During the opening keynote of the Google I/O conference, the manufacturer launched the Pixel 6a. This 5G Android smartphone uses the same SoC Tensor as the Pixels 6 and 6 Pro, as well as the Titan M2 security chip. In addition, it has a fingerprint reader under the screen.
On the other hand, it only has a 6.1-inch FHD + OLED screen at 60Hz, compared to 6.4 inches and 90 Hz for the Pixel 6. You will not have the choice of configuration and will have to make do with 6 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage.
The photo part is also weaker with, on the back, a 12.2 megapixel main module (50 megapixels for the Pixel 6) and a 12 megapixel ultra-wide-angle module. The front features an 8-megapixel front-end module.
On the other hand, the Pixel 6a benefits from advanced photo functions such as Magic Eraser, Night Vision mode, Anti-blur function to have a sharper face and Real Tone technology to respect skin tones. The smartphone also makes it possible to perform real-time translations locally, without going through Google’s servers, and without needing an Internet connection.
The Pixel 6a has a 4,410 mAh battery, compared to the Pixel 6’s 4,614 mAh and 5,003 mAh. For this model, Google ignores wireless charging. Finally, the smartphone is waterproof (IP67) and has five years of security updates. Finally, bad news for fans of the jack, it disappears on this model!
Available in three colors, the Pixel 6a will be available for pre-order on July 21 for 459 euros.
Headphones with noise reduction and a homemade chip
To accompany the Pixel 6a, and its big brothers, Google also presented new headphones true-wireless called Pixel Buds Pro.
These headphones have 11 mm drivers and active noise reduction to fully enjoy your music even in noisy environments, thanks to a chip designed by Google. A transparency mode is also present to be able to pay attention to what is said around you.
The headphones benefit from multipoint Bluetooth, to connect two devices and easily switch between them. For phone calls, they use two mics per earbud, along with algorithms to isolate your voice from ambient noise. They also have touch controls, with volume adjustment by finger swipe.
On the endurance side, Google announces up to 11 hours of autonomy for the headphones without ANC, and seven with, and up to 31 hours with the carrying case. It is compatible with Qi wireless charging.
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Available in four colors, the Pixel Buds Pro headphones will be available for pre-order from July 21 at a price of 219 euros.