Google Pixel 6a - 5 days later. No BS this is how i feel about this device! Time Stamps Below!
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- Google Pixel 6a - 5 days later. No BS this is how i feel about this device!
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0:00 Start
1:08 Build
1:31 Display
4:03 Battery life
5:22 Fingerprint Sensor
7:10 60hz
9:23 Performance
10:27 Camera
11:08 Overheating
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I’m a long time user of Google branded phones to include the entire Nexus lineup. I feel like Google is getting back to the premium device at a consumer friendly price. This is the closest we’ve been to a nexus device in a long time. I preordered this device for $150 via pixel 3a trade in. What a deal! They even included a free pair of pixel buds.
That's a killer deal!! Awesome!
I hate how every reviewer never mentions the insane trade ins they had .
Google has terrible trade ins just so you know
@@DigitalSlang the 450 pixel a
If you trade in the pixel 3a or 4a you get 300 or so dollars off and you get 100 pixel buds
So you are technically getting a new phone and earned for 50 dollars of you trade in key word . That is insane no one has given that kind of trade in value in years. Thats just basic math 🧮 if you think there is better name it and how much you saved and if they even came close to a new phone with ear buds for 50 dollars 🤦♂️
Got mine off Mercari new unopened for 291 unlocked
Thank you for the review. I'm coming form a Pixel 3 and so far the 6a sounds like what I want from the other phones in this range. Storage is not an issue, I never even used all the 64 on the 3 and the whole phone will be wrapped in a case and screen protector. What sound great is the size. Headphone jack is not a problem, I have a dongle for several attachments.
Incredible video brother. Thanks for sharing. Keep the content coming. Hope you have an incredible day . Much love and RESPECT
I'm definitely looking forward to checking this out
Thanks…I enjoyed your videos. I appreciate your thoughts. Blessings on your day.
I just got my pixel 6a just over a week now for it was on sale, and I said hey why not! I also have an iphone 13 pro! since i pit my sim card in the 6a a few days ago I find that i am using this more then my 13 pro! It is an amazing device for the price! Works fanatastic with my chromebook, and PC desktop windows device! You know for the price of the 13 pro you can get this phone, a chromebook, a google tv, and a next home hub and still have money in your pocket! That is just crazy good!
Thanks for all the information, I will get delivery in two days so I'm mentally prepared to star working on it
Thanks man.
I really needed honest review on 6a, because I'm going to buy one in couple of days.
Got this phone for my son, upgrade for the Pixel 4, he likes the size and build and a nice upgrade from the 4...thanks for the honest review
The chalk color is so nice and clean. Great video.
Love it.. appreciate it bro!
I'll get mine tonight! Pretty hyped
This is the best 6a review I have seen. And I'm watching it on the 6a.
I went from iPhone 11 Pro to the 6a.
I'm glad I did.
I agree with you on pretty much everything.
I also got it for £300 as was on sale 😁
Any heating issue with the phone ?
not really, gets hot but not too much. still glad I bought it.@@rishikeshbharali2143
I have one of these arriving tomorrow (along with a case and some USB C earphones) can't wait.
I've wanted to have a Pixel for years and the price of this has just dropped, presumably due to the arrival of the Pixel 7, so I jumped in. I really like the "balance" of the Camera Bar; something Apple with their hideous, gross looking Camera Humps, which "wobble" on a flat surface, even with case applied, could learn from!
But, they won't!
great vide, thanks. Thinking about buying one this week
Thanks
I've had this phone for 2 weeks and i've come over from usually getting the latest samsung. And so far it's proving to be a good phone. It does get warm like all phones and just once i had an 'over heating' warning flash up on screen while using it for multiple video recordings. But it was a hot day. Battery drain for the first few days was noticeable, but since seeing a video on here about clearing memory cache there's been no further problem. I'm not a heavy user but using social media most of the day and general online browsing, my phone at the end of the day sits at around 45% battery life. That's good enough for me.
any heating with 4k video recoarding ?
