Google Pixel 6A vs 6 vs 6 Pro (Same Phone, Double The Price?)
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The new Pixel 6A offers the same powerful Tensor chip, great photography, and smooth software as the 6 and 6 Pro, so is the extra money worth it??
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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
PHYSICAL DESIGN:
Each has 3 colors, not all the same
Very similar appearance - an obvious pixel, from across the room - very recognizable
Polished rails vs matte
Gorilla Glass victus on pro, GG6 on regular, and plastic on 6a
6a has smaller bump (good and bad)
6a is plastic while 6 and 6 pro are glass,
the 6 and 6 pro have gorilla glass victus while the 6a has Gorilla Glass 3 (more scratches for pro but less shattering)
6a is IP67 while other two are IP68
6a lacks wireless charging
DISPLAYS:
6.1” vs 6.4” vs 6.7”
60 vs 90 vs 120 Hz
60Hz is not a big deal
Flat Full HD+ OLED on two, Pro has LTPO OLED QHD+ slightly curved
All three have FP sensor under display, and holepunch camera
All have AOD
All have HDR capabilities
Shadows in corner on 6A. The 6 pro is very very very clearly a better display with more vibrant colors and less errors
Chunkier bezels
EXPERIENCE:
Pocketability
One handed ability
I actually really like smaller phones
I like glass better than plastic backs, but this plastic back is pretty close
The slower refresh rate with this 60Hz display can feel a little clunky (you just notice animations more)
Identical software
Not a huge difference in speakers
CAMERA:
6a has old 12MP wide and ultrawide, plus 8MP selfie
6 has new 50MP wide and 12MP ultrawide, plus 8MP selfie
6 Pro has new 50MP wide, 48MP telephoto, 12MP ultrawide, 11MP selfie
Pretty much all the same features though - magic eraser, face unblur, night sight, portrait, etc.
You would probably notice the difference in snapchat or instagram cameras
6 and 6 Pro has more natural bokeh with larger sensor
INTERNALS:
6-8-12GB RAM
All have Tensor chip
128 GB base storage, up to 512 with pro
PRICE:
$899 vs $599 vs $449
BATTERY TEST
4410 vs 4600 vs 5000 mAh batteries
Mostly just for displays, since they have the same processors
18W for P6A, 30W for other two
Wireless charging
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so what are your thoughts? Which is the phone to buy??
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The long term, the 6 Pro will be a better investment. The 50mp camera will only improve with software. The other two phones are limited to effectively the same camera hardware as all prior pixel phones
I'd go with the 6
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I got the 6 Pro on a Prime Day sale. Super happy with it. No issues at all so far. I put a Whitestone Glass screen protector on it and an Otterbox Defender case which makes for bomber protection. Best phone I've ever had for sure.
Great comparison. Can't wait to see the 7/7 Pro reviews.
I want a Pixel 8, named Pixelate, and I want it to have a sprite mode where everything has that retro look.
That would be cool
wow!
What you said is true about 60 hertz display. Most of the people have negative feedbacks when they hear that the 6a has only 60 hertz display. But if you are used to having a phone with only 60 hertz display, it doesn't really matter. In my opinion, it will still be a smooth experience knowing that the 6a has a flagship chipset which is the Google Tensor.
The issue is, most mid-end phones such as Redmi Note Pro series have 120Hz and most users in this budget had already experienced it. No way they are going back to 60Hz.
Exactly
I just started watching your reviews today. You do a very good and thorough job on your reviews. I purchased the Pixel 6 Pro the end of last year and have not had any problems. It is a great phone.
Nice detailed video and to the point. I love your clean delivery 👍🏾
By far, the 6 Pro is the best phone I've ever owned. I took a night shot (just point and shoot) and the results were awesome. I don't like the price I paid, however I had a Pixel 2 XL that was dying and I needed a phone😭😭
got mine for the equivalent of 750 usd, so im happy with that
same here but with regular pixel 3, and only using it for free google photo backup 💀
One thing to add in about price is the pixel 6 is going for $360-400 used on ebay. I bought one a few days ago basically brand new the person got it free and didn't like it for $350. It was a deal too good to pass on. Great phone and I'm liking it so far. But I'd rather buy a used 6 for the same price or a little less than have the 6a.
Fun fact, in India 6a is priced at 43,999 INR and pixel 6 is 44,080 INR, I gladly paid 80 (=$1) more for the 6.. 🤣🤣
Wait why is the price so close lol?
