Pixel 6a

{{Short description|2022 Android smartphone developed by Google}}

{{Infobox mobile phone

| name = Pixel 6a

| codename = Bluejay

| logo =

| logosize =

| image = Pixel 6a (2022).svg

| imagesize =

| alt =

| caption = Diagrams of the Pixel 6a

| brand = Google

| manufacturer = Foxconn

| slogan =

| colors = Chalk, Charcoal, Sage

| series = Pixel

| modelnumber = GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG

| networks = {{flatlist|

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| released = {{Start date and age|2022|07|21}}

| available = {{Collapsible list|framestyle=border:none; padding:0;|title=July 21, 2022

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| discontinued = {{Start date and age|2023|05|10}}

| unitssold = 5 million

| unitsshipped =

| predecessor = Pixel 5a

| successor = Pixel 7a

| related = Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro

| type = Smartphone

| form = Slate

| size = {{ubl|{{convert|152.2|mm|in|abbr=on}} H |{{convert|71.8|mm|in|abbr=on}} W | {{convert|8.7|mm|in|abbr=on}} D

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| weight = {{convert|178|g|oz|abbr=on}}

| os = {{ubl

|Original: Android 12

|Current: Android 15

|Beta: Android 16

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| soc = Google Tensor (5 nm)

| cpu = Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)

| gpu = Mali-G78 MP20

| memory = 6{{Nbsp}}GB RAM

| modem = Samsung Exynos 5123b

| storage = 128{{Nbsp}}GB UFS 3.1

| memory_card = No removable storage

| sim = Dual Sim, Nano-SIM and eSIM

| battery = Li-Po 4410 mAh

| charging = Fast charging 18W

| input = {{flatlist|

Multi-touch screen
USB-C
Fingerprint scanner (under display, optical)
Accelerometer
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Compass

}}

| display = {{ubl|{{convert|6.1|in|mm|1|abbr=on}} 1080p FHD+ OLED

|{{resx|2400|1080}} px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio (~429 ppi density)

|HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass 3

}}

| ext_display = Always on

| rear_camera = {{ubl|

12.2 MP, {{f/}}1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

|12 MP, {{f/}}2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25 μm|Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama

|4K video at 30 or 60fps

|1080p video at 30, 60, 120 or 240fps

|gyro-EIS, OIS

}}

| front_camera = {{ubl|8 MP, {{f/}}2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12 μm

|Auto-HDR, panorama

|1080p video at 30fps

}}

| sound = {{ubl|Stereo loudspeakers|2 microphones}}

| connectivity = {{flatlist|

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| water_resist = IP67, up to {{convert|1|m|ft|abbr=on}} for 30 minutes

| other = {{ubl

|3D thermoformed composite back

|Gorilla Glass 3 cover

|Titan M2 security module

}}

| sar =

| hac =

| website = {{webarchive|url= https://web.archive.org/web/20220803182607/https://store.google.com/product/pixel_6a?hl=en-US|title=Google Pixel 6a|date=August 03, 2022}}

| references = {{Cite web |title=Pixel 6a Tech Specs|url=https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_6a_specs |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=Google Store |language=en}}{{Cite web |title=Pixel phone hardware tech specs|url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570|access-date=|website=Google Support}}{{cite web |url= https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6a-11229.php|title= Google Pixel 6a|author= |date= 11 May 2022|website= GSMArena|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}

}}

The Google Pixel 6a is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The device was announced on May 11, 2022 as part of Google I/O's keynote speech.{{Cite web |title=Google I/O 2022 |url=https://io.google/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=io.google |language=en}}{{Cite web |date=2022-05-11 |title=Pixel 6a: More of what you want for less than you expect |url=https://blog.google/products/pixel/pixel-6a-io-2022/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=Google |language=en-us}}{{cite web |url= https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_6a_with_google_tensor_processor_for_449-news-54277.php|title= Google unveils Pixel 6a with Tensor chipset for $449|last= |first= |date= 11 May 2022|website= GSMArena|publisher= |access-date= |quote=}}

Specifications

= Hardware =

The Pixel 6a is built with an aluminum frame, a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 3 for the screen. The design includes a camera bar and two-tone color scheme on the back similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. It has stereo loudspeakers, one located on the bottom edge and the other doubling as the earpiece. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories. The phone is available in the following colors:

class="wikitable"

!Color

!Name

bgcolor="a7bbaf" |

|Sage

bgcolor="e8e8e8" |

|Chalk

bgcolor=" 535355 " |

|Charcoal

The Pixel 6a uses the Google Tensor system-on-chip, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1 internal storage.{{Cite web |last=Johnson |first=Allison |date=2022-05-11 |title=The Pixel 6A includes Google's Tensor chipset and costs $449 |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/11/23064495/google-pixel-6a-price-specs-screen-tensor-io |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=The Verge |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Schoon |first=Ben |date=2022-05-11 |title=Google Pixel 6a specs: Tensor chip, 6GB RAM, 12MP camera, no headphone jack |url=https://9to5google.com/2022/05/11/google-pixell-6a-specs/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=9to5Google |language=en-US}}

The Pixel 6a has a 4410 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 18 W. It has an IP67 water protection rating.

The Pixel 6a features a 6.1-inch 1080p OLED display with HDR support. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a circular cutout in the upper center for the front-facing camera.

The Pixel 6a includes dual rear-facing cameras. The wide 27 mm f/1.7 lens has the Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2-megapixel sensor, while the ultrawide 114° f/2.2 lens has a 12-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor. Rear camera is capable of recording 4k video at 30 or 60 fps. The front camera capable of shooting 1080p.

