Google Pixel 4a Review: Simple and Clean!

Small correction on the speaker: 4a does use the earpiece up top for a subtle stereo effect. I think they could bump up the volume on it a bit more, but it is there!

2023 and I was looking for a small powerful phone. Picked up a 4a for $100 with added bonus of the headphone jack

had this phone since it was released and its still pretty good for me

I still think this phone is peak Pixel, or at the very least peak Pixel a series in terms of value for money. Each one since has impressed me a little less each time.

What you got here for the price was incredible.

been using this pixel 4a for almost 3 years. love it, great phone. the only problem is battery life. have to recharge it almost 3-4 times a day. may be I'm a heavy user

I love this device
I wish to have it

3 years with this phone and still kicks ass

People who buy a Pixel 4a are after a phone, nothing fancy, just something that works. Phone/video calls, texts, emails and a decent camera. Simple.

How to get the wallpaper?

60 Hz 😂😂😂

Call me crazy, i just got one lol had to try it and I gotta say really good phone. This is coming from an s23 user this little phone packs well.

*It has dual speakers.

When this phone first came out, I think it was around 2020, and I had a realization that time that I found the perfect phone for me: a compact phone WITH A HEADPHONE JACK. However, that time 350 bucks is still too expensive for me. Now it only costs around 250 bucks, and I can now afford it. I'm so excited to have this phone!!!

I don't like any phone with more than one camera.

Nice review but you forget to tell the people one thing: the battery SUCKS ! !

Still using the 4a as primary phone! Still fine for regular day to day usage and yes, the camera is way better than today's midrange phones.

The battery wears fast. Commenting from a Pixel 4a.

Simple.....

I just got the Pixel 7 yesterday, so I'm moving on from my 4a at this point, but MAN I really loved this phone. Such a great value for the cheap price, and the size and build on this phone is so nice. And I'll really miss that rear finger print sensor! 4a rocks!

I wish 6a is similar to this.. instead of bulky squarish type..

I do know that the phone has custom ROM with people buying it on eBay

That's PERFECT for that type of person that just need a phone for social media, messaging, and lite gaming.

Wish i could go back in time and buy this masterpiece

I don't understand the one color because I got baby blue on the back of mine

I think this is where Marques stops greeting his audiences by "what's up" instead of "what's up GUYS". Thank you for that.

Watched on my Motorola Edge S ✌🏼🖖🏼🇵🇸🤟🏼💝🤎

I can't believe nobody else has said this yet. But the 4a is probably, the worst phone google has put out thus far. The plastic body is not durable by any means. If you live anywhere where the climate is hot, your finger print reader will melt off, regardless of what kind of case the phone is in. The screen bugs/ glitches from this model are horrendous.

has stereo speakers

Tbh this is really the best simple phone a 14 year old could get, it has a very nice touch and everything, it's heartwarming to have a phone like this.

I've been using one for a year. I'm really happy with it, except for the keyboard. I make more typos on this than I did on previous phones. Idk what he was talking about with the performance. Mine is great. It's so snappy I can barely notice 90hz phones (with better processors) being better.

am thinking to buy this it's really worth it to go from s8 to pixel 4a?

idc about refreash rate unless it is under 60

Google only makes garbage stuff now

Update as of April 6th 2022, still rocking the 4a (got it a month after it came out) and can confirm it still runs just like it did when I first got it. No major problems thus far and still a solid experience on Android 12.

1 correction: it has dual speakers

You're not lying about the performance on this phone lol I thought it was probably android 12 but I'm agreeing it's just the 730g processor. My pixel 4 is so much smoother, just not as good of battery life.

It was great until 1 year and 2 months later suddenly wouldn't charge. Sent it to Google to fix $100. Next morning after it is mailed back the screen doesn't work. I complain and they tell me they will send me a new phone. 6 emails back and forth and they tell me they made a mistake it isn't warranteed and since this is a new issue I have to pay another 100$ for the screen to be fixed. Out 200$ to fix a $350 phone? Sucks. Never had this issue with my 6 year old IPhone that I now have to use while deciding on what new phone to get - hint not a Pixel!

i would get this phone but its almost 2 years old now.

Is this still worth it in 2022? I am considering upgrading from my $250 moto phone.

Simple and clean is the way that you're making me feel tonight
It's hard to let it go

I've been using this for a while but i gotta tell you guys this is by far the best Smartphone in this price range but my only concern is battery.

Have had mine since January 2021 & I'm still impressed by it. Stock Android, still getting around 2 days battery life, battery 'life' is good thanks to adaptive charging... Just a very good, reliable phone!

it depends on how to justify performance based on your usage pattern. pixel 4a is an awesome phone in my point of view being a regular user.

It has a stereo speakers system.. i don't get why he is saying it again.. plus the performance is good for everything except high end gaming and video editing, including it has a mediocre video performance Max to 4k 30fps only..

Almost had this phone for a year. I'm not the most Hi-Tech kind of guy? But it isn't that bad. A nice upgrade from the Pixel 2. Fits my needs, music, photos, and such.

GOOGLE SHOULD'VE PROVIDED AN ULTRA WIDE IN 4A. PERIOD.

Just dropped it and sent it in , got confirmation theyre sending a replacement for 120 euros after taxes.
If it works out like that Ill definitely stick to google phones.
Best support experience I have ever had. Hands down no waiting no stupid annoying music. Automatic everything.

I'm trying to get away from Samsung, but I love their batteries. Bixby is useless to me too.

Really dunno what to get there's too many choices

Hello. It's 2022. And my dad needs a new good phone with good decent specs in a very decent price. I'm getting it for him.☺️