@@ABDULLAHZONE1 None yet.
I've been using the Pixel 6 since launch and it's been great so i know the 6a is just as great 👍🏾
Nice video Man.
Yeah I am old school, waiting for my 6a to get delivered 🤘
Awesome and thank you
I've had this phone for a few days and I absolutely love it. It's perfect for me and I've had no issues with it, and no overheating. I purchased it for its size, I didn't want a large phone anymore.
Great size..great device.. enjoy
yep. I do like the narrower devices too
I didn't do my homework and check the size. I almost returned it, but decided to give it a couple days. It's so good. It's not small. At the same time it's not big. Really a good size.
This is the same reason that I selected pixel 6a.
I've had my 6a for a few days. The only time the fingerprint sensor didn't work or took a while was with the screen protector on. Took the protector off and zero issues so far. Almost as fast as my s22+. I'm also running android 13 which cleared up 90% of the known issues.
Awesome.. enjoy
Good video. I found you from AMD Tech Reviews. I have had my 6a exactly 24hrs so too early to tell on battery life. I traded my 4a. The 6a looks and feels amazing. So far I notice the haptics and display are nicer than the 4a. Plus the 6a has more Pixel features b/c it has a Tensor.
Hey thanks for coming over. AMD is a great guy. 6a is a great upgrade from the 4a. I hope you enjoy it!! And thanks for checking out the channel!
How's the battery
@@ponditronya it's basically the same as my Pixel 4a. So it lasts a whole day with 30 - 20% left when I charge overnight. Standby is really good if you don't use always on display.
@@ccroy2001 Thank you
Traded in my 5a after downgrading from a 6 because of fingerprint and connectivity issues. Got a OnePlus N20 because I love the headphone port and microSD slot. It was basically an even trade on an unlocked new phone. The camera, which is the best selling point of the Pixels, is a less important feature than keeping music, videos, and audiobooks stored on my device.
Not bad.. enjoy!!
512GB of storage was the only reason I bought the Pixel 6 Pro
People are definitely over reacting with the "overheating". My iPhone 13pro heats up more than my p6 to the point where it's uncomfortable to hold and throttles badly when used outdoors.
Never had problems with my phone heating up to that point...did once when wireless charging my p6 a few weeks ago but it hasn't happened again since.
I actually just got my 6a today. So far I'm loving it for the most part. I'm fine with the 60 hrtz I do think that this is a really good phone especially at this price point.
Does it get hotter than usual, or it's manageable?
@@pratikk.2340 If I use it to it's max then it does get warm but I haven't noticed it getting hotter than any of my previous phones.
@@Suprixia Okay thank you, been thinking of getting this phone but the only issue I have with it, is the heating. If I buy this phone, I'll be using it for a while, so I don't want the heating to be so bad in the long run.
@@pratikk.2340 It does gets hot and guess when it gets hot it won't get charged. It says "conneceted, but not charging". Until it cools down, it won't charge.
@@nishantkumar6960 thank you for your reply, I decided not to go for it, quite a lot of issues for a long term use. I'm also seeing Pixel 7, still having connectivity issues and all. Still haven't bought one, but wanna buy one soon. Might go for the Nothing Phone 2.
Can I buy a case for this? And where?. Thank you👐
Nice review. Getting mine tomorrow
Awesome.. enjoy
I'm a lifelong Samsung user but I REALLY love how the pixel 6a and pixel 6 look. BTW great video.
Thanks! Appreciate it and yes they do look good
Excellent video SLANG 💪🏽
Appreciate it
@@DigitalSlang 💪🏽
Great video homie. I'd own a 6 Pro if Google didn't slip when they released & gave me a 4+ weeks delivery date. So I grabbed the s22 Ultra instead. But for people to be bitching about these things for a $450 device just confirms what we already know.... people will find anything they can to bitch about. Anyway, keep the dope content coming bro💯💪
Appreciate it!!
