Pixel 6a

Short description: 2022 Android smartphone developed by Google

Pixel 6a

Diagrams of the Pixel 6a

Codename| Bluejay
Brand| Google
Manufacturer| Foxconn
Series| Pixel
Model| GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG
Compatible networks|

* GSM/EDGE
* UMTS/HSPA+, CDMA EVDO Rev A, WCDMA
* LTE, LTE Advanced
* 5G sub-6 / mmWave

First released| July 21, 2022; 3 years ago (2022-07-21)
Availability by region|

July 21, 2022

* United States
* India
* Japan
* Canada
* Australia
* Puerto Rico
* Germany
* Singapore
* Italy
* Spain
* Taiwan
* United Kingdom
* France
* Ireland

Discontinued| May 10, 2023; 2 years ago (2023-05-10)
Units sold| 5 million
Predecessor| Pixel 5a
Successor| Pixel 7a
Related| Pixel 6
Pixel 6 Pro
Type| Smartphone
Form factor| Slate
Dimensions|

* 152.2 mm (5.99 in) H
* 71.8 mm (2.83 in) W
* 8.7 mm (0.34 in) D

Mass| 178 g (6.3 oz)
Operating system|

* Original: Android 12
* Current: Android 16
* Beta: Android 17

System on chip| Google Tensor (5 nm)
CPU| Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU| Mali-G78 MP20
Modem| Samsung Exynos 5123b
Memory| 6 GB RAM
Storage| 128 GB UFS 3.1
Removable storage| No removable storage
Battery| Li-Po 4410 mAh
Charging| Fast charging 18W
Data inputs|

* Multi-touch screen
* USB-C
* Fingerprint scanner (under display, optical)
* Accelerometer
* Gyroscope
* Proximity sensor
* Compass

Display|

* 6.1 in (154.9 mm) 1080p FHD+ OLED
* 2592000 2400 × 1080 px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio (~429 ppi density)
* HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass 3

External display| Always on
Rear camera|

* 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
* 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25 μm
* Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
* 4K video at 30 or 60fps
* 1080p video at 30, 60, 120 or 240fps
* gyro-EIS, OIS

Front camera|

* 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12 μm
* Auto-HDR, panorama
* 1080p video at 30fps

Sound|

* Stereo loudspeakers
* 2 microphones

Connectivity|

* Wi-Fi 6E + HE160 + MIMO
* Bluetooth 5.2
* NFC
* Google Cast
* GNSS (GPS / GLONASS / Galileo / QZSS)
* USB-C 3.1

Other|

* 3D thermoformed composite back
* Gorilla Glass 3 cover
* Titan M2 security module

References| [1][2][3]

The Google Pixel 6a is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. The device was announced on May 11, 2022 as part of Google I/O's keynote speech.[4][5][6]

## Contents

* 1 Specifications
* 1.1 Hardware
* 1.2 Software
* 2 Availability
* 3 Reception
* 4 Known issues
* 5 Notes
* 6 References
* 7 External links

## Specifications

### Hardware

The Pixel 6a is built with an aluminum frame, a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 3 for the screen. The design includes a camera bar and two-tone color scheme on the back similar to the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. It has stereo loudspeakers, one located on the bottom edge and the other doubling as the earpiece. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.[1] The phone is available in the following colors:

Color  | Name

|

| Sage
| Chalk
| Charcoal

The Pixel 6a uses the Google Tensor system-on-chip, with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1 internal storage.[7][8][2]

The Pixel 6a has a 4410 mAh battery, and is capable of fast charging at up to 18 W. It has an IP67 water protection rating.[8][7]

The Pixel 6a features a 6.1-inch 1080p OLED display with HDR support. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a circular cutout in the upper center for the front-facing camera.[7]

The Pixel 6a includes dual rear-facing cameras. The wide 27 mm f/1.7 lens has the Sony Exmor IMX363 12.2-megapixel sensor, while the ultrawide 114° f/2.2 lens has a 12-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses an 8-megapixel sensor. Rear camera is capable of recording 4k video at 30 or 60 fps. The front camera capable of shooting 1080p.[1][2]

### Software

The Pixel 6a ships with Android 12 at launch, coinciding with the stable release of Android 12 on the Android Open Source Project.[9] It is expected to receive 5 years of major OS upgrades and security updates.[10][11] The device received an update with a bootloader to activate modding in the first weeks after its release.[12]

## Availability

In the United States it was released on July 21, 2022. In India it was released on July 28, 2022.

## Reception

The Pixel 6a garnered overwhelming praise upon its release, with particular praise toward its value proposition, sustainability, design, cameras, and "flagship-level" performance through Google's proprietary Tensor system-on-chip. Reviewers, however, lamented the lack of a microSD card slot and a headphone jack, as well as the standard 60 Hz refresh rate screen which they felt was not competitive for its class. Some felt that Google did not deliver on the battery endurance as advertised, saying the device's battery would drain quickly within 24 hours of heavy use and was slow to charge. Likewise, others found that the device would run unusually hot both between charges and moderate to heavy use, during which they detected major thermal throttling both under a series of stress tests and when playing CPU-intensive titles, such as Genshin Impact.[lower-alpha 1]

## Known issues

The fingerprint sensor had security issues where it recognized non-registered fingerprints. The device makes use of a different optical fingerprint sensor than the ones found on the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro devices, and the issue seems to be unique to the Pixel 6a in particular.[23][24][25][26] A software update was released in mid-September 2022 to address these issues.[27][28]

