For someone who lives in the country where Google doesn't ship both phones into, Pixel 5a seems more reasonable option, as importers kinda bump up Pixel 6 price quite much. The price gap between the two is almost USD360 here.
En México sucede lo mismo, la importación es muy cara, han habido quejas de users porque la batería de pixel 6 es menor al 5a, ojalá se pudiera vender con garantía en mi país. Suerte con tu smartphone
The strategy is: Pixel 5a: budget phone Pixel 6: upper mid-range Pixel 6 Pro: flagship The pricing structure is reflected in features and hardware. Great video BTW!
What about the 4a?? They still selling it I think the pixel 4a as budget, 5a as mid range, 6 as upper mid range and 6 pro as the flagships. Btw I like this strategy tbh it's very simple
A $450 retail "budget phone" with a more powerful processor than 82% of the phones out there being used. Google really needs to cut down that price but these 2 phones look great. I will wait for the Pixel 6a 5g but I wouldn't be shocked if they raised the price to $475-500 which is too much.
iPhone 6 heavy phone. Pixel 5a nearly perfect with fantastic camera as good than an iPhone for a very small price and nearly perfect display.just a little simple compare to a Samsung. No so much parameter.
Love my pixel 5a. It replaced my Pixel 3XL. And the most notable thing I can think of is the insane battery. When I leave my phone in my backpack and check it now and then over a 10 hour work day. XL was at like 60% but my 5a might be at about 90. It's that much better. I did not use battery saver Also I lost wireless charging and got my HEADPHONE JACK BACK!!! Easily the best trade ever. I have magnetic wire charger sets and adore them more then wireless. But to have that headphone jack again, it was sorely missed!
First review I've seen pointing out the durability difference, which was a significant factor for me. Case + 3.5mm dongle makes the price difference wide enough that I went with the 5a. I don't use my phone enough to justify paying that much. 5a's construction is much like my prior phone which has survived plenty of falls and only a barely-noticeable scratch to show for it. Besides the glass and camera bump, I saw several reports of people trying out their pixel 6 before their case arrived, only to have a cracked phone after a single day of using it as it slipped off of some surface.
My concerns with Pixel 6: * Major: a slow in-display optical fingerprint sensor is a big step backward. Pixel phones should either stick with practical and reliable fingerprint sensor at the back, or switch to ultrasonic scanner. * Major: adding a glass back is not practical for day to day use. Pixel phones should use Aluminium back like Pixel5, or use high quality plastic. * Medium: Avoid camera bumps, or make the bumps smooth. It hurts the fingers. * Medium: Release Pixel non-pro in the smaller size, between 5.8-inch and 6.1-inch. You're competing with non-Pro iPhones. * Minor: Bring back the free photo storage with Google Photos for Pixel fans? I hope Pixel6a or Pixel7 fulfills some requests from this wishlist.
Honestly most people aren't going to see a huge difference in camera quality. I'm sure the new sensor is more capable, but people generally just wanna have a camera that "just works" which both of these fit the bill.
I actually dislike the sensor in the 6 due to field of depth issues caused by the larger sensor. It handles dim / night shots with less noise. It also has better image crop, but optical crop pales in comparison to telephoto lens.
i have a 5a and i think it's great. i.m completely satisfied. i do hope however that the 5a gets "magic eraser" and "call management" with a feature drop.
Yup spot on. I have the 6 pro, it's too big and too heavy, and slippery and average fingerprint unlock. Prefer the unlock on the back. 5a needs wireless charging and 90h. I think I preferred my pixel 5 over this new 6 pro.
@@remyd8767 I don't think so. The Pixel 5 had A+ battery life with a 90hz screen. It's not the refresh rate that kills a battery faster, it's the processor. The Pixel 5 and 5a have a 765g Snapdragon which is a lower end processor but consumes much less power then the Tensor.
@@BenSchinkel this guy Ben know what he's talking about gr8 point bro 🔥 it's give and take with the 765g it's fast enough and consume less battery than most chips making it very efficient it's also cheaper so we get the phones for the low baby 🍼
I've been using the Pixel 5a for about 5 weeks. For those who worry about the mid-range processor, it's a non-issue. The 5a has exceeded my expectations and that hardly ever happens. But this phone!!
Look up videos of the games you want to play. 5a does not handle Genshin very well (notoriously heavy game, but one that I play) due to being only a midrange chipset. It can handle a lot of other games acceptably.
But performance will be worse with the release of each OS update. And the Pixel 5a will only get guaranteed updates until Aug 2024 while the 6 will get updates until October 2026.
