The OnePlus Nord’s display measures 6.4 inches from corner to corner, and the panel itself is OLED, with a 90Hz refresh rate just like the OnePlus 8 has. Google Pixel 4a (Image credit: Tom's Guide) Google Pixel 4a vs. That makes the Pixel 4a the better choice for those who prefer small phones, and especially those who prioritize one-handed operation. It has to be said that the OnePlus Nord is significantly larger than the Pixel 4a in virtually every dimension, and it also weighs an ounce and a half more. Of course, OnePlus will gladly recommend its OnePlus Buds truly-wireless earbuds for those inconvenienced by this design decision, but for some users, there’s simply nothing better than tried-and-true wired headphones and that trusty old connector. While the OnePlus Nord lacks a 3.5-millimeter headphone jack, the Pixel 4a mercifully has one.
There’s one final distinction between these two devices that earns Google some points back in the Pixel 4a’s favor. The Pixel 4a also loses the Active Edge functionality present in the Pixel 3a, which allowed you to squeeze the device’s sides for instant access to the Google Assistant.
While the Pixel 6 case is currently in stock, the Pixel 6 Pro case won’t ship until December 4th due to the global supply shortage.Google Pixel 4a (Image credit: Tom's Guide)Ī capacitive Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor handles authentication duties at the back, while the rear camera housing takes the form of a square, in keeping brand identity with the Pixel 4 - except it houses just one lens rather than two. Just don’t expect to get 15W fast charging from Apple’s official MagSafe charger.īoth (M)Force cases for the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro are available now on Moment’s website for $50. This means your Pixel 6 might just be able to make use of other Qi- and MagSafe-friendly accessories out there, like Anker’s adorable 8-in-1 637 Magnetic Charging Station. Not only will this Moment case with (M)Force work with its Pro Tripod Mount with MagSafe, it will be able to charge wirelessly with any battery that is Qi- and MagSafe-compatible. The Moment case for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro with (M)Force, attached to the Pro Tripod Mount with MagSafe. Those magnets are equivalent to about 15lbs of force, so your MagSafe accessory should be able to attach easily yet securely to your Pixel. On the inside is a layer of premium microfiber liner that wraps around your Pixel 6 or 6 Pro, as well as an array of 36 of Moment’s proprietary (M)Force magnets. Its three-layer exterior should protect your Pixel 6 from up to six-foot drops and even has a provision for a wrist strap (sold separately). It’s all black and made of a textured and a “grippy material” called high-strength polycarbonate and TPU. Unlike Moment’s previous cases that feature wood and canvas panels, there is just one case design for both the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro’s case with (M)Force. Unlike Moment’s other cases which feature wood or canvas panels, the (M)Force case for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro is made of textured polycarbonate and TPU.
This is not the first time that Moment has made a cross-platform case: earlier this year, the company released some MagSafe-compatible cases for the Samsung Galaxy S21s.Īccording to Alec Ploof who is in charge of partnerships at Moment, the thought process to make its cases compatible with MagSafe was simple: “We included our proprietary M(Force) magnets into all of the Moment cases we made for iPhone 11, 12, & 13, so we figured to also include them in our new Pixel 6 or Samsung S21 cases to also make these devices compatible with our MagSafe mounting products.” After all, each case is compatible with Moment’s catalog of accessories that shares the same mount design - just like the way camera lenses work with various camera bodies. Whether you are a MagSafe-curious Pixel owner or recently ditched your iPhone for the Pixel but have some MagSafe accessories you don’t want to waste, Moment’s (M)Force case for Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro could be the bridge to more platform agnostic mobile accessories.Īs a mobile accessory maker, Moment embraces the idea that its ecosystem of lenses and mounts for content creators should be compatible with different phone brands and models. Your dangerously slippery Pixel 6 or 6 Pro just arrived, and you’re scrambling to find an available case that will protect your new baby.