Google Pixel 6a review

Incredibly specced for a budget device, the Google Pixel 6a is an impressive Android phone, particularly for those on a budget.

Google Pixel 6a review
The back of the Pixel 6A in a block of wood

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Scores

  • Design: 9.5/10
  • Performance: 9/10
  • Overall: 9.3/10

Pros

  • Value for money
  • Camera takes great photos
  • Same processor as the Google Pixel 6

Cons

  • Some games can be a bit juddery
  • Battery life could be better

When flagship phones launch at prices up over $1,800, many people simply won’t be able to experience those devices. Which is what makes the Pixel 6a from Google such an impressive phone.

Rather than launch a low-quality handset that is more frustrating than fun to use, Google has created a budget flagship by making small sacrifices on the Google Pixel 6.

The result is a compact device that is remarkably versatile at a reasonably affordable price.

Which is why it appears in not just our lists of the best cheap phones and best Android phones, but also our guide to the best phones in Australia.