Google Pixel 6a - 5G Android Phone - Unlocked Smartphone with 12 Megapixel Camera and 24-Hour Battery - Charcoal Fi Simply Unlimited SIM kit
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Style: Pixel 6a + Unlimited SIM Kit
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- Google Pixel 6a adapts to you; its super fast and secure and powered by Google Tensor, the first chip designed by Google just for Pixel
- Unlocked Android 5G phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[1]; works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
- Pixels fast-charging all-day battery adapts to you and saves power for the apps you use most[2]
- Get unlimited data, calls and texts within the US, Canada and Mexico, plus 5 GB of high-speed hotspot tethering included on the Simply Unlimited plan.
- After purchase, activate easily from home, without contracts or hidden fees. Insert SIM card into a phone compatible with Fi and download the Google Fi app to finish activation.
- Upon activation, you will receive a credit for one month of service on the Simply Unlimited plan ($50 value, taxes and fees not included).
Brand: Google
Model Name: Pixel 6a
Wireless Carrier: Unlocked
OS: android
Cellular Technology: 5G
Memory Storage Capacity: 16 GB
Connectivity technologies: google fi
Color: Charcoal
Wireless network technology: GSM, Wi-Fi, CDMA, LTE
Connector Type: USB Type C
OS: android
Connectivity technologies: google fi
Other display features: Wireless
Other camera features: Rear, Front
Form Factor: Smartphone
Color: Charcoal
Whats in the box: Charging Cable, Adapter
Manufacturer: Google
Date First Available: August 29, 2022
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Color: Sage
Style: Pixel 6a only
TLDR: The Pixel 6a is a phone that I can safely recommend to anyone who just wants a device that works, takes decent enough pictures, can get through the day on a single charge, and won't break the bank or double one's monthly mobile bill for the next 2 years. Tech enthusiasts need not apply. However, as a tech enthusiast who bought one of these as a second phone, I could see myself dailying the Pixel 6a without too many regrets. I mean, I would feel guilty for coming down hard on it in any particular category simply because it's so darn affordable (particularly when it's on sale). Plus, there's really nothing else in this price range I can recommend to others with any confidence. What else can you get for around $300 that is this well-rounded? In the US? Not much, though you can get some cheapo Motorola phones for less if you're willing to settle for a weak processor, mediocre cameras, an LCD display (rather than OLED), and a cheaper-feeling, all-plastic build. You'll also have to settle for weaker software support than the Pixel, which guarantees security updates for another 4 years from now (as well as two more Android OS updates after 13). The nearest competitor is probably the Samsung Galaxy A53 (soon to be A54). It's also on sale regularly, though I've never seen it as low as the 6a has been. The Sammy does give you a better display (120Hz AMOLED vs 60Hz OLED) and a bigger battery than the Pixel, but it has a weaker Exynos CPU and worse cameras despite the more impressive specs on paper. I'd take the Pixel 6a hands down, and that's coming from an 11-year Samsung Galaxy fan. Anyway, onto my detailed personal critique of the Pixel 6a... As I said before, I can't really knock it much considering the price point. HOWEVER, there are a few sore spots that annoy me and will hopefully be improved upon with the upcoming 7a. The first is the display. While I appreciate the inclusion of an OLED panel at this price, the 60Hz refresh rate makes my eyes bleed while scrolling. Harsh? Yeah, but I've been spoiled by 120Hz displays for years now. Jumping between this and my S22 Ultra regularly makes the difference even more noticeable. The 7a is supposed to bump it up to 90Hz, which should greatly improve smoothness. Refresh rate aside, I also find the display to be a bit on the dim side. Not that it isn't bright enough in most cases (aside from direct sunlight), but even indoors with minimal lighting the display will adjust to about 50% brightness to maintain adequate visibility. Meanwhile, my Samsung phones (S22 Ultra and old S21+) are only at 25% brightness in the same environment and still somehow appear to be brighter. And the colors never seem to pop as much on this phone compared to other OLED-equipped phones I've used. I suppose that's a key difference between OLED and AMOLED. The second issue is the durability of the materials used to make this phone, mainly the plastic on the back panel. When brand new, the plastic back does an incredible job of imitating the appearance and feel of glass. But after minimal use (and even inside of a case, as another reviewer pointed