Google Pixel 6a Review - 6 Months Later

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  • The Google Pixel 6a is so good, we're not sure why the Pixel 7 exists. After 6 months of using one, we'll walk you through how its held up over the past 6 months, how its camera system compared to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, when going with the 7 Pro is still worth it for camera quality.
    We'll also walk you through the build quality, design, battery life, Tensor processor, Pixel specific features like Call Screen, Hold for Me, Direct My Call, Magic Eraser, how good the speaker quality is and lastly, who we think this phone is for, if you should get it over the iPhone SE or Samsung A53.
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    0:00 - Battery Life and Battery Saver
    0:26 - Screen Refresh Rate Comparison
    0:55 - Camera photo and video quality
    2:26 - Magic Eraser feature
    2:56 - Selfie quality & Real Tone
    3:25 - Build quality
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  • @6MonthsLater
    @6MonthsLater  Pƙed rokem +18

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  • @Cwik878
    @Cwik878 Pƙed rokem +289

    The pixel 6a is on sale for $300 today and I was able to trade in my Galaxy S10e for $250! $50 for an additional ~5 years of software support was a no-brainer. Can’t wait for it to arrive!

    • @sidd98110
      @sidd98110 Pƙed rokem +15

      You won’t be disappointed, I use it as daily and I’m impressed by the amount of phone I got for around 300usd

    • @okann_hasan
      @okann_hasan Pƙed rokem +3

      Dont know why you care that much about software support

    • @timschulz9563
      @timschulz9563 Pƙed rokem +32

      @@okann_hasan Sure, go on and do online banking on devices without patches.

    • @HappyHappySY
      @HappyHappySY Pƙed rokem +2

      Problem is super scratchable even from the cover itself got tow weeks ago it is amazing but you should get a cover with soft fabric inside
      You'll enjoy

    • @hrdkvfd
      @hrdkvfd Pƙed rokem

      249 at best buy

  • @BAMTech22
    @BAMTech22 Pƙed rokem +135

    Pixel 6a experience truly is amazing for the price.

    • @malidan3895
      @malidan3895 Pƙed rokem +6

      Are you talking about the handwarming experience?

    • @ArmedNDangerous
      @ArmedNDangerous Pƙed rokem

      Thank you... I'm definitely about to get me and my lady one before I decide to go back to apple I thought I'd give it a try 1st

    • @harshshah8598
      @harshshah8598 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

      Are there major heating issues in 6a??

    • @BAMTech22
      @BAMTech22 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

      @@harshshah8598 nothing major. Of course when you are first setting up the phone it all for sure but normal everyday tasks it’s normal

  • @nachiketdaithankar4405
    @nachiketdaithankar4405 Pƙed rokem +126

    Trust me, the A53 at 120Hz is way buggier and shows frame drops even during usual tasks. I've used the A53 and switched to the 6A few months ago. The 6A 60hz experience is way, way better than A53. Not to mention the longer lasting battery.

    • @DJAnomous3000
      @DJAnomous3000 Pƙed rokem +3

      Hmm... I must ask, did you compare battery between A53 120hz vs. Pixel 6A 60hz?

    • @ninetendopesaitama2107
      @ninetendopesaitama2107 Pƙed rokem +5

      I wouldnt buy a Shamesung phone ever. Bloatware and ui are the worst. And 60hz is providing a better battery life and is good enough for me. â˜źïž

    • @fbi247
      @fbi247 Pƙed rokem +4

      @@ninetendopesaitama2107 Bro did you just say Samsung UI is the worst 😂 it's litterly the best android ui and agree with the bloatware and stuff but Samsung's ui is way better than ios and Google pixels ui for me atleast

    • @NicoMalve
      @NicoMalve Pƙed rokem +11

      @@fbi247 that's the point, for you. For everybody else the pixel experience is the best

    • @Randomstuff66723
      @Randomstuff66723 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@NicoMalve nah one ui is way better

  • @ILOVEBACONBOY2018
    @ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +5

    Bought my 6a at launch and couldn't be happier it's been an excellent device. Well worth the purchase.

  • @andrewbrinkworth1420
    @andrewbrinkworth1420 Pƙed rokem +15

    Most people getting the 6a have never experienced a refresh rate above 60 so I hate when reviewers say it's a major downside... But it's not for the person actually buying it... Same with camera quality most people are coming from a cheap crappier one so really any new phone is going to be better... Good job for not making them a "major disappointment" like everyone else

  • @williamscoggin1509
    @williamscoggin1509 Pƙed rokem +8

    I've had a pixel 3a for years now and have been tickled pink with it. And found your review on the 6a very helpful. đŸ‘đŸ» Thanks

    • @neochaseusa
      @neochaseusa Pƙed rokem +1

      I got $150 trade in for my 3a xl. Bought 6a for $175 total after trade-in

  • @Syncopia
    @Syncopia Pƙed rokem +4

    Straight to the point and no nonsense. Well done good sir.

