Name: Pixel 4a
Brand: Google
SKU: 510721
Rating: 3.9 (39 reviews)

4.2

based on all reviews

Consumer ratings:

4.6 / 5

faster and more reliable
good specs
nice software and a great

images tend to look grainier
the display is totally flat with a moderate border around the edges
curved displays distort the image and pick up tons of glare

Primary sensor resolution: 12.2 Mpx
Screen size: 5.8 in
Resolution: 2340, 1080 px
Technology: OLED
Pixel density: 443 ppi
Battery capacity: 3140 mAh
Cpu cores: 8-core
Primary resolution: 8 Mpx

Google Pixel 4a - Pros & Cons

faster and more reliable
good specs
nice software and a great
easy to use one-handed
runs well and is easy to navigate
provides bright
clear and colorful visuals
compact size
clean interface
clean and easy to useGoogle
Great phone for some people
simple and works well
fast
reliable
and comfortably placed
quality and stabilisation to be very good
shots had very good details
rich colours
and a pleasing background blur
Colours are vivid
blacks are deep
and text is generally sharp
display to be pretty good for watching content on
It looks nice and doesn't attract fingerprints
capture natural-looking colours and well-balanced exposures
Portrait mode works well for
spec sheet is really good for a $350 phone
They are easily accessible and offer good tactile feedback
Smooth Sailor with Good Battery Life
Nice to see Google getting a lot right with the 4a
The performance is great for the price
The UI is easy to use with gesture controls
the details and colors are very well preserved
compact form factor
crisp and vibrant display
The hardware rounds out really nicely in terms of features
more RAM
better chipset and faster storage
best configuration to ensure smooth running
color reproduction is punchy and the text appears sharp
The camera captures great photos with plenty of details
simple
easy-to-use and generally streamlined experience
sharp
crisp and detailed photos
Affordable phones will be that much better
Clean software experience and better camera (
good battery life
good camera
good software
acceptable speed
It is fast enough for day-to-day use
dynamic range and overall quality
4A delivers a best-in-class camera for photos
It feels really great in the hand
4a battery life is better than iPhone SE
infinitely more modern and attractive design of
affordability
performance and quality
Pixel 4a still manages to feel satisfyingly solid
OLED screen itself is bright and clear
compact and pocket-friendly
compact size makes it pocket-friendly
fast and responsive fingerprint sensor positioned
The phone has stereo speakers that are very good
crisp
well-balanced and highly detailed shots
Performance is good
Day-to-day performance was really good
Battery life was also good for a relatively small and light phone
powerful and good vibration for alerts and haptics
Images have great highlight retention and shadow detail
portrait mode is very good on the Pixel 4a
great color and dynamic range and maintained more contrast than other devices
It is small
light and feels great
The chassis is simple with purpose
great build quality
a fantastic screen
signature cameras
color balance was among the most accurate we tested in 2020
excellent color accuracy
contrast
and depth of field
offers one of the best experiences on Android in a uniquely compact package
very capable and delivers a great camera experience
more tonal detail
contrast and clarity
easy to reach and provide a satisfying click
Color and contrast look excellent in our test shots
better resolution and more accurate color
good detail
accurate colors
and nice contrast
new ways of thinking
new connections
and new industries
pleasingly slim and easy to hold
some fantastic ideas
plenty of in-house talent
Great colors that look natural while still being punchy
photography excellence and of course cutting-edge Android features
superior sharpness and contrast with ease
quality was steady and reliable
great software and support
It also works great at night if you use Night Sight too
Performance has been very smooth

