@@SriHari722 even though pixel 3a had 3000 mah it had a good battery backup of 9hour. Google's optimization for pixel series is awsm. Pixel 4a have good backup too with 3140 one can easily get 8 hours battery backup , but may be with heavy gaming the battery backup get reduced but still u will get 6.5-7 hour screen on time.
@@Omkar_katkar my experience with the pixel 4a has been great. I have absolutely no complaints about this phone. I had the pixel 3 before this and so the only difference is image processing, the 4a is a tiny bit slower. 👍
First thing I immediately notice when all three are side by side with the screen on is that the only screen that doesn't flicker in the video (1080p60 in the TH-cam app) is the Pixel 5.
The flicker you see is PWM (pulse width modulation). I'm surprised it isn't showing up on the Pixel 5, so I'm not sure if it has it or not. PWM gives many people severe eye strain and headaches.
Oddly when they were all stacked side-by-side all I noticed initially was the different refresh rates. Video really shows how the 60hz screens flicker but the 90hz unit on the 5 looks so smooth.
Flicker will most likely be because he is also filming at 60fps. The camera is taking images fast enough to catch the screens mid-refresh. You'd have to sync the camera and screens to avoid it or shoot at lower frame rate. You aren't gonna see this in real life.
Seriously: the 4a is THE phone to buy in an event of economic downturn. You get everything you NEED in a compact formfactor for a modest price. I have been waiting for such a well balanced offer since the days of the OnePlus One
Google is right on the money with their recent pixel phones. It's setting a standard that you don't really need the latest and greatest hardware to stand out from the crowd. It will become more competitive once Google's able to develop its own processor.
Awful standard if you want a flagship phone. Very confusing product line, 3 mid range phones with little separation is product specifications and confusing for mainstream consumers. Should have been a much clearer separation in the product line and shouldn't have alienated its flagship customers. Line-up should been 5a (SD730) 1 lens camera £350 SD730 / 5 (SD765) 2 lens camera £599 / 5 pro (SD865) 3 lens camera £799+. Sadly google will never compete with its android partners properly. Another sadly lacklustre release from google as usual and its looking like the speakers are poor on the 5 and are even worse than the 2 models below. Typical
@@corsinivideos Google hardly makes any money with their smartphones. I guess they are just experimenting now so they could go all out in the market. I couldn't give any better reason to cover up for their weird strategies. Lol
@@goodboy905 haha well this is the point. No company makes phones so as not to sell any. Google are just sh*t at making hardware and marketing it. Whether its poor screens, bad battery, poor speakers, terrible ideas like soli, huge ugly notches, face unlock they don't support properly etc etc there is always some glaringly obvious issue with pixel phones. The 5th richest company in the world that invented android for some reason can't seem to get it right after 5 years lol. A simple product line wit a budget/ midrange and Flagship phone all with good specs and features and competitive prices, marketed properly would have been all they need to do, but instead the decided to experiment with sh*t ideas and put out half baked cra*p. While there competitors like apple just slowly refined their products and now rarely release a bad phone ever.
I bought the 4a before the 5g and 5 came out, and I don't have any buyer's remorse about it, and I'd still pick the 4a today if I had a do over. I don't feel like the extra upgrades are anything I'd miss. I would rarely use the extra lens if I had it. It's all about the software anyway, which is about the same, and the 4a's hardware is plenty for a standard daily driver for a normal everyday person. An extra $200 is better served getting some new Pixel Buds than a hardware upgrade IMO
Me watching on a pixel 4a and I'm really loving the software experience, camera is at supreme level and it includes pixel exclusive features which are very useful
Thanks so much for this, all of them side by side. Getting my 4a soon, I have the 4 (I know, people might think I'm weird which I am!) but this is such good value for your money! And coincidently also ordered the xperia 5 mark 2 since it's a small form factor with great specs. Very curious about both phones but loving this side by side by side! Thanks man!
@@croschko I’ve only experienced 120 hrz on my iPad and it’s nice but 60 hrz isn’t by my eye laggy. Honestly the latency with my inputs are almost identical to my iPad. Idk there’s not that much 90-120 hrz content. Unless it upscales whatever I’m watching but if it won’t then it whatever 🤷🏽♂️
@@Kemikalgeneral oh dear. I love mine. Such a nice change from my pixel 2xl. Wait till you get your headphones and sell your phone. What don't you like about it?
@@lehoff Coming from the 3XL (and my wife's 4XL), I don't like that the screen is smaller, but most of all the audio is terrible. The top speaker is under the screen so it sounds cheap, tinny and muffled, and the single bottom speaker is no where near strong enough to carry it through. Plus the back feels like cardboard.
