Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
- Coverage: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Drops, spills and cracked screens due to normal use covered from day one. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturer's warranty.
- Easy Claims Process: File a claim anytime online at www.Asurion.com/Amazon or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. If we can’t repair it, we’ll send you an Amazon.com Gift Card for the purchase price of your covered product or replace it. A service fee will apply. $19 to repair or $39 to replace your phone.
- Product Eligibility: Plan must be purchased with a product or within 30 days of the product purchase. Pre-existing conditions are not covered.
- Terms & Details: More information about this protection plan is available within the “Product guides and documents” section. Simply click “User Guide” for more info. Terms & Conditions will be available in Your Orders on Amazon. Asurion will also email your plan confirmation with Terms & Conditions to the address associated with your Amazon account within 24 hours of purchase.
- COVERAGE: Plan starts on the date of purchase. Drops, spills and cracked screens due to normal use covered from day one. Malfunctions covered after the manufacturer's warranty.
- EXPERT TECH HELP: Real experts available 24/7 to help with set-up, connectivity issues, troubleshooting and much more.
- LOW MONTHLY BILLING: You will be billed monthly for 36 months. Cancel anytime. Coverage ends once plan is canceled, expires or once the aggregate limit is met.
- PRODUCT ELIGIBILITY: Plans cover products purchased in the last 30 days.
- EASY CLAIMS PROCESS: File a claim anytime online or by phone. Most claims approved within minutes. If we can’t repair it, we’ll replace it or send you an Amazon e-gift card for the replacement cost. A service fee will apply. $19 to repair/reiburse, $29 to repair or $69 to replace your phone.
Add to your order
- Coverage for accidental damage including drops, spills, and broken parts, as well as breakdowns (plans vary)
- 24/7 support when you need it.
- Quick, easy, and frustration-free claims.
Enjoy fast, free delivery, exclusive deals, and award-winning movies & TV shows with Prime
Try Prime
and start saving today with fast, free delivery
Amazon Prime includes:
Fast, FREE Delivery is available to Prime members. To join, select "Try Amazon Prime and start saving today with Fast, FREE Delivery" below the Add to Cart button.
Amazon Prime members enjoy:- Cardmembers earn 5% Back at Amazon.com with a Prime Credit Card.
- Unlimited Free Two-Day Delivery
- Streaming of thousands of movies and TV shows with limited ads on Prime Video.
- A Kindle book to borrow for free each month - with no due dates
- Listen to over 2 million songs and hundreds of playlists
- Unlimited photo storage with anywhere access
Important: Your credit card will NOT be charged when you start your free trial or if you cancel during the trial period. If you're happy with Amazon Prime, do nothing. At the end of the free trial, your membership will automatically upgrade to a monthly membership.
$249.99$249.99
Ships from: Amazon Sold by: Besiyata Dishmaya
$136.53$136.53
Ships from: Amazon Sold by: Amazon Warehouse
- 7 VIDEOS
Image Unavailable
Color:
-
-
-
- To view this video download Flash Player
Google Pixel 4a - Unlocked Android Smartphone - 128 GB of Storage - Up to 24 Hour Battery - Just Black
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Conserves energy compared to similar products.
EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.
Certification Level
GOLDLearn more
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Learn more
Return this item for free
Free returns are available for the shipping address you chose. You can return the item for any reason in new and unused condition: no shipping charges
Learn more about free returns.- Go to your orders and start the return
- Select the return method
- Ship it!