Let's not forget the tensor chip in the six will get more updates and preferably better updates because it's Google's chip. So I expect better camera updates and system updates
It would be the same updates, it has some pixel 6 exclusives but some make their way to the other pixels eventually, only two more years of security updates so 5 total vs 3 on the 5a
Yes google will probably improve camera performance on the 6, but they both get 3 years android uodates. 5 year security updates is overkill as most people upgrade by 3 years. Still nice to have ig
After using both I personally am going to stick with the 5a. I almost want to pick up a pixel 5 on the used market but the speakers and lack of a headphone jack sucks. Hopefully the pixel 6a will have the best of both worlds (if they make a 6a)
Naaa everyone knows you skip a generation. 5a is better than 6 in a lot of ways still. I'll wait 2 years. I got mine on Fi for $15 a month free upgrade and insurance protection included. The 6 doesn't even have a warranty for screen damage.
The pixel 6 does NOT support 30W charging. The pixel 6 maxes out at 21W charging speed. Google suggested to use their own 30W charger, but did not allow their phones to use the full 30W.
I have the 5A, it really is a great device, I am getting the 6 tho as the 90hz and wireless charging and I think will do better long term with the processor and ram/ Can't go wrong tho. 5A is great value
Here's the ideal phone: pixel 5a with mmwave support, wireless/reverse charging, tensor chip & 90hz screen. Feels nice in the hand, looks better. Good size. Has rear fingerprint sensor (I also use it to swipe down my notification bar. Screens are too big for my thumb)
This is the review I've been waiting for! I heard the battery life on the Pixel 5a is still the best. Also, does the 5a get the quick tap feature from Android 12?
If I was on Google Fi, I'd probably get the 5a just for the headphone jack and capacitive fingerprint scanner. Alas, T-Mobile doesn't offer it (and they had a great deal on the 6).
Hi Vic ,yeah I using the pixel 3xl,and with Google not supporing that phone it's time for an upgrade,your video was perfect timing .. those devices were my to choices and let me tell you you made it easy for me ,I have been using my 5a 5g for a month now and absolutely love it ..screen battery and Camara is very very good I am only a lite gamer so the phone does fine ,it's a shame the pixel 6 is very buggie and the finger print senor is total trash but I saved myself a ton of cash , thanks alot
Would you make the same choice today, March 2023 if it were 5a $150 refurb vs 6 $350 new? (support mainly considered) I have 3xl, want it to be my backup now.
The centered punch hole camera on the Pixel 6 is a lot more obvious and distracting vs the upper-left placement on the 5a. I didn't realize how annoying it would be until I held the phone in my hand.
Does the camera on the 5a pull up quickly and take pictures quickly? My 3aXL lags badly when I try to open the camera, and lags even worse when I take a picture or video. The lag is so bad that I'll miss the moment I'm trying to capture. Can't decide. The wife and I have had issues with this on Google and Samsung, and are considering *shudders* Iphones next?
FYI almost all 6 suffers from green tint at low brightness on gray backgrounds and odd pink and green on white screens... I have contacted Google and they say this is normal for the type of OLED they use on the 6...
It's not just the 6 it's the 5a as well. My eyes are kind of adjusted to it now and it doesn't bother me as much as it did when I first got my 5a. But when I went from my 3aXL to the 5a it was a huge noticeable difference. I contacted Google about my 5a and got the same response as you.
@@matthewpelletier318 Same on my 5a, it's nothing serious, but when on low brightness and grey backgrounds i can see a reddish tint on the right half of the screen. My previous samsung s9 didn't have this issue.
I have a 4a 5g which is almost like a 5a. I was thinking in getting the 6, but i don't think it's worth it. It's lacking the fingerprint reader on the back and the headphone jack. I'll wait for the 6a
JajajJa it’s funny how the pixel 5A photos didn’t have any of those allegue issues in picture and video quality… when compared to the IPhones last year… 🤨
No incentive for me to upgrade from my 5a for all the reasons you pointed out so clearly. I am not a gamer or have any strong need for the faster processing or better video. Have to say though I am unhappy with the drop in 5a battery life since upgrading to Android 12. Dropped from solid 11 hrs screen time to just 5-7 hrs. I upgraded from the 4a because of 5 hr max screen time.
I would try to factory reset and restore via google backup. Or see if any app is draining battery more than it should. Ive been watching alot of youtube and my battery is at 51% with estimated 11 hours left on wifi, android 12.
