Google Pixel 6a Review - 6 Months Later

The Google Pixel 6a is so good, we're not sure why the Pixel 7 exists. After 6 months of using one, we'll walk you through how its held up over the past 6 months, how its camera system compared to the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, when going with the 7 Pro is still worth it for camera quality.

We'll also walk you through the build quality, design, battery life, Tensor processor, Pixel specific features like Call Screen, Hold for Me, Direct My Call, Magic Eraser, how good the speaker quality is and lastly, who we think this phone is for, if you should get it over the iPhone SE or Samsung A53.

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0:00 - Battery Life and Battery Saver
0:26 - Screen Refresh Rate Comparison
0:55 - Camera photo and video quality
2:26 - Magic Eraser feature
2:56 - Selfie quality & Real Tone
3:25 - Build quality
3:46 - Pixel software experience
4:14 - Recommendation and Pixel 7 comparision
4:40 - Pixel 6a vs. iPhone SE vs. Samsung A53

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[Cwik]

The pixel 6a is on sale for $300 today and I was able to trade in my Galaxy S10e for $250! $50 for an additional ~5 years of software support was a no-brainer. Can’t wait for it to arrive!

[BAMTech]

Pixel 6a experience truly is amazing for the price.

[nachiketdaithankar]

Trust me, the A53 at 120Hz is way buggier and shows frame drops even during usual tasks. I've used the A53 and switched to the 6A few months ago. The 6A 60hz experience is way, way better than A53. Not to mention the longer lasting battery.

[williamscoggin]

I've had a pixel 3a for years now and have been tickled pink with it. And found your review on the 6a very helpful. 👍🏻 Thanks

[parismorton-thejourney]

such a good video. congrats on the work

[Syncopia]

Straight to the point and no nonsense. Well done good sir.

[kaffeice]

wow one of the best pixel 6a vids ive seen, very honest and with good backing ups, im only afraid to get this phone cause of the heating issues ive heard... dunno if it will heat up much while using insta twitter.. listening music or podcasts...

[gmemo]

I use both the 7 Pro and the 6a plus I was able to purchase the 6a when it was on sale for $300 during their sale. And Google even gave me $270 for my Pixel 6 which had cracks on the screen (no brainer). I really do enjoy the 6a a lot, I use it when I'm trail running, hiking or doing some other sport activity. Much more compact than my 7 Pro. Great video thank you.

[ILOVEBACONBOY]

Bought my 6a at launch and couldn't be happier it's been an excellent device. Well worth the purchase.

[joelconolly]

I do think that the next base Pixel flagship should have a better distinction than their a series of phones. Something like adding a 2x zoom or higher refresh rate on say the Pixel 8 should make the Pixel base flagship to better distinguished itself even compared to upcoming little brother the 7a which is going to get a hardware upgrade like the standard 7 and also give better value proposition to already great value smartphone. As good as the 7 is a bit more refinement can be done.

[sulemanfarooq]

Got this device for $299 in the black Friday sales. Couldn't have been happier! Great handset!

[EbonKim]

Spectrum is selling it for $249.99, ordered it last Friday, will be arriving tomorrow. Still won't replace my Galaxy S20 FE 5G as my main phone, though (which I also got for around $250 about 16 months ago).

[konstantinospanos]

Hello amazing video..i am thinking buying pixel 6a beacuse in greece it costs 315€..Is it worth ?Μy priorities are camera, video+ smooth system experience for 4 years, a bright oled and last but not least the battery life of it, , , , Also i am thinking about iphone 13(costs.677€).Do you think that it worth the double + price than pixel 6a?Thanks in advance

[michaeldunigan]

Nice video as always, I would agree with everything you said. My wife has the 7 and I have the 6a. Also, I also live near Raleigh and go to many of the same areas as you it seems. Maybe one day I'll run into you! If that ever happens I'll do my best to not be creepy haha

[Jennbeastie]

I have a Pixel 6 and love it I will upgrade in a few years I love the Pixel phones I have had a Samsung galaxy and iphone before and I would go with a pixel handsdown. Best phone for price. Cant wait to see what they do in a few more years.

[lectronic]

Everything is good? What about overheating, finger print scanner, modem, 6/128GB?

[andrewbrinkworth]

Most people getting the 6a have never experienced a refresh rate above 60 so I hate when reviewers say it's a major downside... But it's not for the person actually buying it... Same with camera quality most people are coming from a cheap crappier one so really any new phone is going to be better... Good job for not making them a "major disappointment" like everyone else

[alexv]

Absolutely love my pixel 6a, Google customer for life. $300 (got it on sale) for flagship performance and google support for at least 5 years is awesome.

[ceesparxxx]

As I am currently watch this on my Pixel 7 Pro lol. For me personally, the most important thing is just battery life and price (which is the reason I was planning on upgrading recently anyways). Had I not been gifted the 7 Pro, I probably would have bought the 6A. Solid battery life and great price (when on sale). When on sale, I definitely would have gone with the 6A for sure.