Purchase options and add-ons
Brand | |
Model Name | Pixel 4a |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked |
Operating System | Android |
Cellular Technology | GSM, HSPA, LTE, HSDPA |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC |
Color | Just Black |
Screen Size | 5.8 Inches |
Wireless network technology | GSM |
About this item
- New unlocked Android phone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan; works with Verizon, T-Mobile, Sprint, AT&T, Google Fi, and other major carriers.Form_factor : Smartphone
- Capture great photos using your cell phone on the 12 MP dual pixel rear camera with features like Live HDRplus Night Sight, and Portrait Mode; share photos directly from the viewfinder of your Pixel camera to Google and popular third party apps
- The Adaptive Battery lasts up to 24 hours [1] as it learns your favorite apps and reduces power to the ones you rarely use
- HDRplus makes your photos look better by automatically adjusting for color and lighting; Night Sight lets you capture rich detail and color even in the dark; Portrait Mode helps you take beautiful portraits with a DSLR quality look
- The custom made Titan M security chip helps secure the operating system and protect sensitive data like passwords; automatically receive the latest OS and security updates on your cell phone for at least 3 years. [2]
- With Google's Personal Safety app if your mobile phone senses that you've been in a car accident, car crash detection can help reach 911 for you. [3]
- Beautiful bezel-less design with an 5.8 inch Full HDplus OLED display that goes from edge to edge so you can immerse yourself in your videos and apps
- With Call Screen Google Assistant helps you automatically filter out robocalls on your cell phone before it ever rings. [4]
- Please refer to the product description section below for all applicable legal disclaimers denoted by the bracketed numbers in the preceding bullet points (e.g., [1], [2], etc.)
- Google Pixel 4a Phone (Just Black) packaged with a Google Seal for Online Marketplace
Buy this product as Renewed and save $80.99 off the current New price.
(1,173)
Works and looks like new and backed by the Amazon Renewed Guarantee
Frequently bought together
Similar items that may deliver to you quickly
- Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn more
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
EPEAT products are assessed against criteria including energy use and have a reduced sustainability impact across their lifecycle.
- Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn more
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
EPEAT products are assessed against criteria including energy use and have a reduced sustainability impact across their lifecycle.
- Climate Pledge FriendlyProducts with trusted sustainability certification(s). Learn more
PRODUCT CERTIFICATION (1)
Pre-owned Certified: Electronics products are inspected, cleaned and (if applicable) repaired to excellent functional standards. Buying Pre-owned extends a product's life, reducing e-waste and raw material extraction.
From the manufacturer
Meet Pixel 4a.
It comes packed with the things you want most in a phone, for a lot less than you’d expect. And it’s unlocked – so you can pick the carrier and data plan that work best for you.
-
Top-notch photos. Taken up a notch.
HDR+ makes your photos look better by automatically adjusting for color and lighting.
-
Capture the cosmos.
You can even take photos of the Milky Way. All it takes is one tap in Night Sight mode.[8]
-
Focus on your favorites with Portrait Mode.
Capture beautiful portraits where the background fades into an artful blur for a DSLR-quality look.
-
Snap, then share.
Share photos right from the viewfinder of your Pixel camera to Google and popular third-party apps.
-
A battery that lasts up to 24 hours.[1]
The Adaptive Battery learns your favorite apps and reduces power to the ones you rarely use.
-
End the robocalls.
Call Screen helps you proactively screen unknown callers before your phone ever rings.[4]
-
An audio recorder with the best of Google.
The Pixel Recorder app automatically transcribes speech and categorizes different types of audio.[9]
-
Rest assured.
It’s protected by the Titan M security chip and receives guaranteed updates for at least 3 years.[2]
Pick your Pixel.
