Preorders for the Google Pixel 6a will start on July 21. Announced at Google I/O 2022, the new smartphone is likely to replace the current-gen Pixel 5a on our list of the best Android phones you can buy for less than $500. Plus, it's a handset that is already giving Apple's iPhone SE a run for its money.
The new Google Pixel 6a will feature a 6.1-inch display coupled with the same Google Tensor chip found in the Pixel 6. Google says it'll be 5x faster than the Pixel 5a, yet it'll debut at the same $449 price as the current model. Google also says it'll support the phone with security updates for five years, which makes it an even bigger value for consumers who want to stretch their dollar.
Price: from $449
OS: Android 12
Display: 6.1-inch OLED (1080 x 2400)
CPU: Google Tensor
RAM: 6GB
Storage/Expandable: 128GB / No
Rear cameras: 12.2MP main (f/1.7), 12.2MP (f/2.2) ultrawide
Front camera: 8MP (f/2.0)
Battery: 4,410mAh
5G: Sub-6GHz, mmWave
Size: 6 x 2.8 x 0.35 inches
Weight: 6.3 ounces
Colors: Chalk, Charcoal, Sage
The Pixel 6a will be available in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage. It'll borrow plenty of traits from the Pixel 6. For instance, it'll have the same two-tone color scheme as Google's current flagship, as well as the same camera bar design running across the back of the phone. Despite its entry-level price, the Pixel 6a will also sport a metal frame instead of a plastic one.
Google's smartphone is set to hit stores on July 28. So far, the Google Store and Verizon are the only retailers that have confirmed Pixel 6a pre-orders. However, you'll have to wait till July 21 before you can place any orders. In the meantime, check out our Pixel 6a vs iPhone SE battle to see if Google's new phone is worth the wait.
How to preorder the Google Pixel 6a