  • @sulemanfarooq
    @sulemanfarooq Pƙed rokem +27

    Got this device for $299 in the black Friday sales. Couldn't have been happier! Great handset!

    • @6MonthsLater
      @6MonthsLater  Pƙed rokem +10

      Wow, that is a steal!

    • @karakumgaming386
      @karakumgaming386 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@6MonthsLater Yeah, but they are all on sale again right now. Both at BestBuy and Amazon.

    • @LeoKatzman
      @LeoKatzman Pƙed rokem +3

      It's currently back at that price at many retailers! (I also took advantage of the $299 price on Black Friday weekend, though)

    • @izalyusuf
      @izalyusuf Pƙed rokem

      I got it at $263 during the 11.11 Singles Sale last year. It was a steal and I'm loving it.

    • @LeoKatzman
      @LeoKatzman Pƙed rokem

      @@izalyusuf wow, that's amazing. If only I had just bought my phone a few weeks earlier

  • @parismorton-thejourney6575
    @parismorton-thejourney6575 Pƙed rokem +3

    such a good video. congrats on the work

  • @kaffeice7
    @kaffeice7 Pƙed rokem

    wow one of the best pixel 6a vids ive seen, very honest and with good backing ups, im only afraid to get this phone cause of the heating issues ive heard... dunno if it will heat up much while using insta twitter.. listening music or podcasts...

  • @gmemo4449
    @gmemo4449 Pƙed rokem +11

    I use both the 7 Pro and the 6a plus I was able to purchase the 6a when it was on sale for $300 during their sale. And Google even gave me $270 for my Pixel 6 which had cracks on the screen (no brainer). I really do enjoy the 6a a lot, I use it when I'm trail running, hiking or doing some other sport activity. Much more compact than my 7 Pro. Great video thank you.

  • @MasterMCGS
    @MasterMCGS Pƙed rokem +11

    The biggest problem with the Pixels is availability, if I lived on a region where Google sells their Pixels i'd definetely get one

    • @neev4367
      @neev4367 Pƙed rokem

      Which country do you live in?

  • @sebestiantan1
    @sebestiantan1 Pƙed rokem

    Love your review

  • @alexv5581
    @alexv5581 Pƙed rokem +1

    Absolutely love my pixel 6a, Google customer for life. $300 (got it on sale) for flagship performance and google support for at least 5 years is awesome.

  • @joelconolly5574
    @joelconolly5574 Pƙed rokem +5

    I do think that the next base Pixel flagship should have a better distinction than their a series of phones. Something like adding a 2x zoom or higher refresh rate on say the Pixel 8 should make the Pixel base flagship to better distinguished itself even compared to upcoming little brother the 7a which is going to get a hardware upgrade like the standard 7 and also give better value proposition to already great value smartphone. As good as the 7 is a bit more refinement can be done.

  • @marksouthwell4490
    @marksouthwell4490 Pƙed rokem +5

    If I was going to replace my pixel 6 tomorrow, I'd probably go for the 6a over the standard 7.

  • @ducapelli
    @ducapelli Pƙed rokem +2

    I am an iphone user, but i own also a Pixel 4a5G and a Pixel 6a. The last one is a gem. I really reccomend this smartphone.

  • @Jennbeastie75
    @Jennbeastie75 Pƙed rokem +10

    I have a Pixel 6 and love it I will upgrade in a few years I love the Pixel phones I have had a Samsung galaxy and iphone before and I would go with a pixel handsdown. Best phone for price. Cant wait to see what they do in a few more years.

  • @michaeldunigan5839
    @michaeldunigan5839 Pƙed rokem +16

    Nice video as always, I would agree with everything you said. My wife has the 7 and I have the 6a. Also, I also live near Raleigh and go to many of the same areas as you it seems. Maybe one day I'll run into you! If that ever happens I'll do my best to not be creepy haha

  • @EbonKim
    @EbonKim Pƙed rokem

    Spectrum is selling it for $249.99, ordered it last Friday, will be arriving tomorrow. Still won't replace my Galaxy S20 FE 5G as my main phone, though (which I also got for around $250 about 16 months ago).

