Customer Ratings & Reviews

I bought this phone on a deal! $300 is a steal! Coming from the Pixel 4a I do feel an improvement. +Awesome Camera +Fast and Smooth +Good battery life so far although not premium level for sure ( I do not play games) +Nice software features Cons: -Thermals, phone can caught up heat while setting up and installing apps and system updates. -Night Side Camera takes its time to takes the photos, although results are generally superb -60hz display (for those who care) otherwise ignore this

At the sale price of $299, this phone was a fantastic deal. Even at the regular price it is a very good deal. Awesome camera, Android 13, super clear speaker phone calls, 5G, fast performance, and updates direct from Google. I highly recommend paying the one time price for the unlocked phone. No carrier bloat-ware, immediate Android updates from Google, and you can remove most Google apps you don't want. The Android 13 interface is a lot different from previous versions (everything is a swipe), but you can configure it to get the classic 3 Android button controls. Just wish I could remove the search widget on the Home screen. The only thing I miss is wireless charging, which you get with the more expensive Pixel 6.

The camera on this smartphone is one of the most capable for this price range. The advantages of the pixel 6a is the appealing design, compact 6.1” form factor, and it’s very lightweight. This phone also has a very fast processor which is big plus for me.

This phone was a huge upgrade from my last one which was the Samsung Galaxy A11, which was getting slow and didn't have much space. The Pixel 6a has an amazing camera and long-lasting battery life. I never thought I'd own a Google Pixel of all the phone brands, but I needed something I could get for under $500 and this was the best one I came across, and it's an amazing phone in general, the storage was a huge upgrade for me since my previous phone only had 32 GB and I barely had space for anything. If there was anything I would complain about, it would be that it can't screencast (it still works if it is a direct function from something like youtube or Disney +), but overall, it is an amazing phone. Would highly recommend upgrading to it if you have a lower-end phone. And the erase feature is awesome!

The Google Pixel 6a in Chalk with 128GB storage is truly impressive. The unlocked feature provides the freedom to choose my carrier, and the 128GB storage ensures I have enough room for all my needs. The sleek design and smooth performance make it a joy to use. Google's camera capabilities shine through, capturing stunning photos effortlessly. Overall, the Pixel 6a is a stellar choice for those looking for a reliable and feature-packed smartphone.

If you go to r/PickAnAndroidForMe most people will recommend it as the best midrange phone to get but I've seen many other people talking about how bad the fingerprint sensor is and how it overheats. The fingerprint sensor is fine for me and it's better than my old phones, I noticed the phone gets slightly warm but I wouldn't have noticed it if I wasn't looking for it. As far as 60 hertz goes its perfectly fine for most people. Its size is perfect. I'd recommend this phone.

The Google pixel 6a is a grest phone it exceeded all my expectations and set new expectations for phones going forward. The swipe navigation took a little adjustment but thats the only con, and wven that can be changed in the settings if you dont like the swipe navigation. This is my gorst google phone but it will not be my last. I wiuld recommend this phone to anyone Apple or Samsung loyalist, will both love this phone

The Google - Pixel 6a that I purchased is amazing! It was fairly easy to set up the phone and copy things over from my previous cell phone. My previous phone was always running out of storage space since it only had 16 GB of internal storage. The 128 GB of storage in the Pixel 6a should handle any of my future needs. Getting the Pixel 6a while it was on sale at Best Buy was also a plus, saving me about $150. Every day I learn something new about this phone. So far, I have used it for phone calls, text messages, pictures, videos, saving daily notes, Gmail, Chrome browser, Google Calendar, Google Maps, Google Assistant, Facebook, Facebook Messenger, YouTube, setting alarms to remind me of things to do, and more. The Pixel 6a comes with a data and power cable with USB-C connectors on both ends, an adaptor (USB-A to USB-C) to connect your old cell phone to copy apps and data over, and a "key" to pop out the SIM card tray. Unfortunately, there isn't a plug-in wall charger included with the Pixel 6a. That item must be purchased separately.

My wife needed a new phone since the camera died on her aging Samsung S7. Didn’t need a fancy or expensive phone, but something reliable with phone, texts, research capabilities, and camera. The Google Pixel 6a came up in every list of good reviews we read. So after a bit more research, we saw Best Buy had the phone in stock. She couldn’t be happier with the phone. It has so many cool features that it will take a long time to use them all.