@@d12play14 Well, it's funny because pixel 6 is not released in India so they are smuggling in the japanese version because of the demand, no taxes, 6a on the other hand is officially released in India but Google have priced it so high because of taxes and such.
Got any bugs ? Hows connectivity and battery life ?
@@swayamsidhmohanty6153 I did not see any bugs, strong Bluetooth connection and wifi 5, 4g(airtel) connectivity is also good. Good battery life for me but I don’t play games. One problem is mines Japanese model so it does not support mmWave 5g, in 5g auction everyone bought 26ghz freq which is high speed mmwave frequency.
Screen on time about 6 hrs in wifi.. Charging time is bad, I have iPhone 13 pro it charges much faster even my fold3 charges faster.
Got my pixel 6 got 43k with card offers. Well i think obvious advantage 6a over 6 is that it is official warranty support where 6 doesn't since its imported
Great comparison! I just bought the 6A for both my wife and I (just received). We're trading in two 3A XL which gave us a $300 credit per phone, plus we got the standard pixel earbuds ($99 free)... So in the end we paid basically $50 for each 6A! Hard to beat. But my wife likes the larger 3A XL phone because fonts are a tad larger. Your review is spot on and really points out the deal you're getting with a 6A unless you really need all the extra bells and whistles from the 6a and 6 pro. For most people the 6A is going to get the job done. And the fact that my 3A XL was always the go-to phone when taking pictures with friends, even when compared to friends that had the latest iPhone. With the Tensor chip improving on the old camera it's an improvement for us. And one of the main reasons for switching was because of the security updates for the next 5 years versus a 3XL which has been cut off. I'm sure the 6a's going to get better with Android 13, 14, and whatever comes next. Thanks again for a fantastic video! Very fair, well thought out and balanced which we don't see a lot of times.
in settings you can alter the size of the fonts so it doesn't have to be a problem!
Loving my 6a. Using it as a secondary and it's a perfect smaller companion. Couldn't pass up $300 for my 4a + buds.
Does the 6a battery get hot like the 6 or is it better than the 6?
Smart man!! That deal was way too good in a few phones and got a few of those deals. Cousin, It was just way too good to pass everything I bought like six of them give them family members
Exactly someone has common sense
@@TheTazzMan it gets crazy hot then gets crazy cold 🥶 then you can briefly become invulnerable
I recognize that view of the river. You're in Conshohocken, huh? Cool, that's close by, small world!
Great job man, as always! 3 phones thats gotta be difficult to manage haha!
Just discovered you, great honest review I feel. You really help people with choices. I have been wondering for some time, what can I afford what is the best deal. I will go for the 6a. Regards.
I prefer that broader bezel to the narrower one on the Pro though I prefer the steel bump and bezel of the 7 series. The camera of the 6a seems as good. In fact, it maybe even processes better? Hard to tell... As for 6GB RAM, have you really found it slower with say, 5 apps open? I frankly don't that's an issue either. The iPhone 13 has 4GB RAM and the Pro and Pro Max have 6GB! So the 6a seems to be a very good phone but I really feel that if you can afford $150 more the Pixel 6 seems like the best, all considered...
Good review. It explains a lot. Thanks.
Mike, your the man bro. Always making awesome content.
Mic your bro, man.
Thank you for this video, I hadn't realized that the 6a had no wireless charging, and I can actually get an amazon renewed pixel 6 pro for way cheaper than a 6a from google!
This is the definitive Pixel 6 video!! Thanks. I have 6A and am satisfied. (I also have real cameras when I want to do serious photo work.)
"serious photo work" just clean your mirror first.
How is the display on the Pixel 6a?
great video, thanks so much, question at the start of your video a see a phone in a frame. Did you did that or where can I do something like that? thanks
These are great reviews. Thanks.
Really wish they had dual speakers so you can turn it on its side and get stereo like the old pixels not having that option was huge for me.
6pro has dual stereo speakers
I got my Pixel 6 Pro coming from a Pixel 3. It feels like a huge upgrade, especially since I got the Android 13 Beta. The Pixel 6a looks to me like the ultimate version of what the Pixel 3 put on the table. Same camera, similar screen and battery life but with the full power of the Tensor. On the other hand I have friends who own the iPhone 13 Max and Galaxy S22 Ultra and the 6 Pro feels just as premium as those (and for snaps my phone is the go to for us). The Pixel 6 should be somewhere in between.
