners brings price to under $200 with free buds
Not in India 😢
Great video thank you. Is it back glass or plastic? I would rather have plastic.
Plastic on 6a. Glass on 6 and 6 pro
I got the pixel 6 a week ago and love it but it's huge and very heavy. I just ordered the Pixel 6a and hopefully it will feel better to use, I would be great if the speakers where a bit lower and had a touch mor bass then the pixel 6 but I'm sure that won't be the case . I think a good phone is all about how it fits YOU of course it has to have a great processor so you don't have to think about using the phone.
Send 6 to me. I can't afford it.
Been using the Pixel 6 since launch it's great
@@LOUISVILLECARDINALS does it get overly hot when just general using and is the battery still good ? Cheers
@@codesecond3695 no it doesn't heat up with normal usage and I get around 8 hours of screen on time everyday and end the day in the 20s battery percentage wise
At least you get some free pixel buds A-series if you preorder the 6a which kind of offsets the headphone jack.
Plus a $300 trade in credit with a pixel 3a and newer, not too bad
I wish Pixel 6 Pro came out in 6a size
Does it have Google Pay?
I picked one up today when I noticed Google had it on sale for $299. From the sound of it, it's well worth the upgrade from my 4a.
60Hz screen, Tensor chip , no memory expansion, no headphone jack.... really how this a bargain.
Promoting US products
Tensor is a plus imo. Google photo processing is still top tier. 5 years of security updates is a nice plus. Otherwise, this seems about $100 overpriced to me.
Also no wireless charging
An OS update is feature I now look for
I may be in a minority, but even at the same price, I'd opt for the more compact 6a vs the Pixel 6, despite other pros of upgrading.
Yeah the 6 and 6 pro are too big
Exactly. I just want a smaller phone. I'm willing to sacrifice a lot to avoid these phones that are basically tablets
still no 256 storage option
Can you make a video on how to get free androids to review. I could review a couple and got my kids phones. With low income and 4 kids makes it hard. They're just gonna use wifi but I've always wanted to review phones.
4:00 is it just me or the flowers in the photos are in the orange shade and not yellow?!
Pre orders mine this morning
Don't really think no headphone jack is a big deal these days when you can just use a $5 USB c to aux adapter
Thanks for sharing that, I didn't realize that was an option.
Great video 👍
The SD card slot and the 5000mah battery are enough to make me pick Samsung.
Fingerprint sensor works only some of the time. Bluetooth loses connection to some devices. I'm beginning to hate the phone. Loved my 3a xl. Should have kept it.
Hope to see the phone soon in the Netherlands 🇳🇱
Me too, unfortunately we have to go to Germany and UK again for a grey import option, Netherlands is too small of a market apparently
And as predicted. The 6a is $299 through Google and Amazon. Love it.
I got the s22 for $580 at target. Just have them price match best buy for $599. Even could've said the price was $550 and they wouldn't have cared because they didn't even ask to see the web page lol. Also the deal at best buy requires activation on a post paid carrier so if you have prepaid you need to buy it from target. Unlocked Pixel 6a has no mmwave support. Also pixel 6a unlocks in your pocket. I don't think the pixel 6a is worth it.
I keep the slider on my pixel 6 at max brightness all the time, it's practically unusable in bright lighting conditions . Pixel displays aren't great when it comes to brightness nits
Your kitty has the same markings as mine. Did a double take when I saw him.
Pixel 6 has been on sale recently for 499$ and shelling out a bit more is worth it for the better 6. Pixel 6 has 90hz, wireless charging, better 50mp camera, bigger and better display, 2 gb more ram, and faster 30w charging. Pixel 6a is just not worth it for the price.
That was a sale price not regular
It comes with a free bud during the preorder, and will be discounted later with Google Fi.
@@Native722 yup and with it going on sale pretty often it only makes sense to go for the 6.
just bigger display, not better, I'd say the display of the pixel 6 is the most weak point from the device, make no mistake, it's usable, the pixel 5 has a better display, even the pixel 3 display is better calibrated than the one on the 6 and it's a really old phone by now..
You can already find the regular Pixel 6 for just a hair under $400 on Swappa, so this phone really just seems irrelevant.
How safe is swappa?
Swappa is really safe especially when you buy from a seller that has hundreds or even thousands of reviews and needs to keep their image up. I've bought a few phones there and been very happy.
I've never had an issue from Swappa as a buyer. Swappa has lots of rules and verifications in place compared to other online places like eBay or FB marketplace. As a seller, I had a dude try to scam me once into a refund saying there is no way my iPhone battery was 100% capacity with a phone as "old" as the one I sold and wanted a refund saying I didn't disclose a replaced battery. I provided proof in my receipt to show the phone was only 2 months old and never heard back.
