Hey guys,
I've spent a few weeks using the new Pixel 4a as my primary device, and I've got to tell you that this phone is awesome.
I've used every Pixel released so far and this $350 beauty is quite possibly my favorite. The OLED display is visibly larger than that of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 while the phone shares roughly the same physical dimensions, and it looks fantastic. The Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor on the rear is quicker, easier, and more reliable than the Pixel 4's problematic Face Unlock (and it even works while wearing a mask!). The 4a also has a larger battery than any of its non-XL predecessors, and as a result I haven't had any power woes. It also packs the fantastic camera experience we've come to expect from the Pixel line.
It does compromise a bit on hardware to hit that sweet, sweet price point: The 4a lacks wireless charging, Active Edge (squeeze for Assistant), and an IP rating for water resistance, and it comes with a slower processor - but it still brings 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. But it doesn't compromise on the software experience - even bringing Pixel 4 features like Ambient EQ, dual exposure controls in the Camera, car crash detection, and the New Assistant experience. Using the 4a doesn't feel like a budget device in any way.
With the -a series, Google drops the pretense of trying to compete with flagship specs (because, let's face it, they can't) and instead just provides an overall experience which is unmatched on any other device - regardless of price point. I can't recommend the 4a highly enough. It's a Pixel phone for everyone.
So what questions do you have about the new Pixel 4a? I'll try to answer anything I can!
I've spent a few weeks using the new Pixel 4a as my primary device, and I've got to tell you that this phone is awesome.
I've used every Pixel released so far and this $350 beauty is quite possibly my favorite. The OLED display is visibly larger than that of the Pixel 3 and Pixel 4 while the phone shares roughly the same physical dimensions, and it looks fantastic. The Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor on the rear is quicker, easier, and more reliable than the Pixel 4's problematic Face Unlock (and it even works while wearing a mask!). The 4a also has a larger battery than any of its non-XL predecessors, and as a result I haven't had any power woes. It also packs the fantastic camera experience we've come to expect from the Pixel line.
It does compromise a bit on hardware to hit that sweet, sweet price point: The 4a lacks wireless charging, Active Edge (squeeze for Assistant), and an IP rating for water resistance, and it comes with a slower processor - but it still brings 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage. But it doesn't compromise on the software experience - even bringing Pixel 4 features like Ambient EQ, dual exposure controls in the Camera, car crash detection, and the New Assistant experience. Using the 4a doesn't feel like a budget device in any way.
With the -a series, Google drops the pretense of trying to compete with flagship specs (because, let's face it, they can't) and instead just provides an overall experience which is unmatched on any other device - regardless of price point. I can't recommend the 4a highly enough. It's a Pixel phone for everyone.
So what questions do you have about the new Pixel 4a? I'll try to answer anything I can!
My wife's Galaxy 10e has never been reliable with face unlock, but that does have a fingerprint sensor so I guess the lesson learned is if you are going to include new tech that might not work reliably, the please include some old tech that does, too.