Pixel 4a | Pixel 4a with 5G | Pixel 5 (5G) |
---|---|---|
Display5.8" FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED - 60 Hz refresh rate | Display6.2" FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED - 60 Hz refresh rate | Display6.0" FHD+ (1080 x 2340) Flexible OLED - Up to 90 Hz refresh rate[14] |
Processing power[15]Qualcomm[R] Snapdragon[TM] 730G - 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz, 64-bit Octa-Core | Processing power[15]Qualcomm[R] Snapdragon[TM] 765G - 2.4 GHz + 2.2 GHz + 1.8GHz, 64-bit Octa-Core | Processing power[15]Qualcomm[R] Snapdragon[TM] 765G - 2.4 GHz + 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz, 64-bit Octa-Core |
Memory and storage6 GB LPDDR4x - 128 GB storage[11] | Memory and storage6 GB LPDDR4x RAM - 128 GB storage[11] | Memory and storage8 GB LPDDR4x RAM - 128 GB storage[11] |
CameraRear: 12 MP - Front: 8 MP | CameraRear: 12 MP - 16 MP ultrawide - Front: 8 MP | CameraRear: 12 MP - 16 MP ultrawide - Front: 8 MP |
ChargingFast charging[5] | ChargingFast charging[17] | ChargingFast charging[17] - Wireless charging[16] and reverse wireless charging[18] |
Compare with similar items
This Item Google Pixel 4a - Unlocked Android Smartphone - 128 GB of Storage - Up to 24 Hour Battery - Just Black | Recommendations | dummy | dummy | dummy | dummy | |
Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | Try again! Added to Cart | |
Price | -28% $249.99$249.99 List: $349.00 | -38% $159.99$159.99 New Price: $259.00 | -10% $899.99$899.99 List: $999.00 | $975.00$975.00 | $1,059.00$1,059.00 | $1,059.00$1,059.00 |
Delivery | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it May 14 - 16 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | Get it as soon as Friday, May 17 | — |
Customer Ratings | ||||||
Fingerprint reader | 5.0 | 3.7 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Battery life | 4.6 | 4.0 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.1 |
Value for money | — | — | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.8 |
Sold By | Besiyata Dishmaya | CrownProducts | Infitek | Tech Source Pros | Amazon.com | Amazon.com |
display size | 5.8 inches | 5.81 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches | 6.7 inches |
memory capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 128 GB | 256 GB | 256 GB |
model name | Pixel 4a | Google Pixel 4A | Pixel 8 Pro | Pixel 8 Pro | Pixel 8 Pro | Pixel 8 Pro |
operating system | Android | Android 10.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 | Android 13.0 |
connectivity tech | USB, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, NFC | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
display type | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED | OLED |
input interface | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen | touch screen |
water resistance | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant | water resistant |
What's in the box
Product Description
Google Pixel 4a Phone (Just Black) packaged with a Google Seal for Online Marketplace Meet Pixel 4a the helpful Google phone at a helpful price. It comes packed with the things you want most in a phone, like a camera that takes great low-light photos, a battery that lasts up to 24 hours,[1] and the new Google Assistant. And it's an unlocked smartphone, so you can choose the data plan and carrier that work for you. [1] Approximate battery life based on a mix of talk, data, standby, and use of other features, with always on display off. An active display and other usage factors will decrease battery life. Pixel 4a battery testing conducted in Mountain View, California in early 2020 on pre-production hardware and software. Actual results may vary. [2] Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store in the US. [3] Personal Safety app features are dependent upon network connectivity and other factors and may not be reliable for emergency communications or available in all areas. For more information, see g.co/pixel/personalsafety. Car crash detection is not available in all languages or countries and may not detect all accidents. High-impact activities may trigger calls to emergency services. [4] US only. English only. Call Screen may not detect all robocalls.
Product information
Product Dimensions | 5.7 x 2.7 x 0.3 inches |
---|---|
Item Weight | 5 ounces |
ASIN | B08CFSZLQ4 |
Item model number | G025J |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
Customer Reviews |
4.5 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #23,966 in Climate Pledge Friendly (See Top 100 in Climate Pledge Friendly) #3,160 in Climate Pledge Friendly: Electronics |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No |
OS | Android |
RAM | 6 GB |
Wireless communication technologies | Cellular, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, USB, NFC |
GPS | True |
Special features | Custom Titan M Security Chip, Call Screen with Google Assistant, Night Sight |
Display technology | OLED |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Other camera features | Front, Rear, Video |
Audio Jack | 3.5 mm |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Just Black |
Battery Power Rating | 3140 |
Whats in the box | 18W USB-C power adapter 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) Quick Start Guide Quick Switch Adapter SIM tool |
Manufacturer | |
Date First Available | August 3, 2020 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 128 GB |
Standing screen display size | 5.8 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 6 GB |
Battery Capacity | 3140 Milliamp Hours |
Weight | 143 Grams |
Charging Time | 2 Hours |
Warranty & Support
Feedback
Videos
Videos for this product
5:38
Click to play video
Pixel 4a vs Pixel 5 - What's Different?
