Pixel 6a

2022 - 5 - 12

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The Google Pixel 6A goes on sale in July for $449 (The Verge)

Google's Pixel 6A is a less expensive version of the 6 and 6 Pro flagships with the same custom-designed Tensor chipset. It includes a 6.1-inch OLED screen, ...

The 6A includes a 12-megapixel main rear camera with optical image stabilization that appears to be the same hardware used by the 5A, rather than the 50-megapixel main camera on the Pixel 6. While the design ethos is the same, the Pixel 6A offers less robust camera specs than the flagship 6 and 6 Pro. That’s a departure from previous A-series phones, which offered the same camera hardware as their pricier counterparts. And because all good things must end, the 6A does not include a headphone jack. The 6A follows the pronounced design trend that the 6 and 6 Pro set when they arrived last year with a raised horizontal camera bump and a two-tone body. And there’s good news if you think the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are too big — the 6A comes with a slightly smaller 6.1-inch OLED 1080p display. Google is officially announcing the Pixel 6A, which embraces the company’s new design language and custom chipset but keeps the 5A’s $449 price tag.

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Google IO: Pixel 6a, Pixel Watch and Android 13 unveiled (The Guardian)

New Pro earbuds and upcoming Pixel 7 phones, tablet and software shown off during virtual event.

The new Google Wallet will be able to collect payment cards, loyalty cards, transport tickets and boarding cards in one place, with various kinds of identification such as student IDs and driving licences in the US later this year. Google also announced its intention to return to making Android tablets in 2023 as companions for its Pixel phones. Google unveiled its upcoming top Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones for later this year. It will be supported with software updates for at least five years, making it one of the longest-lasting Android phones. Google has announced a series of new products as it looks to compete with Apple on tablets and smartwatches. Google showed off its first own-brand WearOS smartwatch, called the Pixel Watch, which will ship in the autumn.

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Google announces its first smartwatch, a new budget phone and more (CNBC)

Google announces its first smartwatch, a new budget phone and more · Google announced its long-awaited Pixel Watch on Wednesday during its I/O conference, ...

Google also announced its new Pixel Buds Pro earbuds. In the first six months of its launch, the 6 sold more units than the Pixel 4 and Pixel 5 in their first six months combined. The company didn't provide further details on price but said it will be a high-end product. They'll use the next generation of the Google Tensor chip and will ship with Android 13. It will be available in the fall. Google will release its latest budget Pixel phone this summer.

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Google's budget Pixel 6a arrives July 28 for $449 (TechCrunch)

The Google Pixel 6a comes with a standard five years of security updates and Pixel Feature Drops. It will be available in Charcoal, Chalk and Sage.

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Pixel 6A Revealed: Google's Cheaper Phone Looks Promising (CNET)

As expected, Google is working on a Pixel 6A phone -- including many of the Pixel 6's highlight features like the Tensor chip at a lower $449 price -- but ...

Like the Pixel 5A, the new phone will be IP67-rated for water and dust resitstance, and will not support wireless charging. Google's custom Tensor chip will power the phone alongside 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. As expected, Google is working on a Pixel 6A phone -- including many of the Pixel 6's highlight features like the Tensor chip at a lower $449 price -- but it will be a few months before it goes on sale.

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Google Kills Headphone Jack in Latest Pixel 6A Just Months After ... (Mac Rumors)

Google on Wednesday unveiled its latest mid-range 5G smartphone, the Pixel 6A, and for the first time, this A-series model is missing a 3.5mm...

Apple will ditch its proprietary Lightning port and switch to USB-C on all or possibly some models of the iPhone 15 lineup destined to launch in the second half of 2023, Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said today. Apple has launched a special limited-time offer for iPhone, Apple Watch, Mac, and iPad trade-in that offers customers additional credit when trading in their only device for a new one. The iPod touch is the last remaining device in the iPod lineup, and it has not been updated since May... Google today announced its latest flagship smartphones, the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. The two new devices are already garnering positive reviews for their high-end feature set available at an affordable price tag. Google today shared a new Pixel 5a ad that's meant to parody some of the product intro videos that former Apple design chief Jony Ive used to make to highlight new iPhone features. The current model has been on the market since fall of 2019, so the batteries are already... These are Google's new flagship smartphones, with a redesign that includes a rear camera bar and tons of other new technologies. As Apple mentioned when it unveiled the latest MacBook Pros, the 3.5mm headphone jack offers support for high-impedance headphones, which is good news for professionals who want to use the MacBook Pro with studio quality headphones. Google today kicked off its annual I/O developer conference at the Shoreline Amphitheatre in Mountain View, California, where it unveiled a wide range of new Pixel devices that are launching this summer and beyond. Google poked fun at the iPhone 7's lack of headphone jack while unveiling its original Pixel smartphone in 2016, and then the Pixel 2 launched without one just a year later. Apple has published a new support document detailing the use of high-impedance headphones with the new MacBook Pro models. Powered by the company's custom Tensor chipset, the 6A comes with a 6.1-inch OLED 1080p display running at 60Hz and includes an under-screen fingerprint sensor.

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Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6: Should you spend big, or go budget? (TrustedReviews)

Google just unveiled its latest affordable smartphone, the Pixel 6a alongside the Pixel Watch, Pixel Tablet and Pixel Buds Pro at it's I/O conference.