images tend to look grainier
the display is totally flat with a moderate border around the edges
curved displays distort the image and pick up tons of glare
Google would frequently run out of a certain color or storage option
small hole in the bezel is the proximity sensor
this setting cannot be enforced by the benchmark app
Battery life is very sensitive to changes in screen brightness
device may be too hot or have other apps running in the background
The battery life seems weak at best
Pixel finally have USB-C to HDMI output
lack of flair or interesting touches
charging times took longer and phone got warmer than usual
Android cannot beat iPhone for video
not as convenient as a dedicated wide-angle camera
it s not likely to solve the problems with Windows on Arm
Battery life is mediocre
there s no wide angle or telephoto lens
lack of wireless charging is a little bit frustrating
being drawn into the specs arms race
It lacks a lot of fancy features
there no Google Pixel 4a XL
there s a slight blue tint
viewing angles have been noticeably not great
it still lacks a few things you d find on competing devices
many Android phones on the planet that will be supported this long
find wide-angle or telephoto lenses
limitations compared to other phones in that you only have a single lens
not super impressed
no wireless charging on this phone
Google is sometimes lacking compared to the competition
small that the keyboard becomes hard to use or apps feel cramped
post-consumer recycled material in its plastic mechanical parts
camera pokes through a hole in the top left corner of the screen
no wireless charging or IP rating
display brightness began to shift in unchanging light
this feature only worked about half the time in testing
no shortage of Pixel cases on the market
Google Assistant can be slow to respond to requests at times
no microSD card slot for external storage
unfortunately misses out on a higher refresh rate display
didn't fare too well in our HD video battery loop test
crippled too much in terms of processing power
no manual mode
features like a gaming mode are missing from the stock Android OS
feel quite as nice-the plastic is a little rougher
Slight graininess is also visible
smoothness is not great at 4K resolution
high-refresh-rate display
the quality goes a bit dull in low light
The battery life is a bit disappointing
Google Pixel 4A is nowhere near to flagship
The software is simply far too aggressive as it stands
square camera patch on the back seems a little silly
It lacks access to Google Play
it has become very cumbersome
given up completely on design nuance
The Pixel 4a is quite a small phone by today's standards
the battery performance is poor
moderate screen size is not ideal for extended video viewing or gaming
Does Google Pixel 4A is a Chinese smartphone
only available in the Just Black color option
Does Google Pixel 4A has ads in the OS
the Pixel 4a feels a little cheap
overly utilitarian design language
feel extends to the buttons
Motion Auto Focus feature shows no signs of blurring
It doesn t have the latest Snapdragon processor or multiple rear cameras
polycarbonate back wraps around the edges to make a single shell
The Google Pixel 4a is now unavailable to buy from most retailers
Android smartphones are starting to receive longer support
Pixel 4a is quite a bit smaller than your average smartphone
the Pixel 4a is only available in one colour
this 12 second movie is 74Mb in size
this 36 second movie is 209Mb in size
this 40 second movie is 51Mb in size
USB-C port or charger cable become damaged
There's no wireless charging
5G does have a leg up over its smaller sibling
going to last more than a day
The batteries on both Pixels have been bumped up over their predecessors
screens with slim edges around
NVIDIA Shield TV so Expensive
relying on digital zoom for quality shots is a mistake
stuttering and occasional pixelation typical of a midrange phone
Single rear camera

Google Pixel 4a - Technical Overview

	Poor	Average	Good	Excellent
Screen size	5.8 in Best: Asus FonePad 8 Screen size: 8 in
Battery capacity	3140 mAh Best: Doogee BL12000 Battery capacity: 12000 mAh
Pixel density	443 ppi Best: Sony Xperia Z6 Pixel density: 891 ppi
CPU clock speed	2.2 GHz Best: Motorola Moto G100 CPU clock speed: 3.2 GHz

Google - Video Reviews (9)

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Google Pixel 4a - Full Specifications

Operating system	Android 10
CPU clock speed	2.2 GHz
CPU cores	8-core
CPU model	Qualcomm Snapdragon 730
RAM memory	6 GB

Primary sensor resolution	12.2 Mpx
Primary Field of View (FoV)	77.0 °
Focus adjustment	Automatic

Internal storage	128 GB

Height	5.67 in
Width	2.73 in
Depth	0.32 in
Weight	5.04 oz

Sim card size	Nano SIM Electronic SIM card
Bluetooth profile	A2DP

Battery capacity	3140.0 mAh

Screen size	5.8 in
Number of colors	16.7M
Panel type	OLED
Resolution	2340 x 1080 px
Technology	OLED
Pixel density	443.0 ppi
Screen material	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
HDR	yes

