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Latest Pixel 6a hands-on video reveals disappointing benchmark performance

By Anam Hamid

Updated: Jun 22, 2022, 8:56 AM

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Latest Pixel 6a hands-on video reveals disappointing benchmark performance

Google Pixel 6a pre-release unboxing videos show no sign of stopping. Google is not the best at guarding unreleased products, and just a while back, someone in possession of the Pixel 7 Pro prototype revealed all the secrets about Google's next in-house chip. Meanwhile, a Malaysian YouTuber has posted a new Pixel 6a video.

Although the Pixel 6a was unveiled in May, it will be released towards the end of the next month. We already know that someone is selling the Pixel 6a in Malaysia, so it's no wonder that the two latest videos are from Malaysian content creators.

The video once again shows the Pixel 6-inspired Pixel 6a design with a few changes such as a less protruding camera bar and a different cutout for the lenses. We also get a closer look at the budget phone's 3D-thermoformed composite plastic back in the video which the YouTuber thinks is prone to scratches. Google's premium phones, on the other hand, use the Corning Gorilla Glass 6 on the back. Google has also nixed the audio jack on the new phone.

As 9to5Google notes, the phone appears to be running Android 12L with April security patch, and it's likely it will be updated to QPR3 soon after release. We also get to see the new in-display fingerprint sensor in the video and it seems quite snappy.

Pixel 6a doesn't appear to have the enhanced Magic Eraser feature right now

The Pixel 6a will apparently offer an enhanced version of the Magic Eraser object remover feature which should also let you change the color of objects so they blend more seamlessly. The hands-on video indicates that the new functionality is not live yet.

The YouTuber has also posted the device's AnTuTu benchmark score. It got 703,376, which puts it way below the current chart-topper ZTE nubia Red Magic 7 which managed 1,042,141 points. The Pixel 6 is 34th on the list with 725,210 points. A previous test had hinted at a similar performance to the Pixel 6.

Even though the Tensor chip might not be the fastest SoC around, it's plenty fast, and benchmarks don't necessarily accurately reflect the real-world performance anyway.

Other specs include a 6.1-inches FHD+ screen with a refresh rate of 60Hz, a 12.2MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide sensor, an 8MP front snapper, and a 4,410mAh battery. The phone will retail for $449 and this price tag could help it become one of the best budget flagships of the year.

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Anam Hamid is a computer scientist turned tech journalist who has a keen interest in the tech world, with a particular focus on smartphones and tablets. She has previously written for Android Headlines and has also been a ghostwriter for several tech and car publications. Anam is not a tech hoarder and believes in using her gadgets for as long as possible. She is concerned about smartphone addiction and its impact on future generations, but she also appreciates the convenience that phones have brought into our lives. Anam is excited about technological advancements like folding screens and under-display sensors, and she often wonders about the future of technology. She values the overall experience of a device more than its individual specs and admires companies that deliver durable, high-quality products. In her free time, Anam enjoys reading, scrolling through Reddit and Instagram, and occasionally refreshing her programming skills through tutorials.