Factory format. Also, on my 2XL, manual brightness gets far longer battery life than adaptive brightness. If applicable, disable always-on display, music recognition, "hey Google" audio support if you can live without them as they all drain the battery too. On the 2XL, 8 had the best battery, 9 was pretty good too, 10 was horrendous, and 11 is decent, but not as long as 8/9.
My best bud is an EE with google, and helps design these phones. He said, it's not the camera making the images look nice...it's the software rendering the images. Stands to reason Google and Apple would be at the top of that game.
I currently own the S20FE and can tell you after a year of ownership this thing runs smooth as butter. I consistently get software updates once a month, and battery life is still as good as the day I got it Highly recommend it. Hope this helps.
If you live most of your life through your phone, as so many do these days, paying for the current pinnacle of performance is understandable. But for those who do not live most of their life through a 6 inch diagonal porthole, *value* is the way to go. Likewise, if your peer group worships at the altar of rose gold or folding phone status, all Pixels are not for you. Just buy an iPhone or a Galaxy on the time payment plan and bask in the glory -- until the next model introduction. Phones are like jewelry these days. Fashion is a big deal. But Zircons look just as nice as diamonds. The trouble is that YOU know the difference, and Zircons may make depression therapy a life style for you. But Prozac may cost more than an iPhone payment. Phones are like that. I know; it's absurd. So is lipstick on a sheep.
11 hours of TH-cam streaming? That doesn't really add up with other reviews I've seen of the Pixel 6. Every other battery life review I've seen show worse battery life than my Pixel 5 and my Pixel 5 doesn't even get close to 11 hours of TH-cam streaming. So kind of interesting that this review showed battery life streaming TH-cam being WAY better than my Pixel 5. And just for reference, my Pixel 5 on wifi, airplane mode on, 50% brightness and 90hz off will last about 7.5 hours streaming TH-cam.
@@mundolinux2250 I know that. I wasn't talking about the Pixel 5a. I was talking about the Pixel 6 and how it compares to my Pixel 5. This video says the Pixel 6 can stream TH-cam for 11 hours. Other comparisons have shown the Pixel 6 to have better battery life than the Pixel 5 (again, not the Pixel 5a) but the Pixel 5 doesn't even get close to 11 hours of streaming TH-cam. Even on wifi the Pixel 5 can go maybe 7-8 hours of streaming. Due to that I'm skeptical of the battery claims of the Pixel 6 in this video.
@@RobWatkins I'm also at 12 and I have battery drain issue compare to 11, Don't try 13 beta, It is developer view and not even fully beta state which has possibility of harming your device.
For 150 bucks extra. Pixel 6 is a no brainer. If u have money for pixel 5a don't buy it instead just save up a bit longer for the 6. U got Android 12 out of the box instead of Android 11 so you get to see Android 15 plus 2 years of security updates after Android 15. 90hz refresh, company- made processor that's better than the snapdragon predecessor , and better battery life despite it having a higher power consuming 90hz screen which in theory should make the battery drain faster WHILE it has a smaller battery cell than the 5a. So worth it for 150 extra!!!!
I've had the pixel 5a for about a week and I'm thinking of returning it to get the Pixel 6. Not sure though so would love your guy's suggestions! So far the battery is decent enough. Performance does stutter often but does get the job done. I've noticed the screen isn't as responsive. Sometimes I have tap multiple times in order for it to register. Also, there's lots of times when I change a setting, the phone doesn't adhere to the change ( for example I'll change the notification sound and it randomly plays the new one and randomly play the old sound, etc). Also, the screen does not get that bright at all. And the speaker is not loud. The volume is even low while using headphones. I did buy the phone for $399 so I think this video review is clear and concise. Do I want pay $200 more for similar average battery life and for a more responsive phone, a bit brighter screen and louder speaker?! Idk it is nice having the finger print sensor in the back.
I have the pixel 6 and am really enjoying it. I love the look and the 90hz refresh rate I do have the google branded case on the phone though and wouldn't leave my house without it. I bought the pixel 6 since I'm planning on keeping this phone for a while but I'm not sure it would be worth an upgrade from the 5 a. Personally I would say wait for the 6a or 7
Thank you so much for the video. Absolutely helpful 🙂 especially when I was struggling to choose between the two. Your video came around just exactly in time for me to take my final decision 🙌
It's an adaptive battery. I've noticed that those reviewers/testers who do the battery drain test using TH-cam video get some ridiculous 10 - 11 hours which is right there with the iPhone Pro Max.