@@Kemikalgeneral I guess it's not for everyone's taste. For me coming from the 2xl it's a massive step up the screen is similar size, I like that it's physically smaller as well for me as I was getting a bit tired of the overly big phones. The speakers are a bit crap I agree, but I don't really listen to audio on it much and even then it's not films or anything. So far the battery life seems really good, and the screen is lovely compared to what I'm used to. Despite not having a premium processor it seems fast and capable. The camera also seems great as usual. I agree it's probably not premium and not worth £600 but with the BOSE headsets then it does become a really good deal in my opinion. I needed a new phone, and for me the camera and 8gb ram and the size was exactly what I was waiting for. It's a shame it hasn't hit the spot for you - but then again at least you've given it a go!
I feel like I'm more drawn to the 4a 5g because it's right in the middle of being affordable but having everything you'd want in the 5. The pixel 5 not having a headphone jack is the biggest deal breaker for me personally
I've had it for about a month and it seems to hold up well for me.. limited use during my 8 hour shift.. and when home I'm on it frequently for a few hours.. I've even forgotten to charge my phone and went the whole work day and maybe had to plug in an external battery once or twice.. ? Pretty good so far.. I'm also trying to unplug it as soon (or close) as it hits 100% to keep the battery optimal!!
Really enjoy all your videos. Just placed my order for the Pixel 5. Nearly went for the 4a after your review video but decided I would treat myself this time with the 5. First time Google phone... Can't wait
@@SuperSparkyMark1 not at all. In fact I did my review but it is in spanish 😔 I just want to let you know that I have been playing Asphalt 9 and COD without any problems. For sure it gets warm but in a normal way.
@@240zwannabe yeah bro it's a shame, could be a great franchise, and would keep people entertained. Driveclub was great, Gran Turismo is awesome, but doesn't substitute Driveclub.
@@Black-Circle well, i rock Pixel 3A, it's 5.6, and i found it a bit too small. So i compared the size of P5 and P3A and found they are almost the same, so i simply want a bigger phone for my hands as well a slightly bigger display would be perfect. I'm in UK, so will keep waiting for 4a 5G, it can't come soon enough !:)
@@DRIVECLUBistimelessPS4 I haven't gotten excited for a new racing game for so long. So many IPs like Driveclub or Test Drive got killed off yet they could've been so much more. As for the Pixel 4a 5G, I'm glad they at least gave us some choices in terms of form factor. Albeit not quite a Pixel 5 XL unfortunately :(
Hi Chris, great review video thanks. In the last 12 months I've had an Xperia 5 MK1 with the world's worst fingerprint scanner ever, I broke that and had to use my daughter's iPhone XS for 6 month, great handset but iOS is awful compared to Android. Last week and due to this video I purchased the Pixel 4a. What a phone. Does absolutely everything I need it to and a bit more. Everything Google syncs seemlessly and as I guess I'd be classed as a light user most days I can get virtually 2 full days of use from a charge. Thanks for this and all of the other great videos long may they continue.
just a note -- water-resistance ratings for phones consider pure clean water. water with soap (bath water) will have lower surface tension so will be more likely to get through the seals than pure water. also as phones age, the seals degrade and the phone is flexed over time, the water resistance rating isn't forever! It's still not advisable to dunk your phone, even if it is "water proof". It's really only there to hopefully prevent an early accidental drowning.
I appreciate Google's lack of emphasis on color and phone build aesthetics. To me it means they are putting they're effort into the phone itself. I'm just going to throw a case and screen protector on it, regardless.
Definitely the 4a. My son wants the smaller screen and an awesome camera. I'm super glad that other than that ultra wide camera that the cameras are all the same. I honestly I thought there would be a bigger difference in processor too. Not worried about the lack of 5G at all at this time. He loves his pixel 2 but it's taken quite a beating over the years and ready to be retired or maybe passed down to me ;). He has no idea it's coming for Christmas. Yahooooo!
That's the max my jogging pouch fits. The new ones with screens bigger than 5.8" just don't fit, and are not even so ergonomic for single hand use. Of course unless you have BIGG hands.
Yes! And don't forget the weight too. Plastic is much lighter. That is why bought a 4a recently. Still haven't taken it out of the box yet. Seeing if there is a better deal coming up for Black Friday.
Great review as always 😁 I am not keen on the Google Pixel phones, but my nephew has a Google Pixel 2 & it's now dying a death, so he's looking for a new one.. I've sent him all the Pixel reviews 😊
No question, the 4A 5G in Clearly White is the winner in my book. I woulda gone for the Sorta Sage 5, but that Tinny Speaker is a serious dealbreaker for me.
How much space do you think removing a 3.5 mm jack saves? I doubt the space savings will be enough to increase the battery capacity significantly. At most 150mah, maybe?
