Google is pretty lenient when it comes to features that matter, and the Pixel 6a is a perfect example of that. It’s meant to be a budget phone, but it reveals its price in many areas.
The Pixel 6a doesn’t need to be discounted to become the phone we think you should buy if price is tight and you don’t want to compromise on camera and performance. It’s a difficult combination. The phone has 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage and retails for $449. That’s almost half the price of phones with flagship chips and cameras. Amazon is currently selling the phone for $299, a $150 discount. At this price it is simply attractive.
The Pixel 6a has the same Tensor Chip inside the more expensive Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. This will give the phone flagship speeds, along with AI-powered features found only in phones with Tensor chips. The phone uses a reliable 12.2 MP sensor as its main camera. It is paired with a 12MP ultrawide sensor. It takes great pictures in low light and in some cases even better than much more expensive phones, it’s safe to say he’s one of the best camera phones out there.
The device has a 6.1 inch OLED display. It is light and easy to use with one hand. Under the hood is a 4,410mAh battery that easily lasts until the end of the day without recharging.
The phone comes with 5 years of software support, so it should be fine for years to come.
Overall, the Pixel 6a is a great mid-range phone that doesn’t cut a lot to keep the price down. In contrast, Apple’s budget iPhone SE has a very small LCD screen, a low-capacity battery, and a lone rear-facing camera. The only saving grace is the A15 Bionic chip. Another option is the Samsung Galaxy A53, but it’s not as powerful as the Pixel 6a and has poorer image quality.