The battery life on Pixel 5a is much better. I have more than 10 SOT hours between charges in real usage. I think Pixel 6a will be the most right successor for 5a, not P6
Charging pixel 6 is about 2h It's charging with official charger with 22W speed ,when reach 75% goes down to 15W..when nearly fully charged goes down to 2.5W Highly disappointed
What's dude taking bout a lot of the points he listed where every unimportant in terms of physical hardware of both phones. The pixel 5 a is more manageable cause of an inch of difference? Bezels on a 600$ phone? He's the only person I seen complain about either of those or at least kist them as like a pet peeve ig.
For someone who lives in the country where Google doesn't ship both phones into, Pixel 5a seems more reasonable option, as importers kinda bump up Pixel 6 price quite much. The price gap between the two is almost USD360 here.
En México sucede lo mismo, la importación es muy cara, han habido quejas de users porque la batería de pixel 6 es menor al 5a, ojalá se pudiera vender con garantía en mi país. Suerte con tu smartphone
Same here
I'm surprised Google isn't selling the 5a in more countries. Its a nice device. The order gap here is$1490usd. Where do you live?
The strategy is:
Pixel 5a: budget phone
Pixel 6: upper mid-range
Pixel 6 Pro: flagship
The pricing structure is reflected in features and hardware.
Great video BTW!
What about the 4a?? They still selling it I think the pixel 4a as budget, 5a as mid range, 6 as upper mid range and 6 pro as the flagships.
Btw I like this strategy tbh it's very simple
A $450 retail "budget phone" with a more powerful processor than 82% of the phones out there being used. Google really needs to cut down that price but these 2 phones look great. I will wait for the Pixel 6a 5g but I wouldn't be shocked if they raised the price to $475-500 which is too much.
@@Ziadgamer3218 4a gd go for it
iPhone 6 heavy phone. Pixel 5a nearly perfect with fantastic camera as good than an iPhone for a very small price and nearly perfect display.just a little simple compare to a Samsung. No so much parameter.
The pixel 6 pro isn't quite flagship material compared to it's competition
Love my pixel 5a. It replaced my Pixel 3XL. And the most notable thing I can think of is the insane battery. When I leave my phone in my backpack and check it now and then over a 10 hour work day. XL was at like 60% but my 5a might be at about 90. It's that much better.
I did not use battery saver
Also I lost wireless charging and got my HEADPHONE JACK BACK!!! Easily the best trade ever. I have magnetic wire charger sets and adore them more then wireless. But to have that headphone jack again, it was sorely missed!
Px5a fast overheating??
@@ULala_Toys No overheating at all. This phone has been great. Fast, happy with 5g on it. A worthy successor to my Pixel 3XL
@@-TerryBogard big thanks
Hello, i heard Google remove Laser focus from Pixel 5a. Does it any effect on camera performance?
@@showvik74 I couldnt tell u, not a cameraphile at all. I use it like the average user. Sorry
First review I've seen pointing out the durability difference, which was a significant factor for me. Case + 3.5mm dongle makes the price difference wide enough that I went with the 5a. I don't use my phone enough to justify paying that much.
5a's construction is much like my prior phone which has survived plenty of falls and only a barely-noticeable scratch to show for it. Besides the glass and camera bump, I saw several reports of people trying out their pixel 6 before their case arrived, only to have a cracked phone after a single day of using it as it slipped off of some surface.
My concerns with Pixel 6:
* Major: a slow in-display optical fingerprint sensor is a big step backward. Pixel phones should either stick with practical and reliable fingerprint sensor at the back, or switch to ultrasonic scanner.
* Major: adding a glass back is not practical for day to day use. Pixel phones should use Aluminium back like Pixel5, or use high quality plastic.
* Medium: Avoid camera bumps, or make the bumps smooth. It hurts the fingers.
* Medium: Release Pixel non-pro in the smaller size, between 5.8-inch and 6.1-inch. You're competing with non-Pro iPhones.
* Minor: Bring back the free photo storage with Google Photos for Pixel fans?
I hope Pixel6a or Pixel7 fulfills some requests from this wishlist.
Also the fingerprint scanner gets permanently disabled if the phone runs out of battery and can only be fixed with a factory reset.
The hero of our time! I needed a video like this since I'm in between them both
Honestly most people aren't going to see a huge difference in camera quality. I'm sure the new sensor is more capable, but people generally just wanna have a camera that "just works" which both of these fit the bill.
I actually dislike the sensor in the 6 due to field of depth issues caused by the larger sensor. It handles dim / night shots with less noise. It also has better image crop, but optical crop pales in comparison to telephoto lens.
i have a 5a and i think it's great. i.m completely satisfied. i do hope however that the 5a gets "magic eraser" and "call management" with a feature drop.
