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Operating system Android
RAM memory installed size 6 GB
CPU model Snapdragon
Memory storage capacity 128 GB
Screen size 6.13 Inches
Resolution 1080 x 2400
Refresh rate 60 Hz
Model name Pixel 6a
Wireless carrier Unlocked for All Carriers

About this item

  • Google Tensor makes the Pixel 6a smart, secure and powerful. It's the first chip designed by Google just for Pixel
  • Pixel's adaptive battery can last over 24 hours. It learns your favourite apps, so it doesn't waste power on the ones you rarely use.[1]
  • Turn on Extreme Battery Saver, and the battery can last up to 72 hours [1]. You can choose which apps keep running and Pixel turns off the others.
  • With Live Translate, you can chat in 11 languages, interpret face-to-face conversations and translate signs with a camera.[2]
  • With Magic Eraser in Google Photos, you can easily remove distractions or change the colour and brightness so objects blend right in.[3]
  • [1]Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features. Average battery life during testing was approximately 29 hours.
  • Battery life depends upon many factors and the usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Battery testing conducted in California in early 2022 on pre-production hardware and software, using default settings. Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) and 6E (6 GHz) with MIMO
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Technical Details

OS ‎Android
RAM ‎128 GB
Product Dimensions ‎15.24 x 7.11 x 0.89 cm; 178 g
Batteries ‎1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included)
Item model number ‎GX7AS
Wireless Communication Technologies ‎Wi-Fi
Connectivity Technologies ‎Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC
GPS ‎True
Other display features ‎Wireless
Human Interface Input ‎Touchscreen
Scanner Resolution ‎1080 x 2400
Other camera features ‎Rear, Front
Audio Jack ‎USB-C
Form factor ‎Bar
Colour ‎Charcoal
Battery Power Rating ‎4306
Phone Talk Time ‎15 Hours
What’s in the box? ‎1m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool, Quick Switch Adapter, Cell Phone, Quick Start Guide
Item Weight ‎178 g

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ASIN B0B3PSRHHN
Customer Reviews
4.4 out of 5 stars 3,310 ratings

4.4 out of 5 stars
Best Sellers Rank #31,602 in Electronics (See Top 100 in Electronics)
#595 in Unlocked Cell Phones & Smartphones
Date First Available July 21 2022
Manufacturer Google

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Meet Pixel 6a, the more affordable Google phone that adapts to you.[8] Powered by Google Tensor, it’s super fast and secure, with an amazing battery and camera. And it’s an unlocked Android smartphone, so you can choose the data plan and carrier that work for you.[1] LEGAL [1]Works with all major carriers. 5G service is carrier dependent. Requires a 5G data plan (sold separately). 5G service not available on all carrier networks or in all areas. Contact carrier for details. 5G service, speed and performance depend on many factors, including carrier network capabilities and signal strength. Actual results may vary. Some features not available in all areas. Data rates may apply. See g.co/pixel/networkinfo for info. [2]Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features. Average battery life during testing was approximately 29 hours. Battery life depends upon many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Battery testing conducted in California in early 2022 on pre-production hardware and software, using default settings. Battery testing conducted using Sub-6 GHz non-standalone 5G (ENDC) connectivity. Actual battery life may be lower. [3]Requires Google Photos app. Magic Eraser may not work on all image elements. [4]Wired charging rates up to 18W based on use of Google 30W USB-C® or Google 18W USB-C® Charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower. Adapters sold separately. Compatible with USB PD 3.0 PPS adapters. [5]Not available in all languages or countries. Not available on all media or apps. See g.co/pixel/livetranslate for more information. Translation may not be instantaneous. 3Your Pixel will receive feature drops during the applicable Android update and support periods for the phone. See g.co/pixel/updates for details. [6]Internet connection required during setup only. [7]Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP67 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. Liquid damage voids the warranty. See g.co/pixel/water for details. [8]Compared to Pixel 5a. [9]Deblurring may not work on all photos or videos with faces. [10]Some third party apps and data may not be transferred automatically. Visit g.co/pixel/copydatahelp for information. [11]Measured diagonally; dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. Smooth Display is not available for all apps or content. Smooth Display automatically adjusts to optimize for best viewing and battery performance. [12]Measured diagonally; dimension may vary by configuration and manufacturing process. [13]Maximum resolution and field of view with RAW image files setting turned on. Setting is turned off by default. See g.co/pixel/photoediting for more information. [14]Storage specifications refer to capacity before formatting. Actual formatted capacity will be less. [15]Your Pixel will receive feature drops during the applicable Android update and support periods for the phone. See g.co/pixel/updates for details. [16]Compared to MSRP of Pixel 6. [17]See g.co/pixel/astrophotography for details.

