The Google Pixel 6a was announced at Google IO in May, but it won't go on sale until July. While we wait, more promotional images of the mid-range terminal have been leaked, giving us more information about the device's hardware and software.
These photos come courtesy of well-known tipster Evan Blass (opens in a new tab) on Twitter and look exactly as you'd expect from Google's official promotional photos. All three colors are on display: chalk (white), sage (green), and anthracite (grey), and there are also lifestyle photos to peruse.
While the images don't tell us anything we don't know about these phones, there are plenty. If you're planning to buy a Google Pixel 6a at the end of July, these photos will keep you going until then.
Some 6A photos to enjoy. pic.twitter.com/2jsMK8Y5FGJune 14, 2022
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What we know
The Google Pixel 6a goes on sale on July 28, with pre-orders opening a week early. It'll set you back $449 / £399 / AU$749, and there's a spec configuration, giving you 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage.
It's all powered by the same first-gen Tensor chipset that runs inside the Google Pixel 6 and Google Pixel 6 Pro, so performance should be top-notch. We also know that the phone will sport a 6,1-inch OLED screen, with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels and a refresh rate of 60 Hz.
For cameras, Google opted for a 12.2MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera on the back, with an 8MP front-facing camera for selfies. The battery capacity is 4.410mAh and you can recharge it at a rate of 30W.
Analysis: Launch of Google's slow-burning phone
Google took the somewhat unusual step of announcing the Pixel 6a and even the Google Pixel 7 long before they went on sale, and we're not sure that's a particularly good approach.
The company has a previous form for it. Remember when Google told us the Pixel 4a with 5G and Pixel 5 were coming, months before the phones went on sale. It was around the same time that the Google Pixel 4a was introduced to the world, which is why Google likes to announce the phones in batches.
For one thing, it gives consumers a lot of warning about what to expect. Money can be saved, plans can be made, and that means you won't be surprised if you buy an old phone days before a new one appears out of the blue. Knowing more about what's coming makes buying decisions easier.
However, that means phones can already look old and outdated by the time they can possibly be bought, and there's a danger of flashing your cards too soon. We'll have to wait and see how successful the Pixel 6a's sales focus is.