I'd say whichever budget you have, all of those phones seem to punch above their class. All of them well worth their price (maybe the regular 6 on discount much more than the rest).
I was about to sell my pixel 6 pro until I tried the Android 13 beta. Drastically improved everything in every way.
Android 12 was unfinished.
@@mohammedsalimahmed5230 what about the overheating, Connectivity issues, camera issues and battery fast draining? Because according to another youtuber’s comparison the 6A surpassed the 6 pro in battery life, portrait pictures and HDR and night mode. So it was weird to see knowing that the 6 pro has better hardware, and I don’t know if these issues will be adjusted by google with software updates.
Thanks for the review
I was really Waiting this video
I felt like some of the photos in the 6 looked better than the 6pro…..just me?
I had a Pixel 6. Great potential but it was buggy and felt like an advanced prototype to showcase Tensor. I sold mine due to the bugs and also the size as I prefer a smaller phone.
Just got a 6a and honestly prefer it to the 6. Far less buggy, smaller and does everything I want. Mine cist £399 with free Series A buds - so effectively £299 which is a crazy good bargain.
Now about that refresh rate - 95% of the world is watching content on a 60Hz display be it a phone, TV or monitor - so a crisp and efficient 60Hz Oled is just fine + I'll pocket the better battery life.
Great phone. Oh and connection with the Gen 2 pixel buds is solid, so thats a bonus!
How is battery life on pixel 6a? Hope to replace my s22 ultra for pixel 6a.
this is why i'm on the fence. what good are all these specs if you're met with bugs on a daily basis?
My 6 is probably the worst phone I've ever had....I can't sell it, wouldn't wish this phone on anyone
@@robertk617 I love mine, no problems here
I have the pixel 6 and i love it. I have only had it for 3 mths and i have had 3 different android phones the past decade.
If only Google talked about their lens choice for the Pixel as you did in 9:29 that would be more convincing than only showing off the super res zoom. loved your opinion.
Useful post thanks for the effort 👌
Bro I've been looking for a video just like this.
You make some of the best comparison vids! What's your daily driver?
Watching this on November 27, 2022 and I am getting the pixel 7 Regular black Friday special with trade in for $188 dollars, I am feeling rewarded :) great videos as usual Mike.
The only bad thing is no charger is included, but my tablet cord fits nicely. And no earphone slot so you have to use it like a regular phone. Mine's all black so it's really sleek looking, and much nicer than my Samsung was!
I've got the 6 pro and I've gotta say I'm absolutely in love with this phone it's just so good! It's also nice to see the differences between all three versions of these phones
does the telephoto (4x) zoom REALLY produce good bokeh when taking human portraits with the same?
Hey! How's it going?
One question. Were you talking about yourself or the cam when you said "looks pretty good!" comparing front cameras?
Jking ;D
Qi charging is about the only extra the higher priced ones have that I'd be willing to pay for....and not that much. 6a for me.
I think the 6a camera showed more vibrant colors than the 6 pro. I knew the minute you showed the pictures of the 6a and 6pro that the 6pro was on the left.
Thank you for your great video, what abouts Pixel 6 / 6 Pro gate 6 months later ? Are the problem still ?
Amazing review..
I have the 6a and the camera is pretty good and it can handle any task I throw at it. The video is not so good, but I own a GoPro Hero 10 Black, so it is not a worry for me. I am not concerned about the plastic back as I have a Caseology Nano Pop on it and I have an Otterbox Commuter case coming... if Amazon actually send me the right item this time. If I had the money for a 6 Pro, I probably wouldn't as 6.7 inches is too large for my liking, and I would save and get the 6a still.
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Great video!
Amazing video....love how you have the same wallpaper on all 3 phones...gives a good perspective...:)
Thanks!
Just noticed the six pro is around $310 on Amazon renewed in Excellent Condition .. 👌
Got the 6pro recently for the same price as a 6 (it was on sale) and while it took a little getting used to with the commands, I actually love it! I like the size of the phone bc its the same size as my hand which feels sturdy to me, and the camera is actually no joke (I took a photo of my leg and could see the individual hairs in high definition) - also takes like an hour maybe less to charge my phone fully
where did you get it from? can I buy it from India?
@@RishabhKashyapofficial buy pixel 7!
