Google will soon be launching a new smartphone, the Pixel 6a, which is priced below the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, but does not compromise on the processor. In fact, the new Google cell phone is even better than its expensive brothers in one respect, as a video now reveals.

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Google Pixel 6a with better fingerprint sensor

Shortly after the Pixel 6a was announced, there was speculation about the fingerprint sensor in the new Google phone. The smartphone comes with a new sensor. But does the new fingerprint sensor really work better? This is exactly what a video has now revealed, which was probably seen prematurely by a provider. There it was Pixel 6a unpacked and examined in detail. The video has since been removed from YouTube, but you can still watch it on Reddit (watch on Reddit).

The video will better fingerprint sensor definitely confirmed. It responds instantly without the pause typical of the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro. That should make everyday use of the Pixel 6a much more pleasant, because biometric sensors can now be activated in many apps to authenticate yourself. With the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro, it’s always a gamble as to whether the finger will be recognized immediately.

Of the The fingerprint sensor in the Pixel 6a also sits really highso that it is easy to reach. In many inexpensive smartphones such as the Galaxy A53 (to test) from Samsung, the fingerprint sensor is very deep. As a result, it is not so easy to reach in everyday life. So Google did a good job here.

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Google Pixel 6a is a long time coming

Unfortunately, you cannot buy the Pixel 6a directly. Google makes us fidget a bit. The smartphone will not be available until the end of July. It then costs 459 euros. In comparison: The Pixel 6 currently costs significantly more at 555 euros (take a look at Saturn). But you also have to do without the 90 Hz display.