Pixel 6a

The 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]

Pixel 6a
CodenameBluejay
BrandGoogle
ManufacturerFoxconn
ColorsChalk, Charcoal, Sage
SeriesPixel
ModelGX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG
Compatible networks
First releasedJuly 21, 2022 (2022-07-21)
Availability by region
July 21, 2022
PredecessorPixel 5a
RelatedPixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
TypeSmartphone
Form factorSlate
Dimensions
  • 152.2 mm (5.99 in) H
  • 71.8 mm (2.83 in) W
  • 8.7 mm (0.34 in) D
Mass178 g (6.3 oz)
Operating system
System-on-chipGoogle Tensor (5 nm)
CPUOcta-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPUMali-G78 MP20
Memory6 GB RAM
Storage128 GB UFS 3.1
Removable storageNone
SIMNano-SIM and eSIM
BatteryLi-Po 4410 mAh
ChargingFast charging 18W
Display
External displayAlways on
Sound
Rear camera
  • 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
  • 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
Front camera
Connectivity
Data inputs
Water resistanceIP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes
Other
WebsiteGoogle Pixel 6a
References[1][2][3]

Specifications

Hardware

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

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]

Known issues

The fingerprint sensor has security issues where it recognizes non-registered fingerprints. The device makes use of a different optical fingerprint sensor than the ones found on the higher-end Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices, and the issue seems to be unique to the Pixel 6a in particular.[13][14][15][16] A software update was released in mid-September 2022 to potentially address these issues.[17][18]

References
  1. "Pixel 6a Tech Specs". Google Store. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  2. "Pixel phone hardware tech specs". Google Support.
  3. "Google Pixel 6a". GSMArena. 11 May 2022.
  4. "Google I/O 2022". io.google. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  5. "Pixel 6a: More of what you want for less than you expect". Google. 2022-05-11. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  6. "Google unveils Pixel 6a with Tensor chipset for $449". GSMArena. 11 May 2022.
  7. Johnson, Allison (2022-05-11). "The Pixel 6A includes Google's Tensor chipset and costs $449". The Verge. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  8. Schoon, Ben (2022-05-11). "Google Pixel 6a specs: Tensor chip, 6GB RAM, 12MP camera, no headphone jack". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  9. 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.
  10. "Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices - Pixel Phone Help".
  11. Blumenthal, Eli. "Google's Cheaper Pixel 6A Looks Promising for $449". CNET. Retrieved 2022-05-12.
  12. 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.
  13. Early Pixel 6a users report big security issue with the fingerprint sensor
  14. Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner seems to have a major issue
  15. 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.
  16. Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch
  17. Li, Abner (2022-09-12). "Pixel 6a September update rolling out with fingerprint sensor 'improvements'". 9to5Google. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
  18. "Google Pixel Update - September 2022 - Google Pixel Community". support.google.com. Retrieved 2022-09-21.
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