@@kaheem6 I had magic eraser twice and an update took it away both times. But maybe we'll get it with a feature drop
If the Pixel 5a had a 90hz screen, it would be the perfect phone IMO
Yup spot on. I have the 6 pro, it's too big and too heavy, and slippery and average fingerprint unlock. Prefer the unlock on the back. 5a needs wireless charging and 90h. I think I preferred my pixel 5 over this new 6 pro.
Then it would have lower battery
@@remyd8767 I don't think so. The Pixel 5 had A+ battery life with a 90hz screen. It's not the refresh rate that kills a battery faster, it's the processor. The Pixel 5 and 5a have a 765g Snapdragon which is a lower end processor but consumes much less power then the Tensor.
@@berva I hate to say it but I agree. The old adage is true... you don't know what you have until it's gone haha
@@BenSchinkel this guy Ben know what he's talking about gr8 point bro 🔥 it's give and take with the 765g it's fast enough and consume less battery than most chips making it very efficient it's also cheaper so we get the phones for the low baby 🍼
Nice one
Please do a complete Camera comparison of Pixel 6 vs Pixel 5a, since the sample photos are from 5a matching with pixel6
Yes please
I've been using the Pixel 5a for about 5 weeks. For those who worry about the mid-range processor, it's a non-issue. The 5a has exceeded my expectations and that hardly ever happens. But this phone!!
Have you tried gaming on it?
How does it perform?
Look up videos of the games you want to play. 5a does not handle Genshin very well (notoriously heavy game, but one that I play) due to being only a midrange chipset. It can handle a lot of other games acceptably.
@@pyro226 yeah some games don't work the best, but i play genshin on my PC, for a phone I think it's decent enough
But performance will be worse with the release of each OS update. And the Pixel 5a will only get guaranteed updates until Aug 2024 while the 6 will get updates until October 2026.
By the time its 2026, the Pixel 6 will look like hot garbage. But it already is garbage.
Let's not forget the tensor chip in the six will get more updates and preferably better updates because it's Google's chip. So I expect better camera updates and system updates
I have pretty much all the features that the pixel 6 has in my 5a
It would be the same updates, it has some pixel 6 exclusives but some make their way to the other pixels eventually, only two more years of security updates so 5 total vs 3 on the 5a
Yes google will probably improve camera performance on the 6, but they both get 3 years android uodates. 5 year security updates is overkill as most people upgrade by 3 years. Still nice to have ig
After using both I personally am going to stick with the 5a.
I almost want to pick up a pixel 5 on the used market but the speakers and lack of a headphone jack sucks.
Hopefully the pixel 6a will have the best of both worlds (if they make a 6a)
Hows the speaker quality between 5a & 6?
@@shikhsyafiq2841 the 6 has better speakers
@@ziich1 thanks man
same, the pixel 5 top speaker is junk so i will avoid it. i think i will choose the 4a5g due to unlimited photos upload.
Bro never ever buy a used phone that's how scams happen
I recently bought a 5a and if I knew there's only a $100 increase, I would have waited :)
It's $150 more for the 6 not 100
Naaa everyone knows you skip a generation. 5a is better than 6 in a lot of ways still. I'll wait 2 years. I got mine on Fi for $15 a month free upgrade and insurance protection included. The 6 doesn't even have a warranty for screen damage.
dude went straight to the points and no nonsense
I'm waiting for the 6a to upgrade my 3a. The 6, though it looks great, is just a little too big and expensive.
The pixel 6 does NOT support 30W charging. The pixel 6 maxes out at 21W charging speed. Google suggested to use their own 30W charger, but did not allow their phones to use the full 30W.
I have the 5A, it really is a great device, I am getting the 6 tho as the 90hz and wireless charging and I think will do better long term with the processor and ram/ Can't go wrong tho. 5A is great value
@TH-cam User 5A battery is beyond phenomenal...I did end up getting the 6..tho..
@@chancesareshewears How's the battery life on the 6 compared to the 5a?
@@abrahamm2016 Gets me through the day..Not as good as the 5a tho..
These phones are over kill for normal people. That said I love my 5a. Best camera I've had.
Here's the ideal phone: pixel 5a with mmwave support, wireless/reverse charging, tensor chip & 90hz screen. Feels nice in the hand, looks better. Good size. Has rear fingerprint sensor (I also use it to swipe down my notification bar. Screens are too big for my thumb)
This is the review I've been waiting for! I heard the battery life on the Pixel 5a is still the best. Also, does the 5a get the quick tap feature from Android 12?