  • @erichchan3
    @erichchan3 Pƙed rokem +6

    I just picked up the pixel 7 for $399 so to me it's worth the extra $100 over the pixel 6A because of the tensor 2 chip and higher screen refresh rate

  • @ceesparxxx
    @ceesparxxx Pƙed rokem +10

    As I am currently watch this on my Pixel 7 Pro lol. For me personally, the most important thing is just battery life and price (which is the reason I was planning on upgrading recently anyways). Had I not been gifted the 7 Pro, I probably would have bought the 6A. Solid battery life and great price (when on sale). When on sale, I definitely would have gone with the 6A for sure.

  • @mdavis3
    @mdavis3 Pƙed rokem

    It always makes me giggle with glee when I see your pictures around the triangle 😁😂

  • @juanguajardochapa8908
    @juanguajardochapa8908 Pƙed rokem +2

    I bought my pixel 7 on sale for 496 usd, and it is the best phone I've ever used.

  • @konstantinospanos6198
    @konstantinospanos6198 Pƙed rokem

    Hello amazing video..i am thinking buying pixel 6a beacuse in greece it costs 315€..Is it worth ?Μy priorities are camera,video+ smooth system experience for 4 years,a bright oled and last but not least the battery life of it,,,,Also i am thinking about iphone 13(costs.677€).Do you think that it worth the double + price than pixel 6a?Thanks in advance

  • @SairamBullet350
    @SairamBullet350 Pƙed rokem +1

    No CZcamsr talks about the Audio/Video out of sync issue while watching CZcams or any other video streaming apps. We then have to re start the device for that issue to resolve. Everytime we need to restart after watching for a while, it is really annoying

  • @veredasestudio3122
    @veredasestudio3122 Pƙed rokem

    man how do you get those night photos? My 6a sucks at that. I'm getting back to iphone

  • @juanme555
    @juanme555 Pƙed rokem +11

    The only thing holding me back from this is the size, i prefer smaller phones to use in one hand, i've been stuck on iPhone SE (1st gen) for too long because i tried using larger phones and it was atrocious.
    I wish Google would launch a compact version of its pixel devices.

    • @abhijeetsinghyadav527
      @abhijeetsinghyadav527 Pƙed rokem

      13 mini?

    • @juanme555
      @juanme555 Pƙed rokem

      @@abhijeetsinghyadav527
      Sadly, these last 16 months have been a learning experience for me, i always prefered windows phone and i had android for most of my life, i wanted to try iOS for the longest time.
      Now i finally know for certain, i absolutely despise iOS, what an awful, awful o.s it is.
      I want a small android with oled screen that doesnt lag.

    • @HappyHappySY
      @HappyHappySY Pƙed rokem +1

      This feels lighter and easier to hold since it's narrower
      Problem is super scratchable even from the cover itself got tow weeks ago it is amazing but you should get a cover with soft fabric inside

    • @nikhildehlan6360
      @nikhildehlan6360 Pƙed rokem +1

      Yes. I want the same size in a pixel.

    • @SaintKines
      @SaintKines Pƙed rokem

      Asus has an amazing smaller phone

  • @TMM6900
    @TMM6900 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    This used to be the mkbhd kind of video. Actually gives you an idea to whether or not buy the product

  • @3lectronic0
    @3lectronic0 Pƙed rokem +1

    Everything is good? What about overheating, finger print scanner, modem, 6/128GB?

  • @petermcgill1559
    @petermcgill1559 Pƙed rokem +1

    One of the best reviews I've seen on the differences between the current Pixels. Thank you 👍

  • @joshhildebrand3774
    @joshhildebrand3774 Pƙed rokem

    I do own a pixel 7 pro i have not had any issues my battery has lasted a day or more without charging it if your worrired about battery life go through your phone and turn off the things or settings that fastly drain your battery depends on how you use your phone as well happens with any smart phone i would over all its been a pretty solid phone i would reccomend it

  • @creamy_melon
    @creamy_melon Pƙed 6 měsĂ­ci +1

    I don't mind a 60hz refresh rate. I'm using an iPhone 12 and it has the same refresh rate; so I won't notice much of a difference. I used to have a phone that had 120hz and while it was nice, I can definitely live without it. Picking up my 6a sometime this week! Been itching to go back to android based phones!

  • @storiesbydipak
    @storiesbydipak Pƙed rokem +1

    does it still has a heating issue

  • @reuireuiop0
    @reuireuiop0 Pƙed rokem +1

    Crane ?
    Expected some heavy lifting installation. But that's just an ordinary Blue Heron

  • @xzytqweo3538
    @xzytqweo3538 Pƙed rokem +2

    Buy it direct from the Google Store. Best price and you get the satisfaction that you can return it if there is a problem and the warranty is going to be legit because you bought it from the Google Store. Just saying...

