{"id":476641,"date":"2022-07-21T20:00:52","date_gmt":"2022-07-21T17:00:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/"},"modified":"2022-07-21T20:00:52","modified_gmt":"2022-07-21T17:00:52","slug":"a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/","title":{"rendered":"#A Great Mid-Range Phone That Falls a Bit Short"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2eba4ea7d08\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Hardware_It_Looks_Like_Other_Pixel_6s\" >Hardware: It Looks Like Other Pixel 6s<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#The_Best_Budget_Android_Phones_of_2022\" >The Best Budget Android Phones of 2022<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-5' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Moto_G_Play_2021\" >Moto G Play (2021)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Moto_G_Power_2021\" >Moto G Power (2021)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Google_Pixel_5a\" >Google Pixel 5a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Samsung_Galaxy_A52_5G\" >Samsung Galaxy A52 5G<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Samsung_Galaxy_A32_5G\" >Samsung Galaxy A32 5G<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-5'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#OnePlus_Nord_N100\" >OnePlus Nord N100<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Fingerprint_Sensor_Not_Slow_Not_Horrible\" >Fingerprint Sensor: Not Slow, Not Horrible<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Software_The_Pixels_Android_Experience_Is_Still_the_Best\" >Software: The Pixel\u2019s Android Experience Is Still the Best<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Battery_Life_Could_Be_Better\" >Battery Life: Could Be Better<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Phone_Calls_Come_Through_Clear\" >Phone Calls: Come Through Clear<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Mic_Test_Without_Background_Noise\" >Mic Test Without Background Noise<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Mic_Test_With_Background_Noise\" >Mic Test With Background Noise<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Cameras_They_Live_Up_to_the_Pixel_Name\" >Cameras: They Live Up to the Pixel Name<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Rear-Facing_Cameras\" >Rear-Facing Cameras<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-20\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Front-Facing_Camera\" >Front-Facing Camera<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-21\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Should_You_Buy_the_Google_Pixel_6a\" >Should You Buy the Google Pixel 6a?<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-22\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#Heres_What_We_Like-2\" >Here\u2019s What We Like<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-23\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/a-great-mid-range-phone-that-falls-a-bit-short\/#And_What_We_Dont-2\" >And What We Don&#8217;t<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CA_Great_Mid-Range_Phone_That_Falls_a_Bit_Short%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;A Great Mid-Range Phone That Falls a Bit Short&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<div class=\"single-review-card\">\n<div class=\"review-card-heading\" style=\"text-align: center;\">\n<div class=\"rating\" style=\"width: 30%;\">Rating:<br \/>\n<strong>7\/10<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"more-info-hover\">?<\/strong><br \/>\n<strong class=\"rating-info\"><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>1 &#8211; Absolute Hot Garbage<\/li>\n<li>2 &#8211; Sorta Lukewarm Garbage<\/li>\n<li>3 &#8211; Strongly Flawed Design<\/li>\n<li>4 &#8211; Some Pros, Lots Of Cons<\/li>\n<li>5 &#8211; Acceptably Imperfect<\/li>\n<li>6 &#8211; Good Enough to Buy On Sale<\/li>\n<li>7 &#8211; Great, But Not Best-In-Class<\/li>\n<li>8 &#8211; Fantastic, with Some Footnotes<\/li>\n<li>9 &#8211; Shut Up And Take My Money<\/li>\n<li>10 &#8211; Absolute Design Nirvana<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><\/strong>\n<\/div>\n<p>Price: <strong>$449<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-819757\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/The-back-of-the-Google-Pixel-6a-held-in-a-persons-hand.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"The back of the Google Pixel 6a held in a person's hand\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B3Q23BT4\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">Google Pixel 6a<\/a>, available for pre-order starting today, July 21, 2022,\u00a0is the latest addition to the search giant\u2019s lineup of in-house Android smartphones. Positioned as the budget model, though, you\u2019ll find some missing features that make it a difficult phone to recommend to all.