Fvck off bots
@@jihigh482 Lol, i'm not a bot. Are there any check boxes I can click?
Do you guys think that upgrading from a pixel 4 to a 6a is worth it? It would be 150 bucks to upgrade...
I think yes because the security updates are ending soon. I have the 4a and I'm struggling with the decision since I've seen so many bad things about the 6's fingerprint reader
Is it glass back or plastic back
Kindly reply
Thanks in advance
Plastic
This is kind of late, but it's plastic for the 6a.
Glass is reserved for the 6 and 6 pro.
6a look way better than the 6 in pictures. Returned my pixel 6 for the 6a and so much happier with the phone.
Tensor is a capable chipset
5:34 the lag :3
They need to use QUALCOMM
Facts. The Tensor modem sucks
@@anthonywilliams9415 Plus it get hot
Clean OS, updates, and good camera software aren't enough, considering there are cheaper androids (not just Chinese brands) with far better specs all around and some with longer term support as well. The Samsung Galaxy A52s 5G for just under $300 has a 5.7" 120 htz Amoled screen, expandable storage, headphone jack, snappy cpu, and will be updatable to Android 14.
"Snappy CPU" Tensor is literally faster, and One UI drags it down- I would know I own a Z Flip 3 and it stutters and lags.
@@ceno7046 It's $150-$200 more so it better have a better sensor lol
Still, considering its price point, the Samsung A52s is definitely the current King of midrange. That's a fact
The 6a falls short
@@ceno7046 Coming from an older snapdragon 855, my A52s feels plenty fast and smooth with the higher refresh rate. Obviously the tensor is faster, but that won't be noticeable for most to overcome all the other hardware shortcomings.
@Benjamin JagunThe "One ui is trash" already discredits everything you just said. It's not for nothing that it's considered like one of the best interfaces out there with a lot of features. Also, almost everything that comes with one ui can be uninstalled so the bloatware argument is not even one.
I have the A53 it's very leggy after a while wouldn't recommend it
Love CNET ❤️
Copped one for $350! 😁
Can i ask you ? why you need to constantly say "pixel 6a?" already in the second minute I started to feel sick
Wireless charging is a must these days imo
It's slow and inefficient.
Nope, it's a novelty, fast charging however...
I would much rather have a higher refresh rate than wireless charging. I have a wireless charger on my desk at work and never use it. It's too slow and I find that I pick up my phone too often to really get any use out of it. I'd rather just plug it in. Everyone's situation is different of course.
@@pasta-eo5mt higher refresh rate doesn't mean anything if you don't have the processor to push those pixels.. look at the a53 it's got all the specs but it's a brick, can't play games, can't load apps... You want 120 you also have to pay for the better processor to push it now we're talking flagship
@@w5monkey absolutely agree but we're talking about a wish list for the 6a which runs a tensor. While it's not the fastest chip out there, it could easily handle a higher refresh rate if Google had wanted to make this phone stand out.
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!!
I ordered the Pixel 6a from Consumer Cellular for $249
Yikes-!!! You said there at the end, "...and, I'll see you here next time", ...does that mean you're 'seeing me NOW(?)', ...better cover my webcam here on my laptop; 😬
Got it for 330$. Not a bad phone.
Nice
The yellow flower looks orange.
At 149$ delivered with free Pixel Buds (99$value) after 300$ Pixel 4a5g trade-in, why not? Don't need 120hz screen--still not using it on my work 1+ 7Pro. Prefer the longer battery life, and already set up for Google Pixel chargers and USB C cables in office, home, & car. No need for Qi charging and case issues. Agreed that the Pixel 2 camera has improved, but do wonder how much longer they can still use it. Still not enough to beat the upgrade price. 149$=done deal.
Same deal here, but with a standard Pixel 4a (why is it $300 no matter which phone you're trading? That weirds me out).
Came to like $189 for me with tax, but there's no way I could turn this down.
Just hope it lives up to the phone I'm currently using and typing this on because I love my 4a.
@@MineDraped hey, how’s the pixel 6a been after 1 month?
@@deagle7602 Honestly I have to say I'm disappointed. The slightly larger screen is nice, but I preferred the way the rounded edges of the 4a fit in my hand.
Battery life is abysmal. I've gotten into the habit of having battery saver on all the time or else ~4 hours of screen time takes me from 80% to 20%.
I'm not a gamer or anything either. I use my phone for surfing the web and streaming music mostly. I've lost 2% battery life just typing this reply (with battery saver on).
I lose up to 12% battery overnight rather than the 2 to 3 percent my 4a would drain.
I don't know what's going on, but I'm guessing that it has to do with the tensor chip being overpowered for a mid-range battery.
