Google Pixel 6a Three Weeks Later - Still the HERO!
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 11 ก.ย. 2024
- This is the Google Pixel 6a, but it's also NOT what I think many of us have come to expect..
See, we’ve known this Pixel “a” series as the company’s most successful lineup ever, but it’s also more of a nod to the past. Just like the early days of the Pixel, the Nexus also started as a premium offering, only for things to not pan out, and for the company to shift strategies with the Nexus 4 in creating the world’s first flagship killer.
In sort-of the same approach, the Pixel 3a was a genius move. Instead of only focusing on one phone, you could choose between flagship and mid-ranger, with the benefit that great photography became a Pixel trait across the board. It was pretty irresistible at just $399, but then Google kept experimenting. Over the next two years we saw all Pixels tip completely to become mid-rangers, but then this year, it seems the formula is now to go hard on defying the establishment.
So sure, even if the Pixel 6a is a successor to every “a” variant we’ve seen before, it’s different because it’s not really a mid-ranger, and sure, I wouldn’t call it a flagship either. At a time when most heroes have lived long enough to become the villain, this phone is something else. I'm Jaime Rivera with Pocketnow and let's dive into our full review.
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Coming from Ip11 to P6A,never regret it...I am super happy with 6A and planning to keep it many years
Yeah I just came from the iPhone 11 Pro and I'm very happy with it, both android and iOS have good and bad points but I can't ever justify paying for an iPhone again especially not a pro. I got this pixel 6a for 300 quid and it's really impressed me.
Went the same way lol. I still have my 11 I just like this better.
how is overheating and stuff on it? 5a sucks
hey bro
does it get hot?
@@potato...0 No,no hot at all....Heavily tested in Greek summer temperatures
The Pixel 6a is already my favorite phone of all time. The Pixel 4a has moved to second place. This phone nails all the basics and provides incredible performance at a very attractive price. The 4a was my previous favorite for similar reasons, but it just had good performance and a single camera.
I could have written your comment. Same same same
@@sappyjohnson same here. 👍
I still prefer 4a, small size, lightweight, easy to carry, and a headphone jack
@@jcfawerd I agree, the 6a scratches very easily as well
5a? The king of Pixel utility with that insanely good battery life.
I feel like the 6a is the android version of what the iPhone minis were for Apple. You get the same flagship experience with very few features missing for a more affordable price. I can’t believe most have gotten so hung up on the 60 hertz display they fail to see we got a great deal. We could’ve gotten a lesser processor or an LCD screen. I just ordered a 6a because for $480 with tax you won’t find a better sub $500 flagship device with few compromises.
It’s the cancer of ppl listen to much to some reviewers that to hung up in stuff. 90 120 Herz not such a big deal. Have u ever considered an iPhone slow like the iPhone 13? No 60hrz screen feels fast. This phone as well. Then the one plus n20 is fast as well with a great screen. Now u take the a53 that is a total mess with the 120hrz screen u actually have to turn it off to 60 to make it less of choppy mess. Same for wireless charging. It is way more inefficient degrades batteries much much quicker. So I take a nice screen fluid phone over potential choppiness with 120hrz or wireless charging with smaller battery or loosing other more important features. Like wireless charging but then getting an lcd instead. So I think the 6a a great trade offs. Same as one plus did a much better job with the n20 it’s actually a real gem as well. Just u want get any great software support at all. Keep that in mind.
We all used 60hz displays and never batted a eyelid over it until tech reviewers said we had to have 120hz I had a s21 ultra and now use a 6a and a iPhone se 5g and honestly it doesn't bother me one bit what the refresh rate is and I prefer the pixels stock android to the s21 ultras Samsung version
@@graeme66 using a pixel is a totally different experience. It feels the most refined android way. And if Google finally really is hardware wise also committed to it then I see great things in the future. The 7 is an improvement to the 6. But u can't go wrong with either. It's like iphone 12 to 13. Just a tiny increase with some more tricks and enhancements that where needed now google just needs to refine the phones each year also 3 years seems like a good upgrade level I mean 4 is great as Samsung does. But 3 is fine. Considering pixel phones are cheaper flagship phones. 3 years is a good time. I don't think the phone will go more then 3 4 years anyway before they need to be replaced. So it's all good.
