Nothing phone (1) vs Pixel 6a (vs Pixel 6) In-Depth Review

Nothing phone (1) vs Pixel 6a (vs Pixel 6) In-Depth Review | Best Smartphone for £399?

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Nothing phone (1) vs Pixel 6a (vs Pixel 6) | InsideTech Review.
Today we’re gonna look at two smartphones that I think are in contention to be the best smartphone under £400: Nothing’s phone (1) and Google’s Pixel 6a.
Whilst phone (1) is a brand new phone from a new company, we normally know what to expect with the A series. Typically they’ve been very easy to recommend to most people. But this year things are a bit different, and actually the regular Pixel 6 might still be the better choice.
So this review is of course going to focus on an in-depth look at the differences between phone (1) and the Pixel 6a, and we’ll be crowning the £399 smartphone champion. But I’ll also point out how the 6a is different from the regular 6 - because even if 6a is the winner…I think some of you might still want to go for the 6 instead!
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Featuring:
- Intro: 0:00
- Unboxing: 1:00
- Design: 1:34
- Ergonomics/Usability: 4:29
- Displays: 5:47
- Speakers: 7:40
- Software: 8:16
- Hardware/Performance: 9:43
- Battery/Charging: 11:14
- Cameras (main lens): 12:24
- Cameras (ultra wide): 14:38
- Cameras (high res): 15:12
- Cameras (Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6): 15:52
- Cameras (Night mode): 16:57
- Cameras (Portrait): 17:28
- Cameras (Video): 18:01
- Front Cameras: 19:08
- Summary/Which Should You Buy?: 20:25
- Pixel 6a vs Pixel 6: 22:02
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@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Hi all! As pointed out by a helpful commenter, the '5 years' that Google lists on their website only refers to the security updates. Delving in a little deeper, it's only 3 years for Android updates 👍🏼

@ki11atj49 Жыл бұрын

can't believe people keep acting like the Pixel 6A's display is choppy. It's not. It's one of the best 60 Hz phones I've ever had. It is silky smooth and a more powerful processor, opens apps faster than The phone 1

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

I’m glad you like it 🙌🏼

@FUNBYTE Жыл бұрын

Yes, it is smooth; ignore those who claim they cannot tell that 6a is smooth because if they do, others will make fun of them by asking how 60 hz can be smoother than 120 hz; for the majority of Tech KZfaqrs, numbers are what really count.

@kab1r Жыл бұрын

60hz can be really smooth just look at iPhones. Android just has a history of making choppy 60hz animations.

@kingzeal8354 Жыл бұрын

@@kab1r 60hz iPhones arent smooth…. using a 13 pro and an iPhone 11. the 11 is clearly choppy….

@imanismithcoulson4875 Жыл бұрын

Wrong, put any display side by side and if you can't tell then congratulations you need a vision check.

@ramansharif2765 Жыл бұрын

A Beautifully done review. Talking facts and about every aspects of the phones. Keep it going 💯

@prakharagnihotri5579 Жыл бұрын

The moment I saw your Video Aesthetics I hit the Suscribe button. Love this video! will go and watch more of your videos that you've posted. May be if I have a YT tech channel, I'll copy some of your style 😅 Just love it!

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Ah thanks so much! 🙌🏼

@czkmeister Жыл бұрын

Since when do Pixels get 5 years of android updates? I thought they only get 3 years if I'm not mistaken. 3 years of android updates and 5 years of security patches.