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Google Pixel 6a

Google Pixel 6a

Smart, powerful, helpful. And less than you think.

It's the more affordable, fast and secure Google phone.(1)

Powered by Google Tensor for fast performance.

Adaptive Battery can last over 24 hours.(2)

Intelligent photography for truly amazing shots.

Built-in security, plus water resistance.(3)

Designed around you, inside and out.

(1) Compared to MSRP of Pixel 6. (2) Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features. Average battery life during testing was approximately 29 hours. Battery life depends on many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Battery testing conducted in California in early 2022 on pre-production hardware and software, using default settings. Battery testing conducted on Sub-6 GHz non-standalone 5G (ENDC) connectivity. Actual battery life may be lower. Wired charging rates up to 18W based on use of Google 30W USB-C or Google 18W USB-C Charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower. Adapters sold separately. Compatible with USB PD 3.0 PPS adapters. (3) Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP67 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Dropping your device may result in loss of water/dust resistance. See g.co/pixel/water for details.

Google Tensor, the brains behind Pixel 6a

Google Tensor

Apps launch fast, pages and images load quickly and everything runs smoothly with the same custom-built chip as Pixel 6 Pro.

All-day power

All-day power

The battery that can last over 24 hours. By learning your favourite apps - and saving power on those you rarely use - Pixel's Adaptive Battery can last all day.(1)

Extend your battery up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver. (2) With Extreme Battery Saver, you choose which apps to run, and Pixel turns the others off.

Plug in and recharge. Fast. Get hours of power in just a few minutes with fast wired charging. (3)

(1) Estimated battery life based on testing using a median Pixel user battery usage profile across a mix of talk, data, standby and use of other features. Average battery life during testing was approximately 29 hours. Battery life depends on many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Battery testing conducted in California in early 2022 on pre-production hardware and software, using default settings. Battery testing conducted on Sub-6 GHz non-standalone 5G (ENDC) connectivity. Actual battery life may be lower. Wired charging rates up to 18W based on use of Google 30W USB-C or Google 18W USB-C Charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower. Adapters sold separately. Compatible with USB PD 3.0 PPS adapters. (2) Estimated battery life based on testing using a mix of talk, data, standby and use of limited other features that are default in Extreme Battery Saver mode (which disables various features including 5G connectivity). Battery testing conducted on a major operator network. Battery testing conducted in California in early 2022 on pre-production hardware and software using default settings, except that Extreme Battery Saver mode was enabled. Battery life depends on many factors and usage of certain features will decrease battery life. Actual battery life may be lower. (3) Wired charging rates up to 18W based on use of Google 30W USB-C or Google 18W USB-C Charger plugged into a wall outlet. Actual results may be slower. Adapters sold separately. Compatible with USB PD 3.0 PPS adapters.

Photos that match your vision

Photos that match your vision

Your favourite face without the blur. Face Unblur can make an out-of-focus face look sharper, so you can capture the moment, even in motion.(1)

Make distractions disappear, just like that. Magic Eraser can remove unwanted objects.(2) And you can change an objects colour and brightness so that it blends right in.

Rich and vibrant photos come out at night. Capture city lights, starry skies and even portraits in low light with Night Sight. (3)

Beautifully accurate photos with Real Tone. See the nuances of different skin tones beautifully and authentically.

(1) Deblurring may not work on all photos or videos with faces. (2) Requires Google Photos app. Magic Eraser may not work on all image elements. (3) See g.co/pixel/astrophotography for details.

Protection and privacy. Simplified.

Protection and privacy

The splash-friendly phone.

With IP67 protection, Pixel 6a can take a little water and dust. (1) So you can take your phone almost anywhere.

Built-in safety and security.