@@djarthurlooby for the money pixel are a good buy unlike iPhone price rise but not that much different from previous models especially the iPhone 14 only difference is they made a larger version and dropped the mini
I come to the pixel 6a with blissful ignorance as I have never used a display higher than 60 hz, but I have to say, my experience is that it feels VERY fluid and responsive. I feel like the 6a is not really intended for people already used to upper end devices (if they can afford the flagships and such, why in the world would they downgrade?) but rather is intended for people like me, looking to step UP into a higher quality phone without paying $1000. I am extremely satisfied so far.
Great video, thanks for keeping it real and focusing on real world use.
I love my Pixel 6a and it's wonderful performance. The screen is excellent, screw all the misdirected hype about the "sub-par" 60hz refresh rate.
People seem to want to compare a $900 phone with a $450 phone and then gripe about the differences. Duh, of course paying twice the money gets you better specs.
However, most people buying this midrange are likely coming from another midrange with a similar 60hz refresh.
I have used a 90hz display in the past, and for me it's not worth the battery drain.
You ain't never lied. Damn Skippy
Thank you for being honest and genuine Jaime. I appreciate it.
Great video as usual. I can't wait for the Pixel 7 Pro though.
Preordered this phone and am happy with it, Tensor definitely gets a bit toasty but less so on Android 13 beta and in pretty much all ways Android 13 is going to benefit this phone. Fingerprint sensor is faster though sometimes it seems to ignore me. Still, given I got $300 in trade for my 4a5G and free Pixel Buds A, this is a win of the highest order...
Do you miss headphone jack because that's the only thing stopping me from purchasing it
@@manhad8429 in the same dilemma 😅
No way. I got free Pixel buds and they're awesome. I thought I'd miss the jack but nope
@Benjamin Jagun I have an iPhone and a pixel. The iphone is a complete joke. I only use it for work.
I got 300 for my 3a as trade in
I also have a chalk colored GP6A and I'm enjoying it. I don't really care for gesture navigation and recently discovered that Google added button navigation. So needless to say I'm pleased with my purchase. I will be keeping it.
I wish they had the option of 2 button navigation like my old pixel 3. Swiping to change apps, but with a dedicated back button is king.
Thank you for keeping this review classy and professional.
Death of headphone jack is terrible.
had mine for 4 days. very happy at the price. im coming from a S21 which has a broken screen due to a cycling accident. for another £100 i have a new phone, happy days.
By the way first time for a while i have watched your videos, your looking like a lean mean machine
@Riyad As to me its ok. I normally charge up while I am in bed. I'm not sure if fast charge is that important for me. Its my first google phone and so far so good
How many sot is it managing to achieve?
Do u think it's better than the s21 interms if camera quality and battery
@@AR-uj3js I think its very similar to the S21. the only thing of note to me is the lack of a proper telephoto lense. but I'm just ba very average user.
@@brunomendes8031 sot?
just upgraded my daughter's pixel2 to a 6a and she loves it , hard sale to crack on her because she absolutely loved her 2 , wouldn't trade for a 4 or 5 , I sport a pixel3 and might actually upgrade to a 6, inductive charging on my 3 is something I'd like to keep.
I did the same for my daughter ... It's what made me pick the device out for myself coming from a Pixel 4xL. Love this device.
Apple did not set the bar really low. They just knew people will buy anything they throw at them, even if the design and display are basically ancient relics
I still have my old Nexus 4. It was my first Smartphone.Too bad it bootlooped in 2019.
Writing this from my Pixel 5. I love it but my Nexus was truly something special
What people are forgetting is that these phones were made for a specific audience--not tech reviewers and content creators. These people are not looking for wireless charging or a 120 refresh rate. And that was the same for the other a models. These are the people who will not be buying an iPhone, nor will they get the cheapest. Most people get a phone to make calls, text, watch content and snap a few pics. They're willing to spend a little more because they want the phone to last more than a year to 18 months. They'll see it at the carrier and pick it up as a special, etc.
What they won't like is the missing charge brick--but Google wasn't the first to do that.
