2022 Android smartphone developed by Google
Pixel 6a
![](//upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/6/6e/Pixel_6a_%282022%29.svg/220px-Pixel_6a_%282022%29.svg.png) Diagrams of the Pixel 6a
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Codename
| Bluejay
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Brand
| Google
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Manufacturer
| Foxconn
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Colors
| Chalk, Charcoal, Sage
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Series
| Pixel
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Model
| GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG
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Compatible networks
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First released
| July 21, 2022
; 22 months ago
(
2022-07-21
)
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Availability by region
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Units sold
| 5 million
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Predecessor
| Pixel 5a
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Successor
| Pixel 7a
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Related
| Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
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Type
| Smartphone
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Form factor
| Slate
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Dimensions
| - 152.2 mm (5.99 in) H
- 71.8 mm (2.83 in) W
- 8.7 mm (0.34 in) D
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Mass
| 178 g (6.3 oz)
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Operating system
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System-on-chip
| Google Tensor
(5 nm)
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CPU
| Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
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GPU
| Mali-G78 MP20
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Memory
| 6
GB
RAM
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Storage
| 128
GB
UFS 3.1
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Removable storage
| No removable storage
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SIM
| Dual Sim,
Nano-SIM
and
eSIM
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Battery
| Li-Po
4410 mAh
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Charging
| Fast charging 18W
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Display
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External display
| Always on
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Sound
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Rear camera
| - 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
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Front camera
| - 8
MP
,
f
/
2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12 μm
- Auto-HDR,
panorama
- 1080p
video at 30fps
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Connectivity
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Data inputs
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Water resistance
| IP67
, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes
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Other
| - 3D thermoformed composite back
- Gorilla Glass 3 cover
- Titan M2
security module
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Website
| Google Pixel 6a
at the
Wayback Machine
(archived August 3, 2022)
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References
| [1]
[2]
[3]
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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.
[4]
[5]
[6]
Specifications
[
edit
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Hardware
[
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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. The device is available in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage. 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.
[1]
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.
[7]
[8]
[2]
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.
[8]
[7]
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.
[7]
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. It is capable of recording 4K video at 30 or 60 fps.
[1]
[2]
Software
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The Pixel 6a ships with
Android 12
at launch, coinciding with the
stable release
of Android 12 on the
Android Open Source Project
.
[9]
It is expected to receive 3 years of major OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.
[10]
[11]
The device received an update with a
bootloader
to activate
modding
in the first weeks after its release.
[12]
Availability
[
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In the United States it was released on July 21, 2022. In India it was released on July 28, 2022.
Reception
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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
.
[a]
Known issues
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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.
[23]
[24]
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A software update was released in mid-September 2022 to address these issues.
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[28]
Notes
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References
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- ^
a
b
c
"Pixel 6a Tech Specs"
.
Google Store
. Retrieved
2022-05-12
.
- ^
a
b
c
"Pixel phone hardware tech specs"
.
Google Support
.
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"Google Pixel 6a"
.
GSMArena
. 11 May 2022.
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"Google I/O 2022"
.
io.google
. Retrieved
2022-05-12
.
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"Pixel 6a: More of what you want for less than you expect"
.
Google
. 2022-05-11
. Retrieved
2022-05-12
.
- ^
"Google unveils Pixel 6a with Tensor chipset for $449"
.
GSMArena
. 11 May 2022.
- ^
a
b
c
Johnson, Allison (2022-05-11).
"The Pixel 6A includes Google's Tensor chipset and costs $449"
.
The Verge
. Retrieved
2022-05-12
.
- ^
a
b
Schoon, Ben (2022-05-11).
"Google Pixel 6a specs: Tensor chip, 6GB RAM, 12MP camera, no headphone jack"
.
9to5Google
. Retrieved
2022-05-12
.
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Bonifacic, Igor (October 4, 2021).
"Android 12 has been released to the Android Open Source Project"
.
Engadget
.
Archived
from the original on October 4, 2021
. Retrieved
April 5,
2022
.
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"Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices - Pixel Phone Help"
.
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Blumenthal, Eli.
"Google's Cheaper Pixel 6A Looks Promising for $449"
.
CNET
. Retrieved
2022-05-12
.
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Roth, Emma (31 July 2022).
"The Pixel 6A is getting an immediate update to make sure it's moddable"
.
The Verge
. Retrieved
31 July
2022
.
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Burrell, Henry (28 July 2022).
"Google Pixel 6a review"
.
Tech Advisor
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Low, Cherlynn (21 July 2022).
"Google Pixel 6a review: The tiny Pixel phone I've been hoping for"
.
Engadget
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Johnson, Allison (27 July 2022).
"Google Pixel 6A review: midrange parts, Tensor smarts"
.
The Verge
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Bedford, Tom (28 July 2022).
"Google Pixel 6a review"
.
TechRadar
.
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Knapp, Mark (15 August 2022).
"Google Pixel 6a - Review"
.
IGN
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Gibbs, Samuel (22 July 2022).
"Google Pixel 6a review: this mid-range master is a true bargain"
.
The Guardian
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Eadiccico, Lisa (30 July 2022).
"Google Pixel 6A Review: The Best Budget Pixel Yet"
.
CNET
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
- ^
Murodock, Jason.
"Google Pixel 6a review: the best value Android phone, now at its lowest price ever"
.
Digital Spy
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Conway, Adam (19 February 2023).
"Google Pixel 6a Review: Changing the mid-range Pixel philosophy"
.
XDA Developers
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Sarwar, Nadeem (19 February 2023).
"The Pixel 6a should be an amazing $450 gaming phone, but it isn't"
.
Digital Trends
. Retrieved
19 February
2023
.
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Early Pixel 6a users report big security issue with the fingerprint sensor
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Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner seems to have a major issue
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Wilde, Damien (2022-05-13).
"The Pixel 6a will use a different in-display fingerprint scanner to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro"
.
9to5Google
. Retrieved
2022-08-01
.
- ^
Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch
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Li, Abner (2022-09-12).
"Pixel 6a September update rolling out with fingerprint sensor 'improvements'
"
.
9to5Google
. Retrieved
2022-09-21
.
- ^
"Google Pixel Update - September 2022 - Google Pixel Community"
.
support.google.com
. Retrieved
2022-09-21
.
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