Been a Samsung Galaxy flagship user for years. This is my first Pixel phone. Bought on Friday. The build quality is superb. The fingerprint sensor works much better than my Samsung Galaxy S20 FE. Responds well for me at 60hz. It's even improving the look of my old photos. And no bloat ware. Fantastic value in the UK just reduced £299.00 around US Dollars 350.00. Battery life is good for me and no heating problems. Slightly smaller size fits better in my pocket. I've got wireless headphones, but bought a USB headphone jack for when needed. Loving mine!!!👍😇😎
Great review. I hate it when CZcamsrs bash a phone whenever they are comparing flagships to mid grade phones. Thank you for being truthful slang. Luv the channel bro.
Thank you!
hey thanks mate for the great review
excited to save up for this phone and replace my pixel 3. sounds like im gonna love the 6a
Absolutely..enjoy and thank you!
i was gonna buy the 6a it's kinda small for me so instead I got the 6 pro and I love it
best review for pixel 6a i watched explaining everything with the real experience .
Thank you.. appreciate it!!
Do you know if this phone has any issues with weak points? I had a google pixel 5a and it broke twice in 2 months after never breaking phone before both times for the same reason. I dropped the phone both times and the LCD underneath the screen had a hairline crack that caused the phone to just stop working.
Perfectly explained.
Subscribed from India.
Thank you!!
Heres my problem. I always was forced to buy the biggest phone ever because it means a bigger better battery. Thats why this 6a is very appealing to me. Still has a nice 4500mah and a small 6 inch screen. Can you please tell me how the screen brightness is outside? My Pixel 4xl is horrible you can barely see it at all outside and it dies in 3 hours. Is this 6a gonna be better in these two areas? Only things I care about on a phone. Battery and Brightness.
9:26 that is a teared animation you probably would notice in daily usage, since we often task switch, and that is something bugoogle should fix.
Yes I prefer a headphone jack. Still prefer wired phones over wireless and to me the lack of headphone jack is a solution to a problem that doesn't exist. But at this point I have to get use to the lack of a headphone jack.
Unless you are gonna get a Sony or Asus phone or (shiver) a gaming phone, with only 2 years of os updates, then you just need to adapt.
You can always get the dongle. There is a way to enjoy wired headphones.
Hi...just got the phone. How do I get rid of that annoying black dot top of screen in the middle?
I'm seriously considering getting this, I really wish it had a headphone jack. From what I've read all the new smartphones are killing that option, pretty sad.
hey how is the charge speed?
About to cave in and buy the 6a since my LG G6 is starting to show some signs of its age. For me the lack of an micro-SD-slot and headphone jack are usually dealbreakers for me.
But it seems I have either the 6a or the Onplus Nord CE 2 5G to choose between and the wonky proprietary charging of the Oneplus is just dumb.
If the 6a just had a card slot and a headphone jack I would have bought it without a second thought. The card slot is the more important of the two features.
I guess I'll have to start trusting cloud services for storage =/
Feel weird to "upgrade" to something with less water resistance, less camera resolution, less screen resolution and PPI and the physical frame of the phone is thicker when compared with my G6 :P
Love your straight talking review. How does the phone (and particularly the cameras) stack up against the Samsung A53?
Cameras are better and overall the 6a is a better device and thanks!
@@DigitalSlang Thanks for the reply. The specs of the A53 look good on paper but I know how that can be really deceiving and I’d take a better processor any day of the week. I’m in the Apple ecosystem and thinking of jumping ship and the Pixel 6a has caught my attention. I really don’t need flagship specs so a mid-ranger sounds about right for my needs. Are there any Android tablets or maybe a Chromebook that would make a viable iPad alternative?
@@thefearofaflatplanet there are.. Samsung's newest tablets are fantastic and google will be releasing a tablet as well I think at the beginning of 2023
Please tell me if it has wireless charging. Was told no in the store. I couldn't believe it.
I personally prefer a headphone jack on my phone, ironically I've used a Huawei mate 20 pro for 2 years (no headphone jack) and use a Google pixel 4 XL right now with no headphones jack, but now that I'm into high quality headphones 🎧, I'm yearning for a headphone jack.