The Titan M2(TM) chip and Google Tensor security core give Pixel 6a an extra layer of hardware security, so it's more resilient to attacks. (2)

Unlock with just a touch.

Fingerprint Unlock is a secure and reliable way to unlock your phone.

(1) Designed to comply with dust and water protection rating IP67 under IEC standard 60529 when each device leaves the factory but the device is not water or dust proof. The accessories are not water or dust resistant. Water resistance and dust resistance are not permanent conditions and will diminish or be lost over time due to normal wear and tear, device repair, disassembly or damage. Dropping your phone may result in loss of water/dust resistance. See g.co/pixel/water for details. (2) Compared to Google Pixel 5a

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Customers find the cell phone has a good camera and good value for money. They say it performs like a flagship phone but with midrange price. They also like the speed. However, some customers have issues with the fingerprint reader not working properly on their right hand. There are mixed opinions on the screen quality, battery life, and functionality.

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29 customers mention "Camera quality"29 positive0 negative

Customers are satisfied with the camera quality and performance of the cell phone. They mention it has good battery life, performs like a flagship phone at a reasonable price, and has competent hardware. Some appreciate the fast and unreal camera. However, some feel the battery could be better. Overall, customers find the phone to be a solid piece of workmanship with a great camera that works wonderfully for computational photography.

"...I chose it mainly because it has a great camera and it is capable of "Always on", and it isn't bloated with preloaded "stuff" like my old Huawei...." Read more

"...Love the true Android experience and decent camera. I can get two days of battery life which occasional use." Read more

"...combination of the lenses that are used and this phone is spot on with camera quality ...better photos that any Samsung I've owned... Just saying" Read more

"...Other than that, it's a really nice phone. Wish it had a micro sd card reader and a headphone jack though. That would really make it a great phone." Read more

21 customers mention "Value for money"21 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money. They say it's good for its price and a great compromise without the bulky wear you find on other phones.

"Great phone at a good price point. The internet is full of rave reviews going into great detail about this phone...." Read more

"Don’t believe in the $1000 flagship phones. This was a great compromise without the bunch of bloat wear you find on other models...." Read more

"...great price to spent on kids phones." Read more

"...Other than that it is a decent price for what you get and the camera is very good as it is comparable to my Sister's much more expensive iPhone 14..." Read more

6 customers mention "Speed"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the speed of the Pixel 6a. They find it works well and receives updates quickly.

"...Fast camera, quality OLED screen, Gorilla glass, 5G, water resistance rating and a decent livable size...." Read more

"...With FAST updates and Android support , I think you should not look further and buy this phone...." Read more

"...This phone should be in the $1,000.00+ range at least. It's blazing fast, no lag at all, the screen, color, brightness, cameras, everything is of..." Read more

"Switched from Sumsung A03($200+HST from Chatr). It is 10x faster than previous one...." Read more

12 customers mention "Screen quality"6 positive6 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the phone's screen quality. Some find it looks okay, has good photos, and vivid colors. They appreciate the good battery life and easy texting. However, others mention issues like unreliable, failing screens, bugs, and fragility.

"...It's blazing fast, no lag at all, the screen, color, brightness, cameras, everything is of top notch quality...." Read more

"...The phone NEEDS a case otherwise its slippery and fragile. . -- only offered in 128GB flash ...." Read more

"...to justify to myself how this purchase isn't so bad because the phone is beautiful and camera is nice but given the purchase I would never get it..." Read more

"...security which was always reliable I was disappointed that it is so unreliable an have had to turn it off...." Read more

11 customers mention "Battery life"6 positive5 negative

Customers have different views on the battery life of the cell phone. Some find it good and easy to text, while others report poor battery life.

"...I can get two days of battery life which occasional use." Read more

"...Battery life is average... nothing great. Gets me through the day...." Read more

"...Screen colours are vivid. Battery life is very good. Easy to text. Dislikes - almost too many features, many of which are of dubious value...." Read more

"Battery life is certainly not the best as I was hoping for at least two full days but barely get one when used moderately...." Read more

6 customers mention "Functionality"3 positive3 negative

Customers have different experiences with the cell phone's functionality. Some say everything works smoothly and flawlessly, with no problems whatsoever. Others mention fingerprint recognition doesn't work very well, and there are no workarounds or fixes.