@@sameerchakma You do know headphone plugs are long right? You would lose 3.5mm of depth. So unless they plan on using 2 or even 3 batteries they would lose the amount allocated to that area entirely.
I can run my pixel 4a for 3 days, if I am barely using it, which happens often. If I am on it a lot, it still runs me for more than a day, which never happened with my iPhone. With an iPhone - if I was using it a lot - it would run out of battery by 7pm.
Great review, sold me the 4a 5G variant. Tired of having an iPhone and being limited to crappy App Store games, I’m looking for some Pokémon 👀🙏🏼 can’t wait to get my hands on one.
I have been debating which of these three Pixel's would be best for me for many months. I've had my current Pixel 2 for almost three years now. Looks like I'll be getting the Google Pixel 4a when my tax return hits. Thank you for creating such a great video explaining and comparing each of them!
The extra screen width of the 4a 5G over the Pixel 5 (seen at: 8:27) made it an easy decision for me to go for the 4a 5G. It's a big difference if you read a lot on your phone.
Your reviews and Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May shows never get boring and always fun to watch. Keep up the good work matey and thanks for making us all laugh during this Covid blue.
I got my pixel 4a for few weeks now , one of the reason to buy was your review and price/quality , so I am very happy of my choice , camera is comparable with most flag ship phones . Thanks
Just the type of comparison video I was waiting for, this guy is one the best reviewers on here. I'm still happy with my Pixel 3a XL but I do get a bit fed up of managing the lowly 64GB storage. The 4a 5G seems to be natural successsor sizewise so I think I'll go for that.
Bro. 1. imported 5a = 560 USD 2. Used 5 = 510 USD 3. 4a 5g = 460 USD 4. 4a = 350 USD please help. all have same chip set and similar camera setup. i need a good battery back up. my work schedule is of 10 to 12hrs.
Pixel 5 looking like a perfectly balanced package. Only question is around longevity. Will the chip be good enough in 2-3 years time? Apart from games, not sure what would worry the chip but you never know.
Wait, the 4a has better battery life vs the 5 even though the 5 has ~25% more battery? Might as well get the 4a as a casual phone user for half the cost of the 5.
Thanks for your video. I am thinking the 4a or 4a with 5G. Just not sure if there's much 5G in our area, so might just wait a couple of years for 5G and go with 4a for now. Thanks again.
Great review. Only thing attracting me to the 5 is the wireless charging pad so I don't have to go back to wires from my current Samsung which wirelessly charges. Shame as the 4a would have done just fine
I won't lie man,your videos are good enough, but what made me sub you is your divine taste in wallpaper and those killer funny words in between ,gg and keep up.
Going with the 4a. I've been using the OnePlus 5 for darn too long even though it still doesn't lag and works just fine but I badly want to experience Google's vision of Android hands on.
@@shahidafridiboomboom a Pixel based ROM won't provide the best all round Pixel like experience, specially won't get all the latest features which are Pixel specific and not even on vanilla Android.
Me too! I originally ordered the pixel 5 but it's just a bit too pricey to be honest. Currently I am using the OnePlus 6T and it's still fast as hell but 1) it's too big and 2) I really liked the nexus line. Can't wait to get my hands on the 4a!
Same. I'm on a 5T and it still runs perfectly. I want the Pixel camera and the smaller form factor but full screen display. It's also a bit of a pain waiting for new Android updates on this phone too. Will be ordering my 4a soon.
@@dave93x just got update from Google store that my earlier Pixel 5 pre-order with the Bose QC32 II is still on so cancelled the 4a order. Seems I am going with the 5 even though I feel like the 4a would have done just fine for me.
Spectacular review as usual, thanks Chris ... Your discourse on Google's pixel phones does it for me: Your guide to all the merits gives me total confidence to stick with Google. This review, along with your other videos , means that I am moving from a pixel 3a to the pixel 4a (5G). With your extensive tech insights, you make the whole process of selection feel easy and safe. And of course, the shows are always a joy to watch. Thanks again. V Best to you, Jez .
I know specs aren't everything but my 2 year old Mate 20 X which cost me the same price as this Pixel 5 brand new a year ago, has wide, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras, a 7.2" AMOLED panel, IR blaster, dual sim, headphone jack and 2 real stereo speakers gets a single core score of 689 and multi 2385.
The speaker sounds REALLY bad. The top speak is under the screen so sounds muffled, and the single bottom speaker is miles behind the rest of the range.
Pretty sure they will come out with a larger Pixel 5 in the near future that will also have wireless charging, Gorilla 6, 8g, and the 90hz. It will also have no headphone jack. They'll probably also throw something else on to sweeten the deal over a 4a 5G, like a camera improvement, more storage, or a new processor. Not worth the wait, though, if we have no announcement yet.