The Pixel 6a has a starting price of $449 (£399), which is a considerable price drop when compared to its older brother, especially considering that it packs the same premium chipset and camera features. Thanks to this silicon, it will still boast impressive camera features like Magic Eraser and Real Tone, which were introduced with the Pixel 6, while the battery and screen specs seem to be minor discrepancies rather than dealbreakers. The Pixel 6a also packs an iconic camera bar that features two rear cameras; a main lens and an ultrawide lens. The Pixel 6a, meanwhile, had an IP67 protection rating, meaning that it is protected against water and dust, though it won’t be as protected as the Pixel 6. So based on these specs, we’d expect the Pixel 6 to have a slightly smoother display, but the difference may not be incredibly pronounced. Read on for our full detailed breakdown based on the two device’s technical specs and our experience reviewing and using the Pixel 6.

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Google Pixel 6a release date, price, specs, and features (TechRadar)

The Google Pixel 6a has been confirmed at Google IO 2022: here's what you need to know.

Some camera features are carried over from the Pixel 6 including Magic Eraser for removing annoying extras in photos, and Real Tone for more accurately balancing portrait mode for people with non-white skin. The Pixel 6a also has a 'tactile alloy frame' and an IP67 rating, meaning it's dust and water resistant. The charging speed is 30W. The front-facer is only 8MP, so don't expect to take any super-high-res selfies here. It has 1080 x 2400 resolution with 429 pixels per inch and HDR support, but only a 60Hz refresh rate, which may disappoint some. So far, though, we're waiting to hear more about the phone.

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Google's Cheaper Pixel 6A Looks Promising for $449 (CNET)

As expected, Google is working on a Pixel 6A phone -- including many of the Pixel 6's highlight features like the Tensor chip at a lower $449 price -- but ...

Like the Pixel 5A, the new phone will be IP67-rated for water and dust resistance, and will not support wireless charging. Google's custom Tensor chip will power the phone alongside 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. As expected, Google is working on a Pixel 6A phone -- including many of the Pixel 6's highlight features like the Tensor chip at a lower $449 price -- but it will be a few months before it goes on sale.

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The Google Pixel 6A doesn't have the Pixel A-series' best feature (The Verge)

Previous Pixel A-series phones like the 5A included the same camera hardware as the more expensive version. With the Google Pixel 6A, that's no longer the ...

It also makes it easier for Google to develop new features for the whole Pixel 6 series. The 6 and 6 Pro aim higher in the premium category than the Pixel 4 or 5 before them, so there were more decisions to be made about what had to go to make a budget version of the phone. It wants the Pixel to be the phone that does really cool, helpful stuff for you. Google doesn’t want the Pixel just to be known as the phone with the really good camera. And the Pixel 3. And the Pixel 4.

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Google Pixel 6a vs Pixel 5a vs Pixel 5: Differences (Pocket-lint.com)

Here is how the Google Pixel 6a compares to the Pixel 5a 5G and the Pixel 5.

The 5a 5G has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage like the Pixel 6a, while the Pixel 5 has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. You'll likely struggle to find the Pixel 5 now, and the Pixel 5a 5G is only available in the US and Japan so it's limited. The Pixel 5 and 5a 5G have a 16-megapixel sensor with f/2.2 aperture, 117-degree field of view and 1.0µm pixels. In terms of other features, the Pixel 6a adds a couple on the Pixel 5 and 5a 5G. All models have Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom, Cinematic Pan and Portrait Light, to name but a few. The Pixel 6a has an in-display fingerprint sensor, while the Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a 5G have a physical fingerprint sensor on the rear. The Pixel 5a 5G offers up to 48 hours with Extreme Battery Saver, while the Pixel 6a doubles this to 72 hours. The main sensor has auto-focus with dual pixel phase detection and there's optical image stabilisation and electrical image stabilisation on board too. The Pixel 5 has a 6-inch Flexible OLED display, which also offers a Full HD+ resolution, resulting in a pixel density of 432ppi. While the Google Pixel 5 and 5a 5G are very similar in design, the Pixel 6a is dramatically different. Following in the footsteps of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, the Pixel 6a has a two-tone design with a camera housing on the rear that spans the width of the device. The Google Pixel 6a comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display with a Full HD+ resolution at 2400 x 1080. It also takes from the Pixel 5 and 5a 5G though.

Google unveils Pixel 6a with Tensor chipset for $449 - comments (GSMArena.com)

The key is you're getting the same Tensor chip found on their flagship phones. Back with the Pixel 3a and 4a, they usually got a weaker chip.

- Anonymous moreThe Pixel 4a 5G does not have a 90hz screen. Last year's Pixel 5 and 4a 5G had 90hz. - Anonymous moreThe 4a 5g only had 60hz as have all A series. - Anonymous The pixel 6a at $449 it's not a bad deal but google cut a lot of corners to get to that price which I didn't mind 😊😇. The 6a is a far better phone than that crap OnePlus 10 pro in all aspects so any delusional OnePlus fanboy better believes the painful truth. They mock other companies, for example Pixel 4 with the Telephoto camera, removing charger from the retail box only to follow the same in their next release Photo and screen - top line, sensor fast and accurate, but that was not convincing me after all... moreI'd take OnePlus 10 Pro even over Pixel 6 Pro. - Anonymous - Anonymous

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