  • @atkichra
    @atkichra Pƙed rokem +3

    this is a great phone to buy brand new, i decided to get the 6, theyre 220-250 used and have a better screen, more ram and better camera. Pixel 6 is the most underrated phone from last year.

    • @xeon2k8
      @xeon2k8 Pƙed rokem +1

      they are so cheap because of all the issues they had with cellular connectivity. Everyone is getting rid of them

    • @atkichra
      @atkichra Pƙed rokem +3

      @@xeon2k8 all those issues are gone, it took 7-8 months after the release to get it right but those issues are long gone. The pixel 6 is a great phone now. I love mine.

    • @marksouthwell4490
      @marksouthwell4490 Pƙed rokem +2

      @@xeon2k8 my pixel 6 is absolutely fine, never misses a beat . Probably experiences less problems than the pixel 7 series now

    • @itisfinished4U
      @itisfinished4U Pƙed rokem

      @Mark Southwell did they finally solve the mobile data battery drain and heating issues? I had the 6 pro and those two issues and the finger print sensor just killed the experience so bad for me I actually went to a S22 ultra thoough I will always miss the pixel experience even though the S22 ultra is a much better overall experience than the 6 pro.

    • @atkichra
      @atkichra Pƙed rokem +2

      @@itisfinished4U just look up a review of the pixel 6 and pro in 2023. They will say what I was saying. All the issues are fixed and they are great phones for the value. They might not be the most exciting but this pixel 6 is the best Android experience I've had.

  • @qpoole90
    @qpoole90 Pƙed rokem +1

    I went with the 7 over the 6a because the Google tradeins were so high over black Friday. The 7 cost me 60$ with a iphone XR tradein. The 6a would have cost me 40$ after trade.
    The 6a is a great phone though and I recommend it to any friends or family looking for an affordable phone.

  • @jejunamja
    @jejunamja Pƙed rokem +7

    If you live in Southern California, the pixel seven gets quite a bit brighter than the 6a, the modem is better, seven has wireless charging, the fingerprint scanner is much better, it has face unlock, it has the 90 versus the 60 on the 6a, it has the newer cameras that will get better as Google continues to update them, and since it was released with android 13 not 12 like the 6a it will get another year of support. There is many reasons why the seven is worth the extra money and that’s not to say the 6a isn’t a good phone but to say there’s no reason to update that’s ridiculous.

    • @xeon2k8
      @xeon2k8 Pƙed rokem +1

      for majority of people 7 is not worth 30% more than the 6a. If it's discounted (as it usually is) then yeah could be a deal.

  • @KyleRuggles
    @KyleRuggles Pƙed rokem

    You didn't touch on the wide angle camera's at all, I'm gonna be getting the 6A, my OP6 is starting to show it's age.

  • @sirgreen2792
    @sirgreen2792 Pƙed rokem +1

    0:03
    Lemme not go any further here are some reasons:
    Better materials/build quality/premium feel.
    Longer Software Support
    Better Screen
    Better Chip
    More Features
    Wireless charging
    Better Camera
    ....

  • @HappyHappySY
    @HappyHappySY Pƙed rokem +3

    Problem is super scratchable even from the cover itself got tow weeks ago it is amazing but you should get a cover with soft fabric inside

    • @adibakram94
      @adibakram94 Pƙed rokem +1

      Is it super easy scratchable even with cover? i just used pixel 5a and has plan to upgrade to 6a since tensor chip a lot better for export and render video than sd765 but everyday task just almost same (based on youtube review). But since you said it is easily scratchable i guess i will stick with my 5a. What is your opinion? is it worth it to upgrade from 5a to 6a that is easily scratchable?

  • @francoisbranche2237
    @francoisbranche2237 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    Dude looks like Mark-paul Gosselaar- Zack. Thanks for tye review preppy.. Honestly though love it as im looking for a phone

  • @guneetgupta3356
    @guneetgupta3356 Pƙed rokem +1

    should i wait for 7a or just buy 6a ?

  • @blabla7310
    @blabla7310 Pƙed rokem +6

    I'm planning to buy the device. But is 6 GB of RAM enough these days? I plan to use the device for a long time and I don't want to have any performance problems in the future.