"...It is 10x faster than previous one. Everything working well smoothly and flawlessly except fingerprint recognition which doesn't bother me" Read more

"...While attempting to setup the phone, it didn't work with my carrier and while attempting to add a physical sim card, I found a sim card for another..." Read more

"The pixel 6a is extremely fast. Works great. No problems whatsoever. The battery life is like most other phones." Read more

"...Bluetooth track info on my cars headunit (AVCRP) and none of the workarounds or fixes like setting the version in developer tools works - the Pixel..." Read more

6 customers mention "Fingerprint reader"0 positive6 negative

Customers are unhappy with the fingerprint reader. It doesn't work properly for their right hand, and it's less intuitive than the Pixel 3a's. The scanner also takes a long time to scan fingers.

"...are some offerings by motorola however i am continually disappointed in Camera performance for all motorola phones both in low light and with the..." Read more

"...reader works well for my left hand, but oddly wont read fingerprints on my right hand, no matter how many times I rescan my finger...." Read more

"...2-3 weeks I will be contacting Google about the missing/non-functional fingerprint feature as it's really not acceptable even after trying different..." Read more

"...also, it scans my finger a little bit slowly for my liking, but it's not a big deal. Still, I'd give it about a 4.25/5" Read more

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4 out of 5 stars
best in mid-tier class phone/camera/clean android
Pixel 6a Cell Phone - Charcoal Writing this review on sept 2022 timeframe. Bought two while it is on sale 50$ off. This is basically the BEST Cleanest clutter free android you can buy for 550$CAD. It certainly has competition but simply put, non Pixel phones are cluttered with bloatware. The only phones in mid-tier that comes close are some offerings by motorola however i am continually disappointed in Camera performance for all motorola phones both in low light and with the speed of taking the shot. With FAST updates and Android support , I think you should not look further and buy this phone. Folks complain about glass fingerprint sensor -- i do think it's improved quite a bit from all the updates. Sept 2022 update also improves upon this. If you have a front glass protector, you should enable the high sensitivity mode if necessary. I personally have the Caseology glass protector and have no issues. It performs on par with my old samsung note 10+ glass sensor. Battery life is average... nothing great. Gets me through the day. Camera is basically the best on the Android market at this price in my opinion. I've used mid-tier Samsung., Motorola, TCL, Huawei, Plus one.. . theyre all strong contenders but I always preferred the photos coming out of Google camera with its computational photography. It keeps getting better with updates and Google doesnt abandon the phone for 2-3 years after buying. Other manufacturers are "one and done" and once you get the phone, its RARE to have any improvements (based on my own observations whilst owning those phones) A few things i wouldve liked to see: --I generally would have LOVED to have the wired earphone connector on ALL phones but alas, pixel has gone the way of Bt only (or usb adapters). --I'm also going to say I'm not super thrilled with glass back. The phone NEEDS a case otherwise its slippery and fragile. . -- only offered in 128GB flash . would have liked one of the two phones i bought , to have 256. Of course Google phones never offer external SD card. Despite a few qualms I had, I still consider this phone best in class. ------------update: well? i love this device what can i say. i ended up waiting for sales on this device AND/OR warehouse units. BEST bang for buck device in 2023 imo still. Got THREE now -- at around 300-350 per device, pixel google clean android experience. great price to spent on kids phones.
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  • AllOver
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great choice in a modern cell phone.
    Reviewed in Canada on February 11, 2023
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    Great phone at a good price point. The internet is full of rave reviews going into great detail about this phone. I chose it mainly because it has a great camera and it is capable of "Always on", and it isn't bloated with preloaded "stuff" like my old Huawei. We live in a "cell phone world" and there are many choices out there and I wanted a phone that I would be happy with for some time to come.
    Fast camera, quality OLED screen, Gorilla glass, 5G, water resistance rating and a decent livable size. Phones can be huge making it difficult to manage in your day to day. How and where do you put it? This size can be put in your pocket or be worn on the belt.
    More about the "Always On". I appreciate the fact that when the phone is beside me, I can glance at it without touching it and it gives me information; Day, Date, Time etc. Not all screens/phones can do this.
    It has only been a week and I am still getting used to (and surprised by) all the features. I can recommend this phone without hesitation.
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  • Mike b
    5.0 out of 5 stars Nice phone for the price
    Reviewed in Canada on September 29, 2023
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    Don’t believe in the $1000 flagship phones. This was a great compromise without the bunch of bloat wear you find on other models. Love the true Android experience and decent camera. I can get two days of battery life which occasional use.
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  • LuckyLucy
    4.0 out of 5 stars best in mid-tier class phone/camera/clean android
    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2022
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    Pixel 6a Cell Phone - Charcoal

