Tech Crust

The Pixel 6a isn’t just the best smartphone you can get for ₹39,999, it’s probably the best value you can get in an Android phone, with a great camera, good performance, and fantastic software features. Just keep in mind, Google has a history of buggy updates and you may not get as good a signal compared to some other phones.

SPECIFICATIONS

• CPU: Google Tensor
• Display: 6.1” 2400×1080 (20:9) 60Hz OLED
• RAM: 6GB
• Storage: 128GB
• Battery: 4,400mAh
• Ports: 1x USB Type-C
• Operating System: Android, five years of security updates
• Front camera: 8MP f/2.0 IMX355 84°FOV
• Rear camera: 12MP f/1.73 IMX 373 w/OIS 77° FoV; Ultra-wide: 12MP f/2.2 IMX386 114° FoV
• Connectivity: 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, NFC
• Others: eSIM, M3/T4 Hearing Aid Compatibility
• Dimensions: 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9mm, 178g
• Colors: Sage (green), Chalk (white), Charcoal (black)
• Charging: 18W USB PD
• IP Rating: IP67
• Price: Starting at ₹39,999.00 in India

PROS

• Pixel software
• Almost all the features of the more expensive Pixel 6
• Great price
• Good (but not incredible) battery life
• Fast
• Great camera, even with the older sensor
• Excellent haptics
• Smaller than last year’s (too-big) Pixel 5a
• Five years of security updates
• Great build quality — yes, the back is technically plastic, but it’s really nice plastic

CONS

• Pixel software (it’s a drawback, too)
• Worse signal than other phones
• No wireless charging
• The headphone jack finally goes dodo
• FP sensor still not quite as good as competitors