Primary resolution	8.0 Mpx
Primary Field of View (FoV)	84.0 °
Focus adjustment	Focus free
Lens aperture	F/2.0

Colour of product	Just black
Material	Polycarbonate

Accelerometer	yes
Proximity	yes
Ambient light sensor	yes
Gyroscope	yes
Barometer	yes
Magnetometer	yes

Data transmission	EDGE HSDPA HSPA+ LTE
Navigation system	GPS GLONASS Galileo QZSS
UMTS frequences	2100 MHz 1900 MHz 1700 MHz 850 MHz 900 MHz

Google Pixel 4a - Q&A (17)

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jalisa
over 2 years ago
Is Google Pixel 4a Waterproof?
hisako
about 2 years ago
The Google Pixel 4a doesn't have an ingress protection (IP) rating, so we have no idea how well it will protect against moisture or dust as well as water.
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sherill
over 2 years ago
Does the Google Pixel 4a support NFC?
hien
about 2 years ago
Yes, NFC functionality is normally available on Google Pixel 4a for scanning NFC tags.
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natividad.collier
over 2 years ago
Does Google Pixel 4a have a sim card?
robby_pagac
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Pixel 4a comes with both physical SIM and eSIM support.
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rosio
about 2 years ago
Does Google Pixel 4a have facetime?
catrina
about 2 years ago
No, The Google Pixel 4a is not able to FaceTime with iPhone but he can answer video call with an app like Duo, WhatsApp or Telegram, etc.
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jacinto
over 2 years ago
Is the Google Pixel 4A worth buying?
dexter.nicolas
about 2 years ago
It all depends on what you need. The Google Pixel 4A comes with a better processor. It also has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of internal memory, and Google promises to support this phone with software updates until August 2023.
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malik
over 2 years ago
Does Google Pixel 4a work with T-Mobile?
dodie
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Pixel 4a is compatible with T-Mobile GSM and T-Mobile HSDPA networks, as well as the T-Mobile LTE network.
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kenton
over 2 years ago
Is the Google Pixel 4a compatible with Cricket
hershel_howell
about 2 years ago
Yes. Cricket is owned by AT&T and uses their towers & technology. The Google Pixel 4a is unlocked and will work on Cricket's network.
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kiara_barton
about 2 years ago
Should I buy Google Pixel 4a in USA?
gregg.heathcote
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Google Pixel 4a is available on the Google Store in the United States.
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terence_rodriguez
over 2 years ago
Does Google Pixel 4a have wireless charging?
gregg.heathcote
about 2 years ago
No, Google Pixel 4a does not have wireless charging capabilities.
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cristen
over 2 years ago
Does The Google Pixel 4a have Wi-Fi calling?
danilo.carroll
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Pixel 4a should have Wi-Fi Calling, which is built into the phone.
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kory_witting
about 2 years ago
Does the Google Pixel 4a support dual sim?
rudolph
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Google Pixel 4a supports dual SIM cards. One must be a physical SIM card, while the second must be an eSIM.
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luciano.lehner
over 2 years ago
Does the Google Pixel 4a have a 3.5mm headphone jack?
sid
about 2 years ago
Yes, The Google Pixel 4a comes with a traditional 3.5mm headphone jack.
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carli
over 2 years ago
Is Google Pixel 4a an android phone?
jacinto
about 2 years ago
The Pixel 4a is one of the best versions of Android, with support for the kind of features, which you will only get from Google.
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coleman.langworth
about 2 years ago
Does Google Pixel 4a have face unlock?
saturnina_lindgren
about 2 years ago
Yes, Google Pixel 4a has face unlock to give you a fast and secure way to unlock your phone.
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cory
over 2 years ago
Is Google Pixel 4a compatible with 5G?
hien
about 2 years ago
No, the Google Pixel 4a will not support 5G connectivity. The Pixel 4 does support 4G LTE, which should be plenty fast for most people.
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seth.auer
about 2 years ago
Does the Google Pixel 4a has a microSD card slot?
terry_schmeler
about 2 years ago
The Google Pixel 4A doesn't have a memory card slot, so you won't be able to expand the storage beyond the 128GB available on board.
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rosalia_paucek
over 2 years ago
Does Google Pixel 4a have a screen recorder?
robby_pagac
about 2 years ago
Yes, you can record your screen on the Google Pixel 4a phone without third-party apps, since the developers have built a special feature into it.
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Google Pixel 4a Google - Editorial Reviews (14)