out), this material reveals itself to be ridiculously soft and prone to nicks and scratches. Mine is covered in little pock marks and micro abrasions despite being in a case the majority of its life. It's so soft that I swear the little nicks in it are probably from dust particles being pressed into it by popping a case on. Another ding goes to the dated Gorilla Glass 3 covering the display that's also prone to scratches and sounds really thin and hollow when tapped. I recommend a screen protector. While steady software updates since the phone's release last July have greatly improved the overall user experience, it still suffers from a few hardware-related headaches. The modem used in this thing (and its siblings) is infamous for being inefficient, having mediocre reception (though I haven't noticed), and creating massive amounts of heat. Sadly, no amount of updates can remedy that situation. It's fine as long as you stick to LTE, in my experience. Enabling 5G pretty much guarantees that your battery will drain much more quickly and that the back of the phone will stay warm at all times. On the bright side, you can put it in your back pocket and use it as a "butt warmer" on cold days. If you get a second 6a, you can heat both cheeks evenly. Don't have heated seats in your car? Problem solved. Jokes aside, at least the fingerprint reader and random idle battery drain issues that I experienced early on have been fixed. It's been months since I've gone to bed with 100% battery only to wake up with 65% left for no reason other than "just Pixel things" as a friend of mine with a 6 Pro would call little irritating bugs like those. Now that I've done nothing but blast this poor thing in the previous few paragraphs, let me tell you what I think is great about it. For one, I love the size. While many out there still think it's too large, I think it's perfect. After handling a behemoth like the S22 Ultra, this one is a pleasure to grasp even while in a case (of which I recommend the Spigen Rugged Armor, but that's another review). It's just so light and easy to grip compared to what I'm used to. It's no Zenfone 9 or iPhone 13 Mini, but it feels downright tiny compared to an S22/23 Ultra or Pixel 6/7 Pro. Folks with small hands or who simply prefer smaller phones will like this one. This is the compact option in the realm of budget and mid-range phones, as most inexpensive smartphones have 6.5"+ screens for some reason (I guess they're cheaper to make?). The Pixel software perks are probably my second favorite "feature" (though I'm not sure if size can be called a feature...well, maybe but nvm). Being able to see the title and artist of just about any song playing around me at a glance is something I never knew I wanted. And while I haven't used them personally, the call waiting assistance and Direct My Call (on-screen choices for automated calls) features sound amazing for simplifying a few of life's little annoyances. I'm sure there's a lot of great things I'm forgetting to mention but those stand out the most for me. Finally, there's the cameras. Nothing about the hardware here is fancy or premium, or even new. In fact, the 6a's main image sensor (Sony IMX363) has been used in the Pixel line as far back as the Pixel 3. What's propping up these tiny, dated image sensors is Google's amazing camera software and image processing. While the images produced by this combo won't blow you away, you'll be impressed by just how competent and "honest" the results are. The colors and details are very muted and realistic. If you're fond of the super-colorful, oversharpened, Ultra HDR photos your typical Samsung phone cranks out, you'll be very disappointed by this phone (and Pixels in general) and should look elsewhere. I actually prefer the main and ultra-wide cameras on this Pixel to my S22 Ultra for the simple fact that it's better at quick, point and shoot photography. I can whip the 6a out of my pocket, snap a quick photo, and be 100% confident that resulting picture will be serviceable. I can't say that about any Samsung that I've ever used. The main con is the lack of a dedicated telephoto camera. You can zoom up to 7X with the main camera, but your pictures start looking like watercolor paintings at that level of zoom. I'd go no higher than 3X and even that is pushing it. Other notes to close out this lengthy, rambling review: Speakers are just okay, and the volume slider has to be cranked fairly high to produce enough sound for normal listening. Battery life is fine, but should honestly be better with a 4410 mAh battery onboard. In a regular day of use for me, I average about 4-5 hours of screen on time with 5G enabled. I can squeeze out an extra hour or two if I disable 5G and stick to LTE, and the phone runs much cooler on average as an added bonus. I had a OnePlus 8T with a