@shalomrutere2649 Жыл бұрын

The difference between the photo and video qualities of these two phones was the interesting part for me. As for the performance, most tasks that people do on phones are single core tasks. So I guess that if you want a really fast phone, the single core scores matter a lot.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

That's right - and that's why for most tasks the two phones are fairly similar in performance, even though Tensor is more powerful than the 778G+

@ramansharif2765 Жыл бұрын

Dude you're so underrated!! Amazing review

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! 🙌🏼

@oamyway975 Жыл бұрын

Very deep detailed comparison 👍 Subscribed 🙏

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Awesome, glad to have you on board! 👊🏼💚

@Ton3ification 2 ай бұрын

Great video mate. I just wanna know if the nothing phone supports LHDC 5.0 as the nothing eat 2 supports LHDC 5.0. I have used iPhone for years now but im just getting bored of them on how they usually just copy Samsung in features a year later. I am asking the question about LHDC 5.0 support because i want to change to android. I have a phone in mind but im curious if any of the Nothing phones support LHDC 5.0 as i do really like how they look.

@hickey85 Жыл бұрын

Fantastic comparison. For their prices they are both great devices, you are bang on and it all boils down to what's most important to you personally. 😎

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much 👊🏼🙌🏼

@mokisan Жыл бұрын

Love your reviews mate. Did you get a review unit of the soundcore q45 and a40? Your video was the deciding video, seeing which i bought the q35.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! I did, but they arrived quite late. So I’m actually writing the review right now! Trying hard to get it posted at the end of this week but we’ll see how filming and editing goes 😬

@mokisan Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd please do conpare the q45 to the q35. Also some differences i found between them Some advantages of the q35 over q45 - • The wear sensor weirdly exists in the older (not so older) q35 • The 3.5mm cable has an angled jack and is about 124cm long for the older one. • The q35 apparently sound very similar to the q45 (according to a review by "Brannon No D") • q35 also has NFC (idk if the q45 has it) • Also the q35 has touch control similar to the xm4 for noise cancellation/transperancy/normal • Also i get an airplane adapter in the q35 • you can get them for $89 during sale (which i did) or a regular price of $104 • Also you can use two devices in dual connect using LDAC. Some advantages of the q45 - • q45 has 3 mics and the q35 has 2 mics on each cups. • 4 hours in 4 minutes vs the 4 hours in 5 minutes of the q35 • 50 hours of total instead of 40 hours of q35. Also P.S.A - Dont plug your q35 to the airplane using the wired cable soundcore advises against that (although we get one in the box)

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Already doing it 😉 I couldn’t make the review without a comparison to the Q35 and I’ve already covered everything you just mentioned 👌🏼

@mokisan Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd awesome! Thanks mate

@bymicromize Жыл бұрын

Attention! There is a mistake in the video, the Pixel 6a gets 3 years of android updates and 5 years of security patches!

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Google specifically states 5 years, and that’s what’s shown on the website right now too 🤷‍♂️

@bymicromize Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd Just google: Learn when you'll get software updates on Google Pixel phones. It is 5 years security and 3 years android updates.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

My apologies, it looks like you're right and the website's spec page is only referring to the security updates - i'll add a comment to correct this

@bymicromize Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd Yeah don't worry! And nicely made video, enjoyed it.

@temidayoemmanuel6794 Жыл бұрын

Well you're both wrong, 5 years of update but 4 years os upgrade

@justaemptymall Жыл бұрын

Hey, which true wireless earbud in your opinion is better regarding audio quality? The Sony WF-100XM4 or the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3? Is also a review plannee for the Sennehiser? Thanks in advance for your reply Great vid as always even when oneplus isnt allowed in germany anymore.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

I think Sennheiser's Momentum 2 are technically higher quality, so I would expect the Momentum 3 also are, but i'm yet to test those fully! I do plan to review them eventually but i haven't had time yet 😔 Sony has a bit more of a warmer, bass-heavy sound in comparison.