Thanks for your vids, Ive watched loads of them and appreciate your straight shooting. I'm torn between the two new ones and like the toughness of the 5 cos I work outside gardening and stuff. But I'd like to be able to listen with wired headphones if poss. Can this be done with a dongle on the pixel 5 and is it much hassle.. ? While I'm here what do you or others think of the silicon screen savers that are melted onto the displays.. ? My tools need to be able to take quite a hiding so I'd probly insure for breakage as well.. :)
@@monsmartphone1905 yea battery is good long lasting and mobile fully charged within few seconds but personally I don't like this device much because no app lock is there to protect your inner applications and back camera is like DSLR even night mode is very good but when it comes to selfie camera in day light it doesn't work much good. it gives selfies that you will not like to see and can't post anywhere
So you really haven't noticed the gap between the screen and the body on the Pixel 5? Or you just don't want to mention it? Just so you know, you can see it at 6:56.
Great comparison! I live in Canada and we don't really have 5g capability. I was leaning towards the pixel 5 but find that the pixel 4a has what I need without the high price tag. I am a bit nervous about the lack of water resistance in the 4a... Sigh! Still unsure, but leaning towards the 4a
@@yemenibalI Yeah I prefer smaller phones as well. Unfortunately for the Pixel 5 it's at the back end of my list now. But I see some good deals on it now.
I want to get one... But from what I'm seeing here I think the Pixel 5 camera has a few extra features. Have to wait for the complete camera review and comparison
@@QannHD even thus the 5 shares the same camera lens as 4a and 4a 5G it still has better camera side by side as the 5 is their flagship and has to have the very best they can offer, even if that means downgrading 4a's camera by software so 5 looks better.
Speaker sounds a little bit eh but coming from a 6s with just a single speaker at the bottom it should be better even though it sounds not as good as the 4a and 4a 5g. All round though I’m super excited to get mine on Thursday and I think the 90hz and more ram smaller bezels bigger battery and waterproofing along with wireless charging is worth the extra cash! Can’t wait to try the Bose headphones too
@61 Cygni very nearly got sorta sage! But I felt it was too light green I prefer dark green. So went for the stealth look 😈 might decide to get a skin later on down the line though! How about you?
@@embosity675 Sorry, I meant out of the two bottom slots, only one is a speaker, the other is a mic. The top speaker isn't worth mentioning though, it sounds like a cheap broken headphone.
No headphone jack is a deal breaker on the 5. And no wide angle camera on the 4a is nearly as bad a deal breaker. Prefer the smaller 4a. 4a 5g is likelt the one.
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Hey Chris, I bought the pixel 4a last week because of your review. Must say I'm very happy with it! So cheers 👍
Bro battery backup comparing to your old mobile..
@@SriHari722 even though pixel 3a had 3000 mah it had a good battery backup of 9hour. Google's optimization for pixel series is awsm. Pixel 4a have good backup too with 3140 one can easily get 8 hours battery backup , but may be with heavy gaming the battery backup get reduced but still u will get 6.5-7 hour screen on time.
Please let me know about your experience. I am planning to buy it in next 4-5 days.
@@Omkar_katkar my experience with the pixel 4a has been great. I have absolutely no complaints about this phone. I had the pixel 3 before this and so the only difference is image processing, the 4a is a tiny bit slower. 👍
@@SriHari722 battery life is fantastic.
First thing I immediately notice when all three are side by side with the screen on is that the only screen that doesn't flicker in the video (1080p60 in the TH-cam app) is the Pixel 5.
I think it's the refresh rate
The flicker you see is PWM (pulse width modulation). I'm surprised it isn't showing up on the Pixel 5, so I'm not sure if it has it or not. PWM gives many people severe eye strain and headaches.
Oddly when they were all stacked side-by-side all I noticed initially was the different refresh rates. Video really shows how the 60hz screens flicker but the 90hz unit on the 5 looks so smooth.
just noticed the same thing
Noticed it too
Me too
Flicker will most likely be because he is also filming at 60fps. The camera is taking images fast enough to catch the screens mid-refresh. You'd have to sync the camera and screens to avoid it or shoot at lower frame rate.
You aren't gonna see this in real life.
The flicker doesn't mean much pwm does. The s20 kill my eyes while my pixel 3 XL lookers smoother to me.
Seriously: the 4a is THE phone to buy in an event of economic downturn.
You get everything you NEED in a compact formfactor for a modest price.
I have been waiting for such a well balanced offer since the days of the OnePlus One
@X G Why?
Someone who handles their money responsibly shouldn't have to worry about a few hunderd bucks in an economic downturn
@X G with that notch? no thanks
In my country the 4g pixel 4a is 550 USD
I hardly use my mobile so have you any idea how long the 4a would last on just standby ?