<\/p>\n<div class=\"review-card-body-inline\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like\"><\/span>Here&#8217;s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fantastic camera quality<\/li>\n<li>Great performance on Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>Best-in-class Android user interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No wireless charging<\/li>\n<li>Unfavorable battery life<\/li>\n<li>Poor performance on 5G<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>I tested the Google Pixel 6a for the better part of two weeks. Most of that time has been spent indoors on Wi-Fi, but when out and about, the phone stayed on Google Fi\u2019s 5G network. Unfortunately, my experience changed vastly when I left my home and relied on a cellular connection.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Hardware_It_Looks_Like_Other_Pixel_6s\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_0\">Hardware: It Looks Like Other Pixel 6s<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-819767\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Close-up-shot-of-the-back-of-the-Google-Pixel-6a.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Close-up of the back of the Google Pixel 6a\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Display:\u00a0<\/strong>6.1in (156mm), FHD+ (1080 x 2400) OLED, 60Hz refresh rate, 429 PPI<\/li>\n<li><strong>Build materials:\u00a0<\/strong>Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front glass, metal alloy frame, 3D thermoformed composite back<\/li>\n<li><strong>Security:\u00a0<\/strong>Under-display optical fingerprint sensor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Ports:\u00a0<\/strong>USB-C 3.1 Gen 1<\/li>\n<li><strong>Water\/dust resistance:\u00a0<\/strong>IP67<\/li>\n<li><strong>Dimensions:\u00a0<\/strong>6 x 2.8 x 0.35in (152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9mm)<\/li>\n<li><strong>Weight:\u00a0<\/strong>178g (5.3oz)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Google drastically shook up the look of the Pixel lineup with the launch of the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/105353\/google-pixel-6-review-this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for\/\">Pixel 6<\/a> and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/103821\/pixel-6-pro-review-imperfectly-perfect\/\">Pixel 6 Pro<\/a> in October 2021. Instead of a bland design that blended into the crowd of Android smartphones, Google\u2019s new handsets stood out with a camera bar that spanned the width of the device.<\/p>\n<p>Although the Pixel 6a\u2019s rear cameras don\u2019t require all of that space, Google kept the overall appearance to ensure a uniform design. Doing so guarantees that you won\u2019t mistake the handset for anything other than a Pixel. I personally really like the look of this phone, especially paired with the Sage colorway that I\u2019ve been testing.<\/p>\n<p>The most significant difference between the Pixel 6a and its premium siblings is the build materials. Instead of a glass back, you\u2019re met with a plastic material that Google refers to as a 3D thermoformed composite. I can say it looks premium (and I initially thought it was glass at first glance), but it definitely feels like plastic in your hand\u2014but not in a bad way.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-819761\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-Pixel-6as-USB-C-port-speaker-and-microphone-on-the-bottom-of-the-phone.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Pixel 6a's USB-C port, speaker, and microphone on the bottom of the phone\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Everything else is pretty standard. You have a metal alloy frame coated with matte plastic, a USB-C port on the bottom between the handset\u2019s primary speaker and microphone, and power\/sleep and volume buttons on the right side of the phone. The good news is that, with all of that plastic, the Pixel 6a is pretty lightweight at just\u00a0178g (5.3oz).<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, the Pixel 6a supports Wi-Fi 6, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and NFC. Basically, you\u2019ll be able to connect to the latest and best routers, pair to any modern Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or speakers, and make contactless payments with your phone.<\/p>\n<p>You won\u2019t find anything revolutionary looking at the phone\u2019s screen. It\u2019s a pretty standard 6.1in (156mm) FHD+ display. Unfortunately, the refresh rate is locked at 60Hz, which is slower than the Pixel 6\u2019s 90Hz and the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09R6FJWWS\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">Samsung Galaxy A53 5G\u2019s<\/a> 120Hz. It\u2019s not horrible, but once you use a device with a faster refresh rate, the Pixel 6a can look a bit choppy.