Google Pixel 6a: Price, Specs, Availability, and More details

The Google Pixel 6a was announced at the Google IO 2022 keynote presentation (we’ve got a live blog for the entire event here). According to the ‘a’ in its name and the series’ standards, this is a cheaper version of the Google Pixel 6. However, we’re still waiting for additional information on the phone. Though there are some downgrades in some areas, the Pixel 6 will remain a vital member of the series due to its astonishing number of capabilities. The Google Pixel 6a’s release date is still a ways off, but before we get our hands on it, here’s everything you need to know about it.

Availability and price

The Google Pixel 6a costs $449 / AU$749, which works out to roughly £360, though we don’t know when it will be available. Pre-orders begin on July 21 in the United States and Australia, with sales beginning on July 28. That’s a long time away, so we’re surprised to learn about it so soon. It is available in three colors: white, green, and black.

Display and design

Like the other Pixel 6 phones, the Google Pixel 6a boasts a 6.1-inch screen with a punch-hole cut-out. Although it offers FHD+ resolution, it only has a 60Hz refresh rate, which may disappoint certain users. At the very least, the display supports Always-on Display, which is a feature that not many mid-range phones have. The phone has a similar style to its brothers, with the same camera bar but smaller lens cut-outs, which we think helps it look more discreet. We don’t know what material the phone is made of, but based on past phones, we’re thinking it’s plastic. At the very least, this makes it more resistant to drops.

Cameras and battery life

In that hefty bar, the Google Pixel 6a cameras include a 12MP main camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera. Because the front-facing camera is only 8MP, don’t expect to capture any super-high-resolution selfies. Magic Eraser for erasing irritating elements in images and Real Tone for more correctly balancing portrait mode for folks with non-white skin are both brought over from the Pixel 6. What is the capacity of the battery? Google claims that the 4,800mAh battery will last for more than a day of use. The charging current is 30 watts.

Specifications and performance

The Google Tensor chip from previous Pixel phones has been brought over to the Pixel 6a, which should make it as powerful as those earlier devices and explain why they have the same photographic functions. Aside from that, you get 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, which are pretty usual for a phone in this price bracket. The operating system is Android 12; sadly, the handset is too early for Android 13, though it will most certainly receive the upgrade in due time.