This was honestly a great review and was better than mkbhd's video.
Oh man I love me some hifi headphones! Nice! And thanks I really appreciate that!!
The headphone jacks on mid range phones generally won't power high quality headphones enough. It won't sound as good and will be quieter than using them on a computer or something else with more power.
@@Blazeofthecentury Yeah but I didn't want a midranger.
Maybe a Sony or the Asus Zenfone 9.
You can still use a 3.5 to Usb type C converter with this
Can't wait for your review of the Pixel 7. Post it soon!!
I've had many phones with fingerprint readers, my fingerprints haven't changed. I own the 6a 3 days now. It's FP reader sucks.
Great video
Thank you
This is a triple A review, thank you.
Thanks!!
Did you try the bluetooth audio quality of it with your headphones? No one mention that yet. But Bluetooth audio sounds really different with every phone. My Pixel 2 was pretty bad at that for example (tried every codec and trick), but Pixel 4a was great.
Yes of course..I use this with headphones every day. It's fine no difference
@@DigitalSlangthank you, I got my Pixel 6a, Bluetooth sound is great! 👍🏻 I have nothing to complain about this phone, except maybe the selfie camera in the night could be better. But main camera is phenomenal!
Awesome.. enjoy!
Mines on the way now 💪🏿
Awesome
Can you compare Pixel 6a signal strength to some other phones? Many people claims that the whole 6 series has seriously low signal and phonecall connectivity issues.
I'm using the Pixel 6 and never had connectivity issues and I always have strong signal strength I'm with TMobile
Some things that isn't a big deal to some may be a big deal to others. For me, the removal of the headphone jack and wireless charging is a deal breaker.If we're talking about future stuff then why remove wireless charging , and not include something like a higher fresh rate. at the end of the day for me, it's just business moves that companies tend to match each other on, a lot of times it's not what consumers want or need
Just wish Google would improve their screens. I have a pixel 6 and the screen is so dull 🙄 would love it if they made the screens brighter and more vibrant!
I'm still using mi 10t pro with 144hz, switching back to 60hz isn't really that big of a deal.
Slang.. this past weekend I dropped my fn s22 ultra down an ice hole while ice fishing so ran to local best buy grabbed the 6a and so far his thing has been great... Now I'm wondering do I get the 7 pro 512 or wait lil bit for s23u ultra?? What ya think man??
Oh damn.. if you have the 6a already I would just get the s23 ultra
@@DigitalSlang man I was fn bummed when it happened man been ice fishing for 20 yrs never had it happen and hope to hell it never does again and think that's what I'ma do too slang is wait and go all out with s23u ultra 512 shitty thing is tho too is I've been reading there's not even an option to trade in the 6a on Samsung for just goin unlocked .... Why I have no idea but sucks cuz when I got the s22 ultra I trade in my note 20 ultra and was hoplin to get that trade in value from my s22u towards the s23u so even now it's like should I take 6a back and find a used fairly recent Samsung phone to use as trade in for s23u I don't know what my best bet is man
@@wadec6799 yeah man I understand..6a isn't worth enough for Samsung to include on a trade unfortunately
@@DigitalSlang appreciate your input as always slang I still got a week to think about returning my 6a my wife has an older iphone 10 or 11 I could a hooked up to get by but for last 12 yrs I've only used Samsung so kinda wanted to try Google and honestly man my main uses are to take photos of my kids and listen to music.... This has ldac and apt x and takes dm good photos but with all that being said I miss the big screen and just "bad ass...ness" lol of the samsung
Heating might be a non issue for geographically cooler countries. For the countries near the equator region. It could be a deal if not optimised through software later
Define heating though? People are throwing this around and probably not even truly understanding it
How about phone throwing a warning your phone is hot,listen dumbass there are problems on thia phone you can all justify in all your videos and comments ,this is a unbaked unpolished devices,and the people he is mentioning trashin have tested more gadgets than this this will test in his whole life, pathetic useless video
@@mrkring1526 the phone heats up quickly when doing heavy tasks. Now ask me to define heavy tasks?
