Google Pixel 6a release date rumors, price, leaks and what we know so far

Date:
Sat, 11 Dec 2021 08:00:25 +0000

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The Google Pixel 6a could be an affordable way to get Google's latest tech, and we're starting to hear about it.

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If you like the look of the Google Pixel 6 but are less keen on the price
then Google could soon launch the ideal handset for you, as the Pixel 6a has begun leaking, and it looks as though it will take the Pixel 6 ranges distinctive new design and package it up in a more affordable product.

While we dont know anything for sure about the Google Pixel 6a yet, the
design and some of the specs and features have started to leak, so were beginning to get a good idea about it.

Below youll find everything weve heard so far, along with information on the possible release date and price, and well update this article as soon as we hear anything new about Googles next handset. Cut to the chase What is it?
The next mid-range Pixel When is it out? Sometime in 2022 How much will it cost? Expect a mid-range price Google Pixel 6a release date and price

So far theres no news on when the Google Pixel 6a might be announced or released, but the Google Pixel 5a was unveiled in August 2021, so there might be a while to wait, especially as the Pixel 4a similarly was launched in August 2020.

So does that mean well be waiting until August 2022 for the Google Pixel 6a? Perhaps, but not necessarily. For one thing, the Pixel 3a came out in May of 2019, so Google hasnt always stuck with this pattern.

Plus, the Pixel 5a was only sold in the US and Japan, so Google might want to soon make a more widely available mid-range model. The fact that weve already seen a number of Pixel 6a leaks also suggests that it could land before too long.

Theres no news on what the phone might cost either, but the Google Pixel 5a retailed for $449 (around 325 / AU$610), and the Pixel 4a 5G was $499 / 499 / AU$799, so somewhere in that region seems likely. Design and display

We have a good idea of what the Google Pixel 6a might look like, as
unofficial renders have been shared by OnLeaks (a leaker with a good track record) and 91Mobiles. You can see some of these below, and if youve seen the Pixel 6 or Pixel 6 Pro then the design here will look very familiar. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: @OnLeaks / 91Mobiles) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit:
@OnLeaks / 91Mobiles)

The design shown includes a large camera block running horizontally across
the back of the phone, housing a dual-lens camera. Theres also a three-tone color scheme, a punch-hole camera on the front, and a flat screen.

You can also see power and volume buttons on the right edge, and a USB-C port along with speaker and microphone grilles on the bottom edge. Theres no sign of a headphone port.

According to the source, the Google Pixel 6a has a glass back and comes in at 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7mm (or 10.4mm including the rear camera bump). That would make it slightly smaller than the Pixel 6, which makes sense as this phone also apparently has a smaller 6.2-inch OLED screen.

Exactly the same design can be seen in the photos below, which show whats purportedly an aluminum dummy unit of the Pixel 6a. Dummy units are sometimes used by accessory makers and the like to help design products prior to a phones launch, though its not clear exactly where this one came from. Image 1 of 2 (Image credit: xleaks7 / Fathom Bracelets) Image 2 of 2 (Image credit: xleaks7 / Fathom Bracelets) Camera and battery

While the Google Pixel 6a will probably inherit the design of the rest of the Pixel 6 range, it might not inherit their cameras, as code found in the
Google Camera app suggests that this phone will have the same 12.2MP main camera as the Pixel 5a and most other Pixels prior to the Pixel 6.

That would be in place of the 50MP one found on the latest models. However, the same code suggests that it will at least get the same 12MP ultra-wide snapper as the Pixel 6, and the same 8MP front-facing camera, so it might
only be the main sensor that differs.

Theres no news yet on the Pixel 6as battery, but assuming it has a smaller screen than the Pixel 6 as has been rumored its likely to also have a smaller battery. For reference, the Pixel 6 has a 4,614mAh one, so somewhere between that figure and 4,000mAh is probably likely. Specs and features

The Google Pixel 6a could live up to the Pixel 6 name, as not only might it have the same basic design as the rest of the range, but also the same
chipset , as code found in the Google Camera app suggests as much.

That means it might have a Tensor chipset, designed to power advanced
features like Live Translation.

Elsewhere, weve heard that the Pixel 6a might have an in-screen fingerprint scanner, 128GB of storage, and 6GB or 8GB of RAM along with running Android 12 out of the box. Wed expect it would also support 5G, since thats a fairly standard feature now. Take a look at all the best Pixel phones



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