Pixel phones are the best Android phone 💕
Totally agree!
@Benjamin Jagun I've been a proud Pixel 2 XL user since Black Friday 2017. I look forward to upgrading to the 7 series this year, can't wait for it to come out! Never going back to any other Android phone. Pixel it is for me from now to the foreseeable future.
Still using this phone for almost two years coming from iPhone 11 and it still works like a boss. I was never bothered with the 60hz, even my galaxy a34 5G I have as a second back up phone with 120hz, I have no trouble switching back and forth from 60 to 120 and vice versa. Maybe that’s just me not nitpicking although I can definitely see the difference but it just doesn’t bother me. The camera on the 6a is very satisfying since doing photography and shooting RAW with this camera then editing in Lightroom is just amazing. Still use it as my daily driver.
2 weeks Use on Android 13 Pixel 6a
Pro - The cameras are awsm best you can at this price range
- Compact Size
- Battery is enough for a 1 day Casual to slight heavy use
- IP67 Rating
- Clean UI smoot Animation
Cons - The heating or i can say warming issue even while just scrolling the social media apps
- No Fast charging atleast 30watt was expected
- The Price here in India ₹44,000
- No charger in Box
- Still had that Fingerprint issue getting unlocked via non registered Finger
Now you can get it for ₹27k included with discounts, that's a big deal
I bought this for ₹26K ✌🏻 With exchange n card offer
how about the social media upload, like stories and reels?
I'm actually starting to like my Pixel 6A, especially since the camera takes very good pictures. The video needs work, however, it's a $450 device so that's understandable. I also have an iPhone 13 pro and a lot of times the pixel takes better pictures that I prefer over the iPhone's shots.
I think I may actually look forward to the next gen pixel 7 devices with the new tensor two chip.
I also have a iphone 13 pro and using the pixel 6a as my android device, agree with everything you said, a lot of the times I prefer the photos from the Pixel over the iphone.
you can turn the filter on in the iphone camera settings to give it different default color/balance/contrast shifts - including one that is the pixel look.
Do you miss headphone jack?
Don't get all the fuss and negatively around this 60hz refresh rate . Totally fine and more than adequate for daily use. Still using my Nokia 7 plus from 2018 which has 60hz and it's perfect for me 😀👍
Yes, I agree. It's more than adequate for things most people actually do most of, on their phones. Yes it's nice to have smooth display but it's not necessary for most people. Better contrast, color reproduction and good quality display overall, is more important than smooth display. Oh and I forgot to mention great user experience and performance of the phone overall
I had a Nokia 7 plus. The pixel 3a xl that I replaced it with was a hell of a lot better.
I love my Google Pixel 6 Pro and 6a
Dang, the video recorded on the 6a is more than ok enough for social media posting. I'd even argue that you could get some pretty good home videos with this camera too. We have to keep things in perspective too, this is a phone. A phone that was consistently priced at $299 all through the holiday season. I've recorded some family videos with this phone over the holidays, and it's perfectly fine for sharing with family over TH-cam.
The Pixel 6a is so affordable right now I've been thinking of switching my OP Nord 2 for it. Should I do it?
Google seems to be following the old tried and true Sears & Roebuck strategy with the pixel line: Good, Better, Best. With added features and cost as you move up the line. Three choices, enough variables but not too many, clear price jumps for each feature bundle.
Sears and roebuck? Lol. How old are you?
I know people will complain about 60hz but iPhones are still 60hz although iOS is a smother . I used my flip 3 on 60hz for a day to see how much I'd notice and i didn't notice a difference unless i was scrolling hard. I ordered the 6a so hopefully its good replacement for my flip 3.
I had a flip 3 too.
But the Pixel experience is unique and better than iOS and Samsung UI personally so I kept coming back to the Pixel.
I went from Pixel 6 Pro -> Pixel 6 -> Pixel 5 -> and now Pixel 6a. I feel the Pixel 6a is the best among all of them and a reasonable size/good for money device.
The 60hz screen doesn't bother me at all after using it for a few days. I even used the 120hz screen on the 6 Pro but 6a is not noticeably slow or as smooth as the 6 Pro. I think Google fixed a lot of minor issues over time as when I was using the 6 Pro and the 6 they had a lot of minor issues.
