The Pixel 6a 5G is Google’s latest mid-range smartphone, and it borrows several key features from the Pixel 6 devices. Here’s when it goes on sale.
Google is about to release the Pixel 6a 5G, its new mid-range smartphone for 2022. With other A-series smartphones launched in the past, Google has provided a similar experience to its flagship smartphones. The Pixel 6a 5G is no different since it’s part of the Pixel 6 series launched in 2021. As of now, the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro are available to purchase for $599 and $899, respectively.
Launched as premium models, the Google Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro feature the Google Tensor chipset. At its I/O conference this year, Google announced several devices, including the Pixel Buds Pro, Pixel Watch, Pixel 7, Pixel 7 Pro, an Android tablet, and the Pixel 6a 5G. Out of all the products, the Pixel 6a 5G will be the first to launch.
The Google Pixel 6a 5G will be available globally. In the U.S. market, the Pixel 6a 5G will be up for pre-orders from July 21, 2022. The phone will be available to buy starting July 28. The smartphone features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED with 60Hz refresh rate, the Google Tensor chipset, 12.2MP dual rear cameras, and an 8MP front camera. Unlike the Pixel 6 and the Pixel 6 Pro, the Pixel 6a 5G will be available in a single storage variant with 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone features an IP67 water-resistance rating as well. As for the battery, the Pixel 6a features a 4,410mAh cell and charges at 18W. Wireless charging isn’t part of the package, unlike the Pixel 6 devices.
Where Can You Buy The Pixel 6a?
Those interested in getting their hands on a Pixel 6a as soon as possible should pre-order the smartphone. Once it is released, it will be available to purchase online. The Google Pixel 6a 5G will be available on the company’s official website and third-party retailers such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Amazon. Across all these platforms, users can place an order for the Pixel 6a 5G for $449. The Google website also mentions that users can opt for Google Store Financing and get their Pixel 6a 5G at $18.71 a month over a 24-month period. The phone will be available in three colors – Sage, Chalk, and Charcoal.
Apart from the unlocked version, carriers that should list the smartphone as a part of a contract include AT&T and Verizon. These carriers already sell the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro on contract, so there’s a good chance that they will also list the Pixel 6a. With the Pixel 6a 5G about a month away from official release, Google might announce additional offers on its upcoming mid-ranger in the coming weeks.
