One aspect in which mid-range headsets have historically struggled has been the camera department. For years, premium mobile photography has been gated by, for lack of a better word, a premium price tag.
The Pixel 6a is, strictly speaking, no exception to that rule. While it does not boast the same impressive cameras that Google’s 2022 flagships will likely come with, it is no slouch either. And we will tell you why.
Pixel 6а camera summary
| Pixel 6a | |
|---|---|
| Ultra wide-angle | 12MP F2.2, 114-degree FOV |
| Wide-angle | 12.2MP F1.7 |
| Telephoto | – |
| Selfie camera | 8MP |
How many megapixels does the Pixel 6a’s camera have?
How many cameras does the Pixel 6a have?
The Pixel 6a will have 2 cameras – a primary wide one and a secondary ultra-wide one. The latter is a 12MP sensor. The Pixel 6a will not feature a telephoto camera.
Pixel 6a camera upgrades
Previously, Google made sure to implement the camera module of their last-year flagship into their current mid-range smartphone. This was precisely the case with the Pixel 5a and the Pixel 5.
This year marks a break with said tradition. The Pixel 6a will feature the same sensor as the one on the Pixel 5a and Pixel 5. Hence, the Pixel 6a will have a notably inferior camera to the one found on the Pixel 6.
Furthermore, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro will both also significantly outshine the Pixel 6a in the camera department. All in all, Google has a number of smartphones with better camera quality. This is not to say that the camera on the Pixel 6a is bad per se. It is simply not the best that Google has to offer.
Pixel 6a video recording capabilities
Historically, the Pixel lineup has had its fair share of problems with video recording. The Pixel 6 made a significant improvement in that regard and finally put Google on par with Apple in the video recording department.
Unfortunately, the Pixel 6a as already mentioned, will not have the same main camera module as the Pixel 6. Hence, the video recording capabilities of the Pixel 6a will be more or less in line with those of the Pixel 5. This means that video recording at up to 60FPS in 4K quality is on the table.