Just activate Developer options and lower animation speed from 1x to 0.5x and the experience improved even more!
You don't even notice the 60 hz, not even a thing.
I love how you have used your splendid knowledge of words to extrapolate the good and ignore the bad aspects of the phone. I'm using both IOS and Android since Nexus 5 and iphone 5s days so I understand what's and what's not a good phone. But the reviews are watched by those who would want to consider buying the phone and hence I feel a review should give equal weightage to the good and bad aspects and try to be less obvious of it being and ad for pixel 6a. But HR, i love your style of delivery and still watched the whole video ☺️🙏 please take this in good spirit, and apologies if you taste something bitter in this 😊
I'm glad I wasn't the only one noticed and thank you for being nice about it, I wanted to say worse but it's Sunday😂
Let's hear your hands on review, eh?
@@mithritades thank you for being honest
@@hymnz I don’t think it deserves one
@@hymnz lmao ikr. For all the hate this phone got during the prereleased stage was both alarming and hilarious (as it exposed the ignorance and bias of many reviewers). Other major companies don't get this much heat especially that crappy offering of the SE during it's prereleased stages. No money in bashing Apple and Samsung lool.
Got one last week, great phone! Camera is still top tier. Got Sony alpha camera if I wanted real photos.
Been using it as my main phone (over an S22 Ultra!) and it's great. Absolutely surprised with how much I like it.
Could never go to a 60hZ display after 120hZ
Dunno you are telling lies or not..but your words seem funnier to me xD
Yeah my main phone is s22 ultra I have a pixel 6a for Google Fi when I travel. In many ways I prefer the 6a over the ultra.
I have an s22 ultra and yeah i want a smaller phone sometimes, love everything else though. Had an old 3a i would use for jogging
@@shebjjeje9720 you dont notice it as much when youre on an optimised OS
Basically it is a midrange killer ?
I stand by every word you mentioned in the video.
Yes its not a flagship killer and not a mid-ranger this is how a pixel a series meant to be.
Flagship killer yes especially for $300
Great phone so far coming from 3a looking forward to the 9a. Screen is fine btw.
If Google iron out the bugs then the pixel phones would be the bestest.Hope that they do that with the pixel 7 series.
It will be available for 350 dollar in India during Big Billion Sale on Flipkart
Still not outright winner in India
Smartphones with snapdragon 888 are also available in similar price bracket, though competiton
I would rather think the camera and the tensor chip are the greatest strengths of this phone. In that case I'm a little bit opposed to you in the weakness of the video incapability of the phone you mentioned but we both definitely agree with the tensor chip. I don't have it but I want it and I will go see it in store to be able to make final decisions
Jaime you missed the one feature that no other phone can touch and the biggest differentiating factor:
This phone can turn into a Ninja Turtle.
It's crazy nobody is talking about how the 6 pro is on sale at most stores for $650 and sometimes less ..
This is what I call a well-baked review!
Still prefer my 5a just because of the rear fingerprint scanner.
Doesn't matter, you can't afford it
@@charlesli6751 he didn't ask tho
I'm "downgrading" from the Pixel 6 to the 6a. The 6 is just to darn big and heavy...
How is the plastic back in the Pixel 6a holding up ?
They may use fancy advertising "thermoformed plastic composite", but at the end of the day it's still plastic.
It looks like the kind of glossy plastic that can easily get scratched and scuffed
No headphone jack either. Now I gotta buy some nice wireless headphones for the gym. :(
Your videos are always solid 👍
Traded in my 4a 5G for this cuz it was a really good deal at the time, so far it's great but I definitely miss the headphone jack the most 😮💨😮💨😮💨. Was worried about the fp scanner but I actually like it and the metal rails feel nice and cold😎.
Very positive review but it can't be all good news? How bad is that 60Hz refresh? What is the actual charging speed (as the 6 Pro is way below what it claims) and how long does a full charge take? Is it chock full of software glitches like the 6 Pro? Or better, or worse? Does 6GB RAM feel adequate? Thanks in advance for your reply 🙏🏽😊
One thing that's disappointing is the gorilla glass scratches easily compared to my 4a.
