Is it Worth Buying Google Pixel 6A?

Guess who is back after Pixel 4A, Google has just launched a new smartphone after years in India at a premium price tag. The Pixel 6A is priced at Rs 43,999 for 6GB of Ram and 128GB of storage while it’s available in Chalk and Charcoal colors option and will go for sale on 28th July 2022 via Flipkart at noon.

So let’s see why Google Pixel 6A is not for everyone?

Is it Worth Buying Google Pixel 6A?

No, the Google Pixel 6A is not worth buying because it’s an overpriced smartphone, at 44k we have tons of better options that offer a better display, build, performance, and even good cameras, so it doesn’t make any sense to pay a premium just because of stock UI.

There is no doubt that the Pixel phone takes better images but we also need to see the price tag too, at 44k, we have phones like Motorola Edge 30 Pro 5G and even RealMe GT 2 Pro.

By the way, for those who don’t know, the Pixel 6A is available at $450 (Rs 35000) in the USA.

In the end, if you want to buy a smartphone with Stock Android and good cameras then do consider the Pixel 6A otherwise you also have Motorola Edge 30 Pro which also offers the same.

You can clearly see that the Google Pixel 6A is not a value money device but still if you have money to spend and wanted to buy Pixel then there you go, you have an option now even in India.

Also, wait for the full review which will be out very soon…

Nevertheless, if you have any kind of questions then do let me know in the comment box below, I will cover them in the coming up with Pixel 6A Review…

Display

• 6.10-inches FHD+ OLED display
• Always-on display
• Gorilla Glass 3
• 60Hz refresh rate
• 429 PPI density

Yes, the Pixel 6A has a 60Hz 6.10-inches OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 PIxels. Now, we all know that there are tons of smartphone that offers 120hz and even 144Hz OLED display under Rs 50000, so getting 60hz is kind of disappointed.

When users buy a new smartphone in India, they will keep the phone for two to three years, so having 60hz after year will feel a bit slow because we will have better displays.

In the end, it’s all about price, I would have loved this phone at even 35k but now it’s kind of pricey at 44k with that 60hz Panel.

Performance

• Google Tensor (5 nm)
  GPU: Mali-G78 MP20
  CPU: Octa-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 &
  2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
• 19 5G Bands
• Android 12

For those who don’t know, Google Tensor is not made by Google, it’s an Exynos 2100 chipset, Google has made some improvements on top of that. Still, there won’t be any kind of issue while playing games or using it in day-to-day life.

Also, it runs on Android 12, its Pixel OS, this will be the best smartphone to get the latest Android updates.

Keep in mind that, Pixel 6 and 6 Pro has tons of bugs, and Google is still, fixing them…

Battery & Audio

• 4,410mAh battery
  18W wired Charging
  USB Type-C 2.0
• Stereo Speakers
• No 3.5mm Audio Jack

The battery will last for a day with normal use but if you’re a heavy user then you will have to charge it twice a day. On top of that, the Pixel 6A only supports 18W wired charging, there is no wireless charging support…

By the way, you will have to buy an 18W charger separately because Google didn’t give a charger in the box, just like Nothing…

Cameras

• Rear: 12.2MP Primary
  12MP Ultra-Wide
  Rear Video: 4K recording at 30/60fps
  1080p recording at 30/60 fps
• Front: 8MP
  Front Video: 1080p video recording at 30fps

There is no doubt that Pixel phones take good images and the image will provide close to natural images but we also need to see that, what kind of smartphones are available at a 45k price tag.

As I have told you, we have Galaxy S21 FE 5G, Moto Edge 30 Pro 5G, and even RealMe GT 2 Pro 5G.

All in all, Google has imported this device from Vietnam and that’s the reason why it’s priced higher side, so here you have to decide what you really want in your next smartphone.

If you ask me, I will look for value for money device, and here, I don’t see that value in Pixel 6A, especially in India.

Verdict

Yes, I’m disappointed with Indian pricing but Google has also imported this device from Vietnam, so they have also paid GST and import duty and they priced it accordingly but normal users won’t see those things, they will see the price and decide.

Again, before you make a purchase wait for the Pixel 6A review because there is a lot to be unpacked.

Google Pixel 6A Full Specifications

Launch Date	21st July 2022
Available From	28th 2022 via Flipkart at noon
India Price	6GB Ram + 128GB Storage: Rs 43,999
Colors	Chalk and Charcoal
In the Box	Google Pixel 6A Quick Switch Adaptor 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0) SIM tray ejector
Display	6.10-inches FHD+ OLED display Always-on display Gorilla Glass 3 60Hz refresh rate 429 PPI density
Resolution	2400 x 1080 PIxels
Dimensions	152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9 mm
Build	Gorilla Glass 3 Front Aluminum Frame Plastic Back
Rear Camera	12.2MP Primary 12MP Ultra-Wide Video: 4K recording at 30/60fps 1080p recording at 30/60 fps
Front Camera	8MP Front Video: 1080p video recording at 30fps
Processor	Google Tensor (5 nm) GPU: Mali-G78 MP20 CPU: Octa-core (2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
OS	Android 12
5G Support	Yes, 19 5G Bands n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, and n78
Sensors	Proximity Sensor, In-Display Fingerprint (optical) Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer
NFC	Yes
Audio	Stereo Speaker No 3.5mm audio jack
Battery	4,410mAh battery 18W wired Charging USB Type-C 2.0
Other Features	UFS 3.1 Storage LPDDR5 RAM  Bluetooth 5.2 IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins) Widevine L1 Supported Carrier aggregation
SD Card Slot	No
Weight	178 Gram
Modal Number	GX7AS
Available at	Flipkart