Redmond note 10 pro has a good camera that you should compare
I love my Google Pixel 6 Pro
Tried 90 hz and felt it was no value to me. Went back to 60. 6a
No fingerprint issues, though slightly slower than 5a... but not an issue at all.
Miss the earphone plug. I use a dongle. My car Bluetooth acts up...plays 5 secs and freezes 4 secs, over and over. A lot of driving with audiobooks. Same with multiple phones. But loving my 6a.
I would have this phone if it has a jack. I love to trekking multiple days in nature. I like to listen music through a cabled earphone. One less device to charge on the road.
Can we use adapter to connect wired headphone? As many other devices have type-c port and we connect through the adapter.
Yes absolutely
I was paying £20 a month for a sim only deal and got offered this phone for £3 a month extra. No brainer and it's a totally usable everyday phone! I'd say it was on par with a 2020 flagship
Awesome
I got it from Consumer Cellular for $249 in charcoal only but it's ok love this phone
I am at my 2nd day on my 6a. So far so good. it is not super fast in charging to 100%. but up to 50,60, or 70. it is good enough
I have Pixel 6a, it's the best bang for buck smartphone, period. There's nothing better in this price range in Android or iOS camp. Only negatives are slow charging (18 W) and Gorila glass 3 on display. Everything else is as expected or far better than 500 $ price would suggest. It has very good and bright display, great size for one handed use, good battery, great camera, great chip and great software support.
Does it get too hot?
@@pratikk.2340 No, not at all.
@@adrianobanak2824 Thank you, I've been meaning to get it, but have been reluctant about it cause of the severe heating. However, thank you I'll purchase it soon.
Your comments on this phone are pretty fair. I don't get why people are obsessed with high refresh rate, it's certainly NICE TO HAVE, but by no means should it be a dealbreaker. IPhone 13 cost way more and still has 60HZ.
Yeah man and thanks
I'd rather have a brighter screen over the refresh rate
haha great energy!
Ha thanks!
🙌
How did you get rid of Google search widget from the bottom of home screen? 🤔😕
Lol it's still there
I've had mine for a few days. Biggest issue, my bose QC 35II headphones cannot connect to Bluetooth. Absolutely shiiiting me
I know signal bars means nothing...they can be manipulated. But I did notice you only have two bars. What is the cell signal really like? There have been real complaints about this. No signal = no phone but rather a very small computer that is crippled.
I haven't had any issues..but I live in a dead zone. Any phone I have at home doesn't work unless I'm on WiFi. Once I leave my development there are zero issues though
At $450 it's a great buy! Super phone with just 3 weak points, which... are on ALL 3 Pixel 6s. Here in India, add the price. Flipkart, the sole retailer, is selling the 6a for $555 which is the price of the 6 so why buy the 6a? So... one, the display. The display is the weakest point on all 3 models in the 6 series. It's not bright enough and even at 120Hz it isn't smooth till pages are cached. The display cannot compare with $400 phones here. Two, the charging time, which is 23W peak on the 6 Pro. You haven't mentioned how long the 6a takes to charge? In fact no one has? But even if it tests out at 18W, it would take what, almost 2 hours? Three, the software glitches. I moved from a 3 year old OnePlus 7T and my 6 Pro, (maybe all 3) is full of bugs after many updates! So in the US, it's a great buy with that Camera and Tensor! Here, the price is way off which is truly a shame as the Pixel is not yet known here. Here, other phones score on brand awareness, price and display and their cameras today are not bad at all as they're innovating. The Pixel camera hasn't changed much since the 3XL! Complacency... India is a potentially huge market. Bottom line, my only Q, how long does the 6a take to charge?
USB c earphones not working with pixel devices do you have any solutions for that
That sucks
the phone is what I expected, satisfied but I think the speakers on the phone could be a bit better/need some enhancement. They just seem weak to me
I would agree
Signal?
