The Pixel 6a is the latest model in the Google Pixel 6 series, and we expect its release in the second half of 2022.
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Google Pixel 6a release date
There is still a long time to go before we see the Pixel 6a in stores across the United States. The Pixel 6a is currently scheduled to arrive in July 2022 at the earliest, but maybe even later, maybe in August or September. The last-gen Pixel 5a, for example, released in the last days of August, and we have no reason to wait for the Pixel 6a any sooner, at least in light of the chip shortages currently plaguing all of them. manufacturers.
| Google Pixel Model | Release date |
|---|---|
| Google pixel 5 | September 30, 2020 |
| Google Pixel 5a 5G | August 26, 2021 |
| Google pixel 6 | 25 October 2021 |
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | 25 October 2021 |
| Google Pixel 6a | August (?) |
Google Pixel 6a price
One thing that is certain about the Pixel 6a when it comes to cost is that it will be cheaper than any of its siblings.
Additionally, the Pixel 6 line launched this year at a considerably lower price point than the Pixel 5, a trend that we also plan to expand to the Pixel 6a. There haven’t been any price leaks yet, but we can assume that the The Pixel 6a will likely cost around $ 400.
Why is that? Well, the Pixel 5a was priced at US $ 449 when it was released, while the standard 2020 Pixel 5 was priced at $ 699. That puts the model down level 64% of the standard model – and if Google follows that model, we expect the Pixel 6a to cost $ 399 or $ 449 at most next year.
Here are the prices of devices already marketed by Google:
| Google Pixel Model | Price (USD) |
|---|---|
| Google pixel 5 | $ 699 |
| Google Pixel 5a 5G | $ 449 |
| Google pixel 6 | $ 599 |
| Google Pixel 6 Pro | $ 899 |
| Google Pixel 6a | $ 399 (?) |
Google Pixel 6a Camera
One of the main differentiators between the Pixel 6 and the cheaper Pixel 6a, unfortunately, is the camera. Rumor has it that the Pixel 6a will not take advantage of the top camera specs of its precursor siblings.
One of the selling points of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is their high-quality camera setup, which includes (for both models) a 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor with a wide-angle lens and a 12MP ultra-wide lens.
There should also be a ultra-wide secondary camera on the back, while the front selfie shooter is featured in a perforated design, in existing renderings provided by OnLeaks (aka Steve Hemmerstoffer) on Twitter. We are still awaiting information for one of the specifications of these two cameras.
Google Pixel 6a storage and memory
In terms of RAM, the The Pixel 6a is expected to come with 6GB or 8GB of RAM, although we do not yet know which one. The Pixel 5a comes with a single storage variant, and that will likely be the case with the Pixel 6a as well.
The renderings don’t show an SD card tray, and none of the previous Pixel phones have ever had an SD card slot for the expansion. And this feature, which most phone makers consider old-fashioned to be, is unlikely to ever make an appearance in a Pixel device.
Design of Google Pixel 6a
The design of the Google Pixel 6a doesn’t seem to deviate too much from its other two siblings. The renderings below were created by well-known tipster Steve Hemmerstoffer, who uses the Twitter tag @OnLeaks. These are some of the more recent renderings we have so far, and show that Google is sticking with the redesigned new look of the with the visor stripe and a more colorful appearance.
The renderings show a handset well in line with the rest of the Pixel 6’s two-tone design, with that quirky and familiar band of color on the camera visor.
As can be seen, the The back of the Pixel 6a also appears to be glass, giving the phone a premium look that continues to set it apart from other midrange handsets. The renderings show an obviously proud member of the Pixel 6 lineup, with the only colors displayed being sleek ivory and black, without the brand’s yellow or orange stripes on its siblings.
For the record, this is just a cheap dummy unit, and we highly doubt the Pixel 6a actually has any aluminum parts, as that would be far from being in line with other Google devices and give it a look. much cheaper.
Based on current leaks, the screen will measure 6.2 inches with its total size being 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7mm. The camera bump on the back is supposed to lengthen the circumference an additional 1.7mm. It’s all just below the measurements of the Pixel 6, which, on the other hand, sports a 6.2-inch display and a 158.6 x 74.8 x 8.9mm body. It’s safe to say that the Pixel 6a will be the lightest and thinnest of the bunch, especially compared to the unusually bulky girth of the Pixel 6 Pro.
Google Pixel 6a display
The display of Google Pixel 6 is, at the moment, estimated at 6.2 inches. While the Pro model has a curved screen, the Pixel 6a apparently follows in the footsteps of the standard Pixel 6 model with a standard flat screen, under which sits a fingerprint sensor.
Google Pixel 6a hardware and specifications
While the Google Pixel 6a isn’t slated for release for several months yet, we already have a little idea of ​​what to expect in terms of specs.
In keeping with tradition, Google released a model labeled “a” months after the flagship line’s release, giving it some of the most crucial upgrades while cutting back on other features to keep the device down as well. low as possible. And while the main downgrade is the camera, the main draw for the rest of the entire Pixel 6 lineup is, thankfully, most likely inherited from the Pixel 6a as well: and it’s Google’s first internal SoC.
The Tensor chip, which was created in collaboration with Samsung to some extent (with an original ID almost identical to that of the Samsung Exynos 2100), marks a new era for Google as it took a first step away from a life of use Qualcomm Snapdragon chips in its Pixel range, opening a new path of power and innovation.
The Tensor chip also delivers more power in a Pixel than ever before, which ultimately propelled the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro into the high-end smartphone category, and now the Pixel 6a into the solid mid-range, this which is more than can we say for their earlier counterparts.
As we mentioned before, the Google Pixel 6a is expected to bring a dual camera setup, most likely with a 12MP primary lens on the rear, while we don’t yet have any information on the secondary rear camera or the selfie camera.
Google Pixel 6a battery
The Pixel 6a’s battery capacity is expected to be between 4,000-4,400mAh, although we haven’t heard from Google about how much battery their new mid-range device will be equipped with, so we have no choice but to analyze existing and previous models and train our own. speculations.
The newly released Google Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro currently have 4,614mAh and 5,003mAh, respectively. Quite remarkable, even among today’s flagship products from the biggest brands. This means that we can absolutely expect a minimum of 4000mAh in the Pixel 5a, although it can easily get a bit more.
In the previous lineup, the Pixel 5a actually got a much bigger battery than the Pixel 5 (which was discontinued when the 5a launched), as well as a slightly larger screen to justify the increase, despite selling significantly. less expensive.
This time around, however, the Pixel 6a appears to have a smaller screen than the Pixel 6, which means it’s also unlikely to have a bigger battery. That’s why we’ve deduced that it seems reasonable to expect to see a battery capacity of between 4000mAh and 4600mAh in the Google Pixel 6a.