= Software =

The Pixel 6a ships with Android 12 at launch, coinciding with the stable release of Android 12 on the Android Open Source Project.{{Cite web |last=Bonifacic |first=Igor |date=October 4, 2021 |title=Android 12 has been released to the Android Open Source Project |url=https://www.engadget.com/android-12-android-open-source-project-173339442.html |url-status=live |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211004180231/https://www.engadget.com/android-12-android-open-source-project-173339442.html |archive-date=October 4, 2021 |access-date=April 5, 2022 |website=Engadget}} It is expected to receive 5 years of major OS upgrades and security updates.{{Cite web|url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#zippy=%2Cpixel-phones|title=Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices - Pixel Phone Help}}{{Cite web |last=Blumenthal |first=Eli |title=Google's Cheaper Pixel 6A Looks Promising for $449 |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/googles-cheaper-pixel-6a-looks-promising-for-449/ |access-date=2022-05-12 |website=CNET |language=en}} The device received an update with a bootloader to activate modding in the first weeks after its release.{{cite web |last1=Roth |first1=Emma |title=The Pixel 6A is getting an immediate update to make sure it's moddable |url=https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/31/23286119/google-pixel-6a-update-moddable-unlocked-bootloader-rooting-custom-roms |website=The Verge |date=31 July 2022 |access-date=31 July 2022}}

Availability

In the United States it was released on July 21, 2022. In India it was released on July 28, 2022.

Reception

The Pixel 6a garnered overwhelming praise upon its release, with particular praise toward its value proposition, sustainability, design, cameras, and "flagship-level" performance through Google's proprietary Tensor system-on-chip. Reviewers, however, lamented the lack of a microSD card slot and a headphone jack, as well as the standard 60 Hz refresh rate screen which they felt was not competitive for its class. Some felt that Google did not deliver on the battery endurance as advertised, saying the device's battery would drain quickly within 24 hours of heavy use and was slow to charge. Likewise, others found that the device would run unusually hot both between charges and moderate to heavy use, during which they detected major thermal throttling both under a series of stress tests and when playing CPU-intensive titles, such as Genshin Impact.{{efn|Attributed to multiple references:{{cite web |last1=Burrell |first1=Henry |title=Google Pixel 6a review |url=https://www.techadvisor.com/article/815952/google-pixel-6a-review.html |website=Tech Advisor |date=28 July 2022 |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Low |first1=Cherlynn |title=Google Pixel 6a review: The tiny Pixel phone I've been hoping for |url=https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-6a-review-battery-life-camera-samples-170025138.html |website=Engadget |date=21 July 2022 |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Johnson |first1=Allison |title=Google Pixel 6A review: midrange parts, Tensor smarts |url=https://www.theverge.com/23272042/google-pixel-6a-review-screen-price-specs-battery-camera |website=The Verge |date=27 July 2022 |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Bedford |first1=Tom |title=Google Pixel 6a review |date=28 July 2022 |url=https://www.techradar.com/reviews/google-pixel-6a |website=TechRadar}}{{cite web |last1=Knapp |first1=Mark |title=Google Pixel 6a - Review |url=https://sea.ign.com/google-pixel-6a/189133/review/google-pixel-6a-review |website=IGN |date=15 August 2022 |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Gibbs |first1=Samuel |title=Google Pixel 6a review: this mid-range master is a true bargain |url=https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/22/google-pixel-6a-review-this-mid-range-master-is-a-true-bargain |website=The Guardian |date=22 July 2022 |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Eadiccico |first1=Lisa |title=Google Pixel 6A Review: The Best Budget Pixel Yet |url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-6a-review-the-best-budget-pixel-yet/ |website=CNET |date=30 July 2022 |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Murodock |first1=Jason |title=Google Pixel 6a review: the best value Android phone, now at its lowest price ever |url=https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a40795079/google-pixel-6a-review/ |website=Digital Spy |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Conway |first1=Adam |title=Google Pixel 6a Review: Changing the mid-range Pixel philosophy |url=https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-6a-review/#google-pixel-6a-performance |website=XDA Developers |date=19 February 2023 |access-date=19 February 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Sarwar |first1=Nadeem |title=The Pixel 6a should be an amazing $450 gaming phone, but it isn't |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-pixel-6a-gaming-test-heating-throttling-issues/ |website=Digital Trends |date=19 February 2023 |access-date=19 February 2023}}}}

Known issues

The fingerprint sensor had security issues where it recognized non-registered fingerprints. The device makes use of a different optical fingerprint sensor than the ones found on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices, and the issue seems to be unique to the Pixel 6a in particular.[https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-6a-fingerprint-sensor-problems Early Pixel 6a users report big security issue with the fingerprint sensor][https://www.xda-developers.com/pixel-6a-fingerprint-scanner-issue/ Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner seems to have a major issue]{{Cite web |last=Wilde |first=Damien |date=2022-05-13 |title=The Pixel 6a will use a different in-display fingerprint scanner to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro |url=https://9to5google.com/2022/05/13/pixel-6a-fingerprint-scanner/ |access-date=2022-08-01 |website=9to5Google |language=en-US}}[https://www.androidcentral.com/phones/google-pixel-6a-fingerprint-problems-continue Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch] A software update was released in mid-September 2022 to address these issues.{{Cite web |last=Li |first=Abner |date=2022-09-12 |title=Pixel 6a September update rolling out with fingerprint sensor 'improvements' |url=https://9to5google.com/2022/09/12/pixel-6a-september-update/ |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=9to5Google |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Google Pixel Update - September 2022 - Google Pixel Community |url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/178196365/google-pixel-update-september-2022?hl=en |access-date=2022-09-21 |website=support.google.com}}

Notes

References

External links

{{Official website|https://store.google.com/product/pixel_6a}}

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