Yes, it works on my mom's though if have thick case probably won't.
Yea it work great even with a thick case on the 5a and you can adjust the sensitivity 🔥
It does work on the 5a
@@kaheem6 Really? What do you set up the qucik tap to do?
@@Andesu assistant is most useful to me
Very useful comparison, thank you! Do you know if there is a chance to buy Google pixel 6 in Bulgaria. Unfortunately, I couldn't find a seller here
Tnx for this been looking for comparison woth this two..
If I was on Google Fi, I'd probably get the 5a just for the headphone jack and capacitive fingerprint scanner. Alas, T-Mobile doesn't offer it (and they had a great deal on the 6).
Hi Vic ,yeah I using the pixel 3xl,and with Google not supporing that phone it's time for an upgrade,your video was perfect timing .. those devices were my to choices and let me tell you you made it easy for me ,I have been using my 5a 5g for a month now and absolutely love it ..screen battery and Camara is very very good I am only a lite gamer so the phone does fine ,it's a shame the pixel 6 is very buggie and the finger print senor is total trash but I saved myself a ton of cash , thanks alot
Would you make the same choice today, March 2023 if it were 5a $150 refurb vs 6 $350 new? (support mainly considered) I have 3xl, want it to be my backup now.
The centered punch hole camera on the Pixel 6 is a lot more obvious and distracting vs the upper-left placement on the 5a. I didn't realize how annoying it would be until I held the phone in my hand.
Does the camera on the 5a pull up quickly and take pictures quickly? My 3aXL lags badly when I try to open the camera, and lags even worse when I take a picture or video. The lag is so bad that I'll miss the moment I'm trying to capture. Can't decide. The wife and I have had issues with this on Google and Samsung, and are considering *shudders* Iphones next?
It's the shudders for me😂
Thanks for this video :)
Great video. Had the answer to many of my questions
How is the speaker? Which one is have more bass?
FYI almost all 6 suffers from green tint at low brightness on gray backgrounds and odd pink and green on white screens... I have contacted Google and they say this is normal for the type of OLED they use on the 6...
It's not just the 6 it's the 5a as well. My eyes are kind of adjusted to it now and it doesn't bother me as much as it did when I first got my 5a. But when I went from my 3aXL to the 5a it was a huge noticeable difference. I contacted Google about my 5a and got the same response as you.
@@matthewpelletier318 Same on my 5a, it's nothing serious, but when on low brightness and grey backgrounds i can see a reddish tint on the right half of the screen. My previous samsung s9 didn't have this issue.
Great review ✨
Good comparison video, thanks
I have a 4a 5g which is almost like a 5a. I was thinking in getting the 6, but i don't think it's worth it. It's lacking the fingerprint reader on the back and the headphone jack. I'll wait for the 6a
In all honesty, I’ll probably wait for a 6a. Tensor + headphone jack would be great.
6A is rumored / expected to drop the headphone jack.
JajajJa it’s funny how the pixel 5A photos didn’t have any of those allegue issues in picture and video quality… when compared to the IPhones last year… 🤨
Pixel 5a has been honed for years basically. 6 just came out. Use some common sense sonny
No incentive for me to upgrade from my 5a for all the reasons you pointed out so clearly. I am not a gamer or have any strong need for the faster processing or better video. Have to say though I am unhappy with the drop in 5a battery life since upgrading to Android 12. Dropped from solid 11 hrs screen time to just 5-7 hrs. I upgraded from the 4a because of 5 hr max screen time.
I wonder if it's by design to get you to purchase a new phone
I would try to factory reset and restore via google backup. Or see if any app is draining battery more than it should. Ive been watching alot of youtube and my battery is at 51% with estimated 11 hours left on wifi, android 12.
Factory format. Also, on my 2XL, manual brightness gets far longer battery life than adaptive brightness. If applicable, disable always-on display, music recognition, "hey Google" audio support if you can live without them as they all drain the battery too. On the 2XL, 8 had the best battery, 9 was pretty good too, 10 was horrendous, and 11 is decent, but not as long as 8/9.
I'm very surprised to hear that even with the new larger upgraded main camera sensor, that the image quality between the two remains similar...
My best bud is an EE with google, and helps design these phones. He said, it's not the camera making the images look nice...it's the software rendering the images. Stands to reason Google and Apple would be at the top of that game.
if the 5a had a 90hz screen I would buy it an a second
It's has a really good 60hz very snappy you won't be missing out bro
@@kaheem6 stop lying
Facts bro I have the 4xl aswell and the screen pretty much the same and here's a fun fact the iphone 13 has 60 hz screen aswell
I have a 4 XL 90 hertz and can't envision going back. Pixel 6 Pro is on its way to me in a few more weeks... 120 hz? Can't wait!