4.2

Based on 14 reviews

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4A and Pixel 4A 5G Review: Nearly Perfect

WIRED

Published: 03.08.2020

Google Pixel 4A and Pixel 4A 5G Review: Nearly Perfect

4.5

The company's two Pixel 4A options are the top Android phones to buy if you don't want to splurge.

PCMAG

Published: 11.08.2020

Google Pixel 4a Review

4.0

The Google Pixel 4a is one of the better midrange Android phones on the market, particularly for photo buffs.

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a Review: That Price is Nice

Droid Life

Published: 17.08.2020

Google Pixel 4a Review: That Price is Nice

As phone prices have increased dramatically in recent years, lowering expectations some to find a phone that still ticks enough boxes, yet does so at a more appetizing price has become more common. It’s not that the $1,000+ phones aren’t any good or are overpriced, it’s that there are more...

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a review: Excellence at an affordable price

ZDNet

Published: 18.08.2020

Google Pixel 4a review: Excellence at an affordable price

4.2

If you want a compact and affordable handset that's guaranteed early Android updates, don't mind a relatively small screen and appreciate the simplicity of point-and-shoot photography, Google might just have nailed it with the Pixel 4a.

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a review: Google's best budget phone in years

Android Authority

Published: 08.03.2022

Google Pixel 4a review: Google's best budget phone in years

The Pixel 4a is Google's cheapest phone you can buy. But is it worth the cheap price? Find out in this Google Pixel 4a review.

TechRadar

Published: 14.10.2020

Google Pixel 4a review

4.0

Google's impressive single-camera smartphone photography arrives in an affordable, one-hand-friendly design

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a Review: $349 of surprising compromise

SlashGear

Published: 21.08.2020

Google Pixel 4a Review: $349 of surprising compromise

Spending four figures on a new smartphone never feels exactly sensible, but in 2020 it seems positively profligate. Enter, then, the Pixel 4a, long overdue…

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a review: Android’s affordable answer to the iPhone SE

pcworld.com_techhive.com

Published: 25.08.2020

Google Pixel 4a review: Android’s affordable answer to the iPhone SE

4.5

The Google Pixel 4a isn't just cheaper than the iPhone SE, it's a step up in nearly every way.

Google Pixel 4a Pixel 4a review: the best phone Google has made in years

the Guardian

Published: 04.08.2020

Pixel 4a review: the best phone Google has made in years

Cut-price Google phone has great camera, screen, performance and battery life, in small and light body

Google Pixel 4a Pixel 4A review: Google’s smartphone camera for $349

The Verge

Published: 03.08.2020

Pixel 4A review: Google’s smartphone camera for $349

4.0

It’s cheap and basic, but neither word should be taken as an insult.

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a review: The best camera under $400, and a great budget phone

Android Central

Published: 27.02.2021

Google Pixel 4a review: The best camera under $400, and a great budget phone

4.0

It turns out Google's "less is more" approach really fits well within the constraints of a less-expensive phone, and its strengths in software and camera processing stand out against ...

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a review—The simple, basic, reasonable Google phone

Ars Technica

Google Pixel 4a review—The simple, basic, reasonable Google phone

Google gets all the basics right at a decent price.

Google Pixel 4a Google Pixel 4a Review | Photography Blog

photographyblog.com

Published: 08.10.2020

Google Pixel 4a Review | Photography Blog

4.0

The Pixel 4a is a new entry-level smartphone from Google which offers the company's single-camera point-and-shoot photography in an affordable, reasonably sized handset. Read our Google Pixel 4a review, complete with full-size sample photos and videos, to find out if this is all the smartphone that you actually need...