The Google Pixel 6a has been launched because the successor to the Pixel 4a in India. These telephones have a slightly uncommon two yr hole between them, as Google didn’t launch its Pixel 5 collection or the flagship Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro right here. With the launch of the Pixel 6a, Google desires to renew from the place it left off. However, the smartphone panorama has modified drastically on this time. Will the Pixel 6a nonetheless provide ok worth? I bought to spend a while with the Pixel 6a and listed below are my first impressions.

The Google Pixel 6a is priced at Rs. 43,999 in India for the lone 6GB RAM and 128GB storage configuration. Google is operating a Rs. 4,000 instantaneous cashback provide for Axis Bank cardholders and EMI transactions, bringing the efficient value right down to Rs. 39,999. Google affords the Pixel 6a in two color choices, Chalk and Charcoal.

The youngest member of the Pixel household, the Pixel 6a, shares numerous its design with the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The Pixel 6a is the smallest of the lot, sporting a 6.1-inch OLED show with full-HD+ decision. It has a normal 60Hz refresh price which appears a bit dated in comparison with the 120Hz refresh price panels now obtainable on telephones on this value vary. There is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 which ought to resist scratches to some extent. The Pixel 6a’s show has a centered gap for the selfie digicam on the prime. It is not too huge to be distracting, however you’ll discover it once you begin utilizing this cellphone. There are skinny bezels throughout which assist ship an immersive expertise. Google has additionally added an in-display fingerprint scanner which is properly positioned, and unlocking the cellphone was simple.

The Pixel 6a has totally different color finishes on the again panel

Pick up the Google Pixel 6a and you may discover that it has an excellent in-hand really feel. The body is product of metallic which provides it a premium look and a sturdy really feel. The cellphone weighs a manageable 178g and I didn’t expertise fatigue whereas utilizing it. My thumb naturally rested on the ability button whereas holding the smartphone. The SIM tray is one the alternative facet. You solely get a USB Type-C port on the Pixel 6a, and it misses out on a 3.5mm headphone jack, which the Pixel 4a did have. This USB port is flanked by speaker grilles.

The again panel of the Pixel 6a appears to be like similar to these of the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. Google has used plastic, and whereas it would look a bit like glass, it does not really feel as premium. The Pixel 6a has a giant digicam module that spans the width of the again panel. This causes the again to elevate barely when positioned on a flat floor, however the cellphone doesn’t rock about. The Pixel 6a additionally has an IP67 ranking for mud and water resistance.

A charging cable and a USB Type-C to Type-A adapter are all that you simply get with the Pixel 6a

The Pixel 6a has a dual-camera setup on the again consisting of a 12.2-megapixel dual-pixel main digicam and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle digicam with a 114-degree area of view. There is assist for Optical Image Stabilisation (OIS) in addition to Electronic Image Stabilisation (EIS). For selfies, it has an 8-megapixel fastened focus entrance digicam. Pixel smartphones are identified for his or her digicam prowess and I managed to take a number of beautiful photographs in my brief time with the Pixel 6a up to now. Google makes use of software program options akin to Magic Eraser, Real Tone, and Night Sight to present the Pixel 6a an edge over the competitors. I can be testing these and plenty of others in the course of the full evaluate.

Low-light photograph taken with Night Sight (faucet to see full-size picture)

Daylight photograph shot with the first digicam of the Pixel 6a (faucet to see full-size picture)

The Pixel 6a is powered by the Google Tensor SoC, identical to the Google Pixel 6 Pro, which implies this cellphone does pack in flagship-grade {hardware} at a comparatively inexpensive value. It additionally has Google’s Titan M2 safety coprocessor. The Pixel 6a runs Android 12 out of the field and is assured to get three Android software program updates and 5 years of Android safety updates. Surprisingly, my unit was operating the April 2022 Android safety patch which is dated at this level. The software program interface was clear and freed from any form of bloatware.

The Google Pixel 6a has a twin digicam setup

Google has packed a 4410mAh battery within the Pixel 6a and is claiming 24-hour battery life. There is assist for 18W quick charging however you do not get a charger within the field. Charging is slower than what you’d get with most competing smartphones. In distinction, the OnePlus 10R Endurance Edition (Review) helps 150W quick charging.

The Pixel 6a is an fascinating smartphone that sports activities the highly effective Google Tensor SoC, which additionally powers Google’s flagship fashions. The five-year safety replace dedication from Google can also be higher than what the competitors affords. However, the Pixel 6a does miss out on options akin to a high-refresh-rate show, quick charging, and wi-fi charging. Competing smartphones such because the Xiaomi 11T Pro (Review), OnePlus 10R, and the Oppo Reno 7 Pro 5G (Review) are a number of the finest choices we’ve got seen on this value vary. Can the Google Pixel 6a take them on? I can be placing the Pixel 6a by means of its paces within the full evaluate, coming quickly.