.svg) Diagrams of the Pixel 6a | |
| Brand | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Type | Smartphone |
| Series | Pixel |
| First released | July 21, 2022; 3 years ago (2022-07-21) |
| Availability by region | |
| Discontinued | May 10, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-05-10) |
| Units sold | 5 million |
| Predecessor | Pixel 5a |
| Successor | Pixel 7a |
| Related | Pixel 6 Pixel 6 Pro |
| Compatible networks | |
| Form factor | Slate |
| Colors | Chalk, Charcoal, Sage |
| Dimensions |
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| Weight | 178 g (6.3 oz) |
| Operating system |
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| System-on-chip | Google Tensor (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| Modem | Samsung Exynos 5123b |
| Memory | 6 GBRAM |
| Storage | 128 GBUFS 3.1 |
| Removable storage | No removable storage |
| SIM | Dual Sim,Nano-SIM andeSIM |
| Battery | Li-Po 4410 mAh |
| Charging | Fast charging 18W |
| Rear camera | |
| Front camera | |
| Display |
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| External display | Always on |
| Sound |
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| Connectivity | |
| Data inputs |
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| Water resistance | IP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes |
| Model | GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG |
| Codename | Bluejay |
| Other |
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| Website | Google Pixel 6a at theWayback Machine (archived August 3, 2022) |
| References | [1][2][3] |
The GooglePixel 6a is anAndroidsmartphone designed, developed, and marketed byGoogle as part of theGoogle Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of thePixel 6 andPixel 6 Pro. The device was announced on May 11, 2022 as part ofGoogle I/O's keynote speech.[4][5][6]
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. 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 phone is available in the following colors:
| Color | Name |
|---|---|
| Sage | |
| Chalk | |
| Charcoal |
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 anIP67 water protection rating.[8][7]
The Pixel 6a features a 6.1-inch 1080pOLED 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. Rear camera is capable of recording 4k video at 30 or 60 fps. The front camera capable of shooting 1080p.[1][2]
The Pixel 6a ships withAndroid 12 at launch, coinciding with thestable release of Android 12 on theAndroid Open Source Project.[9] It is expected to receive 5 years of major OS upgrades and security updates.[10][11] The device received an update with abootloader to activatemodding in the first weeks after its release.[12]
In the United States it was released on July 21, 2022. In India it was released on July 28, 2022.
The Pixel 6a garnered overwhelming praise upon its release, with particular praise toward its value proposition, sustainability, design, cameras, and "flagship-level" performance through Google's proprietary Tensor system-on-chip. Reviewers, however, lamented the lack of a microSD card slot and a headphone jack, as well as the standard 60 Hz refresh rate screen which they felt was not competitive for its class. Some felt that Google did not deliver on the battery endurance as advertised, saying the device's battery would drain quickly within 24 hours of heavy use and was slow to charge. Likewise, others found that the device would run unusually hot both between charges and moderate to heavy use, during which they detected majorthermal throttling both under a series of stress tests and when playing CPU-intensive titles, such asGenshin Impact.[a]
The fingerprint sensor had security issues where it recognized non-registered fingerprints. The device makes use of a different optical fingerprint sensor than the ones found on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices, and the issue seems to be unique to the Pixel 6a in particular.[23][24][25][26] A software update was released in mid-September 2022 to address these issues.[27][28]
Google announced on July 2, 2025 that some Pixel 6a phones would receive a mandatory software update due to a risk of catastrophic battery overheating; after a certain number ofcharge cycles, the phone's performance would be significantly reduced. Not all devices have defective batteries that may become hazardous. The company offered owners with affected devices a choice of a battery replacement,Google Store credit or cash through thePayoneer service, similar to what was offered toPixel 4a owners due to that device's defective battery issue.[29][30]
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