Watch: Google Pixel 6a unboxing video reveals complete design, camera performance and more

The YouTuber talks about what he likes and doesn’t about the Pixel 6a. He wasn’t particularly impressed with the selfie camera quality and also the slower 18W fast charging support.

Google Pixel 6a unboxing video

The unboxing video shows the phone’s design in its full form and the box contents. Unlike the Pixel 6 which had a large obtrusive camera module on the back, the Pixel 6a is slightly flushed inside and this is a good thing. It also has a smaller footprint compared to the original Pixel 6.

The speaker grills, primary microphone, and USB Type-C port are at the bottom. The volume rocker and power button are present on the right edge. The SIM tray section appears to be the left spine. There’s no 3.5mm audio jack in sight. The Pixel 6a seems to have a glass back and an aluminium frame. The phone has an FHD+ display with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Box contents: Pixel 6a, Type-C cable, USB A to Type-C adapter, SIM ejector tool, and a user manual.

Google Pixel 6a specifications

Pixel 6a specs

• 6.1-inch FHD+ display, 60Hz refresh rate
• In-house Tensor chipset
• 6GB RAM, 128GB storage
• Android 12 OS
• 12.2MP + 12MP dual cameras
• 8MP selfie shooter
• 4306mAh battery, 18W fast charging

The Pixel 6a sports a 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR, always-on display and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. It is powered by the in-house Tensor chipset coupled with Mali G78 GPU, 6GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB storage. It runs on Android 12 OS out of the box. The phone packs a 4306mAh battery with 18W fast charging support.

Pixel 6a features a dual-camera setup on the back, comprising a 12.2MP primary camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is an 8MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.

There is an under-display fingerprint sensor for security, stereo speakers, dual microphones, and noise impression. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS, and a USB Type C port. There is a Titan M2 Security chip on board.