Other than that, it's a nice phone. But it's also essentially the same phone as my 4A was underneath.
I like Google phones, so it's my hope that in a couple years they'll give me a similar option to upgrade to the 8a.
The included Pixel A Buds are pretty nice and fantastic for conversations. They're not the greatest for music, so I wish Google had given us the option to pay the difference for the Pro Buds.
I'm still glad I did this trade in, but mainly because it's a new phone and therefore should last longer than my 4A would have given that it was two years old.
Overall though, I wouldn't recommend it. The 4A was an incredible deal at $350. I'd be devastated if I'd paid $450 for this one.
@@MineDraped yeah I’m thinking of doing the $300 trade in for an iPhone 7. The deal doesn’t come with free pixel buds anymore though (which I would’ve sold online cuz I already got galaxy buds+). It was either the pixel6a, galaxy A53(weak processor), or galaxy s21 (expensive). I feel like the pixel is the best option imo, especially with the trade in.
@@deagle7602 @Deagle760 It's not a bad phone. I know my review was pretty negative, but I like Google phones and I know my next phone will almost certainly be one too.
Probably an A series if they're still doing that 😆
And yeah, out of the other ones you listed I think the 6A is the best of the bunch.
I wasn't on the market for a new phone at all. I just couldn't pass up this deal 🤑
If I was going to buy a phone right now no matter what, I'd choose the 6A.
There are a huge number of benefits to the Pixel series that I've just grown accustomed to after having the 4A, so my view of the 6A is skewed.
She sounds like a robot and must've said google pixel 6a 50X in this video.
No sd card
She sounds like a robot and must have said google pixel 6a 50X in this video.
Not sure why this phone exists. The Pixel 6a seems to be missing quite a few features of phones in the similar price bracket. Only 60Hz display (No 120Hz), old 12MP camera system (from the Pixel 2??), No wireless charging, only 18w charging capacity. Have to ask yourself though, if this phone is for the more budget conscious, how long will it actually have the legs to last, this seems behind already and is likely to get more and more swamped.
Ok? old camera system that is still great, 60hz is fine?? (Atleast it runs well unlike the A53), wireless charging is such a copium feature that worsens battery health, 18w is completely fine.
The previous pixels took great photos & videos so how is having the older sensor a bad thing?
@@ceno7046 perhaps I didn’t make my point clear. The ‘a’ series pixels represented great value because they had some of the standout features of their bigger brothers and sisters but on a more budget friendly phone. The 5a had a larger battery (and form factor), so would last longer during the day. It also had the same sensor as the 5; why doesn’t the 6a with the 6?
I’m guessing the phone has been built down to a price and as a result the 6a sadly has been overtaken by competitors in terms of feature set. I think people will turn around in about 9 months time and realise that their relatively new phone has some pretty basic features.
@@Lol-rv5bv because the ‘a’ series had the most up to date sensor, same as the rest of the line up. This year the camera has been deliberately held back. Having the tensor chip is about the only thing that stands out.
@@TravellingTechie doesn’t matter that same sensor it’s using is LIGHTYEARS ahead of any camera in it’s price range lmao it’s consistency is unmatched with the exception of the iPhone SE, the quality it has is great & it doesn’t have any Macro or depth camera bs
Software really saves that camera so at that point who cares if the hardware is inferior? It still produces better shots/vids than other cameras in its price range 🤷♂️
I’d rather have a 60 hertz display with a flagship chip than a 120 hertz display with the a53 that has a garbage processor that isn’t equipped to handle it. I swear people obsess over all the wrong things like high refresh rate, 4k video and a glass back. None of that matters if the battery is trash, calls suck or it lags so much it’s practically unusable. I also found on the 6a, I get 6 hours or so of screen on time. I’m guessing the a53 would be lucky to get 4-5 hours of screen on time. When you are comparing the 6a to the a53 it isn’t a competition, the 6a blows the a53 out of the water.
yeah. using a53 now. in terms of performance it is trash compare to my old a52s 5g
i still have a Pixel 1 5 hr max charge, if not using. TIME TO UPGRADE ! the 6a looks like a great bargain. I take some photos, i dont record videos. i dont use many apps. i dont need alot of storage. looks to be a good size, not too big like the 6 pro. I'm interested in the 7, but i need a new phone NOW
I think it's important to note that those "alleged bugs" that a handful of the original Pixel 6 devices were experiencing have been eliminated for months now thanks to recent software updates - and those bugs can be attributed to Android 12 more than the actual devices! I purchased my standard Pixel 6 when it was launched and have never experienced ANY issues whatsoever! Even the fingerprint sensor has worked well........maybe a little laggy over the first few months but even that has improved immensely with the recent updates! Not only is the Pixel 6 a tremendous phone at $599.99 but it's a tremendous phone PERIOD!