    • @saadplays8214
      @saadplays8214 Pƙed rokem +6

      I have a 4-5 year old lg v40 with just 6 gigs of ram and the ram management makes the experience really smooth, I can have up to 8 apps running in the background and switch between them without any jitters and you also gotta think about how snapdragon 845 is really old while pixels tensor chip is new and more optimized

    • @somesunggalaxytutorial8522
      @somesunggalaxytutorial8522 Pƙed rokem +4

      Yeah its fine, specially if it runs stock android like Pixel Series which has less bloatware.

    • @gabrielegiove
      @gabrielegiove Pƙed rokem +4

      colleague bought it these days and showed it to me tonight. I assure you that you will not have any problems for years. the user experience is absolutely superior to any other ever tried (I write from a Zenfone 8), the fluidity and coherence of the animations is absolutely lustful! the fluidity and speed of the system exceptional. fingerprint faster than mine which cost €200 more at launch. beautiful, comfortable, light ... battery that lasts two days ... what to say: fantastic!

    • @andyH_England
      @andyH_England Pƙed rokem

      I need more than 6GB as I cycle 20 apps around during the day and do not want reloads. The 6GB P6 will be better than the S23 8GB as Samsung is bloated, and 8 apps are the best I can cycle through on my S22U 8gb version. I recommend 8GB minimum in 2023 for best user experience and longevity. Though thankfully, apps open fast on the Tensor chips.

  • @Klick213
    @Klick213 Pƙed rokem

    Isnt pixel 7 and pro are having camera shattering issue?

  • @mgaming7
    @mgaming7 Pƙed rokem +1

    Because the 7 is a better phone. Yes, the 6a is great for the price. SO is the pixel 7. 90Hz display, better design, better camera. I went 7 and love it. best android money can buy.

  • @rockjen20
    @rockjen20 Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    I've been using it for over a year and I use it for lots of things at work and also I own the S24 Ultra. I like them both, two different phones for different needs. It's sad that Google pays less when you try to trade-in for their own devices.

  • @frustyak
    @frustyak Pƙed rokem +3

    Wireless charging and face unlock alone make the 7 well worth the extra $150, for me, anyway.

    • @ninetendopesaitama2107
      @ninetendopesaitama2107 Pƙed rokem

      Not for me. Face unlock is not used for everything with the pixel 7 bc its unsafe.

  • @andyH_England
    @andyH_England Pƙed rokem +3

    I pre-ordered the Pixel 7 Pro and received a free Pixel Watch LTE and ÂŁ85 store credit, so it effectively cost ÂŁ365. The deals on the Pixel 6a at the launch were nominal versus that, so if you live in the UK (and other countries), then the P7P is a no-brainer at pre-order. Now, the story is different as the differential is much larger. However, on eBay, I bought a new 256GB Pixel 7 Pro for a family member, which cost ÂŁ600, which is ÂŁ350 off, months ago. So, if you can stretch your budget, the P7 Pro is a great bargain, and if you keep it for 4-5 years, the extra cost will repay many times with more features and a better experience.

  • @ketchupash2252
    @ketchupash2252 Pƙed rokem +3

    No problems with 6a except with the fingerprint. it only gets read around 7/10 times(I do have a tempered glass). pretty annoying sometimes but still ultra worth the cheap price/

    • @TheZumph
      @TheZumph Pƙed rokem +1

      Do a second fingerprint

  • @shadowweaver1599
    @shadowweaver1599 Pƙed 9 měsĂ­ci

    I actually bought the samsung galaxy a53 and i have had some many issues with it so now im looking at this phone used iphone as well. I never understand why phones seem to maybe last 6 months to a year till they start crapping out i had this one for less then a year and half the time my phone won't even ring so im just done and going to try this now.

  • @TheSultanV
    @TheSultanV Pƙed rokem

    Was going to get the pixel 6a but the 7 was being offered at a great deal

  • @LenKirin
    @LenKirin Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

    couldnt skip the 7 when google had a deal where trading in a pixel 6 for a 7 only costed $20 😁had to do it

  • @Mathew1985mathew
    @Mathew1985mathew Pƙed 8 měsĂ­ci

    Perfect video 👌 no bullshit ☝

  • @BlessingMorgan-tn5kp
    @BlessingMorgan-tn5kp Pƙed 4 měsĂ­ci

    I never regret using this phone 😊😊 đŸ“± one of the best

  • @redwan03able
    @redwan03able Pƙed rokem

    My Pixel 6 has a terrible modem. It drops calls on 4G and occasionally mutes calls in the middle of the call. I wonder whether I'd have the same problem with the 6a for a secondary phone which I'm shopping around for.

    • @oceanpacific3841
      @oceanpacific3841 Pƙed rokem +3

      The 6a has great reception,it came out after the 6.all the bugs are worked out with the 6a

    • @redwan03able
      @redwan03able Pƙed rokem

      @@oceanpacific3841 Thanks! Can you confirm it has a different modem?