At first, I was skeptical of the 6a, as it is googles “budget” model of their 2022 Pixel line up. However this one has certainly surprised me with how good it is! Coming from an iPhone 12, I have been pleasantly surprised by how alike the Pixel is to the iPhone. After using it daily as my work phone for around two weeks now, I have no complaints at all and only good things to say. This phone can handle just about anything you throw at it and given it’s price it is an absolute no brainer. Also, the battery life is incredible, and after a heavy day of use I end up still having 30% battery by the end of the day. Highly recommend!

One of the best phones I have ever used. I have bought this 2 times in last 6 months. Can’t get rid of the phone and it’s amazing features. The battery back up is just out of the world. One time charge holds up to 3 days of battery. I love you google for giving this beautiful phone to us.

The Pixel 6a has all the features the typical cellphone user wants and expects these days. The size is nice. The camera is great with several features, high resolution photos, including erase, pan, optimal shot, etc.

The overall performance is very good and getting system updates every month directly from Google is definitely an advantage compare to other manufacturers using their custom version

I've used the Pixel 4 as my secondary/work phone for the past few years. The Pixel 4 was a great phone, though it was hindered by very short battery life, a dim display, and questionable face unlock technology. The Pixel 6a improves upon all of these aspects, but sacrifices some high-end features in an effort to keep costs down. Still, the Pixel lineup represents the best Android experience you will find on any smartphone, and the Pixel 6a is a very compelling value in Google's lineup. === DESIGN === - The Pixel 6a shares the same basic design as the larger Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. This Charcoal color is a fully glossy finish on the back with a very subtle gray undertone. It looks great, though it's a fingerprint magnet. I wish Google would have offered a color with a matte back like the sides of the phone. - The horizontal camera bar is also a carry-over from the 6 and 6 Pro. It protrudes ever so slightly from the back of the phone, but it's quite flush compared to something like an iPhone 13 Pro. Even better, the relatively flush camera bar means there is no wobble when you set the phone down on a flat surface. - Google has removed the huge "forehead" above the display that stood out like a sore thumb on the Pixel 4. Instead, the front camera is a hole-punch design at the top of the display and the display takes up almost the entirety of the front of the phone. For some reason, the bezel below the display is just a tiny bit larger than any of the other sides. - Overall: It's a good-looking phone with a front that is nearly all screen. I do wish Google would have offered the Pixel 6a in a wider variety of colors. === DISPLAY === - The 6.1" display is sort of the sweet spot for those who want a regular sized phone: not too small; not too large or heavy. Compared to the Pixel 4, the display feels much larger due to the removal of the large "forehead" above the display. - The 1080p display is clear, sharp, and vivid, and it produces perfect black levels thanks to its OLED technology. It gets much brighter than my Pixel 4 and is very usable outside in bright sunlight. - Unlike the higher refresh rates on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro, the Pixel 6a is locked to 60 Hz. If you've recently used a high-end Android or iPhone Pro model, the difference is quite striking. Going back and forth between the Pixel 6a and my iPhone 13 Pro, the choppier motion on the Pixel is immediately noticeable. If you haven't used a phone with a high screen refresh rate, then you probably won't even notice this, but it's something to consider. - Luckily, Google has kept the "always-on" feature for the Pixel 6a display, which shows the time, date, and weather when you are near the phone. - Overall: Considering the cost of the phone, the Pixel 6a has a great display. Most casual users will not notice the lower refresh rate, and the display gets very bright and maintains all the other great benefits of OLED technology. === SOFTWARE, FEATURES, & PERFORMANCE === - If you're an Android fan, you will obviously love the stock version of Android 12 on the Pixel 6a. No bloatware, no third party software, no unnecessary logos -- just pure Android. I'm a big fan of Google's new "Material You" design language, which allows you to create dynamic colors across apps and app icons. There are also some Android features that Apple just can't compete with, like call menu option transcripts and letting Google Assistant wait on hold for you. Google says that the Pixel 6a will receive five years of security updates. - Google has brought under-display fingerprint authentication to the Pixel 6a. It works fine, but it is certainly not fast. It's not as easy as just touching your finger to the designated area on the screen. You actually have to rest your finger there for almost a half second and make sure that your finger is entirely within the white circle. I've used the phone for a week so far, and I can't count the number of times the phone has told me to hold my finger "a little longer" on the screen. I suppose I'll eventually get used to it, but it's not as seamless as Touch ID was on old iPhones. - The Pixel 6a comes with 128GB of storage, though there is no microSD card expansion slot. It uses the same Tensor processor found in the 6 and 6 Pro, though it has 2GB less RAM compared to the Pixel 6 (6GB vs 