Any word on those motion modes coming to earlier Pixel phones? Would like to try long exposure and paning mode on my 4a 5G.
Pixel 6 improved the video quality from other pixel phone
Great video thanks man
I'm thinking about these two or a S20FE.
@Tech Nerd pixel too has good performance.
I currently own the S20FE and can tell you after a year of ownership this thing runs smooth as butter. I consistently get software updates once a month, and battery life is still as good as the day I got it Highly recommend it. Hope this helps.
@@Drew4rd44 i love butter
@@boom8610 Same. Especially on pancakes. 🤤
In my opinion s20 fe snapdragon version is better but if you wait for blackfriday you maybe able to get a s21 plus or ultra
great video
great vid im going to have to get the 6 since it has the 256 gb for my videos and pictures
If you live most of your life through your phone, as so many do these days, paying for the current pinnacle of performance is understandable. But for those who do not live most of their life through a 6 inch diagonal porthole, *value* is the way to go. Likewise, if your peer group worships at the altar of rose gold or folding phone status, all Pixels are not for you. Just buy an iPhone or a Galaxy on the time payment plan and bask in the glory -- until the next model introduction.
Phones are like jewelry these days. Fashion is a big deal. But Zircons look just as nice as diamonds. The trouble is that YOU know the difference, and Zircons may make depression therapy a life style for you. But Prozac may cost more than an iPhone payment.
Phones are like that. I know; it's absurd. So is lipstick on a sheep.
11 hours of TH-cam streaming? That doesn't really add up with other reviews I've seen of the Pixel 6. Every other battery life review I've seen show worse battery life than my Pixel 5 and my Pixel 5 doesn't even get close to 11 hours of TH-cam streaming. So kind of interesting that this review showed battery life streaming TH-cam being WAY better than my Pixel 5.
And just for reference, my Pixel 5 on wifi, airplane mode on, 50% brightness and 90hz off will last about 7.5 hours streaming TH-cam.
He was talking about the 5a, not the 5. The 5 has a smaller battery and high refresh rate
@@mundolinux2250 I know that. I wasn't talking about the Pixel 5a. I was talking about the Pixel 6 and how it compares to my Pixel 5.
This video says the Pixel 6 can stream TH-cam for 11 hours. Other comparisons have shown the Pixel 6 to have better battery life than the Pixel 5 (again, not the Pixel 5a) but the Pixel 5 doesn't even get close to 11 hours of streaming TH-cam. Even on wifi the Pixel 5 can go maybe 7-8 hours of streaming. Due to that I'm skeptical of the battery claims of the Pixel 6 in this video.
The obsession with no bezels is so lame. Reviewers are the one jumping on it and influencing people.
headphone jack is a big deal for me. really didn't expect that they will ditch the 3.5mm jack.
I get 3 to 4 days on a full charge with the 5a.
I wish we could buy Pixel phones in Belgium 😭
I have the 5a and I like a lot more than I thought I would. Great build quality, ready to hold on the hand, super camera and superb battery life.
What Android version are you on?
I'm on 12 but thinking of uploading 13 Beta
You?
Where are you at Ammar?
@@RobWatkins I'm also at 12 and I have battery drain issue compare to 11,
Don't try 13 beta, It is developer view and not even fully beta state which has possibility of harming your device.
Really good review. It has helped me in choosing a better phone. Thanks.
is the batary that good? in pixel 6
pixel 6 for $660 vs Pixel 5A for $440. which one is a better value for money?
Thanks
For 150 bucks extra. Pixel 6 is a no brainer. If u have money for pixel 5a don't buy it instead just save up a bit longer for the 6. U got Android 12 out of the box instead of Android 11 so you get to see Android 15 plus 2 years of security updates after Android 15. 90hz refresh, company- made processor that's better than the snapdragon predecessor , and better battery life despite it having a higher power consuming 90hz screen which in theory should make the battery drain faster WHILE it has a smaller battery cell than the 5a. So worth it for 150 extra!!!!
I would like to see a battery drain test with the pixel 485g the picture 5A and pixel 6 and 6 pro
wallpaper on the 6? been looking for a purple one
That purple wallpaper is "Urban scene" by Julien Clauzier. It's there in the stock Pixel Wallpaper & Style app, under the Art section.
5a is a better looking phone. What a shame.
