The Google Pixel 6a cuts a good figure in our test: The form factor is hand-flatteringly compact and the OLED display delivers strong results on a high-end level. The battery life is very good thanks to the energy-efficient processor - even if the charging time should be a bit shorter...
Despite the higher price compared to previous A-series Pixels, you only pay a little more for the Pixel 6a. You get an excellent mid-range smartphone in a handy size, with a flagship-level processor, a really excellent main camera, 5G, the latest Android version and five years of security updates...
Class warfare: entry-level devices push down the price, mid-range devices want to be an alternative to expensive ones, and high-end models outperform the already strong flagships. Of course, you can't tell how good a smartphone is by its price. The test also shows that. Devices over 1,000 euros like the iPhone 14 are not necessarily better than those under 1,000 euros like the Google Pixel 7 Pro...