8GB). Regardless, the phone is very fast, but it's not quite as fast as the latest offerings from Apple. The multicore Geekbench 5 score of the Pixel 6a is 2903, vs 4719 on the iPhone 13 Pro. - Overall: Android 12 is excellent, though the under-display fingerprint sensor leaves a lot to be desired. For now, the phone is fast and responsive, I just hope it stays that way after future Android and app updates. === CAMERAS === - The main camera on the Pixel 6a is borrowed from the Pixel 5a, while the ultrawide camera is the same one found on the 6 and 6 Pro. Both are 12-megapixel sensors and produce good photos, though it is not a dramatic improvement compared to past Pixel models. - Photos have bright, vivid colors and never seem oversaturated. There's no telephoto sensor on the 6a, so any zoom is all digital, which can result in some blurry photos if you're not close to the subject. - The real magic of the Pixel 6a's camera is in its image processing and software features made possible by the Tensor processor. "Real Tone" makes sure that all skin tones appear authentic and not washed out or altered. "Face Unblur" uses algorithms to ensure that faces are not blurry when you take photos of moving subjects. - The "Magic Eraser" feature and allows you to remove unwanted people or objects from your photos. It works brilliantly most of the time, but other times it just leaves a blurry mess or jagged edges around the item I was trying to remove. - All other camera features of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro are present in the 6a (with the exception of Motion Mode). My only gripe is that I sometimes have trouble taking Night Sight shots and Portrait shots. The phone will tell you to "hold still," sometimes for as long as 5 to 10 seconds. And even then, the photos can come out blurry. This was an issue with my Pixel 4 and it doesn't seem to have improved much with the 6a. - Overall: Photo and camera quality is as expected for a Google Pixel phone. The camera's real strengths lie in Google's image processing and software features, and it's amazing that a phone of this price has such high-end camera features baked in. === BATTERY === - The Pixel 6a has a 4,410mAh battery, which is quite small. However, Google has implemented some excellent software features that result in very good battery life. Google claims that the battery "can last beyond 24 hours" and "up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver." - Google's claims are mostly accurate, but it will take some close monitoring of your usage and software settings. "Beyond 24 hours" does not refer to actual screen-on time. I used the phone for about 7 hours over the course of a day and a half before the battery finally died. I haven't had a chance to test again using Extreme Battery Saver mode, but I suspect you would be able to squeeze out an extra few hours of use with that enabled. Extreme Battery Saver basically turns off all non-essential apps and only allows notifications from apps that you deem critical. - Unfortunately, the Pixel 6a does not support wireless charging, which is quite a big loss for a modern smartphone. I've grown to rely on wireless charging quite a bit over the past few years, so I will have to be sure to travel with a spare USB-C cable and wall adapter for the Pixel 6a. - Fast charging is supported up to 18W, which is fast, but not as fast as the 23W fast charging offered by the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. - Overall: Battery life is dramatically improved compared to my old Pixel 4 and will easily last through a day or more of regular use. There are some very intuitive battery management feature built into Android 12 that can help extend battery life even further. The lack of wireless charging is a big blow, and I fear some users might not discover this omission until after they take home and unbox the Pixel 6a. === OVERALL === The Pixel 6a is Google's "flagship-lite" phone. At its core, it has all of the features that make Pixel phones shine: an excellent Android experience, a great camera system, very good performance, and reliable support and software updates. The display and battery life are much improved compared to the Pixel 4 that I'm upgrading from, though the subpar fingerprint reader and lack of wireless charging might get old pretty quickly. Those things aside, this is a very easy phone to recommend to those who don't need a large screen or every high-end/premium feature. The feature set offered by the Pixel 6a is absolutely unmatched at this price range.

This is a great phone. Not expensive, reliable and easy to use. The camera could be a bit better but for a mid-range phone it's outstanding!

This is my 3rd or 4th Pixel and I have been very happy with them, including this one. My biggest complaint is probably a carrier issue. Depending on the app, it sometimes needs a moment to catch up but it has been a great phone.

no problems. and another thing I like, uhh let me think a minute. Dang forgot. Don't worry I keep reminders on my cool new phone.

At the time of writing this, I would have had this phone for almost one year. Does everything I need and more for the price I paid. No weird issues or device breaking bugs. Great battery life. This is the first Pixel I've ever owned and now I'll be using it as a trade in for the just announced Pixel 8. Honestly, I could have just as easily kept this phone for the entire OS support cycle. I'm almost sad to see it go.

for the price it has an amazing camera, and is surprisingly very fast.

This is an amazing phone. The camera is perfect. Great storage capacity. Google makes this an amazing phone. So easy with storage of pics and videos.