<\/p>\n<div style=\"box-shadow: 0 0 4px 1px rgba(0,0,0,.2); padding: 1em; padding-bottom: 0; margin-bottom: 20px;\">\n<h4 style=\"margin: 0;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Best_Budget_Android_Phones_of_2022\"><\/span>The Best Budget Android Phones of 2022 <img decoding=\"async\" width=\"16px\" height=\"16px\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,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\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\"\/><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<div class=\"moka-buying-guides-product-wrap\">\n<div>\n<small style=\"color: #555;\"\/><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0em;\"\/><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-widgetsource=\"buyingguide\" title=\"Moto G Play (2021)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/3-Day-battery-Unlocked-Motorola-Camera\/dp\/B08NWGBHG3?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"height160 flex-vcenter\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"160px\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41s5cpTBj7L._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Best Budget Android Phone Overall<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"max-height: 24px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moto_G_Play_2021\"><\/span>Moto G Play (2021)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Moto G Play (2021)\" aria-label=\"Moto G Play (2021) - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/3-Day-battery-Unlocked-Motorola-Camera\/dp\/B08NWGBHG3?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$144.00 <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" height=\"12\" width=\"42\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/themes\/htg-responsive\/img\/amazon-prime.png\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/><small><del>$169.99<\/del> Save 15%<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<small style=\"color: #555;\"\/><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0em;\"\/><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-widgetsource=\"buyingguide\" title=\"Moto G Power (2021)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Power-battery-Unlocked-Motorola-Camera\/dp\/B08NWBY8YJ\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"height160 flex-vcenter\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"160px\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31iCmEzmpOL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Best Budget Android for Battery Life<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"max-height: 24px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Moto_G_Power_2021\"><\/span>Moto G Power (2021)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Moto G Power (2021)\" aria-label=\"Moto G Power (2021) - Amazon\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Power-battery-Unlocked-Motorola-Camera\/dp\/B08NWBY8YJ\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\" style=\"text-decoration:none\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\">Amazon<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$157.00<br \/><small><del>$249.99<\/del> Save 37%<\/small>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<small style=\"color: #555;\"\/><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0em;\"\/><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-widgetsource=\"buyingguide\" title=\"Google Pixel 5a\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/pixel_5a_5g?hl=en-US\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"height160 flex-vcenter\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"160px\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/08\/pixel-5a-product.png\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>Best Budget Android Camera<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"max-height: 24px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Google_Pixel_5a\"><\/span>Google Pixel 5a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<small style=\"color: #555;\"\/><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0em;\"\/><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-widgetsource=\"buyingguide\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy A52 5G\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=47773&amp;u1=htg\/818881&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fmobile%2Fphones%2Fgalaxy-a%2Fbuy%2F%3FskipDevice%3Dgalaxy-a52-5g\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"height160 flex-vcenter\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"160px\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a52-product.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Best Android Phone Under $500<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"max-height: 24px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Galaxy_A52_5G\"><\/span>Samsung Galaxy A52 5G<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<small style=\"color: #555;\"\/><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0em;\"\/><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-widgetsource=\"buyingguide\" title=\"Samsung Galaxy A32 5G\" href=\"https:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/deeplink?id=2QzUaswX1as&amp;mid=47773&amp;u1=htg\/818881&amp;murl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.samsung.com%2Fus%2Fsmartphones%2Fgalaxy-a-phones%2Fbuy%2F%3FskipDevice%3Dgalaxy-a32-5g\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"height160 flex-vcenter\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"160px\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/07\/a32-product.