Google Pixel 6a to feature Tensor chip but will use older camera setup

24 November 2021
Despite the powerful chipset, the Google Pixel 6a’s cameras will match those from the Pixel 5.

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  • 24 Nov 2021

I hope it gets a headphone jack

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    • 24 Nov 2021

    ABF Media, 24 Nov 2021I am also talking auto mode, not manual mode. It's ri... moreAgain bro, you don't get what i mean. What people want to tinker with the settings unless he/she is an super tech people? We just want to shoot point and shoot. We are talking pixels, not gcam mods on other phones. Night sight is just too slow

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      • 24 Nov 2021

      ChickenVN, 24 Nov 2021Why no headphone jack :(. And Snapdragon processor ;(1) because even midrangers start to dump the 3.5mm jack ,(sadly, and above that comes lack of micro SD slots)

      2) Google goes "custom" chip from now on.

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        • Anonymous
        • nYE
        • 24 Nov 2021

        I wonder when Google is finally going to release these phones everywhere, until now most people I know have to import them, while pretty much all other brands are available on store shelfs.

          AnonD-994853, 24 Nov 2021Do you understand default settings? Everyone use pixels to ... moreI am also talking auto mode, not manual mode.
          It's right there in the settings of gcam mod.
          If the average person can choose video resolution or switch to portrait mode or some other thing in settings for default app or otherwise, surely they can adjust settings for how many frames to be captured. There are plenty of people using gcam mods, not just the tech savvy ones. You need to get out more...

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            • 24 Nov 2021

            ABF Media, 24 Nov 2021So are you saying that gcam mods are better than the actual... moreDo you understand default settings? Everyone use pixels to just point and shoot. J don't know how techy you are, but average people aren't going to use mods. People just shoot with the official app.

            Are you an diehard pixel hater? Sure you can adjusy how many frames you want but aill most people do that? We ate talking auto mode brooo

              AnonD-994853, 24 Nov 2021We are talking official camera on pixels. Not gcam mods. So are you saying that gcam mods are better than the actual stock gcam application on pixel??

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                • tDP
                • 24 Nov 2021

                ABF Media, 24 Nov 2021Have you ever used gcam on other phones? Night sight can ... moreWe are talking official camera on pixels. Not gcam mods.

                  AnonD-994853, 24 Nov 2021I don't mind it. Since even Pixel 5 is still excellent... moreHave you ever used gcam on other phones?
                  Night sight can be adjusted to click 15, 25 or more pictures. Therefore, there is easy flexibility in the amount of time taken to click a picture. The process happens even faster on flagship phones.
                  An ios based phone will never have the deep level of control like Android devices no matter which part of the operating system you visit.

                    Why no headphone jack :(. And Snapdragon processor ;(

                      Depending on the price I can see this being a reasonable trade off. I probably would have bought a Pixel 6 if it wasn't a big phone. Seeing that the small version will be a steep drop off in camera performance for the first time in the a-series is a disappointment. The positive is that it will have faster CPU and GPU performance than ever before in the a-series. But, I think the price is right on the normal Pixel 6, size is literally the only deal breaker for me. I think they will try to get the 6a closer to the original timeline.

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                        • tDP
                        • 24 Nov 2021

                        I don't mind it. Since even Pixel 5 is still excellent. But Night sight, as good as it is, takes 6 seconds for one shot. Which doesn't include processing time. This even applies to Pixel 6 with the tensor chip and brand new sensor. Hope using an older sensor paired with tensor chip could make night sight 2 - 3 seconds, 6 seconds is too long. Also, Iphone 12 Pro with the same small 12 MP sensor can even take night shots at just 3 seconds and excellent video with HDR. Hope the 6a can get the same level of speed and video quality

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