I've had the pixel 5a for about a week and I'm thinking of returning it to get the Pixel 6. Not sure though so would love your guy's suggestions!
So far the battery is decent enough. Performance does stutter often but does get the job done. I've noticed the screen isn't as responsive. Sometimes I have tap multiple times in order for it to register. Also, there's lots of times when I change a setting, the phone doesn't adhere to the change ( for example I'll change the notification sound and it randomly plays the new one and randomly play the old sound, etc). Also, the screen does not get that bright at all. And the speaker is not loud. The volume is even low while using headphones.
I did buy the phone for $399 so I think this video review is clear and concise. Do I want pay $200 more for similar average battery life and for a more responsive phone, a bit brighter screen and louder speaker?! Idk it is nice having the finger print sensor in the back.
I have the pixel 6 and am really enjoying it. I love the look and the 90hz refresh rate I do have the google branded case on the phone though and wouldn't leave my house without it. I bought the pixel 6 since I'm planning on keeping this phone for a while but I'm not sure it would be worth an upgrade from the 5 a. Personally I would say wait for the 6a or 7
Pixel 6 no question, excellent content🔥
So, again no secondary processor for photo/pictures on pixel 6 ? Dissapointing...
How so? You used one day to day already?
Aspect ratio?
5a better value and intelligent choice
The video quality is so much better in the 6. That alone makes the extra $150 worth it.
Ha ha joker, who asked?😂
5a isn't available in Canada 😕
Yea kinda gotta be lucky to get on but it's definitely worth it
Thank you so much for the video. Absolutely helpful 🙂 especially when I was struggling to choose between the two. Your video came around just exactly in time for me to take my final decision 🙌
What did you end up picking?
@@jarrodkendall pixel 5a it is 🙈 although I liked the camera of 6 but 5a looks more classy to my liking 🤭
@@happinessisnailart3188 I went with the 5a as well, the black Friday deal is great!
@@happinessisnailart3188 welcome to the 5A team🫣😁💞
I heard that 30watts max charge is not actually supported
I geo the pixel 6 but I'm not happy about battery life. Probably I will pick up the 5a.
lol, how long did you use it?
From what I noticed it's the 4G/5G modem that hogs all the battery, quite likely to be fixed via software update.
It has an adaptive battery bro give it a chance to get use to you👍
I've had a pixel 2,3,4 and everyone had terrrrrrible battery life my 4 just died and won't charge at all now pretty sure I'm done with pixels now lol
I liked the 4a way more than the 5a.
Thanks ❤ pixel 5a 5g
Thanks.
pixel 6 is winner but The Body size and weight, I don like. screen size 5.8, 6 and 6.4 inches is manageable and ok but body size of 6 it's not ok.
pixel 6 , camera sensor , haptic Feedback , Qualität better than 5a
Really don't feel like pointing it out but there's a lot wrong with this video
I'm confused. Some people saying the battery is bad and others that is good jaja
It's an adaptive battery. I've noticed that those reviewers/testers who do the battery drain test using TH-cam video get some ridiculous 10 - 11 hours which is right there with the iPhone Pro Max.
To everyone...pls don't get the Pixel 6....it's garbage (except for the camera)
5a ftw
Still love my pixel 4xl...hahah
Dude cute as hell. Its distracting and I still don't know anything about the phones lol.
The battery life on Pixel 5a is much better. I have more than 10 SOT hours between charges in real usage.
I think Pixel 6a will be the most right successor for 5a, not P6
Finally someone's talking about how garbage pixel 6 looks with these bezels
4k really? IG stories dnt even upload at 4k
i still 720p on the dailie and 1080 rarely. 4k no thanks not even my pc monitor can handle watching in 4k
My Pixel 5 has wireless charging
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Bruh, the Pixel 6 all day.
Pixel 5a 💥💥💥
I am seeing this video on pixel 5
great
Hey
I could have shipped this video and just looked at a spec sheet
Both screens are dull and require a few extra hundred nits
Charging pixel 6 is about 2h
It's charging with official charger with 22W speed ,when reach 75% goes down to 15W..when nearly fully charged goes down to 2.5W
Highly disappointed
Gru
she is phone something time using too much hot
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What's dude taking bout a lot of the points he listed where every unimportant in terms of physical hardware of both phones. The pixel 5 a is more manageable cause of an inch of difference? Bezels on a 600$ phone? He's the only person I seen complain about either of those or at least kist them as like a pet peeve ig.
1st
No
Seriously, who'd buy a 5a over the 6? Crazy.
I bought the 5a coz it cost me half the price of pixel 6
i almost did