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Best Android Phone Under $300<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"max-height: 24px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Samsung_Galaxy_A32_5G\"><\/span>Samsung Galaxy A32 5G<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<small style=\"color: #555;\"\/><br \/>\n<span style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 0em;\"\/><br \/>\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" data-widgetsource=\"buyingguide\" title=\"OnePlus Nord N100\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/OnePlus-Midnight-Unlocked-Smartphone-BE2011\/dp\/B07XM8GDWC?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"height160 flex-vcenter\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" height=\"160px\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31hR5gSHEjS._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/>\n<\/div>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<div>\n<p>Best Android Phone Under $200<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h5 style=\"max-height: 24px; margin-top: 10px; margin-bottom: 10px; font-size: 1em; white-space: normal; overflow: hidden; text-overflow: ellipsis; display: -webkit-box; -webkit-line-clamp: 2; -webkit-box-orient: vertical;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"OnePlus_Nord_N100\"><\/span>OnePlus Nord N100<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Fingerprint_Sensor_Not_Slow_Not_Horrible\"><\/span>Fingerprint Sensor: Not Slow, Not Horrible<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-819765\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-Pixel-6as-fingerprint-sensor-icon-on-the-lock-screen.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>As with the flagship models, the Pixel 6a comes equipped with an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/694294\/how-does-in-display-fingerprint-scanning-work\/\">optical under-display fingerprint sensor. Basically, there is a scanner under the glass that illuminates a section of your screen, captures an image of your finger, and tries to match the biometric data to what\u2019s stored on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>The <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/111368\/why-the-samsung-galaxy-s22s-fingerprint-reader-puts-the-pixel-6-to-shame\/\">optical sensor on the Pixel 6<\/a> and 6 Pro wasn\u2019t all that great, which made me concerned that it would continue dis<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ointing in Google\u2019s budget handset. Thankfully, in almost all cases, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/121754\/the-pixel-6a-appears-to-solve-the-pixel-6s-biggest-problem\/\">Pixel 6a\u2019s fingerprint sensor worked flawlessly<\/a>, though it is a little slow.<\/p>\n<p>Placing your thumb on the Pixel 6a\u2019s fingerprint icon, you\u2019ll find that it takes a solid second for the device to light up, scan your digit, and unlock the phone. The only time it didn\u2019t work is if I had moisture or dirt on my finger. Unfortunately, anything physically blocking the ridges on your fingerprint will cause issues with the optical sensor.<\/p>\n<p>While I would have preferred an ultrasonic sensor like that found on Samsung\u2019s Galaxy S22 lineup, that type of scanner is typically reserved for premium smartphones. If Google decides to include an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor in this fall\u2019s Pixel 7, there\u2019s a chance we\u2019ll see it passed down to next year\u2019s Pixel 7a.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Software_The_Pixels_Android_Experience_Is_Still_the_Best\"><\/span>Software: The Pixel\u2019s Android Experience Is Still the Best<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Operating system (when reviewed): <\/strong>Android 12 (April 5, 2022 security update)<\/li>\n<li><strong>RAM:\u00a0<\/strong>6GB LPDDR5<\/li>\n<li><strong>Storage:<\/strong> 128GB UFS 3.1, no microSD expansion<\/li>\n<li><strong>CPU:\u00a0<\/strong>Google Tensor, Titan M2 security coprocessor<\/li>\n<li><strong>Software updates:\u00a0<\/strong>5 years of Pixel updates<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>There are two major benefits of buying a Pixel: Google\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/701801\/what-are-android-skins\/\">Android skin (called the Pixel Launcher) and access to the latest version of Android before almost anyone else. The Pixel Launcher is Google\u2019s take on what it thinks Android should look like. The user interface is full of Material You elements and is overall more simple than other Android Skins (like Samsung\u2019s OneUI).