I really appreciate your recording and editing concepts. You kept the sequence of these phones same throughout the video. And that's really helpful.
Google is right on the money with their recent pixel phones. It's setting a standard that you don't really need the latest and greatest hardware to stand out from the crowd. It will become more competitive once Google's able to develop its own processor.
Awful standard if you want a flagship phone. Very confusing product line, 3 mid range phones with little separation is product specifications and confusing for mainstream consumers. Should have been a much clearer separation in the product line and shouldn't have alienated its flagship customers. Line-up should been 5a (SD730) 1 lens camera £350 SD730 / 5 (SD765) 2 lens camera £599 / 5 pro (SD865) 3 lens camera £799+. Sadly google will never compete with its android partners properly. Another sadly lacklustre release from google as usual and its looking like the speakers are poor on the 5 and are even worse than the 2 models below. Typical
@@corsinivideos Google hardly makes any money with their smartphones. I guess they are just experimenting now so they could go all out in the market. I couldn't give any better reason to cover up for their weird strategies. Lol
@@goodboy905 Couldn't agree more
Even if their smartphones fail , it's not gonna affect them in anyway
@@goodboy905 haha well this is the point. No company makes phones so as not to sell any. Google are just sh*t at making hardware and marketing it. Whether its poor screens, bad battery, poor speakers, terrible ideas like soli, huge ugly notches, face unlock they don't support properly etc etc there is always some glaringly obvious issue with pixel phones. The 5th richest company in the world that invented android for some reason can't seem to get it right after 5 years lol. A simple product line wit a budget/ midrange and Flagship phone all with good specs and features and competitive prices, marketed properly would have been all they need to do, but instead the decided to experiment with sh*t ideas and put out half baked cra*p. While there competitors like apple just slowly refined their products and now rarely release a bad phone ever.
@Isa Kuliev sony phones have retarded pricing.
I bought the 4a before the 5g and 5 came out, and I don't have any buyer's remorse about it, and I'd still pick the 4a today if I had a do over.
I don't feel like the extra upgrades are anything I'd miss. I would rarely use the extra lens if I had it.
It's all about the software anyway, which is about the same, and the 4a's hardware is plenty for a standard daily driver for a normal everyday person.
An extra $200 is better served getting some new Pixel Buds than a hardware upgrade IMO
How's your battery backup on today's date??? Is it giving same as earlier???
Love it when you do these side by side videos. Must take a lot of work so thank you.
Me watching on a pixel 4a and I'm really loving the software experience, camera is at supreme level and it includes pixel exclusive features which are very useful
Bruh I just got my pixal phone 3 days ago pixal is king 👑
Hope you're now running the Android 12 experience!
Can you plz share your thought about your battery life?
Thanks so much for this, all of them side by side. Getting my 4a soon, I have the 4 (I know, people might think I'm weird which I am!) but this is such good value for your money! And coincidently also ordered the xperia 5 mark 2 since it's a small form factor with great specs. Very curious about both phones but loving this side by side by side! Thanks man!
Nobody talks about the fact, that 4G is better than 5G, when it comes to long range connections outside of cities...
Don't just automatically buy 5G
The 4a is the best bang for your buck.
90hz is better and the better processor will last longer
@@croschko I’ve only experienced 120 hrz on my iPad and it’s nice but 60 hrz isn’t by my eye laggy. Honestly the latency with my inputs are almost identical to my iPad. Idk there’s not that much 90-120 hrz content. Unless it upscales whatever I’m watching but if it won’t then it whatever 🤷🏽♂️
@@corneliussmith5875 i tried the pixel 4a and pixel 5 and the pixel 5 was way smoother in my eyes. maybe go to store and try yourself
Agreed.
Pixel 5 is nice for sure, but it's it 2 times as nice as 4a?
My sage 5 is arriving tomorrow. Can't wait
Plzzzz plzzz plzzz join me also i need your suport alot plzzz plzzz plzz🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏
Mine came today, it's horrible :(
@@Kemikalgeneral oh dear. I love mine. Such a nice change from my pixel 2xl. Wait till you get your headphones and sell your phone.
What don't you like about it?
@@lehoff Coming from the 3XL (and my wife's 4XL), I don't like that the screen is smaller, but most of all the audio is terrible. The top speaker is under the screen so it sounds cheap, tinny and muffled, and the single bottom speaker is no where near strong enough to carry it through.
Plus the back feels like cardboard.