Kevin Breeze
Videos for this product
2:23
Click to play video
Spigen Thin Fit Designed for Google Pixel 4a Case
Digital David
Videos for this product
2:00
Click to play video
Customer Review: This movie clip shot with my new Pixel 4a
RickyB
Videos for this product
3:20
Click to play video
Google Pixel 4a Show And Tell Video - I LOVE MINE
Scotts Honest Reviews
Looking for specific info?
Sustainability features
This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.
Conserves energy compared to similar products.
EPEAT addresses the sustainability impacts of electronic products. An EPEAT registered product must meet required criteria and can meet optional criteria. The criteria depend on the type of product and can include energy efficiency, reduction of fluorinated greenhouse gases (F-Gases), and end of life management. Products meeting 50% - 75% optional criteria are “Silver” and those meeting more than 75% are “Gold”.
Certification Level
GOLDCustomer reviews
Customer Reviews, including Product Star Ratings help customers to learn more about the product and decide whether it is the right product for them.
To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Instead, our system considers things like how recent a review is and if the reviewer bought the item on Amazon. It also analyzed reviews to verify trustworthiness.
Learn more how customers reviews work on AmazonCustomers say
Customers like the performance, image quality, and size of the cellular phone. For example, they mention it does everything quickly, the CPU/GPU is plenty fast, and it takes awesome clear crisp pictures. Some appreciate ease of use, value, and camera. That said, some disagree on quality, battery life.
AI-generated from the text of customer reviews
Customers like the value of the phone. They say it's a solid budget smartphone that does exceptionally well for the price range.
"...The most important part that makes this phone great is the price, $350...." Read more
"...It wins in value, setup, camera, operating speed and battery life...." Read more
"...Cons--Extremely crappy case selection lol. Literally that's the only con I have so far and it's a small one...." Read more
"...Thanks again for a good phone at a reasonable cost." Read more
Customers like the performance of the cellular phone. They say it does everything quickly, with no hang. They also say the pure Android runs really smooth and fast. Customers also mention that they have not noticed any lag or slow downs in playback or the transfer. They appreciate the fast software experience.
"...My phone actually works really well I didn't have to change anything with my carrier all I had to do was change my SIM card and the phone is..." Read more
"...Rear placement is probably my preference now. Well executed. I like.CONS:Audio volume/intensity-..." Read more
"...✓ phone is very responsive and does not start lagging even with multiple websites, facebook, and Amazon shopping open and active;..." Read more
"...Fingerprint scanned is, well really really fast, almost instant, but like other fingerprint scanners, if your fingers are wet it wont recognize them..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the camera of the cellular phone. They mention that it has an excellent main shooter with good video quality. The screen is OLED and is clearly better than IPS LCD screens.
"...It is actually been really good for letting me in and nobody else in...." Read more
"...Overall:This is probably the finest overall set of compromises I've ever found in a cell phone, and I've owned many of them since 1994...." Read more
"...✓ It is a nice, pleasant to hold size and is very suitable and comfortable to hold for extended periods of time while texting or viewing websites or..." Read more
"...I do like how this phone gives you one great camera as opposed to other manufacturers which give you like seven different pretty-much-useless camera..." Read more
Customers like the size of the cellular phone. They say the compact size is good, pleasant to hold, and fits nicely in the pocket. Some customers also mention that the phone is comfortable for one-handed use and small yet powerful.
