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The video reviews and compares the new OnePlus M30 and the Google Pixel 6A, discussing various features, performance aspects, and user experiences. Key themes include build quality, display characteristics, audio performance, battery life, and software. The Pixel 6A, with its compact size, superior build materials, and IP67 water resistance rating, is contrasted with the larger OnePlus M30, which offers a headphone jack and expandable storage but lacks water resistance. In terms of display and audio, the Pixel 6A's OLED Full HD screen and clearer sound outperform the OnePlus M30's IPS panel and louder but less clear speakers.
Camera performance is a significant focus, with the Pixel 6A's 12MP wide and ultra-wide lenses delivering better low-light photos and video capabilities compared to the OnePlus M30's 108MP main sensor and additional 2MP sensors lacking an ultra-wide lens. The Pixel's video stabilization and 4K recording capabilities are also superior.
The video discusses battery life and charging, noting the Pixel 6A's sufficient one-day battery life and the OnePlus M30's longer battery life and faster charging. For software, the Pixel's clean Android and frequent updates are preferred over the OnePlus M30's Oxygen OS, influenced by Oppo's Color OS. The Pixel 6A's extended software support with three years of major updates and five years of security updates is highlighted as a significant advantage.
Ultimately, while the OnePlus M30 is a good budget option, the Pixel 6A's camera quality and software support make it the better choice at the same price, especially in North America. The video concludes by acknowledging the OnePlus M30's potential appeal in regions where the Pixel 6A is more expensive.
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In this part of the video, the presenter introduces the new OnePlus M30, priced at $299, and discusses its features and competition with the similarly priced Pixel 6A, especially after the Pixel 7A’s introduction. Key differences include the Pixel 6A’s more compact size, with a 6.1-inch display versus the 6.72-inch display of the OnePlus M30, and better build materials such as an aluminum frame compared to plastic on the M30. The OnePlus M30 offers perks like a headphone jack and microSD card support for expandable storage, but lacks an IP rating for water resistance, unlike the Pixel 6A which is IP67 rated. Camera comparisons reveal the Pixel 6A’s superior front-facing camera performance, producing more vibrant and sharper images compared to the OnePlus M30. Finally, viewers are asked for their opinions on the microphone and video quality of both devices.
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In this part of the video, the discussion focuses on the audio quality, display characteristics, battery life, haptics, performance, and memory/storage specifications of the OnePlus M30 and the Pixel 6A. The OnePlus M30 has louder speakers, but the Pixel 6A offers clearer sound. The Pixel 6A excels with its OLED Full HD display, providing better brightness and color reproduction compared to the duller IPS panel of the M30. Despite having a smaller battery, the Pixel 6A is highlighted for its one-day battery life, while the OnePlus M30 stands out with a larger battery providing up to two days of use and faster charging capabilities. For haptics, the Pixel 6A offers a more satisfying tactile feedback. In terms of performance, the Pixel 6A with its Google Tensor chip performs better over time compared to the OnePlus M30’s Snapdragon 695. Both phones have 128GB of storage, but the OnePlus M30 has more RAM (8GB vs. 6GB). The segment concludes by emphasizing the significance of the camera feature in the overall review.
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In this part of the video, the reviewer compares the cameras and software of the OnePlus N30 and the Google Pixel 6A. The OnePlus N30 has a 108-megapixel main sensor along with two 2-megapixel sensors for depth and macro shots but lacks an ultra-wide or telephoto lens. The Pixel 6A, on the other hand, has a 12-megapixel wide lens and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide lens, which generally takes better photos, especially in low light and with consistent sharpness. The Pixel 6A also outperforms the OnePlus N30 in video capabilities, offering 4K recording and superior stabilization.
Further, the Pixel 6A has Bluetooth 5.2, allowing better battery optimization for audio streaming compared to the OnePlus N30’s Bluetooth 5.1. In terms of software, the reviewer prefers the Pixel’s cleaner version of Android, whereas the OnePlus N30’s Oxygen OS is still good but influenced by Oppo’s Color OS. Additionally, the Pixel offers better software support with more frequent updates compared to the limited update schedule of the OnePlus N30.
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In this part of the video, the speaker discusses the software update policy for the Pixel 6A, noting that it receives three years of major Android updates and five years of security updates. Despite being one year old, the Pixel 6A will still get two more major Android versions and four more years of security updates. The video compares the OnePlus 1030 to the Pixel 6A, highlighting that while the OnePlus 1030 is a decent budget phone, the Pixel 6A’s premium camera significantly sets it apart. The speaker finds it hard to recommend the OnePlus 1030 over the Pixel 6A, especially given their identical price tags in North America. However, in other regions where the Pixel is pricier and there’s more competition, the OnePlus 1030 could be more appealing. The video concludes with a call to action for viewers to ask questions, like the video, and subscribe.