@@Kemikalgeneral I guess it's not for everyone's taste. For me coming from the 2xl it's a massive step up the screen is similar size, I like that it's physically smaller as well for me as I was getting a bit tired of the overly big phones. The speakers are a bit crap I agree, but I don't really listen to audio on it much and even then it's not films or anything. So far the battery life seems really good, and the screen is lovely compared to what I'm used to. Despite not having a premium processor it seems fast and capable. The camera also seems great as usual. I agree it's probably not premium and not worth £600 but with the BOSE headsets then it does become a really good deal in my opinion. I needed a new phone, and for me the camera and 8gb ram and the size was exactly what I was waiting for. It's a shame it hasn't hit the spot for you - but then again at least you've given it a go!
I appreciate the gurren lagan backgrounds on the phones.
Really nice backgrounds in all the videos I've seen
me too
@@questionyourself718 Ah yes, "Thunder Thighs".
man of culture.
I feel like I'm more drawn to the 4a 5g because it's right in the middle of being affordable but having everything you'd want in the 5. The pixel 5 not having a headphone jack is the biggest deal breaker for me personally
I got a couple of 4a's for my parents and have been very impressed while setting them up and having a mess about.
Good man. Setting up for the parents and buying them excellent phones.
I didn´t expect that the Pixel 4a has a longer battery life. That surprising!
That is a very unique use case which isnt typical. Who streams a video for 10 hours straight?
I've had it for about a month and it seems to hold up well for me.. limited use during my 8 hour shift.. and when home I'm on it frequently for a few hours.. I've even forgotten to charge my phone and went the whole work day and maybe had to plug in an external battery once or twice.. ?
Pretty good so far.. I'm also trying to unplug it as soon (or close) as it hits 100% to keep the battery optimal!!
Plzzz plzzzz plzzzz join me also plzzzz join i me i wil thankful t you
Really enjoy all your videos. Just placed my order for the Pixel 5. Nearly went for the 4a after your review video but decided I would treat myself this time with the 5. First time Google phone...
Can't wait
Bad choice, 4a cheaaper but similar
The best comparison video I see. I got the Pixel 4a and I'm so happy with it
Hi Danni, any issues with the phone getting warm or hot to touch? Thanks
@@SuperSparkyMark1 not at all. In fact I did my review but it is in spanish 😔 I just want to let you know that I have been playing Asphalt 9 and COD without any problems. For sure it gets warm but in a normal way.
in the thumbnail this dude looks like Murr from Impractical Jokers
I agree, but the eyebrows gave it away!
i like that 4a 5G is a bit larger, that's the one I want.
I wish they never shut down Driveclub servers :/
@@240zwannabe yeah bro it's a shame, could be a great franchise, and would keep people entertained. Driveclub was great, Gran Turismo is awesome, but doesn't substitute Driveclub.
@@Black-Circle well, i rock Pixel 3A, it's 5.6, and i found it a bit too small. So i compared the size of P5 and P3A and found they are almost the same, so i simply want a bigger phone for my hands as well a slightly bigger display would be perfect. I'm in UK, so will keep waiting for 4a 5G, it can't come soon enough !:)
@@DRIVECLUBistimelessPS4 I haven't gotten excited for a new racing game for so long. So many IPs like Driveclub or Test Drive got killed off yet they could've been so much more.
As for the Pixel 4a 5G, I'm glad they at least gave us some choices in terms of form factor. Albeit not quite a Pixel 5 XL unfortunately :(
@@Black-Circle Yep, would have ordered the 5 if it had that headphone jack!
Anybody know why the pixel 5 is not showing PWM flashing in this video compared to the 4a's?
Hi Chris, great review video thanks. In the last 12 months I've had an Xperia 5 MK1 with the world's worst fingerprint scanner ever, I broke that and had to use my daughter's iPhone XS for 6 month, great handset but iOS is awful compared to Android.
Last week and due to this video I purchased the Pixel 4a. What a phone. Does absolutely everything I need it to and a bit more. Everything Google syncs seemlessly and as I guess I'd be classed as a light user most days I can get virtually 2 full days of use from a charge.
Thanks for this and all of the other great videos long may they continue.
just a note -- water-resistance ratings for phones consider pure clean water. water with soap (bath water) will have lower surface tension so will be more likely to get through the seals than pure water. also as phones age, the seals degrade and the phone is flexed over time, the water resistance rating isn't forever! It's still not advisable to dunk your phone, even if it is "water proof". It's really only there to hopefully prevent an early accidental drowning.
I appreciate Google's lack of emphasis on color and phone build aesthetics. To me it means they are putting they're effort into the phone itself.
I'm just going to throw a case and screen protector on it, regardless.
Definitely the 4a. My son wants the smaller screen and an awesome camera. I'm super glad that other than that ultra wide camera that the cameras are all the same. I honestly I thought there would be a bigger difference in processor too. Not worried about the lack of 5G at all at this time. He loves his pixel 2 but it's taken quite a beating over the years and ready to be retired or maybe passed down to me ;). He has no idea it's coming for Christmas. Yahooooo!
