Google Pixel 6a dummy unit reveals major design changes — goodbye headphone jack

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Google Pixel 6a dummy unit reveals major design changes — farewell headphone jack

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We now accept more than apparent evidence that the Google Pixel 6a's design could be inspired by the Pixel 6, thanks to images of a metal dummy unit of measurement shared by xleaks7 and, somewhat bizarrely, a fashion visitor chosen Fathom Bracelets.

No word is given as to where the model has appeared from, only it certainly feels plausible. But as Pixel 'a' phones of the by have resembled their total-fat siblings, it would brand sense for the Pixel 6a to inherit the same camera bar — especially given the handset is rumored to comprise the same 50MP Samsung ISOCELL GN1 sensor as Google's latest flagship.

(Paradigm credit: Fathom Braceles / xleaks7)

The metal model likewise backs up other things the previous leak suggested. The aforementioned nether-screen fingerprint sensor introduced for the Pixel 6 returns, though hopefully with the sensitivity enhancements Google provided present from day one.

And unfortunately at that place'south no sign of the 3.5mm headphone jack. That'south surprising, in a sense, given Google made an advert promoting the audio jack's presence on the Pixel 5a.

(Image credit: Fathom Braceles / xleaks7)

Elsewhere, the metal mold features a USB-C port on the bottom, alongside dual speaker grilles. The report adds that it's "going to be pretty thick," though no specific dimensions are mentioned.

We would assume it'll accept a plastic back to relieve on costs, and be powered by a lower-spec version of Google's new Tensor chip. But this is pure speculation on our part, and information technology could as pack a low-cost Qualcomm SoC.

(Image credit: Fathom Braceles / xleaks7)

Hopefully, the Pixel 6a will make a bigger splash than its predecessor. While undoubtedly a very good mid-range telephone, scrap shortages made people openly speculate that the Pixel 5a might exist cancelled, and when it was somewhen released, it was only bachelor in the U.S. and Japan.

There'south no give-and-take on the Pixel 6a'due south release date, but if it'due south pegged for early on 2022, it'll likely have some potent opposition. Not only might nosotros finally be seeing Samsung's much delayed Galaxy S21 Fe, only Apple tree is besides rumored to take the iPhone SE iii primed for a Q1 release besides.

Freelance contributor Alan has been writing almost tech for over a decade, roofing phones, drones and everything in between. Previously Deputy Editor of tech site Alphr, his words are found all over the web and in the occasional mag too. When not weighing up the pros and cons of the latest smartwatch, you'll probably find him tackling his ever-growing games backlog. Or, more likely, playing Spelunky for the millionth time.

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