Google Pixel 6a review

07 August 2022


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Zuzuz, 07 Aug 202212x from xiaomi destroy this phone at around same price. 1+... moreS21 FE actually destroys this phone in general now that it dropped in price around the cost of pixel 6a.

S21FE has(that pixel doesnt)

+120hz display
+ip68
+wireless charging
+snap888(better overall than tensor)
+better OS support. 4 major updates compared to pixels 3(the irony)
+telephoto camera and better overall camera experience.
+faster charging
+Samsung ecosystem
+available in all countries and not on select markets like pixel
+samsung Dex

Pixel 6a is nice especially for those that want stock android and a great out of the box camera(even better in US market where they dont have many options),but in most markets outside US, its a tough buy.

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    Anonymous, 07 Aug 2022Standby is weak. You can see near 20h of video and high v... moreStill... with much smaller battery the iPhone 13 is near. And again, poor standby time for a pure android system? It should be the best of all.

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      Zuzuz, 07 Aug 202212x from xiaomi destroy this phone at around same price. 1+... moreAll the mentioned are nothing but a chinese toys with zero support. Keep dreaming.

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        • 07 Aug 2022

        12x from xiaomi destroy this phone at around same price. 1+, realme, nothing 1, oppo etc, are better options

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          • 07 Aug 2022

          Anonymous, 07 Aug 202212.2MP 1.4 micron for 6a. Even if 6 Pro had bayer with 5... moreLenses are involved also. Do you think that are the same? True that the newer sensors are better(at least I hope) but more things are involved.

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            • 07 Aug 2022

            only because graphene os

              Anonymous, 07 Aug 2022Stoping using the phone while charging. Also do not compa... moreWell I'm using a V60 with worse battery health than my G8X (I bought it used) and it charges much cooler

                Tensor chip is really great for a mid ranger like pixel 6a but no so much for the last years flagships.

                Also i am kind of disappointed with the battery results. Its not that its bad or something, but i kind of expected way more from a 4500mah battery powering a 1080p 60hz only screen.

                Xperia 5 III with 4500mah battery, 120hz screen and the power hungry snap888 posted better overall results in comparison.

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                  • 07 Aug 2022

                  Zuzuz, 07 Aug 2022Wrong. Everything changes with the size of fotodiodes.12.2MP 1.4 micron for 6a.
                  Even if 6 Pro had bayer with 50MP with same 1.4 micron of imx363, then 6 Pro would still beat 6a.

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                    • 07 Aug 2022

                    PhoneFreak45, 07 Aug 2022Considering my old G8X gets to like 60-65 C when charging, ... moreStoping using the phone while charging.
                    Also do not compare phone used for years with brand new one.
                    Old batteries get hotter easier.

                    Change battery of your LG you'll see it charges cooler.

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                      • 07 Aug 2022

                      blue, 07 Aug 2022Well, you really praise the camera? The extreme amount of n... moreStandby is weak. You can see near 20h of video and high value for internet.

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                        • 07 Aug 2022

                        Gnusmas , 07 Aug 202260hz on a smartphone is fine, even i have 120hz screen and ... moreI can definitely see the difference on my phone at 120hz

                        But….. just like with browsing on my PC at 144hz, aside from being smooth there is little true benefit, in gaming I feel high refreshrate has much more benefit in my opinion.

                        But I can already see a ton of keyboard knights going against this without even understanding what I mean, welcome to the internet.

                          Ah
                          The Good relationship between Google and Slow Charging ☺

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                            • 07 Aug 2022

                            Hemedans, 07 Aug 2022Nowadays many phones are made by same Odm in china thats wh... moreGood optimization?! 🤣🤣🤣 google?! 🤣🤣🤣

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                              • 07 Aug 2022

                              Anonymous, 07 Aug 20226 Pro vs 6a Same ISP from Tensynos. Same software. ... moreWrong. Everything changes with the size of fotodiodes.

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                                Duderinoat, 07 Aug 202260hz????? Hahahahaha60hz on a smartphone is fine, even i have 120hz screen and still using 60hz, but when it comes to gaming on PC 144hz and more are definitely worth it

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                                  • 07 Aug 2022

                                  No SD card, audio jack, terrible Battery life no thanks.

                                    Anonymous, 07 Aug 2022And you believe? 3rd party batteries, not in-house. N... moreConsidering my old G8X gets to like 60-65 C when charging, 43-47 is nothing. And a heck of alot better. 21watt chatging vs 150 watt charging.

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                                      • 07 Aug 2022

                                      Well, you really praise the camera? The extreme amount of noise and artifacts in shadows and on flat surfaces (black car, skies everywhere, the statue of the soldier etc.) are nothing but a proof of an outdated sensor, which can't be helped even by the best software in the world!
                                      And considering much larger battery against smaller and more powerful S22 or iPhone 13 the battery life is not exceptional. And that's a Google phone with pure android at its best.

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                                        • 07 Aug 2022

                                        Hemedans, 07 Aug 2022Nowadays many phones are made by same Odm in china thats wh... moreBoth are 60Hz. Both would get hotter if had 120Hz, also battery endurance would drop 15-20%.

                                        You set 120Hz, that is more stress on hardware to push more framerates.
                                        This increase cpu activity. More heat is generated.
                                        This also burns battery faster.
                                        Even the standby time measured was affected, despite phone minimum to reamin turned on.

                                        All phones come with 60Hz as default. Be sure most do not know and still use 60Hz.
                                        90/120/144Hz is just making ppl pay more in the end.