<\/p>\n<p>Being one of the first to get every Android update, though, is why I recommend Pixels to most people. Since Google builds the operating system, the moment a security patch or new firmware update is available, you\u2019re almost guaranteed to receive it.<\/p>\n<p>For example, the last Android 13 beta build was just released, which means it\u2019s almost ready for primetime. The moment Google makes it available in a month or so, I\u2019ll be downloading the update to this Pixel 6a. This experience is vastly better than that found on most third-party phones that can sometimes take up to a year to receive the latest version of Android.<\/p>\n<p>Under the hood, powering everything, you\u2019ll find 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage,\u00a0Google\u2019s Tensor CPU, and the Titan M2 security coprocessor. Unfortunately, there are no other storage options and you can\u2019t expand it using a microSD card.<\/p>\n<p>The Tensor chip is honestly a bit overkill for this budget phone, but the flagship-tier CPU means you shouldn\u2019t ever run out of processing power. I did find that it got hot while playing <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s or running media-heavy apps like TikTok, <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">YouTube<\/a>, and Reddit, which resulted in some thermal throttling. Other than that, I had no issues quickly moving around the Pixel 6a\u2019s interface.<\/p>\n<p>The rest of the Pixel 6a\u2019s Android experience is pretty standard; Google isn\u2019t launching any new features with this device. You still have access to the Magic Eraser camera tool, Google Assistant\u2019s <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/85061\/forget-the-camera-the-real-google-pixel-superpower-is-phone-calls\/\">Call Screen<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/85061\/forget-the-camera-the-real-google-pixel-superpower-is-phone-calls\/\">Hold For Me<\/a>, Now Playing song recognition, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/102381\/5-cool-things-you-can-do-with-the-pixel-6\/\">more<\/a>. Most of these features are exclusive to Pixel, and it\u2019s nice to see them available on all of Google\u2019s new smartphones, no matter the price point.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Battery_Life_Could_Be_Better\"><\/span>Battery Life: Could Be Better<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-819762\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-Pixel-6as-battery-percentage-and-screen-on-time.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Pixel 6a's battery percentage and screen-on time\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Battery size:\u00a0<\/strong>4,410 mAh<\/li>\n<li><strong>Max charging speed:\u00a0<\/strong>20W<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>Battery life is by far the worst aspect of the Pixel 6a. Google advertises that the phone should last for over 24 hours, even on 5G. I found that statement to be true, if you didn\u2019t use the phone.<\/p>\n<p>In my testing, you get very different results if you spend all day on Wi-Fi compared to spending the entire day on 5G. On Wi-Fi, I averaged between six and seven hours of screen-on time with heavy use. This included sending messages in Slack, checking Twitter, scrolling through TikTok, and checking notifications throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p>Spend the day away from home and your battery life basically gets cut in half. Instead of being able to make it a full 24 hours, I was averaging anywhere between 3 to 4 hours of screen-on time. Again, resource-heavy apps like Google Maps and the Camera tend to quickly drain the Pixel 6a\u2019s battery.<\/p>\n<p>I also noticed that the phone heated up faster while on 5G. I\u2019m not sure if this is a problem or bug with the Tensor CPU, but heat and batteries don\u2019t mix well. Google should be able to address this issue with firmware updates (battery life on the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro have improved since launch), but we\u2019ll have to wait and see.<\/p>\n<p>When it comes to charging, you\u2019re limited to plugging in a USB-C cable. There is no <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/162483\/no-more-cables-how-wireless-charging-works-and-how-you-can-use-it-today\/\">wireless Qi charging like that <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/110012\/wireless-charging-shouldnt-be-a-flagship-smartphone-feature\/\">found on almost every other Android phone<\/a>, including many budget models. And when you do plug in, the rapid charging is capped at 20W. Of course, with no power adapter in the box, you\u2019ll have to <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/109008\/the-best-chargers\/\">provide your own<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Phone_Calls_Come_Through_Clear\"><\/span>Phone Calls: Come Through Clear<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-819759\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-Pixel-6as-phone-app-and-dialer.