The first Google Pixel 6a leaks are these unofficial renders and specs
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The noise around the launch of theGoogle Pixel 6and theGoogle Pixel 6 Proin October may have died down a little, but news of a potential Pixel 6a has been thin on the ground – or at least that was the case until today, when we got some unofficial renders.
These are courtesy of the well-known tipsters@OnLeaksand91mobiles: we’ve seen many other leaks from the same sources in recent years, so we’re fairly confident that what you’re seeing in these renders will bear some passing resemblance to theGooglePixel 6a when it finally sees the light of day.
The renders are based on inside information leaking out from Google and its supply chain partners, so there might be some discrepancies between these pictures and the final product – these aren’t promotional renderings that Google itself has put together.
So… Here comes your very first and very early look at the #Google #Pixel6a! (360° video + gorgeous 5K renders + dimensions) #FutureSquad On behalf of my Friends over @91mobiles -> https://t.co/7kzPc5STEU pic.twitter.com/Us8H6haEh8November 20, 2021
Display size and more
If these particular leaks are correct, the Pixel 6a is going to come rocking a flat 6.2-inchOLEDdisplay, so it’s going to be smaller than both the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro. There’s a punch hole selfie camera and an in-screen fingerprint sensor apparently, though it doesn’t look as though a headphone jack will be included.
A dual-lens rear camera is said to be on the way with the Pixel 6a, but there doesn’t seem to be quite as much confidence around other potential specs: a custom Tensor sensor will of course be a possibility, and 6GB-8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage would sound about right for a mid-range phone like this.
Considering theGoogle Pixel 4alaunched in August 2020 and thePixel 5amade its debut in August 2021, we would expect the Pixel 6a to show up in August 2022. Expect plenty more in the way of leaks and rumors between now and then.
Analysis: the Pixel 6a could be a return to form for Google’s mid-rangers
They haven’t been out for very long, but the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro phones feel like something of a return to form for Google after the rather lackluster Pixel 5. In retrospect that handset feels like a bit of a placeholder while Google waited for its custom-made Tensor chipset to be ready for production.
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The Pixel 5a, like the Pixel 5, didn’t really get pulses racing when it launched – it is, after all, only available in the US and Japan – and so Google will be hoping that the Pixel 6a can carry on the good vibes of the Pixel 6 phones, and put it back on top in the mid-range smartphone category.
Remember thePixel 3a, thePixel 3a XL, thePixel 4a, and thePixel 4a with 5G? It felt like Google cut exactly the right corners to get those devices down to their appealing price points – for a while, they were some of the best mid-range Android phones you could get, especially considering the quality of their cameras.
Now the scene is set for the Pixel 6a to offer something similar: an affordable, versatile Android device with camera capabilities that go way beyond what you would expect for the price. That final retail price will be crucial to the success or failure of the Pixel 6a, so we’ll be paying close attention to any potential leaks in this area.
Dave is a freelance tech journalist who has been writing about gadgets, apps and the web for more than two decades. Based out of Stockport, England, on TechRadar you’ll find him covering news, features and reviews, particularly for phones, tablets and wearables. Working to ensure our breaking news coverage is the best in the business over weekends, David also has bylines at Gizmodo, T3, PopSci and a few other places besides, as well as being many years editing the likes of PC Explorer and The Hardware Handbook.
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