    Writing this review on sept 2022 timeframe. Bought two while it is on sale 50$ off.

    This is basically the BEST Cleanest clutter free android you can buy for 550$CAD. It certainly has competition but simply put, non Pixel phones are cluttered with bloatware. The only phones in mid-tier that comes close are some offerings by motorola however i am continually disappointed in Camera performance for all motorola phones both in low light and with the speed of taking the shot. With FAST updates and Android support , I think you should not look further and buy this phone.

    Folks complain about glass fingerprint sensor -- i do think it's improved quite a bit from all the updates. Sept 2022 update also improves upon this. If you have a front glass protector, you should enable the high sensitivity mode if necessary. I personally have the Caseology glass protector and have no issues. It performs on par with my old samsung note 10+ glass sensor.

    Battery life is average... nothing great. Gets me through the day.

    Camera is basically the best on the Android market at this price in my opinion. I've used mid-tier Samsung., Motorola, TCL, Huawei, Plus one.. . theyre all strong contenders but I always preferred the photos coming out of Google camera with its computational photography. It keeps getting better with updates and Google doesnt abandon the phone for 2-3 years after buying. Other manufacturers are "one and done" and once you get the phone, its RARE to have any improvements (based on my own observations whilst owning those phones)

    A few things i wouldve liked to see:
    --I generally would have LOVED to have the wired earphone connector on ALL phones but alas, pixel has gone the way of Bt only (or usb adapters).
    --I'm also going to say I'm not super thrilled with glass back. The phone NEEDS a case otherwise its slippery and fragile. .
    -- only offered in 128GB flash . would have liked one of the two phones i bought , to have 256. Of course Google phones never offer external SD card.

    Despite a few qualms I had, I still consider this phone best in class.

    ------------update:
    well? i love this device what can i say. i ended up waiting for sales on this device AND/OR warehouse units. BEST bang for buck device in 2023 imo still. Got THREE now -- at around 300-350 per device, pixel google clean android experience. great price to spent on kids phones.
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    LuckyLucy
    4.0 out of 5 stars
    best in mid-tier class phone/camera/clean android

    Reviewed in Canada on September 8, 2022
    Pixel 6a Cell Phone - Charcoal

    Writing this review on sept 2022 timeframe. Bought two while it is on sale 50$ off.

    This is basically the BEST Cleanest clutter free android you can buy for 550$CAD. It certainly has competition but simply put, non Pixel phones are cluttered with bloatware. The only phones in mid-tier that comes close are some offerings by motorola however i am continually disappointed in Camera performance for all motorola phones both in low light and with the speed of taking the shot. With FAST updates and Android support , I think you should not look further and buy this phone.

    Folks complain about glass fingerprint sensor -- i do think it's improved quite a bit from all the updates. Sept 2022 update also improves upon this. If you have a front glass protector, you should enable the high sensitivity mode if necessary. I personally have the Caseology glass protector and have no issues. It performs on par with my old samsung note 10+ glass sensor.

    Battery life is average... nothing great. Gets me through the day.

    Camera is basically the best on the Android market at this price in my opinion. I've used mid-tier Samsung., Motorola, TCL, Huawei, Plus one.. . theyre all strong contenders but I always preferred the photos coming out of Google camera with its computational photography. It keeps getting better with updates and Google doesnt abandon the phone for 2-3 years after buying. Other manufacturers are "one and done" and once you get the phone, its RARE to have any improvements (based on my own observations whilst owning those phones)

    A few things i wouldve liked to see:
    --I generally would have LOVED to have the wired earphone connector on ALL phones but alas, pixel has gone the way of Bt only (or usb adapters).
    --I'm also going to say I'm not super thrilled with glass back. The phone NEEDS a case otherwise its slippery and fragile. .
    -- only offered in 128GB flash . would have liked one of the two phones i bought , to have 256. Of course Google phones never offer external SD card.

