Google Pixel 6a

Technical specifications

Arguments in favor of this smartphone
-software
-processor
Personally, I am bored with all these increasingly better devices from manufacturers who do not care about user security and only want to sell their plastic products.

By purchasing the latest Pixel, we will receive updates every month (as Android is updated frequently). The manufacturer provides security updates for 5 years. The processor created by Google was designed with security in mind (better hardware-software integration).

We have at our disposal clean Android without additional third-party unnecessary software collecting data from the start. In the case of other companies, we provide data to Google and the device manufacturer, as well as their partner companies.

Now for the most important reason why I personally use a Pixel. If someone cares about security and privacy, they can install the GrapheneOS operating system based on Android, which is compatible with Android applications. By default, it is without Google services, but if someone wants, they can install them. This system introduces such key solutions that they have been repeatedly implemented into the official Android system used by millions of users every day.

GrapheneOS is even recommended by Edward Snowden, who claims that it is probably currently the most important project.

I have used many phones recently, but this one is the best for working, listening to music, and watching movies, and I rate the overall experience 10/10. The phone connects to the car very quickly, Android Auto works instantly, the phone does not get hot (maybe minimally), and the battery easily lasts for 1.5 days.
The camera is good but not extraordinary; there is certainly room for improvement here.
As for the 60Hz, I have no complaints; it works smoothly and I do not feel any dissatisfaction.
Overall, I recommend it; it is a very pleasant compact phone.

I have owned the phone since January. I previously used Huawei, and my first impression was negative. Pure Android, but I could not find my way around, and the screen appeared yellow. However, after some time, the phone is very pleasant to use once you configure things to your liking. For me, the battery lasts 1-1.5 days, depending on usage. Updates are released once a month and vary; sometimes something is better, but sometimes it turns out worse - for some time, biometrics did not work in apps after an update. Speaking of which, fingerprint unlocking is good now; at the beginning, it worked very poorly - it would work on the third attempt or require a PIN. The camera is sufficient for me; I do not take many photos, but when necessary, I can take a clear picture quickly. I paid 1370 zł and for around this price, I definitely recommend it.

Unfortunately, I returned the phone, or actually two of them. The problem occurred when using two SIM cards. I had a Polish eSIM and a Norwegian nanoSIM in the phone. With two cards, the phone disconnected calls because the signal dropped to zero. I changed and reset the network settings, replaced the nanoSIM with a new one, and it was still the same, even after I received a second phone. With one SIM card, it was satisfactory. The battery is also not the best; despite disabling many processes and applications, whether it is used or not, the level decreases by 1-2% after about an hour. The weight of the phone is also a disadvantage. The rest is fine.

I have been using it for 8 months now. The battery easily lasts a full day. The slow charging is a bit annoying; I hope they introduce faster charging in future editions. It takes great photos for the price of the device (it is clearly not at the flagship level). Video and stabilization are satisfactory. The Tensor processor tends to get noticeably warm, especially when recording video. The device does not experience performance delays and operates stably. Previously, I used Apple products for several years. Android is definitely more interesting (openness). My next one will also be a Pixel. In my opinion, it is a great choice at a price up to 350?.

I have been using the phone for about 10 months. It operates smoothly, has no freezes, and does not lose signal. By today's standards, it is seemingly compact, although for me personally, it could be 1.5 cm shorter. I thought the photos would be of poor quality, and I was very surprised when I compared the level of detail on this device with flagship smartphones at twice the price; only those with "pro or ultra" had a similar level of detail. This refers, of course, to regular photos without zoom or macro. The battery disappointed me very much at the beginning, but after these 10 months, it lasts several hours longer than it did initially.

Generally, the first pleasant impression faded after turning on the phone. The screen has a yellowish tint that cannot be adjusted in the settings - the colors remain unnatural. The phone heats up while installing updates and charging. I gave it a chance and launched YouTube in full-screen mode, and the phone began to get warm - this definitively disqualified it, and it is being returned. Despite being pure Android, many things cannot be removed or changed.
On the plus side: the stereo speakers, speed of operation (I do not play games on the phone), call quality 7/10, vibrations, and the battery performs reasonably well.

My adventure with the 6a lasted 26 months. I am handing it over to another person and switching to the 9. The smartphone performed well during this time. The battery was mostly sufficient for a full day. I always charged it overnight. During tourist trips, it did not manage to last until the evening. I had to use a power bank in an emergency. I wonder how it will be with the 9. It never froze, but it sometimes became noticeably warm, for example, during navigation or video recording. I will generally have positive memories of it. Regards

I have had it for a few days. The phone heats up during app installations and updates. The processor cooling system is not entirely effective. There is no possibility to access the gallery directly from the camera. You must have Google Photos enabled. Buying the Pixel 6a phone means becoming completely dependent on Google applications. Some can be uninstalled, but others can only be disabled. NFC works fine. The camera is also okay. Unfortunately, I am considering returning the phone.

To those who write that they have a yellow screen: turn off the night light and you will have a white screen.
Overall, the phone is good. After switching from the Redmi Note 7, a positive aspect is the camera - it takes sensational photos, especially at night. Another advantage is the compact size, although I was looking for something smaller. A negative aspect compared to the Redmi is the weaker battery; it lasts me about 2 days, whereas the Redmi lasted almost 5 days.