With the release of the Nothing phone (1), it's not looking good for Google's Pixel 6a. 😁
The Nothing phone is gimmicky.I am no fan of Pixels either.
@@davidjacobs6244 😁 Both are, but most people would choose the Nothing phone (1) 💯😆
@@nuyou21 agreed both the Samsung and nothing phone are better
@@berrymckockiner5883 Samsungs offering is way laggier despite the high refresh rate
*I got am unlocked Moto G100, 6'7 inch 1080 Super LCD display, 8GB RAM, 128GB storage, Headphone Jack, SD card support, Snapdragon 870, 6K recording and imaging, Screen Mirror support for Laptop and TV, all for 299*
My friend wife just told me he was rushed to the hospital aftel his Pixel 6 exploded out of nowhere. The phone should be recalled. I am worried about my friend.
That Samsung phone is trash. It's criminal that people are recommending it! The constant freezing and lagging is an absolute deal breaker, It doesn't matter that it has 120 fps display!
I hear it has heating problems.. cancelled my order..
Is this video bought by Google? Best phone under $500? What are you smoking? You get a S21FE already for 480, a A53 for 320. What are you guys smoking?
A53s processor sucks. The A52s is better.
@@deagle7602 And? I didnt say anything about the A52s, yes it is better than A53 in that point but also older and wont get same as long updates.
@@bestonyoutube true. I’m just saying the A53 doesn’t seem like an upgrade from last year, so it’s disappointing. I was considering the A53, but I’ve decided to get the pixel 6a with the $300 cashback trade in deal. The s21 would’ve been a great choice as well imo.
@@deagle7602 Ive bought the Galaxy M23 which was on sale on Amazon for 99Euro and which I will use for the next 2 years. 99Eur was a good deal for that.
It reminds me of Nokia Lumia
You're so out of touch with the smartphone market...
Who are these new people. What’s happened to our favorites??
Too bad Google Pixels don't have *notification LEDs.* They're very useful.
and which phone currently has it?
Um, Samsung says hello
1. pixel 6a having unreliable fingerprint scanner, even unregistered thumb also can unlock the device, what a pretty security by google
2. Heating issues even in normal use
3. Over priced in india
4. Worst maintenance by google in india
next Google Tablet，give like that Google will do a tablet
Poco F4 GT costs 440, has Snapdragon gen 1 processor, 120watts charging, 120 Watts amoled screen, 256GB ROM, 8 GB RAM, 5000mah battery.... And you say pixel 6A is the best phone under 500?
The Pixel 6a has superior software support.
Still can't use Pixel phones across the whole Europe...
Super medam
Not even the best Android under $450
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.
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
buy anything , a cheap one will do better, I hate it, i got google pixel 1 and i fell in love with it, so i thought google 6 pro omg it most be amazing , big mistake, i can honestly say is the worst phone i have ever had, so bad it made me love my old samsung phone ,so i said since i expend all this money in this trash I will use it to play music while i play, but no , this trash keeps stopping my music and it keeps tryint to snich , yes I HATE IT.
Don't buy
Why?
The 4a was hyped the same way but now am having touch response issues without any update to address it. I would never buy a pixel ever again.
Awesome review.
Zenfone 9 might be a better overall deal. Worth checking out on July 28th
That's over £700 though
@@marksouthwell4490 pixel 7 for the win
derp salad
No thanks
Her hair color is distracting me
The nothing phone is better than the pixel 6a
No design it's look piece of brick so bored
*Guest what??*
I received my Pixel 6a yesterday, and I just learned the 6a is *NOT SUPPORTED* by Cricket Wireless (an AT&T company), and the 6a is *NOT SUPPORTED* by Mint Mobile!!
I moved my Cricket Wireless SIM chip from a Pixel 4a to the new Pixel 6a, and the 6a BRICKED the SIM instantly, and the chip had to be replaced. The 6a SIM changeover also caused my Cricket account to be suspended for several hours.
Google Store is 100% aware of this issue and does not care. Google tried to get me to switch from Cricket to a much higher-priced Google Fi to solve the problem.
Google emailed an RMA, and my new 6a is going back tomorrow.
*A BIG disappointment.*
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The 6a is supported by Red Pocket Mobile GSMA (AT&T). Downlaoded an eSIM and started service last night. However, WiFi calling apparently is not supported on this phone at this time. I'm totally bummed about that, as my cell signal at home is poor.
@@hypnoticevents...
Thank you for the information. I will check with Red Pocket tonight.
Stop saying Pixel everytime. 6 & 6a are sufficient!!!!!
First
Your post was 10 seconds down, mine 51.
$150 more and you get a pixel 6 so....
The phone is garbage