    Despite a few qualms I had, I still consider this phone best in class.

    ------------update:
    well? i love this device what can i say. i ended up waiting for sales on this device AND/OR warehouse units. BEST bang for buck device in 2023 imo still. Got THREE now -- at around 300-350 per device, pixel google clean android experience. great price to spent on kids phones.
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  • db UnderworldBroadcasting
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love this phone
    Reviewed in Canada on April 5, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    After having generations of Iphones and many other android phones over the years ,I bought the google pixel 6A and I could not be happier with my de-googled phone running CalyxOS.....snappy phone and the camera only being 12 mp stands up against any 50 mp camera ....its not the mp count that matters its the software and hardware combination of the lenses that are used and this phone is spot on with camera quality ...better photos that any Samsung I've owned... Just saying
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  • GC
    5.0 out of 5 stars Best phone at this price point
    Reviewed in Canada on July 23, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    bought 2 for my kids after their POCO phones bricked on them after a year of use. Great reminder to always buy trusted brands.
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  • Mr. JCB
    5.0 out of 5 stars Love my pixel
    Reviewed in Canada on April 13, 2024
    Verified Purchase
    The fingerprint reader works well for my left hand, but oddly wont read fingerprints on my right hand, no matter how many times I rescan my finger. Other than that, it's a really nice phone. Wish it had a micro sd card reader and a headphone jack though. That would really make it a great phone.
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  • Will O'Reilly
    5.0 out of 5 stars Fast, new Tensor chip, great quality, no bloatware!
    Reviewed in Canada on November 13, 2022
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    For the price, which is great for this phone. This phone should be in the $1,000.00+ range at least. It's blazing fast, no lag at all, the screen, color, brightness, cameras, everything is of top notch quality. My Samsung A53 before this was way more slow and laggy, also with many more problems. With a Pixel phone, you know you are getting the first stable patches from Google, and the best quality patches and phone UX/complete experience.
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  • Sangsaptak Bagchi
    5.0 out of 5 stars Long term review
    Reviewed in India on February 10, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    THIS IS THE FIRST TIME I AM USING A PREMIUM PHONE, SO EXPECT ME TO ACT ACCORDINGLY.

    I have been using this phone for more than one month so, it's going to be a detailed review.

    First I'd like to discuss the cons of the product which are few & can be easily ignored because its pros outnumber them heavily.

    Cons- 1. As it supports only 20 W charging, it takes around 2 hours to get this fully charged. If you're shifting from trendy fast charging phones that get the juice for the day within an hour, you'll have some difficulty at the beginning. I normally charge my phone in the morning after waking up before heading to office. So, it has done good in my life by reducing my unnecessary screen time in the morning.

    2. Battery life is not that great. I'm a moderate user. I leave it at 35-40% every night before going to sleep, but wake up to find it has dropped below 20% in the next morning. If you're a heavy user, you might have to get the juice twice a day.

    3. There is only one SIM slot. So, you have to opt for an eSIM for your secondary SIM.

    4. Accessories aren't easily available in the local market. If you're planning to go for this device, it is advised to buy all the essential accessories like Back cover, Screen Protector altogether because you'll have a hard time finding them in the local market.

    That's it for the cons. Now coming to the amazing part-

    1. First of all, this comes with the Brand value of a Tech Giant like Google. That means this device is free from all unnecessary bloatwares, advertisements that come pre-installed with most of the devices. The UI experience is great.

    2. The cameras are killers. This is the first time I found both front & rear cameras equally powerful. Photography is good, videography is even better, stabilization is great. If you like making videos, you'll start looking for opportunities to take this thing out of your pocket to shoot.