My only concern is with the screen fingerprint reader. I've been spoiled with previous versions.
60hz screen in 2022 bruh
Something's missing. Oh, it's Jaime Rivera introducing his name with that rolled r.
@jaime I think the iPhone 13 sets the refresh rate bar low, more than 2x the price and still at 60Hz refresh rate
Mine froze while watching videos, I wasn’t able to turn off the screen or operate the phone. I had to wait 5 minutes for the phone to crash and reboot. Phone also ran hot often under no load and would be choppy in operation.
I'd be ok with it if mine wasn't getting uncomfortably hot. Even with some of the weird coloring it has given some photos
I have s22 and I have ryr problem too.. just give it time it'll improve
@@asmallnigerian thanks. I've had accubattery read 108-112f with some browser or Instagram scrolling, faster with TH-cam. I used an infrared thermometer on it and the case was 107f on the back, the side feels hotter but too thin to measure.
This is using it indoors where it's 78f. It's 100f outside so I'm afraid to take it out at all.
Usually th early period of your phone life will be though on the phone..
@@asmallnigerian how long should it last? It has been 6 days and Google only has a 14 or 15 day return period so i don't want to run that out.
A phone too hot to touch would cut down my screen time
Looks like the overheating will be fixed in Android 13 - I've been using the Android 13 Beta for a few days and it hasn't overheated once for me.
Hi Jaime what phone do you choose? Pixel 6a or s21 Fe, both in the same price...
Check out flossy carter's video. Apparently, Google records your use to preserve the battery to make it last longer so sometimes that leads to slower and partial charging so it will show 100% but, it may be only 80%. You can "Trick" your phone to use the battery normally at the cost of normal lithium degradation if you choose.
My battery is kinda bad like yeah it like me all day. But not 72 hours like advertised
Hi Jaime, I have the Pixel 6a running Android 13 Beta, and it's running even better than on 12. Just one thing though, you said in the video that the camera has Astro photography, I can't find that in my camera settings. How can I find it please?
It automatically triggers when taking a photo while on a tripod. It has to be completely still without being held in the hand for it to work.
I'd love more small phones... would buy 6 in a smaller size in a heartbeat
tensor thermals can power consumption can be lot better..hopefully they will fix it in next gen but google can leave u disappointed
you compared the video quality being a downgrade in comparison to the pro. What about the base model p6? are they on the same level?
Not a bad phone. I realized how few choices you have if you want something good for under $600
How did you realize that...
Is it good idea to replace iPhone 12 with pixel 6A for a change?
to be honest? the battery life bleed on idle has ALWAYS been a problem on pixels. there hasn't been one I've had where I took it off the charger before bed and woke up to 90/89 percent.
5a loses a few % on idle overnight
@@stevenhuang9207 my 2xl lost 9-10%, same with my 3xl, 3aXL and pixel 5...no matter what I did it had that problem. Should've probably gotten the 5a I guess lol.
My 6 lost 2% last night, from 9 pm to 8 am
it's an android issue period. Samsung S22 Ultra I tried did the same thing.
My Pixel 5 only loses 3% overnight.
I love this phone I just got mine yesterday I love the battery life I had a iphone SE 2nd generation and the battery life was bad this phone is better
I bought the s22 plus just now and for $800 I'm very happy with it
With Snapdragon ?
@@iAfroTech yes
@@osman2674 good for you👍🏿. In France, we don’t have Snapdragon 😢 so i bought instead my first Iphone
It's too bad that AT&T does sell Pixel phones. I would like to try this phone out. I actually like the look of it.
Just buy an unlocked Pixel 6a and slap the some card one there
does 6a have livetranslate feature like the 6 and 6 pro?
Great video and it's going get better I went bk to a pixel 4a
Great job Jaime
After a week it was fantastic. Android 13 pretty much broke the fp scanner. It went from super accurate to garbage. Tried to register my fingerprints multiple times.
@@KoalaBeer. When tho?
@@KoalaBeer. I hope so
No High Refresh rate in 2022… come on ..!!
Best review Mr.Jaime 👌
Camera wise, is this better then a Huawei P30 Lite? And if so, by how much?