@familistu2000 Жыл бұрын

thank you for this video. I was in doubt what phone should buy and photo/video quality is a must for me. Now I know :)

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@Roy_trades Жыл бұрын

nice vid bro

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@consentingfurries2816 Жыл бұрын

1:15 you're fascinated by a fancy long thumbtack. Lol In all seriousness, I'd like to know if you can port the Google camera on the "nothing phone" and see if the GCAM app can actually help. I've done this on my Samsung S21U and the results do have small differences. In my test in a completely dark room, GCAM actually can pull more (not tons but there is a difference for what I see) light. The only negative is GCAM forces you to hold it for quite a while to do that. So you actually have to use a tripod it or something else

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

I like it 😂 And yes, you absolutely can install GCam and it does improve things! Especially for the shadow detail (which is lacking in nothing’s stock camera). I feel like the GCam port could be a whole new video but if you’re familiar with it already, definitely try it out!

@ahmadshuja8688 Жыл бұрын

My nothing phone making rattling sound while shaking, it is probably ois sensor, anyone else having the same issue please tell me because flipkart is worst, its not replacing the phone for this issue.

@linux2005 Жыл бұрын

Was this done with all the latest camera updates for the nothing Phone?

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Latest camera updates at the time of the video 👍🏼

@directmusictv 6 ай бұрын

Great job, keep it up...Nice & Clean Graphics.

@insidetechltd 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@dave93x Жыл бұрын

Nothing need to make the sides of their phone translucent so you can see the glow when the phone is face up.

@LameAnade Жыл бұрын

Good idea

@Django0324 Жыл бұрын

Makes it more fragile

@dave93x Жыл бұрын

@@Django0324 there are some really strong plastics out there

@maddestruction1 8 ай бұрын

One of the main selling points of the nothing phone was the build quality. There are not many phones that have metal sides at $400. If they make it plastic it’ll just feel cheap and there’s no way they’ll be able to sell a plastic phone for $700 considering that’s what the phone 2 costs right now.

@DracoSura Жыл бұрын

Google nowhere promised 5 years android upgrades. Even their flagships have 3 android upgrades and 5 Yr security.

@avim4896 Жыл бұрын

You missed out on which phone has better call quality like which one makes loud and clear phone calls

@justinrayyu1120 Жыл бұрын

I saw a review recently that emphasized on Nothing being a new company and with it having no history yet, theres no assurance that it can give what it promised on the security updates. Do you think this is a concern?

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Actually, i'm going to say yes...but not exactly for the updates. They've actually been pretty good about releasing updates and quick to fix bugs - it's been an impressive start. The thing that concerns me is their customer support. I recently had a big problem trying to get one of my phones returned (I bought multiple for review purposes). Nothing about the process gave me confidence in getting my money back (slow replies to emails, a cumbersome return process and an extremely long time to get the money back). They actually asked me to pay for the return shippings costs via paypal (not heard a company do this before), so at one point i'd paid more than the cost of the phone and had nothing to show for it. It took over a month for the return to complete - so their customer service would definitely concern me if I ever needed technical support in the future. The phone is cool, but if something went wrong with it...do I have confidence in Nothing fixing the problem quickly/easily? Hmm...🙅‍♂️

@justinrayyu1120 Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd I see. Thanks for the insights!

@Nikilled Жыл бұрын

very informative. I'm looking forward to buy Pixel 6a although Phone 1 is $100 cheaper here, I'm confused :/

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Exactly this ^ if you’ve ever experienced any kind of high refresh rate before (or even an iPhone) then don’t get the 6a because you’ll notice the screen straight away

@Nikilled Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd I currently own iPhone XR. It has similar 60hz.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

The XR (even at 60 Hz) is a lot smoother than the 6a! Of course there are other reasons you might want to change. But the display is something you’ll probably notice as a downgrade if you switch to the 6a

@seancheng3687 Жыл бұрын

I like to watch phone reviews that i will definitely not buy（╹◡╹）

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Haha, same

@utsavninama Жыл бұрын

Still confusing which one should i buy 😌 both are good

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Exactly, so don't get too bogged down in specs - think about the one you want to hold in your hand. The one you just 'like' more 👌🏼

@ramkripalyadav7220 Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd I want to hold nothing phone 1 in my hands but with pixel's camera 🥺

@williamtaylor3687 Жыл бұрын

I dont get why people keep talking about keeping their face up to see who is calling, who the hell is looking at this niche phone and does not have a smartwatch?

