The Pixel 6A’s durability is apparently a match for its capable hardware and software

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We already know that the Pixel 6A has the right stuff on the inside, and based on the results of JerryRig Everything's 6ADurability test, it looks like it has an equally solid build quality to match. Not all recent mid-range phones have been so lucky as the 6A is in the video below, as it stands up well to scratches on the glass screen cover and camera housing, as well as surviving the flex test.

The result is flagship-grade performance, as a result of the Chipset put in this affordable device. It has excellent software support and is scheduled to get monthly security updates for the next five years.

The screen of the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro is not as smooth as the 90 and 120Hz screens of the other phones. JRE points out in his video that the back panel is glossy plastic instead of glass. The device has a good rating for water and dust resistance, both rare in phones that cost less than $500. The level of build quality is important when the chips are down. The 6A should hold up well if you don't cut it with a box cutter.