Customer Ratings & Reviews

I recently purchased the Pixel 6a from Best Buy and have been using it for a while now. Overall, I'm quite satisfied with the phone, but there are a few aspects that could use some improvement. Let's start with the positives. The Pixel 6a offers a compelling package of features that make it a strong contender in its price range. The camera quality is impressive, capturing detailed and vibrant shots even in challenging lighting conditions. The device's build quality is solid, and the clean design gives it a premium feel. One of the standout features is the software experience. As expected from Google, the phone runs on a clean and intuitive version of Android, with timely updates and a user-friendly interface. The inclusion of some of Google's unique AI-powered features adds a layer of convenience to everyday tasks. However, there are a couple of areas where the Pixel 6a falls short. The fingerprint scanner, for instance, can be a bit finicky. At times, I found it to be inaccurate or slower to respond, which could be frustrating when trying to unlock the phone quickly. I hope this is something that can be improved through software updates. Battery life on the Pixel 6a is decent, but it's not exceptional. While it gets me through the day with moderate usage, I would have appreciated a bit more longevity, especially for those days when I'm out and about for extended periods. Despite these quirks, I can't deny that the Pixel 6a offers good value for its price. Its camera prowess, clean software experience, and impressive range of features outweigh the minor inconveniences. If Google can address the fingerprint scanner issues and perhaps optimize battery performance further, the Pixel 6a could become an even more compelling option in the mid-range smartphone market. In conclusion, the Pixel 6a from Best Buy is a phone with a lot to offer, marred by a few hiccups like the fingerprint scanner and battery life. If you're willing to overlook these minor drawbacks, you'll find a reliable and feature-rich device that's well worth considering.

Good enough phone for my daily use. Decent camera and video, decent battery, decent processing power and storage. Nothing to complain about.

The Pixel 6a is a great little phone. My wife loves it ! Its camera is amazing, it works very fast and it is the perfect size for her smaller hands.

This is definitely not a premium device. The screen glass is a couple generations older than my prior phone (2017 Essential PH1), and the screen to body ratio is actually slightly less. After a few months I'm seeing some very small scratches on the display from normal use. Thermal management is not very good - this thing heats up quite noticeably in warm weather. I'd stay away from it if you use your phone a lot outside in hot weather. This lost a star because of a warranty issue. The bottom mic failed. Google did replace the phone - no help from best buy, incidentally - but I had to ship them the original first. I wasted time going to uBreakiFix per Google intstructions. Then wasted more time requesting a replacement prior to returning the original. (Google does apparently do this sometimes with a payment that's refunded after they receive the broken phone - just not in my case.) This meant I had to back up the original with Google and use my old phone for over a week. Signing into the replacement did not go that well and many texts were lost. (The set-up with the original 6a - tethering to my old phone worked really well). On the plus side - Battery life is ok but not great and the camera is good. I also really prefer stock Android vs the skins and bloatware other manufacturers stick you with.

Fast, affordable and packing Google features "out the wazoo" and that's even without saying that the camera is virtually unparalleled.... Yes, it's he same IMX363 sensor from the Pixels 2,3,4 and 5, but Google had had enough time to perfect it and tune it so precisely that this phone constantly tops the "best camera" charts of last year through today. You also can't beat the fact that with Pixel phones, you're the first in line to receive monthly security updates

There's nothing incredible. There's nothing exciting. It's a pixel phone and works as expected. The biggest cons are that the screen is mediocre at best. Hard to see in direct sunlight. Charging is as slow as a phone from 2019 or prior. Had a few hiccups when the phone said "not enough memory to perform this operation." You really have to try hard to do it, but when I'm browsing chrome, and playing YouTube videos, and then have a bunch of gig delivery apps running, it'll definitely bog down and close apps or give the error message. It's only 6gb ram, so I won't count it against it too much. It does have one the best cameras if you just want a quick auto mode pic. Video is decent, but not great. Battery life is very good, that slow charging though. I'm probably going to use it as a solid backup phone. Reception is GREAT. But as a poweruser, it charges too slow. And the screen is too dim. It does get a bit warm too, but it seems all phones are having that issue nowadays. For 90% of phone users, this is going to be a great phone. Of you feel you're a niche user, or power user, or want a more premium experience, go with something else. Fyi- the 60hz refresh rate is more than good enough. If you disable animations, the phone runs much smoother.