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Google Pixel 6a's phone app and dialer\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Justin Duino<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Making phone calls on smartphones might be foreign to some, but it\u2019s a core feature. During my testing, I made several calls to others while on and off Wi-Fi. Everyone I talked to said that I came through clearly without much distortion.<\/p>\n<p>I recorded two audio clips, found below, to demonstrate the Pixel 6a\u2019s microphone performance with and without background. Of course, these weren\u2019t recorded during an actual phone call, so your experience might vary based on your cellular connection.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mic_Test_Without_Background_Noise\"><\/span>Mic Test Without Background Noise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><!--[if lt IE 9]><![endif]--><br \/>\n<audio title=\"Embedded Audio\" class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-818881-1\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-Pixel-6a-Mic-Test-Without-Background-Noise.mp3?_=1\"\/><\/audio><\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mic_Test_With_Background_Noise\"><\/span>Mic Test With Background Noise<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><audio title=\"Embedded Audio\" class=\"wp-audio-shortcode\" id=\"audio-818881-2\" preload=\"none\" style=\"width: 100%;\" controls=\"controls\"><source type=\"audio\/mpeg\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/07\/Google-Pixel-6a-Mic-Test-With-Background-Noise.mp3?_=2\"\/><\/audio><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cameras_They_Live_Up_to_the_Pixel_Name\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_5\">Cameras: They Live Up to the Pixel Name<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Since the launch of the original Pixel in 2016, Google has been king when it comes to snapping pics with your smartphone\u2014mostly thanks to its use of\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/709190\/how-computational-photography-improves-smartphone-photos\/\">computational photography. I\u2019m happy to report that, despite the Pixel 6a using the sensors from older handsets, photos from this phone look great, but don\u2019t match the quality of Google\u2019s flagships.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Rear-Facing_Cameras\"><\/span>Rear-Facing Cameras<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Primary camera:\u00a0<\/strong>12.2MP dual pixel wide, \u0192\/1.7 aperture, 77-degree field of view<\/li>\n<li><strong>Secondary camera:\u00a0<\/strong>12MP ultrawide,\u00a0\u0192\/2.2 aperture, 114-degree field of view<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video recording:\u00a0<\/strong>4K30, 4K60, 1080p30, 1080p60 FPS<\/li>\n<li>Optical and electronic image stabilization<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The Pixel 6a\u2019s primary rear camera is the older 12MP Sony IMX363 sensor used on the Pixel 3 through the Pixel 5. It\u2019s not bad, but it is a step down from the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro\u2019s 50MP sensor. The 12MP ultrawide sensor, though, is the same one found on Google\u2019s more expensive models.<\/p>\n<p>My favorite part about using the Pixel 6a\u2019s cameras is their consistency. They might not be flagship-level anymore, but they almost always produce a solid photo. Especially in good lighting, you can expect a clear shot of your subject.<\/p>\n<p>This is a personal preference of mine, but I would have preferred a telephoto lens over the ultrawide. Google\u2019s computational photography tools that process the image in the background do a great job of filling in the gaps when using <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/685291\/what%E2%80%99s-the-difference-between-digital-and-optical-zoom\/\">digital zoom, but there\u2019s a clear loss of detail and sharpness.<\/p>\n<p>At the end of the day, if you\u2019re looking for a good camera, you won\u2019t be disappointed. There is a bit of \u201cyou get what you pay for\u201d as the sensors fall behind those found in phones that cost hundreds of dollars more, but compared to other budget phone cameras, the Pixel 6a is hard to beat.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Front-Facing_Camera\"><\/span>Front-Facing Camera<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"greybox_callout\">\n<ul>\n<li>8MP<\/li>\n<li>\u0192\/2.0 aperture<\/li>\n<li>84-degree wide field of view<\/li>\n<li><strong>Video recording:\u00a0<\/strong>1080p30 FPS<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<p>The 8MP front-facing selfie camera on the Pixel 6a is the same one found on the smaller Pixel 6. As with the rear cameras, expect consistent and solid photo quality, especially in good lighting.