Pixel 4a comes in a size that's a dying breed. So compact! 💪 Also Android 12 on it runs beautifully I love it so much!!
That's the max my jogging pouch fits. The new ones with screens bigger than 5.8" just don't fit, and are not even so ergonomic for single hand use. Of course unless you have BIGG hands.
Yes! And don't forget the weight too. Plastic is much lighter. That is why bought a 4a recently. Still haven't taken it out of the box yet. Seeing if there is a better deal coming up for Black Friday.
Best pixel 5 comparison video currently available on TH-cam! Great work.
It's funny that the only one with wireless charging is the aluminum body
They make a cutout in the alu and fill it with resin
@@stijnhs I know
google is way too greedy for money
@@apoorvadr lOl, I wonder where Apple and Samsung come to play
RIght I feel like they did that just to mess with everyone lmfao
Thanks man, I really need this review to decide. You're awesome. Keep doing what you're doing !
4a 5g has a bigger screen but the 4a is more power efficient...so difficult 😔
wasnt aware of this. I picked 4a as my backup phone
4a 5g is more power efficient, lol
@@earnistse4899 no the 730G in the 4a is lol
And 765G is in the 4a 5G, which means it’s more power efficient.
Great review as always 😁 I am not keen on the Google Pixel phones, but my nephew has a Google Pixel 2 & it's now dying a death, so he's looking for a new one.. I've sent him all the Pixel reviews 😊
a man of culture the wallpaper is dope
Exactly what I was thinkin lol
I've just bought the 5 but thinking of exchanging for the 4A 5G... didn't know it existed until watching this video!! Good review.
Kept the 5. Great phone so far.
I want to go for the Pixel 5 because I want a waterproof phone and the wireless charging is handy too.
No question, the 4A 5G in Clearly White is the winner in my book. I woulda gone for the Sorta Sage 5, but that Tinny Speaker is a serious dealbreaker for me.
No headphone plug = bigger battery in a smaller form factor sounds good to me. I haven't used wired headphones in years!
How much space do you think removing a 3.5 mm jack saves? I doubt the space savings will be enough to increase the battery capacity significantly. At most 150mah, maybe?
@@sameerchakma You do know headphone plugs are long right? You would lose 3.5mm of depth. So unless they plan on using 2 or even 3 batteries they would lose the amount allocated to that area entirely.
I can run my pixel 4a for 3 days, if I am barely using it, which happens often. If I am on it a lot, it still runs me for more than a day, which never happened with my iPhone. With an iPhone - if I was using it a lot - it would run out of battery by 7pm.
@S.M it works perfectly fine.
Preparing my wallet for that green Pixel 5 :)
are you gonna slap a black cover on it?
Yasssss, same I pre-ordered
@@chickenclips Probably some clear spigen case.
Yup
Haha that's definitely the main reason I picked the 5 over the 4a too. I mean headphone jack is cool too but man that sage colour is sexy!
I think I would choose the 4a. I would prefer the ultrawide lens and bigger screen but not at a loss of 3 hrs screen on time
Good eye. Didn't notice that originally.
Dude, Pixel 5 would eventually have better battery than 4a. Takes some time to get used to your usage cycle
@@mouhamadyoussouf9320 This is what I'm thinking too
Lol in real world is like 6h sot vs 5h sot
@@mouhamadyoussouf9320 a 90hz display will always eat more battery than a 60hz display. Both phones will get used to your usage cycle anyway so...
Brilliant review and side by side comparison. It’s what I’ve been looking for.
Great review, sold me the 4a 5G variant. Tired of having an iPhone and being limited to crappy App Store games, I’m looking for some Pokémon 👀🙏🏼 can’t wait to get my hands on one.
I can’t wait to get the 4a
I have been debating which of these three Pixel's would be best for me for many months. I've had my current Pixel 2 for almost three years now. Looks like I'll be getting the Google Pixel 4a when my tax return hits. Thank you for creating such a great video explaining and comparing each of them!
I'm in the same situation now. Had a 2 for years and looking for a slight upgrade. Are you happy with the 4a?
The extra screen width of the 4a 5G over the Pixel 5 (seen at: 8:27) made it an easy decision for me to go for the 4a 5G. It's a big difference if you read a lot on your phone.
The 4a 5G was on sale last week, and for €410 (€499 when not on sale) it's excellent value.
Your reviews and Jeremy Clarkson, Richard Hammond and James May shows never get boring and always fun to watch. Keep up the good work matey and thanks for making us all laugh during this Covid blue.