"...Whereas this new phone it's thinner and slimmer and can actually like fit in my palm so it's in my hand and then it can sit nicely on my finger like..." Read more
"...resolution, and just terrific dimensions for me. This thing is light weight for its size, and I love that more than I can possibly express...." Read more
"...✓ It is a nice, pleasant to hold size and is very suitable and comfortable to hold for extended periods of time while texting or viewing websites or..." Read more
"...This phone is cute, little, and light weight phone, but like not so little that the screens no good...." Read more
Customers find the cellular phone easy to use. They say it's simple, intuitive, and convenient. They also say the phone makes many things easier and that it basically set itself up.
"...and stuff I don't have an issue with the speaker or the earpiece very simple to use and my camera is still working nicely I I still get really nice..." Read more
"...Massively convenient and easy on the hands...." Read more
"...Setting up was a bit more difficult in that the automatic transfer process the phone tries to start apparently did not work at all, or maybe I'm..." Read more
"...It def beats android and I think it might even beat iphones!Easy set up with transferring from my old phone to this one...." Read more
Customers like the image quality of the cellular phone. They say it takes amazing pictures, is crystal clear, and has a camera that sharpens and makes pictures look true to life. They also appreciate the built-in software and say Google's computational photography is unrivaled. Overall, customers say the phone is great for capturing personal photos and videos.
"...the lens of DSLRs, and I'm quite astonishing that I can get such quality images from the 4a. The software image processing is pure magic...." Read more
"...Picture quality is awesome! It def beats android and I think it might even beat iphones!..." Read more
"...Night mode is absolutely amazing. Takes amazing pictures, sharp and color accurate. Video recording is great as well...." Read more
"...Battery life of more than 24 hours.- Photos improved with built-in software-..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the cellular phone. Some mention that with Google's online tool, it has excellent battery life, and bloat free, fast software. They also appreciate the battery saver mode and extreme battery save mode. However, others say that the battery did not last as long as the phone did, it swelled up in the phone, and completely stopped charging.
"...My only thing is yes the battery does last all day, my old phone my battery could last a couple days but it was an ex-charge and the battery was..." Read more
"...Glass is always heavier and less durable than other materials choices, and it's just altogether not well suited for the backside of a mobile handset..." Read more
"...out what might still be available with Android updates, has a decent battery life, and is small and appealing and I found the 4a...." Read more
"...I like this so your not stuck with one or the other.battery lifes pretty good the charge seems to last me as long as my note 9 did...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the quality of the cellular phone. Some mention it has a good quality build and functions for a mid-range phone, while others say it broke twice without any exterior damage. The actual body of the phone doesn't seem as solid as they have come to expect from the brand, and the screen cracked after falling a few feet onto a hard surface.
"...(and apparently, from something I saw on YouTube, this phone is insanely rugged, even with a plastic shell)...." Read more
"...to switch they took my case off to switch sim cards and it was a shattered mess which I was highly disappointed about because I thought it was in..." Read more
"...Build quality is good, I don't mind the plastic back because it feels really good in your hand, its smooth and not slippery, it is really nice to..." Read more
"...It also included a little tool thingy to help get the SIM card out. This was a nice and unexpected bonus that saved a lot of grief...." Read more
Reviews with images
-
Top reviews
Top reviews from the United States
There was a problem filtering reviews right now. Please try again later.
my other favorite thing is that it is still an Android phone I absolutely love the Android app I even have my tablets in Android because I'm just so used to Android and I prefer Android over the counterpart. Like I really dislike Apple and Apple I think is so much more expensive.
another fun thing is the night mode I set a bedtime for me and when it's my bedtime if I'm staying up it goes into a black and white scale mode so everything is in black and white so then I go all right fine yep it's bedtime. I also like the do not disturb because I can have things blocked for when I'm sleeping so my phone isn't ringing or anything and I don't have to remember to put it on silent it was automatically does that. Unless of course it's emergency it is set to if somebody calls back within a 10-15 minute window that it will ring because it's a priority call and I have that turned on. I haven't even come close to using all the storage space that I have on my phone. Whereas my old phone I was constantly having to delete things to get a new app if I wanted to and it was very hard to do, so I like the extra space I like how fast it works and I like the thinness of it actually. As for phone calls and stuff I don't have an issue with the speaker or the earpiece very simple to use and my camera is still working nicely I I still get really nice pictures.