Google announced on July 2, 2025 that some Pixel 6a phones would receive a mandatory software update due to a risk of catastrophic battery overheating; after a certain number of charge cycles, the phone's performance would be significantly reduced. Not all devices have defective batteries that may become hazardous. The company offered owners with affected devices a choice of a battery replacement, Google Store credit or cash through the Payoneer service, similar to what was offered to Pixel 4a owners due to that device's defective battery issue.[29][30]

## Notes

1. ↑ Attributed to multiple references:[13][14][15][16][17][18][19][20][21][22]

## References

1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 "Pixel 6a Tech Specs" (in en). https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_6a_specs.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Pixel phone hardware tech specs". https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570.
3. ↑ "Google Pixel 6a". 11 May 2022. https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_6a-11229.php.
4. ↑ "Google I/O 2022" (in en). https://io.google/.
5. ↑ "Pixel 6a: More of what you want for less than you expect" (in en-us). 2022-05-11. https://blog.google/products/pixel/pixel-6a-io-2022/.
6. ↑ "Google unveils Pixel 6a with Tensor chipset for $449". 11 May 2022. https://www.gsmarena.com/google_announces_pixel_6a_with_google_tensor_processor_for_449-news-54277.php.
7. ↑ 7.0 7.1 7.2 Johnson, Allison (2022-05-11). "The Pixel 6A includes Google's Tensor chipset and costs $449" (in en). https://www.theverge.com/2022/5/11/23064495/google-pixel-6a-price-specs-screen-tensor-io.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 Schoon, Ben (2022-05-11). "Google Pixel 6a specs: Tensor chip, 6GB RAM, 12MP camera, no headphone jack" (in en-US). https://9to5google.com/2022/05/11/google-pixell-6a-specs/.
9. ↑ Bonifacic, Igor (October 4, 2021). "Android 12 has been released to the Android Open Source Project". https://www.engadget.com/android-12-android-open-source-project-173339442.html.
10. ↑ "Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices - Pixel Phone Help". https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705#zippy=,pixel-phones.
11. ↑ Blumenthal, Eli. "Google's Cheaper Pixel 6A Looks Promising for $449" (in en). https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/googles-cheaper-pixel-6a-looks-promising-for-449/.
12. ↑ Roth, Emma (31 July 2022). "The Pixel 6A is getting an immediate update to make sure it's moddable". https://www.theverge.com/2022/7/31/23286119/google-pixel-6a-update-moddable-unlocked-bootloader-rooting-custom-roms.
13. ↑ Burrell, Henry (28 July 2022). "Google Pixel 6a review". https://www.techadvisor.com/article/815952/google-pixel-6a-review.html.
14. ↑ Low, Cherlynn (21 July 2022). "Google Pixel 6a review: The tiny Pixel phone I've been hoping for". https://www.engadget.com/google-pixel-6a-review-battery-life-camera-samples-170025138.html.
15. ↑ Johnson, Allison (27 July 2022). "Google Pixel 6A review: midrange parts, Tensor smarts". https://www.theverge.com/23272042/google-pixel-6a-review-screen-price-specs-battery-camera.
16. ↑ Bedford, Tom (28 July 2022). "Google Pixel 6a review". https://www.techradar.com/reviews/google-pixel-6a.
17. ↑ Knapp, Mark (15 August 2022). "Google Pixel 6a - Review". https://sea.ign.com/google-pixel-6a/189133/review/google-pixel-6a-review.
18. ↑ Gibbs, Samuel (22 July 2022). "Google Pixel 6a review: this mid-range master is a true bargain". https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2022/jul/22/google-pixel-6a-review-this-mid-range-master-is-a-true-bargain.
19. ↑ Eadiccico, Lisa (30 July 2022). "Google Pixel 6A Review: The Best Budget Pixel Yet". https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-6a-review-the-best-budget-pixel-yet/.
20. ↑ Murodock, Jason. "Google Pixel 6a review: the best value Android phone, now at its lowest price ever". https://www.digitalspy.com/tech/a40795079/google-pixel-6a-review/.
21. ↑ Conway, Adam (19 February 2023). "Google Pixel 6a Review: Changing the mid-range Pixel philosophy". https://www.xda-developers.com/google-pixel-6a-review/#google-pixel-6a-performance.
22. ↑ Sarwar, Nadeem (19 February 2023). "The Pixel 6a should be an amazing $450 gaming phone, but it isn't". https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-pixel-6a-gaming-test-heating-throttling-issues/.
23. ↑ Early Pixel 6a users report big security issue with the fingerprint sensor
24. ↑ Pixel 6a’s fingerprint scanner seems to have a major issue
25. ↑ Wilde, Damien (2022-05-13). "The Pixel 6a will use a different in-display fingerprint scanner to the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro" (in en-US). https://9to5google.com/2022/05/13/pixel-6a-fingerprint-scanner/.
26. ↑ Google Pixel 6a fingerprint sensor problems persist after launch
27. ↑ Li, Abner (2022-09-12). "Pixel 6a September update rolling out with fingerprint sensor 'improvements'" (in en-US). https://9to5google.com/2022/09/12/pixel-6a-september-update/.
28. ↑ "Google Pixel Update - September 2022 - Google Pixel Community". https://support.google.com/pixelphone/thread/178196365/google-pixel-update-september-2022?hl=en.
29. ↑ "Pixel 6a Battery Performance Program" (in en-US). 2025-07-02. https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/16340779.
30. ↑ Ryan Whitwam (2025-07-11). "A mess of its own making: Google nerfs second Pixel phone battery this year". Ars Technica. https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2025/07/a-mess-of-its-own-making-google-nerfs-second-pixel-phone-battery-this-year/.

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