Painful new Google Pixel 6a tests prove affordable phones can also be built like tanks

Malaysia News News

Painful new Google Pixel 6a tests prove affordable phones can also be built like tanks
Malaysia Latest News,Malaysia Headlines
  • 📰 PhoneArena
  • ⏱ Reading Time:
  • 52 sec. here
  • 2 min. at publisher
  • 📊 Quality Score:
  • News: 24%
  • Publisher: 59%

Despite its reasonable price, Google's upper mid-range Pixel 6a looks just as durable as the costlier Pixel 6 Pro and much harder to break than the OnePlus 10 Pro and 10T.

With Zack Nelson's JRE burn test having become a self-admitted useless tradition in recent years, the most important parts of the comprehensive new Google Pixel 6a durability inspection are undoubtedly the scratch and especially bend tests.

Despite its advanced age, the Gorilla Glass 3 technology used to protect the affordable handset's 60Hz 6.1-inch OLED screen offers solid scratch resistance by any and all modern standards. Because there's no such thing as unbreakable glass, putting on a case is a good idea no matter what phone you own and how much you're willing to spend for a new model.

That being said, you should probably not worry about keys or coins causing much damage to an"unprotected" Pixel 6a, which combines a strong metal frame with a shiny glass front and an almost surprisingly good-looking plastic back that also feels very nice and sturdy in the hand. That strong metal frame is likely the main reason why Google's newest budget-friendly Android soldier does not present any cracks, kinks, or breaks of any kind after the conclusion of Nelson's time-honored and often agonizing bend test. At least in theory, that means the Pixel 6a's structural integrity is far superior to that of the pricier

We have summarized this news so that you can read it quickly. If you are interested in the news, you can read the full text here. Read more:

PhoneArena /  🏆 322. in US

Malaysia Latest News, Malaysia Headlines

Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.

Google’s terrific Pixel Buds Pro are already $25 off at AmazonGoogle’s terrific Pixel Buds Pro are already $25 off at AmazonThe Pixel Buds Pro just dropped to their lowest price ever on Amazon
Read more »

Discounts and gifts for bugs: Google trying to trick people into buying new Pixel phones?Discounts and gifts for bugs: Google trying to trick people into buying new Pixel phones?Unimaginable discounts and gifts for buggy Pixel 6 phones. Is Google trying to buy your happiness and patience with amazing deals?
Read more »

Amazon and Best Buy have Google's hot new Pixel 6a on sale at cool discountsAmazon and Best Buy have Google's hot new Pixel 6a on sale at cool discountsDespite its very young age and rave reviews, Google's 5G-enabled Pixel 6a is already on sale at up to a hefty $250 discount at Best Buy.
Read more »

Pixel Tablet and Android 14 might not support 32-bit appsPixel Tablet and Android 14 might not support 32-bit appsAccording to a Google Pixel Tablet commit, the device (scheduled to be released next year) will run 64-bit apps only.
Read more »

The Pixel Watch has only one job: don’t suckThe Pixel Watch has only one job: don’t suckGoogle doesn’t have to excel here — just be competent
Read more »

Tom Weiskopf, former pro golfer and winner of the 1973 British Open, dies at 79Tom Weiskopf, former pro golfer and winner of the 1973 British Open, dies at 79Tom Weiskopf, former professional golf player and winner of the 1973 British Open, has died at the age of 79, the PGA Tour announced Sunday.
Read more »



Render Time: 2025-03-05 05:00:36