I would love a deep dive into how astrophotography mode works. With the far better camera lenses on 6/pro they should take much better astro shots ? Right?
I can't find it on my 6a.
@@SJF15 it's in night sight. Your phone has to be still and a dark place to activate.
Thank you, this video really helped me with my decision 👍❤️
Pixel experience blows apple out of the water. There it was said...
@Benjamin Jagun zactly! 👍
Watching in pixel 6a ,😁
Their price point is still a little odd... Increasing the price of the A series while dropping the price of the non A series phone, at where I am I could get the Pixel 6 at the exact same price as the Pixel 6A. Its a no brainer, there is no point to getting the 6A right now.
the 300 dollar trade in for an old phone makes it a sweet 150 dollar steal
I'm using the 6a great phone nothing missing on it that makes me think I need a 6 or 6 pro and for the money it's great value
JR has a very Star Trekian button system on that t shirt.
Nanu Nanu
No commentary of 18W charging, fingerprint sensor issue, or overheating during gaming.
Also 60hz vs 90hz or 120hz is all about web browsing, and reading text. Focusing Ui is flawed.
Almost feels like Google PR was in your ear.
Payola
There is no finger print issue, 18 watt charging was mentioned in a graphic, and overheating is temporary while the chip learns your user habits. I have the phone, so I know!
no headphone jack no sale
I got mine for free at T-Mobile because of my plan I just had to pay extra for the second line but we'll worth it
Agreed with ur statements.
Greetings from the Philippines. Sir, Please kindly advise if this is a good buy for 2024. I am a stroke survivor and I am actually in a wheelchair. I am, daily using my cellphone for watching movie, social media and communication with an SOT of 7 hours (but I charge during my rest time in the mid day). Please kindly give me your thoughts. Thank you - cris
Watching on a pixel 6a in 2024🤩🤩🤩
Picked one up for 300. Best deal.
I don't think it's a good buy. There is no pixel experience. It's just bug experience with grandfather old camera sensor with very poor finger sensor and using poorly optimised Exynos chipset AKA Tensor.
I've never used wireless charging on any of my Pixel phones... more of a gimmick to me.
4 days since the purchase, but I'm getting only 3-4 hours of screen on time , is this a problem only with my phone
Did Adaptive Battery kick in? If so what's your screen on time now?
@@gboy888 hey yes, I'm getting 5-6 hours of sot now...
Hello, could you talk about google pixel 6 pro 5g not working in unofficial countries.
What happens if you put a screen protector? My 6 fingerprint reader barely worked with a glass dome screen protector
I had to rescan all my thumbprints with the protector on and now it works great.
It'll still work fine with a glass screen protector
The Pixel 6A doesn’t have a telephoto lens though
Awesome review
It seems to be everyone that bought the pix 6a owns the 13pm me as well.
Absolutely disappointed.
60Hz refresh rate, limited features, a camera technology literally from the pixel 5 for $440 ? In terms of performance, it's not even in competition with the mid-tier smartphone
Love it thanks for sharing it
dynamic range not there. you wrong mr. its higher dynamic range. no one other offer such great range. not even i phone 13 pro and s22 ultra. they are fix at short focus. backroung almost blurred. but only pixle offer great range of dynamic. all pixels phone. shoot like go pro .. perticularly in selfe camera. i agree there is no 4 k. if we see practically we dont need 4k. 8k mode consumes lot of space. 1080 p is sufficient.
Please reply
Is pixel 6a optimised for Instagram Reels as much as Iphone is ?
Does it provide the same quality as iphone or it over compress the video for reels ?
Pixel 6 series is very high quality for Reels, Stories and Snapchat. You can also use the ultra wide angle within the apps. Best Android social media experience.
@@TCKingMusic do you have pixel 6 a, have you tried uploading Reels & checking it's quality?
I had other TH-camr who replied that it is over compressed !
Nice review.
6gb of ram is not enough in 2022, Gary Exp'ains covered that one off at the start of the year.
Portland, JAMAICA in the Building !!!!!!!!
Wrong building buried by tidal waves
A year old S21+ is $450 approximately. Much better buy.