this one does say that it's for all carriers and I have Xfinity mobile, and when I got the phone I checked the number against their oh is your phone compatible on the website and it wasn't. I was very frustrated I even set up to start a new return with this but then, I was on with the people on chat and I was trying to figure it out and I even said I was going to try and go somewhere else. But here's the thing even though that they wouldn't help me and they kind of have some sucky customer service. I have a very cheap bill with them I just have to have my cable with them to get them and then each month it's just I think it's like $12 per gigabyte of data that you use and since I don't use data I don't have a bill each month because my phone is paid off I have nothing else going on there so I have a really great deal with them so I want to keep with them so. So before I decided to actually ship it back I pulled my chip card out of my old phone and slid it into this one here and eureka! My phone actually works really well I didn't have to change anything with my carrier all I had to do was change my SIM card and the phone is compatible even if they tell you it's not compatible So I would say give that a try if you do have Xfinity, and then if it works great if not I'm sorry you'll have to look for something else considering the stage shouldn't work but mine works and I've been doing it for two months now and haven't had any disruptions with my service everything has been great and I haven't had to change my billing at all so I have really enjoyed having this phone.
I hope my review has been helpful. If it has been helpful, please hit the helpful button.
PROS:
Form factor and weight-
This is the best marriage I have found. Fantastic screen real estate, sensible (ideal?) resolution, and just terrific dimensions for me. This thing is light weight for its size, and I love that more than I can possibly express. Hand fatigue has been all but completely eliminated. Give me plastics, baby! I have no desire for metals that don't add to functionality (and apparently, from something I saw on YouTube, this phone is insanely rugged, even with a plastic shell). Glass is always heavier and less durable than other materials choices, and it's just altogether not well suited for the backside of a mobile handset, IMO. I think Apple charges $550 to replace the back glass on most modern iPhones. This Pixel 4a is the total package and stickers for $200 less than the price of Apple's back glass repair.
Price:Performance-
While I can't compare this phone to another of its kind with a higher performing Qualcomm, I am never wanting for speed. This phone has been wonderfully fluid and performant for my day-to-day needs. The lean Android experience on the Pixel line really lets its mid-range Qualcomm shine. I most recently carried both an iPhone 7 Plus and 2020 SE, and both proved plenty fast for anything I do; this 4a is no exception.
Background app refreshes seem to be on par with what I had using 3GB iPhones. No real surprises. My day-to-day habits seem mostly unaffected by any background app refreshes I've noticed. I think the 6GB of memory strikes a good balance for the 4a.
I don't game. Well, I play some chess now and again, including occasional analysis using very demanding engines (Stockfish, etc), but in general I can't comment on gaming performance.
Battery-
Battery life and charging time have been lovely. I seldom charge to 100-percent, instead I prefer to just give little 5- to 15-minute charges periodically during the day, while keeping the battery in the 30- to 70-percent range where possible. This thing charges way, way faster than my older 7 Plus and 2020 SE iPhones and overall battery life is likely comparable or better from what I can gather (very unscientifically). I leave it to the readers to determine how important battery life is and do some research of their own.
Camera-
It's so good it doesn't even make sense. Shooting stills, the 4a smashes my old iPhone 7 Plus my a wide margin and the 2020 SE couldn't hold a candle either. I think that's being objective. I've had quite a bit of low-level, professional photography training at University level and time behind the lens of DSLRs, and I'm quite astonishing that I can get such quality images from the 4a. The software image processing is pure magic.