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

I feel like smartwatches still aren't hugely popular 🤷‍♂️

@abyzzwalker Жыл бұрын

I just ordered the 6a for 370 on amazon.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Nice! I saw it’s already been discounted in the UK 👌🏼

@robinyumnam2646 Жыл бұрын

The most biased review I've ever seen between these two phones. And you said Phone 1 is more premium, like 10 times. If copying an iPhone design is win for you, then I'm out!

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

To me, it is the more premium feeling device. That’s not bias, that’s just my opinion on the phones 👋🏼

@kaffeice7 Жыл бұрын

dude u literally crapped the shit out of the 6a .. u made it look like its a horrible phone,on other hand iheard a youtuber saying that the 6a has the smoothest looking 60hz ,and that sometimes it feels like its a 90hz phone..

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

I guess that's the internet for you - lots of different experiences and opinions!

@TheVlogs-ps5iu Жыл бұрын

pixel 6a vs samsung s21 fe please

@warnacokelat Жыл бұрын

Plastic back over glass back. Easy choice really.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Do you use a phone case?

@abdulsaqeeb1210 Жыл бұрын

Nothing phone got problem in front camera

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

For HDR and noise, yes

@shubhamverma8133 Жыл бұрын

pixel 6a will have 3 years of android updates and 3 years of security updates

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Not according to Google! Minimum 5 years is stated by Google and listed on their website 👍🏼

@FUNBYTE Жыл бұрын

You might have to read again because it is 5yr

@srikark3023 Жыл бұрын

Overall Pixel 6 is way better than both right?

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

I think Nothing’s display still looks nicer and feels smoother (but colours are worse). Also the phone design 🤷‍♂️ but otherwise yeah, the Pixel 6 wins in basically everything else

@srikark3023 Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd With the Andriod 13 update i heard its more stable now. is it true ?

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

13 definitely makes it feel faster. And maybe it’s a bit smoother but I think that’s more of a placebo effect

@AERNIGH Жыл бұрын

@@insidetechltd Do you mean the display colour is off when viewing media content? Or was it about the camera output?

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

I mean the general display colours. So not just when browsing media content, but permanently. If you look at whites especially in menus you’ll see they aren’t as accurate as on the pixel. Pixel wins for display colour accuracy

@keyoke Жыл бұрын

my nothing phone 1 lasts way longer than pixel 6a though especially after android 13 update

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Nice!

@LameAnade Жыл бұрын

Should I buy Nothing Phone 1 or Pixel 6a?

@keyoke Жыл бұрын

@@LameAnade depends on your priority. If camera is important to u, pixel 6a, else nothing phone

@xdadev Жыл бұрын

*In my testing over Xda the Pixel 6a had a brighter display* both in manual and automatic settings with more accurate colours. The HDR performance on Nothing Phone 1 is also poor while watching videos. Also in real-world use, Pixel 6a was substantially better in gaming and video rendering too. My friend @Juan Bagnell and others have mentioned in their performance testing as well. In social media apps too, Pixel 6a supports ultra-wide lens and night-mode in Instagram and Snapchat respectively. The 3rd update on Phone 1 almost ruined the experience for me, @Geekyranjit mentioned in detail on his KZfaq channel too. Considering that, I don't agree with your better software on Phone 1 at all. *Good detailed review anyways.* Cheers.

@insidetechltd Жыл бұрын

Ah that's cool! Everyone has their own experience and view, I appreciate you watching and sharing your thoughts 👌🏼

@jevonsims900 Жыл бұрын

Slap a 1+ logo on the 6a and you'd hate it. Brand loyalty will always leave you broke and disappointed.

@prajwal6502 Жыл бұрын

Does the pixel device gets overheated?