Used it without a case for the first week. Turning off 5g fixed the crazy heat problem. Also, just putting a case on it will mitigate the feel of the heat.
Awesome
😎🙌🏼
Lack of headphone jack is a problem why they had to follow that trend I don’t know?! Yes you can buy an adapter but you shouldn’t have to these things should be a part of the package.
1. you cannot charge your phone and listen to music at the same time
2. wireless means headphones you have another thing to charge using more electricity than necessary also can’t use them while they’re charging
3. If they die when you’re out and about you’re fucked
4. drains your battery a little using the Bluetooth
True but almost everything except budget phones that are just ok still have a headphone jack.
Is it the same price when it does not include a charger?
Yep
Thanks for the review!
I think OnePlus Nord 2t is better than pixel 6a.
"I'm a heavy user" - plays games the whole day.
Awesome
Wireless charging would have been nice, but other than that no gripes after 2 weeks.
OMG this phone really has NO WIRELESS CHARGING? I CAN'T BELIEVE IT. MY 3XL charges wireless. And this doesn't🤦🏾♀️
I believe you wil only see the difference of 60 Hz if you stare at the display and look for the difference. The thing is, apple just tweaks the animations so that they feel smooth. Apple devices never had this ultra-fast or instant feeling to it. They are responsive but not instant in their response. It's by design. And its okay. Apple devices feel relaxing. Why not just relax, and enjoy 60 Hz.
I love my 6a
Awesome
I would appreciate a Headphone Jack.
In fact i am getting the New Zenphone
for that Very Reason. 🙂
Good choice
I stopped buying "flagship" phones 3 swaps back. Do I really want to drop or lose a freaking $1000 gizmo? Does a flagship that's 15% better than my LG or A71 or now Pixel 6a "make my life better". LOL.
Fingerprint sensor looks a lot more responsive than my S20 FE 🤷♂️. But grumble grumble Google sucks apparently.
LoL true
Pixel 6 fingerprint scanner doesn't work when it's sunny ☀️🙄
The sensor and touch is not good. what you showed is nothing like mine and I bought it a week ago... Also the camera is trash
Find a better cameras for that price..I'll wait
yes, hold the fingerprint sensor a for a second and two and you will eventually unlock..it's pathetic, patterns are quicker fer gawds sake
A headphone jack would be nice
Always
You’re not getting overheating because you’re probably using it on Wi-Fi mostly. Try using it in 5g radio for a day (which probably won’t happen because battery will die beforehand) and watch that thing melt Greenland
I take this phone to work everyday...5g all day. Gets hot but no overheating issues at all. I do wish the battery was better though
You probably watch reviewers who go out in 100 degree weather but I can tell you that very few phones can withstand those temperatures regardless of the manufacturer.
What's wallpaper name?
It's just the pixel 6a stock wallpaper
@@DigitalSlang nice wallpaper by the way, thanks 👍
@@kratosdgo thank you
6a or 6 pro?
6pro is definitely better..if your going for that though you might as well wait a month for the 7pro
There is something wrong with the finger print scanner. It is in the wrong place, it should be on the side, not on the front.
The Pixel 6 Pro is only $399 from T-mobile right now. LOL
Why didn't Google use a battery at least as good as the one in the 5a ? Have the 6a getting delivered today on my birthday the LORD has been gracious to give me another. Thank you Jesus !
It's just as big but there's a much better chip in this then the 5a..will drain faster because of it
@@DigitalSlang I see. I've had a 3A and a 4A and I prefer these pixels to their more expensive brandmates.
Single sim, no expandable storage, no headphone jack feels more premium.
Google needs to hire HTC not Samsung to make his phones
samsung doesn't make google phones, they do make the display and soc as far as I know, but the phone is assembled elsewhere
Yes
@@NatureBoy12100 I believe it's the same display or tech featured in their mid range phones
Honor 70 has better camera realme gt2 too