    • @shishirpaunikar6163
      @shishirpaunikar6163 Pƙed rokem

      @@redwan03able It has the same modem and there are slight network issues, it's nothing unusable like frequent drops but it evidently suffers less reception at times for sure. For example, I used to use Moto Edge 30 on 5G no issues for downloading and online gaming as hotspot, but with Pixel 6a 5G is unstable (same network - same location) and 4G download speeds are also lesser than what I got with Moto.
      I still prefer Pixel simply because experience wise nothing seems to compare, it is just a good phone all round.

    • @nilimachakraborty
      @nilimachakraborty Pƙed rokem

      ​@@redwan03able He's bluffing. Pixel 6A too has network issues. Just google about it. Better go for Pixel 7 or wait for 7A.

  • @mbuckley925
    @mbuckley925 Pƙed rokem +1

    I’m definitely going to buy the 6a over the 7. $150 bucks less, or
 $150 bucks leftover to get some pixel buds. Yup definitely would rather phone + buds over just the phone imo.

  • @lvt910
    @lvt910 Pƙed rokem

    Gorilla glass 3 protection of front glass of 6a could last for 6 months ? It easily breaks.

  • @jonascelentano9251
    @jonascelentano9251 Pƙed rokem

    Cant decide between the zenfone 8 or the 6a. Both same price

  • @madhusudhan9170
    @madhusudhan9170 Pƙed rokem +1

    U stated as review of 6a , but u showed comparison with 7pro

  • @charanteja6301
    @charanteja6301 Pƙed rokem +2

    I have been using 6A since a 10 days
    Battery performance is fluctuating
    Sometimes 9.5 hrs sometimes 7.5 hrs
    Sometimes 6 hrs
    Any problem?

    • @BrainDead231
      @BrainDead231 Pƙed rokem

      update to latest version?

    • @charanteja6301
      @charanteja6301 Pƙed rokem

      @@BrainDead231 I'm using latest version only

    • @gmailuser699
      @gmailuser699 Pƙed rokem

      What's your overall experience with it

    • @charanteja6301
      @charanteja6301 Pƙed rokem

      @@gmailuser699 nice bro

    • @Josh-wy6xg
      @Josh-wy6xg Pƙed rokem

      I think it's something to do with Adaptive Charging. The system just trying to learn your Charging routine

  • @saidmarroun01
    @saidmarroun01 Pƙed rokem +3

    The reason I went for the 7pro is a very easy one, 120hz!
    I tried the 6a and it was simply great except I could never get used to the 60hz..

    • @KyleRuggles
      @KyleRuggles Pƙed rokem +1

      I'm upgrading from the OP6 to the 6a shortly, going from 60 to 60 is fine lol. To me I think of it as the 120hz on the TV, I don't really like watching movies at 120hz lol, but I know.. scrolling, that's a big deal these days.

  • @conquistador2
    @conquistador2 Pƙed rokem

    Love my 7

  • @mannuperez3926
    @mannuperez3926 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    Just switched to metro and got this phone for free it was a no brainier and it's amazing also metro is ridiculously fast like slightly under 480mbps in my area so it was a win win

  • @ParmaSEANS
    @ParmaSEANS Pƙed rokem +1

    Ok ok I have both of these and the pixel 7 is definitely a better buy. Especially if you can buy it at a cheaper price. It has wireless charging, face unlocked, faster. A updated chip, a little bit better camera, and better battery life, and you get the VPN on the 7 series

    • @koreyb
      @koreyb Pƙed rokem +2

      Even at $150 more, the 7 is a step up and probably worth it.

    • @ParmaSEANS
      @ParmaSEANS Pƙed rokem

      Agreed

  • @brendanchalk2587
    @brendanchalk2587 Pƙed rokem +2

    I lost my Pixel 6 Pro last week but really wanted to keep Google's software experience, so I went to Best Buy and they had an open box Pixel 6a for $270. I immediately bought it.
    Besides being shoved back into 60 Hz Land (which I will stress, SUCKS coming from a 6 Pro), I really wasn't expecting the actual performance to be as good as my phone. I render and edit a lot of videos and was astonished when rendering length felt about the same. And the battery life is insane, though with a 60 Hz display I guess I should expect that. I just wish they put a 90 Hz display on this phone, I would have absolutely nothing to complain about.