    To sum it up, I must say if you're interested in a premium phone that comes with a Brand value of Google & you don't have a budget for iPhone or other Flagships, there is no other option other than this device.
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  • Cliente Amazon
    5.0 out of 5 stars Muy buena relación calidad-precio
    Reviewed in Spain on October 2, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Fácil de instalar
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  • Luca
    3.0 out of 5 stars Non saprei cosa dire - se continuano i problemi con il lettore d'impronte digitali farò il reso
    Reviewed in Italy on September 8, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    Sto ancora discutendo con google per il problema del riconoscimento delle impronte digitali, al momento le legge una volta su 10. Nel fine settimana farò le ultime prove (con e senza protezione dello schermo) ma se non mi trovo bene, sarò costretto a renderlo. Peccato perché è veramente un gioiellino, un poco più piccolo della media (gran cosa!!!), molto reattivo e con un ottimo software.
    * 10/10/23 senza protezione o con una pellicola invece del vetro il riconoscimento funziona meglio, ma una su cinque le sbaglia. L'ho tenuto perché veramente più comodo dei vari padelloni, ma spiace che Google abbia toppato sulle impronte
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  • IslandBuoy
    5.0 out of 5 stars Despite reported fingerprint reader issues, still get this phone! There is a solution!!!
    Reviewed in the United States on June 7, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    I did a tonne of research and watched endless videos (too many to count) about this phone before deciding on and ordering it. It exceeding most of my exceptions after spending some time with it. Most of the complaints I came across about the device (60 Hz refresh rate, small screen, battery life, older generation cameras) were all nullified from my personal experience except for one major one......the under display optical fingerprint reader!!

    Over time it became more and more unreliable to the point where it made using the phone annoying (I use fingerprint scanning for not only unlocking phone but also for access to secure apps like banking etc). Whenever I go to unlock my phone, sometimes it works flawlessly and other times it was so bad I had to resort to entering my pin. Success rate was basically less than 50%. For that I would have given this a 1 star rating for fingerprint reader.

    I researched and tried all the different "solutions" I came across from many different forums and even the Google website and community. None solved the problem. I was considering replacing this with the newer 7a when the price drops and decided to research the feedback on the fingerprint scanner on this as well. To my surprise, similar complaints. There had to be a solution to this as some ppl were not getting issues with their phones.

    After more searching I discovered the below solution, tried it and now I am as happy as can be. I thought it very important to share to as many ppl as possible to persons aren't discouraged to obtain this excellent phone. The below is pulled from a user on Reddit:

    " I have found a way to make it work reliably 9/10 times though:
    * Add the same fingerprint twice: First time you register it, press firmly into the screen, then the 2nd time you register press lightly.
    * If it says "can't read fingerprint" or something like that, keep trying without moving, it'll eventuall pick it up.
    * Hold your phone how you would when you pick the phone up (as if you've just got it out of your pocket for example), don't do it on a flat surface

    This gives the sensor more date to compare with, increasing the odds of it recognizing something. You can tell when it's gone into the 2nd set of fingerprint images because it takes 1/4 of a second longer than normal."

    I'm sure this will help most of you once followed exactly as described. This is a great phone that feels just like a flagship 2X and 3X the price. Don't miss out. Btw the above should work for the 6,6 Pro, 7, 7 Pro and 7a as well.
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  • Rogelio Pérez Meléndez
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mucha calidad
    Reviewed in Mexico on April 12, 2023
    Verified Purchase
    El pixel 6a ya que lo tengo en mano después de unos días de uso, es un celular que brilla por su calidad de hechura , tanto en su sistema Android "puro" cómo en su acabado físico. No hay "lags" "bugs" ni trabones. Los "solo" 60 herz de tasa de refresco no se notan (tenía antes un poco X3 pro con 120 herz de refresco y siempre lo andaba desactivando para ahorrar pila). La pila dura si tú gestionas tus "horas-pantalla, si no se siente como un teléfono normal. Aunque si te dura todo el día y parte del otro. La.carga, en especial la adaptativa; la que ayuda a cuidar la batería es muy buena y recomendable. En cuanto a su potencia, creo que por su optimización (del procesador para con el sistema) no extraño nada el snapdragon 860 del poco X3 pro. Creo que es por lo súper optimizado del teléfono.
    Para cerrar mi comentario creo que los 7,000 pesos (420 dólares aprox) que me costó el celular se me hacen apenas y justos para este celular Nuevo. Funciona con Telcel aunque algunas veces da un bajon de señal. No detecta 5g, puro 4g.
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