Excellent run down on the features and differences , but, at this point why not wait for the Pixel 7..... reason;. the updates start from the time the phone is introduced..... not an issue for the 6a, but, if you want the telephoto lens.... the 6 Pro is the one to get...I imagine that the 7 series will offer that as well. .... Really depends on how much of a discount for the 6 Pro after the 7 is released....
I really like the pixel, decent cameras and software for lower price then most flagships but I really reaaaally hate the google search bar at the bottom.
I just got a less than a month old Pixel 6 pro off swappa for 495. Can’t beat that
Disagree, Ultrawide-Angle lens is SO much more important than a telephoto lens. But great video 👍
I consider myself lucky that google did not released pixel 6 and 6 pro in india but they did launch pixel 6a here at 44000 INR which is equal to 500 usd
But luckily I bought my pixel from Amazon India at 45000 INR only I won't be wrong saying that pixel 6 is a better
Brother among 3 of them.
It's just awesome
My wife has a 6a. I can unlock it with my UNREGISTERED thumb. I purchased via the preorder period and live in the US. I traded in her old Pixel 3a with cracked screen and got $290 credit for it. Any suggestions about the how to fix the fingerprint reader?
I bought the 6a, so glad to be back on a Pixel and I prefer smaller phones so the 6a was my choice. I've not taken many pictures yet but I'll after seeing lots of reviews there's not much difference, and the court 6a actually comes out better in some tests. The real test is if it will be better than my previous phone, the Huawei P30.
how did 6a hold up ?
I'll be getting 6a cuz of the size.
I couldn't find any phone smaller than 6" and 6a is probably the smallest I could find.
i have a Pixel 6 and yea it has its bugs but I love the battery life! Can get thru a full day of lots of pictures and still end day with a decent amount of battery left in that I don't need to worry.
How is it? What kind of bugs do you have? I heard that android 13 beta has fixed many bugs, is that true? I'd like to know yr opinion because I wanna buy the phone. Also are the videos good? I know photos are good but some people say videos are not excellent, especially in low light.
@@matteogamba3236 I don't take videos that much so not an expert on that aspect or know enough to comfortably speak on that. Some examples of bugs were so far for me just with Google maps when u use in landscape mode and when u want to use another app while navigating, when u try to go back to Google maps its frozen so I have to refresh the Google maps app when that happens
Are you anyhow related to Alexander Skarsgard, bro?
The fact that all these photos look exactly the same to me lets me know im a pixel 6a guy lol which is the one i bought and havent regretted at all
I am enjoying my experience with the pixel 6, after the exaggerated reviews from these tech influencers who claim to be reviewers, i was anxious, but the phone is just so good, could not ask for anything more. also, good job with the review, hope you dont become a black and red influencer too, as you grow.
How is the battery going with you? How many hours do you get out of it until you have to charge it again?
@@tasneemibrahim I get almost 2 days for my usage. screen on of about 5 hours.
I've had my O.G seafoam green pixel 6 since launch i love it.
It's a scam
How is Gorillas glass more resistant to crack than the plastic of the 6a??
How do I get my Pixel 3a XL out of a boot loop?
Got a pixel 6a, hope it will be good
Neat review, but had read elsewhere that the fingerprint sensor was much better on the 6a. Is it really just as bad as on the 6 & 6pro?
The updates have improved it. Testers for Android 13 have also said it was better.
@@MrPontiac005 Ta for that. 👍
Also, bring back face unlock on the Google Pixel phones...... it's a great feature on my Google Pixel 4 XL
I have a Pixel 6 and traded in my old Pixel 5 for a 6a for my wife. Both are great phones. Can't go wrong either way! One caveat: the Google case is bad. Mine is all bent out of shape.
I got the Caseology Athlex grey case for the 6a and it is great to hold and pocket, although I slightly regret not having the colorful phone it was or the colorful Parallax case I would have chosen if I didn't need it ASAP.
I'm kinda glad i never got the google case then and went with spigen
I like the 6a, and it's priced right, but, you can get the samsung a53 5g right now, at Best Buy, for $299.
Just depends if you want a phone to last longer and how much you need to save money
the processor in the 6a will last longer I'd expect it's already faster than a53
I think, for the price, the Samsung Galaxy A53 is a better deal, it has 90 hertz screen and it will have 4 year updates
Best review without posh attitude! I'll get the 6a then as it fits in one hand without too much of a problem.
