Google Pixel 6a Pricing for different regions confirmed, here are the details

Anurag — Mon, 16 May 2022 04:15:48 +0000

Pixel 6a was finally unveiled at the latest edition of Google’s annual developer’s conference. The smartphone is a more affordable counterpart to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro. The handset comes with Google’s home-brewed Tensor chip and has features almost similar to the previous phones with just a few compromises. Earlier this week, Google announced the US prices of the latest Pixel and we now have pricing and color options in more countries where Google intends to sell its latest smartphone.

Country	Pixel 6a Price
United States	$449
Japan	JPY 53,900 ($417)
Canada	CAD 599 ($464)
UK	GBP 399 ($489)
Australia	AUD 749 ($519)
Ireland	EUR 459 ($477)
Germany	EUR 459 ($477)
France	EUR 459 ($477)
Italy	EUR 459 ($477)
Spain	EUR 459 ($477)
Singapore	SGD 749 ($538)
Taiwan	NTD 13,990 ($469)

Google has confirmed that the Pixel 6a will be available for pre-order in the United States and Japan from July 21, however, the tech giant is yet to reveal sale dates for other countries.

It is worth mentioning that Pixel 6a will only be available in Charcoal Black color for the consumers in Singapore and Ireland whereas the buyers from the rest of the regions can also get their hands on Sage and Chalk color variants.

The smartphone is also likely to make its debut in the Indian market too. Previous reports have suggested that the handset has already entered the private testing phase in India.

Google Pixel 6a Specifications

The smartphone has a 6.1-inch display and has a 60Hz refresh rate. It comes with Gorilla glass protection. The handset is powered by Google’s own Tensor chip paired with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

As far as the cameras are concerned, the Pixel 6a features a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. While on the front, the device has an 8MP snapper for selfies and video calls. The smartphone is fueled by a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. It is available in three color options namely Black, White, and Mint Green.

Google Pixel 6a with 6.1-inch OLED display, Tensor chipset launched for $449

Sudhanshu — Wed, 11 May 2022 19:04:21 +0000

After launching the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro back in October 2021, Google has now finally launched the next addition to the Pixel 6 series dubbed the Google Pixel 6a. So let’s take a look at what the new device brings to the table.

Design & Display

Design-wise, the device is pretty similar to the previous Pixel 6 series phones and features a visor design for its camera module. It has a recycled aluminum frame with curved edges and a flat-screen display. It has a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera.

The display measures 6.1-inch in size and is a Full HD+ resolution OLED panel with a 60Hz refresh rate. It has HDR support and offers a 24-bit depth with 16 million colors. It has a centered punch-hole for the selfie camera, noticeable bezels, and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security.

Specs

Similar to its siblings, the Pixel 6a comes powered by Google’s in-house Tensor chipset with AI-powered features. Google has paired this chip with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. The device also comes with the Titan M2 security chip.

It draws power from a 4,400mAh battery with support for 25W fast charging. Google claims that this battery can last up to 24 hours and up to 72 hours while using the Extreme Battery Saver. The device has a stereo speaker setup and features two microphones with noise suppression capabilities for clearer audio input while attending calls in a noisy environment.

Google has promised a minimum of 5 years of security updates for the Pixel 6a. The device also offers in-built Anti-phishing and anti-malware protection.

The smartphone comes with many sensors like a Proximity sensor, Ambient light sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, and Barometer. For connectivity, the device offers Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E (6GHz) with MIMO, and Bluetooth 5.2.

Cameras

Coming to the optics, the device has a dual-camera setup on the rear with a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 wide-angle primary camera and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera. On the front, the device has an 8-megapixel sensor for selfies and video calls.

The rear camera of the device is capable of 4K and 1080P video recording at 30 FPS and 60 FPS. The front camera however is only capable of 30 FPS video recording 30FPS. It also offers Slo-mo video recording at up to 240 FPS.

The camera system on the Google Pixel 6a also comes with popular features like Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, and more.

Price & availability

Google has priced the Pixel 6a at just $449 and has made it available in three different colors namely Black, White, and Mint Green. The device will be available for pre-order starting July 21.