Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a: Two Years Later... BIG Changes!
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Published 2024-05-21
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Timestamps
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0:00 - Intro
0:46 - Design & build
1:31 - Displays
2:19 - Internals
3:35 - Software
4:37 - Battery
5:28 - Camera hardware
6:15 - Closi
All Comments (21)
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Being a pixel 6a user, I want to add that pixel 6a looks more classy and cool 😎
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6a's Bazels Are Uniform Looks Batter Compared to 8a.
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Pixel 6a is still a great budget phone this 2024. Would wait a little bit more for special discounts for pixel8a or atleast use your 6a until it runs out of android version updates 😁
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I don't mean to sound rude, but I think your energy levels in other videos is much nicer as it feels more calm, while this video has talking manners better suited for short form content
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I had the pixel 4a 5g for over 3 years. I finally upgraded to the 7a last year. I had almost gotten the 6a , but I'm glad I waited for the 7a. At this point I think it is a good idea to hold out for the pixel 9.
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8a looks like a phone for a teenager. Pixel 6a is a classy looking device.
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The video make it sound like you can't do payments / app sign ins with biometrics on the 6a but you can. It has an under screen fingerprint scanner. I know they've added face unlock to the 8a but biometrics do exist on the 6a.
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Rocking my 6a from the very first release date and its still doing fine, exceptional camera quality, never lags or hang but battery is so so and completed 546 cycles. IMO no need to upgrade for at least one year 🙏🏽
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Pixel 6a is still good till 2026 so pixel 11 should be a thing to consider too
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Personally I hate the new round corners
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I'll be keeping my Pixel 6a for the foreseeable future. I have been getting good battery life on my 6a. I've been averaging 3.5 to 4 hours of screen on time a day and ending the day around 45-50% battery remaining and that is with a lot of music streaming while the screen is off. I've been playing Elder Scrolls: Blades a lot and haven't had any heating issues.
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Wait, people should upgrade from 6a to 8a because it has 7 years of OS updates? What in the world does that person will do with 7 years of promises if they can't even keep a phone that's 2 years old and still has got another update left?
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Hey man great video! Also quick question I was curious to know if orange was your favorite color? You see. To wear and own alot of things with it. If so I think that's really cool since orange is also my favorite color. It's not very common though.
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Now THIS was the video I was waiting for and wanting. I did wish you compared a little more (such as fingerprint recognition responsiveness on each) but good enough video. As tempting as it is, I'm gonna probably hold off for now. My 6a still rocks and doesn't struggle with anything that I currently do. I don't game on my phone, so I could care less. As long as apps don't bog down the phone. Maybe I'll just get the Pixel Watch 2 instead of a new phone.
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I’m still on the 3a. Been holding out for foldables to mature a bit more. Will either be upgrading to the Pixel Fold 2 this year if it’s compelling enough, or alternatively a Pixel 9.
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Bro really said 6a doesn't have magic eraser 🤣
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but the 6a has magic eraser
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Tnx for this review 🎉 I just have a Q, does pixel phones support themes packages which existed in play store? Becoz I know that pixels doesn't have the choice of seperated theme in their settings like Samsung or xiaomi etc
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I have a pixel 6 with 256 storage. It's coming off of upgrades in October and there's some really good deals on the AA. Any thoughts on that upgrade?
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6a looks better. The 2-tone finish and confident square angels look so slick. Honestly the 6 series is peak Google design. Save for the nicer matte finish of the 8.
