Google officially announced its much-anticipated Pixel 6A mid-range smartphone during its I/O developer conference on Wednesday.
The Pixel 6A boasts the same design as the 2021 flagship Pixel 6 series but will be a budget-focused option, with a competitive price tag of $449.
The new smartphone will also run on the same custom Tensor Titan M2 chip as the main Pixel 6 models.
Design
In terms of design, the Pixel 6A will feature the same raised horizontal camera bump and two-tone body as last year’s Pixel 6 series.
Google has had to make some cost cuts in the hardware department to keep the price the same as its predecessor.
These include a slower screen refresh rate of 60Hz, smaller 128GB storage, the exclusion of wireless charging support and a lower weather resistance rating.
Unlike previous Pixel A-series smartphones, the camera has been downgraded to a twin 12MP combo on the rear.
On the front, Google has stuck with the same 8MP lens as the base Pixel 6.
Another significant change from previous Pixel A-series smartphones is the removal of the 3.5mm headphone jack.
Availability
The phone will compete with the likes of the Samsung A53, OnePlus Nord, and the iPhone SE.
US pre-orders for the Pixel 6A will open on 21 July and shipping to retailers from 28 July.
Highlight Specifications of Pixel 6A
| OS | Android 12 (upgradeable to Android 13) |
| Display | 6.1 inch 1,080 x 2,400 OLED, 60Hz refresh rate |
| CPU | Google Tensor Titan M2 |
| Storage | 128GB |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR5 |
| Rear camera | 12.2MP main + 12MP ultrawide |
| Front camera | 8MP |
| Connectivity | 5G |
| SIM | Dual SIM |
| Battery and charging | 4,410mAh 18W wired charging |
| Dimensions and weight | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm (178g) |
| Colours | Sage, Chalk, Charcoal |
| Price | $449 |
Prof, which one is unlike previous Pixel A series? Most of the previous Pixel phones have the same 12mp back cameras.