I feel the pixel 6 is the best out of the three. It's reasonably priced and is similar to both phones.
А как по мне самый невыгодный
Any major differences when using Graphene OS?
I would jump on the 6A if it had a higher screen refresh rate atleast 75hz would be nice. 90hz would be fair
Google always does a good job making you feel like a clown for buying the "pro" version on release... they lowered the price $100, they should give us a credit or something towards the 7 pro
In my country pixel 6 and 6a got no service so should i proceed with pixel 6 or 6a??
Mike, in my opinion first it depends on how much money people can spend and second it depends on how good the phone is.
when does the 7 come out?
I'm beginning to have issues with my Z Flip 3 and need a cheaper alternative. I just use a phone for calls, text, emails and spotify with an occasional TH-cam watching. Would one of these work?
I also had Samsung Z flip 3 with IPPro 13. I've had the pixel 6a and I haven't had any issues with thd software use and the hardware does feel great in the hand. It's hard to tell the back of the phone is plastic. I use the phone for more than your use case.
@@josephdunson5396 thx
im still using the pixel 5 decent phone and no problems but unsure whether to get for the 7 when it comes out or if there will be big changes on the 8 and wait a year for that?
Wait for the 8 your p5 is still good for at least another year
No way I'd have paid 899 for the Pro but I got it for 622 open box in perfect condition, saving just 78 when it was listed at best buy (barf) for 700. Shrug. I'm happy with it.
The 6 is definitely best value, good comparison, still don't know which to get or to hold out for the 7 pro 😂
9:29 "Telephoto instead of Ultra wide lense" (Google about Pixel 4)
I have always been an Android user although I haven't ever had a Google phone & I *hate* Samsung Galaxy & I have went with LG in the past which I liked, but LG is out of the phone business so I have been researching & I will moving over to a Google Pixel (although I am waiting for the Pixel 7) I don't upgrade my phone or tech for that matter all that often, I tend to research & find the best that I can afford & take care of it & use it for the long haul, hence why I am waiting for the Pixel 7.
Ive 6A the only thing im.missing is fast charging. The 60hz issue is bullshit. It feels smooth as silk. Its a neat phone.
Compare the pixel buds pro to the linkbuds s. I think that would make a good video
Taking back a Pixel 6A tomorrow. No wireless charging? Is this the middle ages? :P
Well, now that the 7 is out, I'm def going to upgrade to the 6 as it will be significantly cheaper. Thanks! This video is great info
great video. I have had both the 6 and 6 Pro, and the 6 Pro is worth the higher price. Combining premium hardware and Google software is a win-win. The 6 Pro is on par with more expensive premium phones like the S22 Ultra in many ways. 👌
i do think a plastic back is better lol... wish the 6 and pro had it
Man I have the 6 and 6a. I have a habit of having multiple phones. Mostly because of reception issues. Cough
Did you experience and bugs from any of the phones when you were using them?
I myself own a 13pm I still grabbed the 6a for a secondary. I actually find myself on it More than my iPhone
I'm a little late, but don't worry. I always make time for these reviews. One of the best channels out there!
Thanks, Jerry! I really appreciate the support!
Is the Google Pixel a 4K camera phone?
During BBD sales in India pixel 6a is selling for 350$
I'm not considering buying any of the 3 phones on the 6 line since the 7 line is coming in two months, and by that time I'll have enough money to get the 7 pro (I hope) Either that I'll buy a samsung phone lol
Wish the 6a was a little more smaller like the pixel 4 size. Coz it barely is the same with the 6
Are these phones plagued by overheating like the 5a?
It couldn't be more obvious its sponsored video xD
I got it on sale for 300 love it so much
Refresh rate is overrated. I use 60hrz even if the display supports 120. Also prefer the plastic back over glass.
6a is now 299 on Amazon. I have one (mine was free with a new line I needed anyway) it is an exceptional device for the value. I really prefer the size and the 2 12 MP cameras do a remarkable job.
Is that new or used one?
I don't have a Google Pixel phone and they all sound good but, you need to look at the money and the amount that you like the phone because you are the one that is using it.
jumped into the camera lines and my sony ev 10 well duh, but pixel is nice for a prime 3rd option if anything happens.
rigged i need to say any phone should.. instad of holding ur body still holding ur breath a rig will save u lol