• Is the Pixel 6a the thinking man's choice at £300 to replace a smashed 4a?

  • I bought a 6a a few months ago for £399 before the 7-series was launched with the price reduction that you can gain from.
    What else is there to buy?
    A few Chinese phones with limited Android updates and time limited security updates.
    Do any of them have a UK-based service centre?
    There might be a Samsung.
    What do you use a mobile for?
    I track activities, listen to podcasts, take a few pictures, check emails and read a few websites everyday. The 6a does all this adequately. GPS acquisition is sometimes a little flaky. Battery life routinely gets me through a full day.
    A micro sd card slot would be useful.
    I just have to transfer photos to a laptop.
    If this 6a only lasts for 2 years, I reckon I get £4-worth of value out of it per week.

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