    • @Guyatwo-m
      @Guyatwo-m Pƙed rokem

      Turn on google location so you can trace your phone to the exact location

  • @JoeCnNd
    @JoeCnNd Pƙed rokem

    I got one because I had to update my internet and if I added mobile phone it actually brought the price down of my plan. So win win.

  • @przemyslavpiotrovski
    @przemyslavpiotrovski Pƙed rokem +2

    Yeah
in EU the Pixel prices are much more different :)

  • @ElderlyAnteater
    @ElderlyAnteater Pƙed rokem +1

    60hz is unusable to some, and that's not snobbery - you can find insanely cheap phones with high refresh displays, and it's entirely feasible that someone in the low end of the market would skip the 6a because of the refresh rate.

    • @neddiego2570
      @neddiego2570 Pƙed rokem

      120hz is useless with garbage SOC. Most cheap phones with 120hz starts to look like 30hz after one or two years of use. Pixel 6A has flagship Tensor chip which beats all cheap phones .

  • @Antondepadua
    @Antondepadua Pƙed rokem +1

    Dude can you help me decide which one is the best value:
    Pixel 6a at 310 USD
    Pixel 6 at 364 USD
    Pixel 7a at 455 USD
    Pixel 7 at 492 USD
    My OnePlus 7 pro died after almost 5 years, and I just need a good phone haha.

  • @BeastMM2.
    @BeastMM2. Pƙed rokem

    Yess

  • @Dave--FkTheDeepstate
    @Dave--FkTheDeepstate Pƙed rokem +2

    I Really wanted to get the Pixel 7 Pro, but it and the 7, sometimes have bad/intermittent connectivity (cellular, Wifi & bluetooth) issues 😞
    Not sure about the 6a

    • @itisfinished4U
      @itisfinished4U Pƙed rokem +3

      the g1 tensor with the modem it uses is actually worse on the 6 series devices, I had the 6 pro and 7 pro and the 7 pro had a lot less connectivity problems than the 6 series

  • @majid270
    @majid270 Pƙed rokem +2

    U shoupdve compared it with the regupar 7 not the pro wtf

  • @LetsBringThePain
    @LetsBringThePain Pƙed rokem +1

    To me the answer to the initial question - Pixel 7 has a 90 Hz screen and a clearly faster SOC which make a difference. But I guess now it makes sense to wait for Pixel 7A, if you can, to get those 2 important spec upgrades and that will save you some money, while 6A is still a great option on a budget right now

    • @PJ-gm1hb
      @PJ-gm1hb Pƙed rokem

      The soc speed really isn't much of a difference if you look up the numbers, the 90hz display on the 7 gives the illusion that it's much faster than the 6a but then again that shows you how 90hz is important to those who are used to it and the 6a is unfortunately lacking it.

  • @seilahy908
    @seilahy908 Pƙed rokem +1

    Why do I feel the camera is better than iPhone 13?
    Really?

  • @munibowais
    @munibowais Pƙed rokem +1

    6A is the real phone of the year

  • @spencearoo1
    @spencearoo1 Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci +2

    I want this item but almost everyone states that it over heats while filming and GPS?

    • @ILOVEBACONBOY2018
      @ILOVEBACONBOY2018 Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci +1

      Mine does not. It's been great while I game and use GPS. Had no issues all summer. Almost winter here.

    • @robertzoufood
      @robertzoufood Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Maybe get one from a good retailer that accepts returns and test it. Pixels are infamous for overheating, but many issues are fixed by software updates

  • @3rdWorldNola
    @3rdWorldNola Pƙed rokem +1

    And the built in hand warming mechanism from the tensor!

  • @michalkubis1413
    @michalkubis1413 Pƙed rokem +1

    one word, tensor, 1 day battery only, gets hot for no reason, not sure if this is the word

  • @m1nusasusplus897
    @m1nusasusplus897 Pƙed rokem

    Bought 6a for 300$ as second phone (main 14pro) and just good cheap android.

  • @LuisSilva-mt4to
    @LuisSilva-mt4to Pƙed rokem

    I just got mine and it came with a yellowish display, anyone got the same problem?

  • @tapioka8905
    @tapioka8905 Pƙed rokem +1

    Still waiting for 7a

  • @MohanrajPeriasamy
    @MohanrajPeriasamy Pƙed rokem +1

    I am disappointed by buying 6a, I had very good experience using pixel 3AXL, 6A pixel phone getting hot very easily and the battery performance also not good...

  • @yernatea4490
    @yernatea4490 Pƙed rokem

    4:27 what is that game?

