Choice of Pixel (6a/7/7a

trilogy6202

7 vs. 6a are in all essence very similar phones and it all boils down to how important a better screen, a slightly faster and more efficient processor and a better camera with "ultra wide" sensor is to you and if it justifies the doubling in price.

I went with the 7 but the 6a is a very good phone too and the camera is actually still pretty good despite being a slightly old sensor.

I would go to a store where you can try both phones before you make your decision.

User2288

trilogy6202 I would go to a store where you can try both phones before you make your decision.

Bingo. Winner comment right here.

brookie229

User2288 But you will have to wait some 8 months for that.

Are you sure about that? Anything I've read says "probably July". That's only 4-5 months.

User2288

brookie229 Are you sure about that? Anything I've read says "probably July". That's only 4-5 months.

I meant 8 months for the price of the 7a to drop. Which is also not for sure guaranteed, but likely.

Other things that come to mind worthy of mention are:

the security update remaining time is something to consider as well as Eirikr70 said.
The look of the body was a factor for me, but in reality I now realize was completely pointless, because all pixels are EXTREMELY slippery. THE slipperiest phone I ever used. They are impossible to use without a cover. And so the cover really covers the pixel, and whatever "looks" you cared about is done.
paying 100-150$ more for the none-A version I think is worth it (you get better build) if the benefits are of use to you, however paying 250-300$ more is not.
Getting the 7 at a good discounted price may not be a bad idea.

Eirikr70

I would probably wait for the 7a in order to benefit from 1 year additional support, but the price gap with 6a might have led me to reconsider the position. I would in no way have paid the additional price to take away the "a".
Happy owner of a 6a.

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User2288 don't look at the body, you always show it in a case, unless you are suicidal. If you need something today, don't think about tomorrow, you need to get through today first. (From a happy owner of 6a)

User2288

They always use the same scheduling and price tactics. Whatever the MSRP, lower it by 150$ for the A models in 5 months.

For the regular and pro models lower by 150-250$ in 5-6 months.

User2288

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Yeah, I know. I thought I was gonna use it without cover, but once I saw how slippery it was I knew it was gonna fall for sure outside. Finding good clear cases for it isn't too easy either. But anyway.

spiral

I own the 6 and 6a, the 6a is awesome

Chalko

Not sure anything can beat the 6a with that price.

AndyG

Thanks for all the replies. I compared the specs between the 6a and 7 (especially the camera) a bit more, they seem to be pretty close (and camera-wise way better than my FP4). Waiting for the 7a for the additional year of support, which is not really a year more since the 6a still has 4.5 years atm, is not something I would want. Therefore I dropped by the store on my way home and picked up a 6a :-)

@[deleted]: the FP4 is quite nice and good, but it's on Android 12 and has all the google stuff on it.. Otherwise it is a good phone and I really like the concept.

User2288

AndyG Therefore I dropped by the store on my way home and picked up a 6a :-)

Given the prices you mentioned, the 6a I think is the right choice. congrats.

primipare

AndyG My Pixel 4a was rapidly breaking down so I changed with very short notice. Went for the 7. I'm not a fan. I loved the 4a: small, light, handy, battery lasting 2 days. The 7 is bulky, heavy and battery's not great.

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I have the pixel 6a and it is simply perfect, it I took it for are price of 320€. If you are not a big gamer I can only highly recommend it