<\/p>\n<p>I was also happy with the Portrait mode experience. Unlike <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/793753\/apple-iphone-se-2022-review-annoyingly-great\/\">other budget phones that leave a weird halo around the subject\u2019s head, Google has nailed the object detection, allowing for a more natural-looking bokeh effect. It isn\u2019t perfect, but if you\u2019re looking to blur out the background, the Pixel 6a gets the job done.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Should_You_Buy_the_Google_Pixel_6a\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" name=\"autotoc_anchor_8\">Should You Buy the Google Pixel 6a?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Google\u2019s inclusion of the flagship Tensor processor made the Pixel 6a feel premium from a speed and performance standpoint, but other aspects of the phone degraded the experience. For example, the poor battery life on 5G and lack of wireless charging constantly remind you that you are using the company\u2019s budget handset.<\/p>\n<p>Now, if you don\u2019t use your smartphone heavily while out and avoid resource-heavy media apps (such as social media, TikTok, and YouTube), you\u2019ll avoid many of the battery issues I experienced. But if you want a more polished device and have a little more money in your budget, I recommend making the jump up to the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/105353\/google-pixel-6-review-this-is-the-android-youve-been-looking-for\/\">Pixel 6<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Google\u2019s smaller flagship phone is a bit bigger, but it includes many of the features that were noticeably missing from the Pixel 6a. Not even considering that the Pixel 6 frequently goes on sale, for $150 more, you get wireless charging, a 90Hz refresh rate display, a bigger battery, an upgraded rear camera, additional RAM, and much more.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\n<div class=\"product-img product-img-noaward\">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B09HJZPFDD\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41YNaNTqJoL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"146px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><br \/>\n<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Something else to remember is that the Pixel 7 and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/112374\/pixel-7-and-pixel-7-pro\/\">Pixel 7 Pro<\/a>\u00a0are just around the corner. If Google keeps up tradition, both handsets will be officially available sometime in October.<\/p>\n<p>But if you\u2019re not too worried about battery life, the Google Pixel 6a is a solid mid-range Android smartphone. The handset is available in Sage (green), Chalk (white), and Charcoal (black) for $449 directly from <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B0B3Q23BT4\/?tag=howtogeekreviews-20\">Amazon<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/bestbuy.7tiv.net\/c\/156932\/671509\/10014?subId1=htg&amp;subId2=818881&amp;sharedid=&amp;u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bestbuy.com%2Fsite%2Fgoogle-pixel-6a-128gb-unlocked-sage%2F6509966.p%3FskuId%3D6509966\">Best Buy<\/a>, the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/store.google.com\/product\/pixel_6a?hl=en-US\">Google Store<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/818881\/https:\/\/www.verizon.com\/smartphones\/google-pixel-6a\/?sku=sku5450616\">Verizon<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.anrdoezrs.net\/links\/3607085\/type\/am\/sid\/818881\/https:\/\/about.att.com\/story\/2022\/google-pixel-6a.html\">AT&amp;T<\/a>, and <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.t-mobile.com\/news\/devices\/google-pixel-6a\">T-Mobile<\/a>.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> The Pixel 6a sold through Verizon costs $499 due to the extra radios required to support the carrier\u2019s 5G mmWave\u00a0network. An unlocked Pixel 6a should work on Verizon, it just won\u2019t have access to every 5G signal.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p>Be sure to give <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/123346\/google-pixel-6a-review-serious-bang-for-your-buck\"><em>Review Geek\u2019s<\/em>\u00a0Pixel 6a review<\/a>\u00a0a read for additional insight on Google\u2019s latest budget-friendly smartphone.<\/p>\n<div class=\"single-review-card border\">\n<div class=\"review-card-body\">\n<div class=\"text\">\n<div class=\"pros\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Heres_What_We_Like-2\"><\/span>Here\u2019s What We Like<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>Fantastic camera quality<\/li>\n<li>Great performance on Wi-Fi<\/li>\n<li>Best-in-class Android user interface<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"cons\">\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"And_What_We_Dont-2\"><\/span>And What We Don&#8217;t<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>No wireless charging<\/li>\n<li>Unfavorable battery life<\/li>\n<li>Poor performance on 5G<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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