Fantastic phone. Great quality for an affordable price. Love the photos. Easy to use. Fits well in my hand. Great battery life.

This phone is amazing!! Bought this for my girlfriend and I’m glad I did. She absolutely loves it over her previous iPhone and any other one she’s had. A LOT of cool features and the battery life so far has been pretty good. I won’t get into all the specifics because you can read all that above. It looks good and feels great in your hand and has a good display plus has great call quality. This isn’t just a great phone for the price, it’s a great phone period.

Great performance from Tensor chip. Still fantastic camera. Smaller footprint than the Pixel 6 or 6 Pro. Great battery life with at least 6hours screen-on time between charges. Good build quality. Nice screen with good colors, brightness and screen uniformity, even if it's "only" 60hz. By the way, the iPhone is still 60hz and costs way more.

Got it for my dad whose main requirement is few apps and lasting battery. Found this phone to fullfill the need. The screen size and mobile body finish is easy to handle. Has wireless charging and does not have a slot for headphones, only bluetooth headphones is compatible. Camera and display is good and camera provides more options.

So far the pixel 6a is very nice! I must say going from a pixel 3xl to the 6a is a bigger change than I expected but unfortunately it was time to retire my 3xl. I didn't want to spend near as much this time around and so far the only con for me is the issue of not being able to charge the 6a wirelessly. I can deal with that. The camera might be a bit less clear but the options menu makes up for that! So far this has been a very good investment!

I just love this one. Awesome performance. User friendly. Battery life is also good.

This phone works great! Very please with it. A little slimmer than most, easy to use.

Purchased for my Mom because she was in need of a new phone and is not tech savvy. She's only had Android phones and I wanted to keep the transition to a new phone easy for her. She loves it and loves to take pictures with it as it takes great quality photos as the Pixel lineup of phones are well known to do. Pixels are very user friendly and took her no time to understand how to work around the phones format in no time. Great quality at a great price!

Nice phone. I got it to have 2 lines at the same time and it does that very nicely. both lines from different companies in different network types. The phone is fast and has a good camera. Pictures in low light are very nice, better than other phones other than the super high-end ones. and for the price it is fantastic.

3rd Pixel device I buy, I really like the Google Android native experience and the zero bloatware that comes with it. Camera is the second favorite feature for me. Why not 5 stars? Recently, overheating has been a constant issue that Ibdidnt have with Samsung Android devices so hopefully Google gets it back on track soon

Excellent value compared to other phones of the same specs and quality. The A series have always been a favorite of mine, but this one is just amazing. Why pay more for a device when you can get a great screen, camera, and battery all rolled up into Googles super crisp and efficient software? I highly recommend this phone to anyone that doesn't think phones should cost $800+

I love it! Fast, Great pic's, Easy to use. Can't wait to explore more with more pictures specially night mode.

The Pixel 6a is a budget-friendly smartphone that punches above its weight. With its vibrant OLED display, impressive camera capabilities, and smooth performance, it offers excellent value for money. The battery life is solid, and the clean Android experience enhances usability. A great choice for those seeking affordability without compromising on quality.

Pixel 6a is a great phone for the price. It gets the latest updates from Google. The phone doesn't feel like a budget phone of the same price range. The camera is very decent for what it is. I got it on sale for $299, it is worth every penny. I chose this after chasing the latest and greatest for 10 years, I am done with $1000 phones, and if you are too, I recommend this phone.