  • @damientuijn875
    @damientuijn875 Pƙed rokem +8

    I'm not overly happy with my battery life on my 6a though I don't have much experience with phones as this is my second. But it's still pretty good.
    The video quality doesn't feel as smooth as other phones but it's still very great.
    Zooming in makes the quality substantially worse (as expected of course) but compared to my dad's 7 pro is mind boggling good which is one of my favourites.
    Great phone but in my opinion I would get the 7 over 6a

    • @alexv5581
      @alexv5581 Pƙed rokem +3

      Dude my battery lasts me all day and I use it at work for tasks as well. You need to adjust your settings. Everyone I know gets at least 12 hours, including myself. This is also my second phone and my first true "flagship" type phone, blown away by it.

    • @madmarty2892
      @madmarty2892 Pƙed rokem

      @@alexv5581 12 hours of screen on time??

    • @DeerJerky
      @DeerJerky Pƙed rokem

      @@madmarty2892 actually.. on my 6a I get ~10 hours of screen on time scrolling through news or texting through discord or whatever from 100% to 0% without Battery Saver mode. I haven't measured it with Saver mode on, mostly because I never need to. In games I unsurprisingly get less life, but I don't play them enough to measure it.

  • @imverybored3615
    @imverybored3615 Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci +1

    6a goes for 150 US today, wow

    • @robertzoufood
      @robertzoufood Pƙed 3 měsĂ­ci

      Did you get one? It updates till Android 15 and more security updates till 2027

  • @omarmaamouri
    @omarmaamouri Pƙed rokem

    The real reviews


  • @classicrcheli9264
    @classicrcheli9264 Pƙed rokem

    i just bought the 6a at best buy today for 160 with a t mobile plan

  • @hafithkhalil
    @hafithkhalil Pƙed rokem

    the 6a only has a 128gb storage option while the 7 has 256gb, in a world where expandable memory is no longer a thing 128gb is not suffice for me.

  • @blackdogstudios1153
    @blackdogstudios1153 Pƙed rokem

    your audio has a lot of hissing. high treble i guess. idk

  • @MrBelozyoRov
    @MrBelozyoRov Pƙed rokem +1

    DISAPPOINTMENT OF THE YEAR!
    SHOCK! That's the only way I can describe a week of using the Pixel 6a. Faced with a strong overheating of the processor, and as a result of a rapid loss of battery power. The smartphone got warm even from such minor tasks as launching taxi applications, but if at the same time it became just warm, then when surfing sites through a browser, using a camera, or launching applications from well-known marketplaces, it heated up and just started to devour the battery at a speed of 4-5 % charge in 10 min. Which just shocked me, I still can’t believe that in 2023 Google could put such a device on sale, is it like, huh? How can this be sold? For me personally, this was a sneaky stab in the back from the company, and a huge disappointment, but in fairness it must be said:
    everything else is the perfect smartphone: ergonomics, materials, build quality, camera, and Android 13 is simply gorgeous, it becomes even more convenient than iOS. But one big minus (overheating) simply crosses out all these pluses, so I issued a refund with great regret. All the same, while Google is not about hardware, operating system, camera, design, they are good, but that's all for now.

  • @DaveSurrey1
    @DaveSurrey1 Pƙed rokem +2

    With no wireless charging and no face unlock, the 6A is a budget device that has those two omissions that I have appreciated over the past few years. Yes, I bought one for ÂŁ190 and that is the most I would have paid.

    • @ninetendopesaitama2107
      @ninetendopesaitama2107 Pƙed rokem +1

      Both are not important to me. And face unlock is still not used for everything in the 7 as its not safe.

    • @jihigh482
      @jihigh482 Pƙed rokem +9

      Two useless gimmicks

    • @monicaverma2900
      @monicaverma2900 Pƙed rokem +1

      @@jihigh482 true

    • @SKDYCAT
      @SKDYCAT Pƙed 10 měsĂ­ci

      Has a fingerprint reader and wireless charging is a useless gimmick

  • @Techdash.
    @Techdash. Pƙed měsĂ­cem

    Well, you lost me the moment you said, the tensor battery is good! Lol.

  • @kristianskybak1794
    @kristianskybak1794 Pƙed rokem +1

    Its a great blue heron, not a crane :)

  • @rupakpradhan4402
    @rupakpradhan4402 Pƙed rokem +1

    5g ?

  • @storm2vega
    @storm2vega Pƙed rokem +2

    A53? Go get the s20fe instead.

  • @MicahPerkins-hb8ci
    @MicahPerkins-hb8ci Pƙed 11 měsĂ­ci

    I got it brand new for $199 but through straight talk.

  • @gabrielegiove
    @gabrielegiove Pƙed rokem +1

    And what's about 7a?