6A or wait for 7?

[Rick Dangerous]

I'm on the fence. My 2XL is dying a rapid hardware death; and i'm considering just waiting for the 7. On the other hand, the 6a seems like a helluva bargain. I'm torn!

I don't NEED a 7; I only buy newer phones to future proof them a bit as i like to keep phones for 4-6 years, or basically until they stop working.

Is the Pixel 6a a five year phone? Or should i really wait for a 7/pro if i'm going to try to push it the distance. Thanks for thoughts/input.

I use my phone for the usual web/email, emulators, some gaming, etc. The only thing i wish the pixels had were micro SD expansion and 3.5mm headphone jacks, but other than that i love them, couldn't go back to another android phone (my wife wants me to get an iphone...but no, not ever happening.)

 

[mach1man]

I got a 6a bc of the trade in credit, made it like $200. I'm gonna use it till the 7 comes out then use the 6a as a trade in credit for the 7 pro

 

[rexxsor]

I'm on the fence. My 2XL is dying a rapid hardware death; and i'm considering just waiting for the 7. On the other hand, the 6a seems like a helluva bargain. I'm torn!

I don't NEED a 7; I only buy newer phones to future proof them a bit as i like to keep phones for 4-6 years, or basically until they stop working.

Is the Pixel 6a a five year phone? Or should i really wait for a 7/pro if i'm going to try to push it the distance. Thanks for thoughts/input.

I use my phone for the usual web/email, emulators, some gaming, etc. The only thing i wish the pixels had were micro SD expansion and 3.5mm headphone jacks, but other than that i love them, couldn't go back to another android phone (my wife wants me to get an iphone...but no, not ever happening.)

Why the 6a:
Already available
Size and weight is perfect (I came from a P3 and now on the P6P, but when I tried holding the P6a last week it felt just right)
Cheaper

Why the 7:
Tensor chip v2
Slightly more RAM
Better screen

For cameras, I don't mind the P3 sensor that is in the 6a. Unless you take a ton of videos, where the newer sensors are definitely better.

Tough decision actually... I would also be ok with either one. Though with the cheaper price of the 6a, it can be a 3-4 year phone instead of a 5 year one.

 

[PowrDroid]

https://www.tomsguide.com/face-off/google-pixel-7-vs-pixel-6a

 

[benjamminh]

There are some outstanding trade in deals when buying the 6a. If you can buy a 3a for a decent price it will get you $290-300 in trade when buying a 6a.

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[Rick Dangerous]

The other option which i'm considering; is wait until the 7 releases, and then try and get a screaming deal on a 6, 6P, or 6a. I'm really all about paying $200 for a decent phone over having the latest and greatest.

 

[sulla1965]

The pixel 7 will clearly be better than the 6a. slightly bigger screen, 90 hz refresh, slightly larger battery, newer chipset, better build all for $100 more. But that's not to say one can't go with the 6a if you want to say tha $100.

 

[J Dubbs]

The other option which i'm considering; is wait until the 7 releases, and then try and get a screaming deal on a 6, 6P, or 6a. I'm really all about paying $200 for a decent phone over having the latest and greatest.

That's what I like to do as well.... B&H photo/video always picks up leftover new stock and sells it cheap. You can pick up year old flagships for under half price from them if you check in occasionally.. I picked up both my pixels that way And they're brand new, factory sealed, with the full factory warranty.

It's the way to go if you don't need the latest or greatest