I have kids, and they're the important subjects for me. I'd guessed the 4a might struggle with motion, particularly in lower light, which would have been a deal-breaker for me, but this thing takes "keepers" practically every single time. Glorious. Most already know how well Pixel phones shoot non-moving subjects, so I won't carry on about that. It's an exciting camera experience. Concerning video, the 1080p 30- and 60-frame shooting has not disappointed either, and the image stabilization is truly excellent. I don't mess with 4k on phones (yet), so no comment there. I don't take selfies, so I won't comment on the front-facing camera either.
Android-
The gesture navigation is fantastic, particularly the ability to go back by swiping in from either the left- or right-hand side of the display. Massively convenient and easy on the hands.
Updates/security patches are crucial for me, and with a Pixel, scorching fast updates are what you get, and support duration bests most Android-based OEMs.
Fingerprint recognition-
Works as well and as fast as any I've experienced. Thought the rear placement would bug me. It absolutely does not. Rear placement is probably my preference now. Well executed. I like.
CONS:
Audio volume/intensity-
The 4a just doesn't get as loud as some other modern handsets. It's tricky to listen to a podcast or whatever when I'm doing dishes, for example. That said, the audio quality is perfectly satisfactory, to me.
Google Search-
There's a Google search bar installed by default on the home screen. I leave mine there and find it useful. When tapped, you're presented with the ability to "search apps, web, and more..." (much like the search on iOS when you pull down from the top). Google/Android learns over time, so that eventually it can quickly present you with what you're most likely to want. Works great, more often than not. But the problem for me is that it's inconsistent with regards to displaying apps. It must be that about 20-percent of the time it doesn't display apps, so I'm forced to swipe up from the bottom of the display to close the interface, then tap the Google search bar again before it populates apps in the query. I can't figure out what causes this for the life of me, and I've owned an IT MSP for years, so this ain't my first rodeo with tech devices! Frustrating, but muscle memory makes this only a half-second affair to correct.
Dependability-
I've long used the same MVNO for cell service, which I mention only because there exists a small possibility that it's of importance here: I've found a few occasions where I can't place phone calls. To fix, for some reason, a reboot was required. I haven't had any issues in the past few months, but it's probably because I've changed habits; now, whenever there's an update to something low-level from Android (not just a basic app update), I reboot the phone. An ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure?? Anyway, I'd have a "need" to reboot an iPhone maybe once every six months, outside of forced reboots from doing an iOS update. To have had to monthly (or maybe even more frequently) reboot this 4a in order to connect phone calls (with no warning as to any trouble, unless I attempted to place a call and "connect the dots") is unfortunate. I don't like to have to think about mitigating critically buggy behavior by rebooting my phone from time to time.
OLED-
I'm sensitive to flicker, so I basically hate OLED. My daily driver laptop is a ThinkPad T480s LARGELY because its 1080p IPS is flicker-free (no PWM). This 4a gives me viewing fatigue after a relatively short while. On the 4a, unless you're at max brightness (exactly 100-percent), you can expect flicker in the ~122 to 255Hz range. That's too low for me. I would prefer an LCD, like the ones I had in my iPhone 7 Plus or 2020 SE. I could view those endlessly without fatigue- read books on them, you name it. But the industry does trend, and trend it does for the contrast ratio specs and inky blacks the kids rave about these days {rolls eyes}.
Overall:
This is probably the finest overall set of compromises I've ever found in a cell phone, and I've owned many of them since 1994. I'm highly satisfied with this handset, and I think very little could realistically be done today to improve upon the formula that is the Pixel 4a. Google has made a proper phone for adults.
9/10 DO recommend!
Top reviews from other countries
This photo made me fall in love with pixel, this is my first pixel. It's so much faster than my Samsung. So easy to transfer my stuff over to pixel because I'm a Google person.
The battery life is ok. It doesn't last 24hr unless you use your phone all the time. It'll drain very quick if you're on it too long but charging it is very easy and quick. It can be back to 100% in a hour of charging.
i wanted this device but maybe someday before it runs out like generation gap!!