similarly-sized 4500 mAh battery and snapdragon 865 that could get up to 8 hours of SoT (with 5G disabled, as well), so I feel like the Tensor G1 isn't the most efficient SoC around. Charging is slow, coming from someone who used to daily a OnePlus with 65W Warp Charging. Still, you can fully charge it in less than 2 hours from nearly-dead. Could be worse, I guess. Also, there's no wireless charging on the 6a. As far as performance goes, I can't complain about it in daily use scenarios. It feels very responsive when opening and navigating my usual apps (Gmail, Twitter, twitch, YouTube, Amazon, etc.). I'm not a phone gamer, so I can't comment on gaming performance though I imagine that it gets rather hot in a short period of time as that's just what the Tensor does. I've already stated repeatedly that I can recommend this phone to just about anyone because it does just about everything well enough for the average person. However, the 7a is on the horizon and is expected to bring a 90Hz display, wireless charging, the Tensor G2 from the Pixel 7, and better cameras for a similar RRP. While it won't be as affordable as the discounted 6a when it launches this summer, I imagine we'll be seeing it in the $300 range by Black Friday. So you may want to wait for that one unless you need a new phone right now. Still, the 6a at its current price is an absolute bargain, in my honest opinion.
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Reviewed in the United States on March 22, 2023 by Thomas Hicks
Color: Charcoal
Style: Pixel 6a only
This was the best phone in the $300-500 range at the time I bought it (probably still is). I don't really have any complaints so I'll address those of others. 1. It did have the no-data problem for a while, but that was apparently solved with an update (months ago). 2. Mine doesn't overheat, but then I don't have mine in a case when I use it (it lives in a fitBAG during travel), and I only use it to make calls, stream music or take pictures. 3. The finger print sensor works as well as expected, but I don't have a screen protector, so maybe that helps. My previous phone had a dedicated sensor and it was actually worse. 4. The battery drained much quicker than my previous phone until I realized the differences (previous phone was not 5G and I rarely had WIFI or bluetooth turned on). I'm not a big data user, so I switched it from 5G to prefer LTE in settings (5G isn't used for calling yet, it's still voice over LTE regardless of settings). I also switch off WIFI, bluetooth, and location in the drop down menu when I don't need them. These things dramatically increased my battery life. I was charging the phone off my laptop's thunderbolt port until those ports stopped working. I fixed the problem (via performing a static discharge), but I think the problem was related to me using the ports to charge the phone. So I bought a table top USB charger (Rocoren brand), which can do both 18 watt (fast) or 10 watt charging. Fast charging requires a device with a USB-C port supplying 18 watts or more with PD 3.0. However, fast charging heats the battery a lot more, which isn't great for its health. So I use the 10 watt port unless I need to charge it quickly for some reason. From what I've read, it's also generally recommended to keep your phone charged between 30 to 80% for its health; although, 20 to 90% is probably more realistic and still beneficial. Never leave it charging over night unless you have adaptive charging enabled and an alarm set.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2023 by Derek
Color: Chalk
Style: Pixel 6a only
OK it is a fantastic Android phone at a sweet price. Battery life is more than decent and best of all it is plain Android, a great plus in my eyes. Finger recognition is absolutely fine even if sometimes you may be asked to press more firmly on the screen ;-) Now what disappoints me is the quality of the camera even when I read everywhere (pretty much) that it is fantastic. Well not really. Maybe fantastic for the price and compared to devices in the same price range? probably. But intrinsically not. Many times I find picture to lack a lot of sharpness. Also a bit annoying is the fact that the screen gets difficult if not impossible to read when not in some quite serious shadow on a bright clear sunny day. Then you also get these warnings that the device is too hot to take good pictures or something similar... quite frequently when enjoying warm climates (in my case it happened rather frequently in Southeast Asia) even when not taking videos or many pictures. So at times I am a bit annoyed and frustrated with that little great phone ;-) ... probably asking too much from a device in that price category I know.
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Reviewed in the United States on April 14, 2023 by Erick