PROS
- Se acomoda muy bien en la mano y el ensamble es de buena calidad
- Botones fáciles de alcanzar y con buena sensación al presionarlos
- El lector de huellas es bastante rápido y preciso
- Altavoz estereo con sonido decente
- Tiene entrada de 3.5mm para audífonos
- Andoid puro que hace la experiencia de uso bastante limpia y fluida. Viene con la versión 10, actualizable a 11
- Google garantiza actualizaciones hasta agosto 2023
- Tiene una e-sim integrada para habilitar dual sim
- Definitivamente la cámara (más detalles abajo)
- Batería no muy grande pero suficiente para el día a día
- Instructivo y adaptador para migrar todos los archivos de tu teléfono viejo de manera sencilla
- Pantalla OLED 60Hz
CONTRAS
- El cuerpo es de plástico (personalmente no me molesta)
- El lector de huellas apenas tiene relieve y puede ser dificil encontrarlo hasta que uno se acostumbra. También ocasiona toques accidentales
- La pantalla no es la más brillosa, carece un poco en ambientes de mucha luz
- No tiene dual sim física (se puede habilitar con e-sim)
- Aun no hay muchas opciones de fundas pero seguramente se irán actualizando
- Sin carga inalámbrica
- Sin reconocimiento facial
- Sin ranura para microSD (los 128gb internos para mí son más que suficientes)
CÁMARA
- Solo tiene un lente, pero es lo suficientemente bueno para compensar la falta de otros
- El obturador es rápido
- El procesamiento es tardado (5 segundos aprox) pero la calidad que resulta lo compensa
- Cámara lenta de hasta 1/8x
- Función de time lapse integrada
- El modo de visión nocturna es bastante buena
- Opción de fotos en RAW
- Graba video hasta 4k
- No tiene modo pro/manual, por lo que no se puede ajustar prácticamente nada (balance de blancos, iso, AF, EV, etc.)
* En las fotos se muestra el modo retrato. Antes y después de procesar
Reviewed in Mexico on October 1, 2020
PROS
- Se acomoda muy bien en la mano y el ensamble es de buena calidad
- Botones fáciles de alcanzar y con buena sensación al presionarlos
- El lector de huellas es bastante rápido y preciso
- Altavoz estereo con sonido decente
- Tiene entrada de 3.5mm para audífonos
- Andoid puro que hace la experiencia de uso bastante limpia y fluida. Viene con la versión 10, actualizable a 11
- Google garantiza actualizaciones hasta agosto 2023
- Tiene una e-sim integrada para habilitar dual sim
- Definitivamente la cámara (más detalles abajo)
- Batería no muy grande pero suficiente para el día a día
- Instructivo y adaptador para migrar todos los archivos de tu teléfono viejo de manera sencilla
- Pantalla OLED 60Hz
CONTRAS
- El cuerpo es de plástico (personalmente no me molesta)
- El lector de huellas apenas tiene relieve y puede ser dificil encontrarlo hasta que uno se acostumbra. También ocasiona toques accidentales
- La pantalla no es la más brillosa, carece un poco en ambientes de mucha luz
- No tiene dual sim física (se puede habilitar con e-sim)
- Aun no hay muchas opciones de fundas pero seguramente se irán actualizando
- Sin carga inalámbrica
- Sin reconocimiento facial
- Sin ranura para microSD (los 128gb internos para mí son más que suficientes)
CÁMARA
- Solo tiene un lente, pero es lo suficientemente bueno para compensar la falta de otros
- El obturador es rápido
- El procesamiento es tardado (5 segundos aprox) pero la calidad que resulta lo compensa
- Cámara lenta de hasta 1/8x
- Función de time lapse integrada
- El modo de visión nocturna es bastante buena
- Opción de fotos en RAW
- Graba video hasta 4k
- No tiene modo pro/manual, por lo que no se puede ajustar prácticamente nada (balance de blancos, iso, AF, EV, etc.)
* En las fotos se muestra el modo retrato. Antes y después de procesar