I got my pixel 4a for few weeks now , one of the reason to buy was your review and price/quality , so I am very happy of my choice , camera is comparable with most flag ship phones . Thanks
Just the type of comparison video I was waiting for, this guy is one the best reviewers on here. I'm still happy with my Pixel 3a XL but I do get a bit fed up of managing the lowly 64GB storage. The 4a 5G seems to be natural successsor sizewise so I think I'll go for that.
Bro.
1. imported 5a = 560 USD
2. Used 5 = 510 USD
3. 4a 5g = 460 USD
4. 4a = 350 USD
please help. all have same chip set and similar camera setup. i need a good battery back up. my work schedule is of 10 to 12hrs.
Cheers to you my friend what a Quality Audio!! 💪🏻💪🏻 and always good reviews
Plzzzz plzzz plzz join me i wil be thankful to u ....plzzzz support me i need u alot
I don't comment on many videos but damn good job bro. Great and clear comparison I'm the 3 offerings. Keep it up bro.
I didn't know you was his brother... 🤔😉
I will be getting the 4A tomorrow
how do you like it
The best review on the pixel I've come across. Thank you 👍
Pixel 5 looking like a perfectly balanced package. Only question is around longevity. Will the chip be good enough in 2-3 years time? Apart from games, not sure what would worry the chip but you never know.
Bruh, better 4a, far cheaper but similar
Which color do you prefer? 1) just black ; 2) cat's sick.
Wait, the 4a has better battery life vs the 5 even though the 5 has ~25% more battery? Might as well get the 4a as a casual phone user for half the cost of the 5.
I loveee that the 5 is water proof, but I HATE that the headphone jack is gone Dx
That also a nogo for me
4a the winner! It can do all what I need that's it
I got my Pixel 4a a few days ago in a deal and I'm very happy with it.
Same here!
I wonder how long and frustrating it was to sync all 3 phones on the video lol.
leaning toward the Pixel 5. Thanks for the great comparison review.
3:33 this is a man of culture
Thanks for your video. I am thinking the 4a or 4a with 5G. Just not sure if there's much 5G in our area, so might just wait a couple of years for 5G and go with 4a for now. Thanks again.
Really great comparison, but sadly I can only afford the phone stands you have :(
Which should i buy 5a or 4a 5g??
This was a really good video! Now I know which one I'm going to buy, definitely the 4A! Thanks
Great review. Only thing attracting me to the 5 is the wireless charging pad so I don't have to go back to wires from my current Samsung which wirelessly charges. Shame as the 4a would have done just fine
I can't unsee the flickering that is noticeable on both the Pixel 4a devices. 90hz refresh rate screen does make a difference.🙄
Yes, I said the same thing. The flickering on the 4a/4a 5G is brutal. LoL
I won't lie man,your videos are good enough, but what made me sub you is your divine taste in wallpaper and those killer funny words in between ,gg and keep up.
Going with the 4a. I've been using the OnePlus 5 for darn too long even though it still doesn't lag and works just fine but I badly want to experience Google's vision of Android hands on.
Maybe root your phone and install a pixel based rom from xda.
@@shahidafridiboomboom a Pixel based ROM won't provide the best all round Pixel like experience, specially won't get all the latest features which are Pixel specific and not even on vanilla Android.
Me too! I originally ordered the pixel 5 but it's just a bit too pricey to be honest. Currently I am using the OnePlus 6T and it's still fast as hell but 1) it's too big and 2) I really liked the nexus line.
Can't wait to get my hands on the 4a!
Same. I'm on a 5T and it still runs perfectly. I want the Pixel camera and the smaller form factor but full screen display. It's also a bit of a pain waiting for new Android updates on this phone too. Will be ordering my 4a soon.
@@dave93x just got update from Google store that my earlier Pixel 5 pre-order with the Bose QC32 II is still on so cancelled the 4a order. Seems I am going with the 5 even though I feel like the 4a would have done just fine for me.
I was honestly waiting for a video like this for all three of these phones thank you so much for this video
I love how you can move from sausages to cat sick in two reviews. 🍻
Spectacular review as usual, thanks Chris ...
Your discourse on Google's pixel phones does it for me: Your guide to all the merits gives me total confidence to stick with Google. This review, along with your other videos , means that I am moving from a pixel 3a to the pixel 4a (5G). With your extensive tech insights, you make the whole process of selection feel easy and safe.
And of course, the shows are always a joy to watch. Thanks again.
V Best to you,
Jez .
Ahh, I’ve been waiting for this video since the announcement.
I know specs aren't everything but my 2 year old Mate 20 X which cost me the same price as this Pixel 5 brand new a year ago, has wide, ultra-wide and telephoto cameras, a 7.2" AMOLED panel, IR blaster, dual sim, headphone jack and 2 real stereo speakers gets a single core score of 689 and multi 2385.
Pixel 5 or iPhone 12 Mini?
I'm not sure yet which will have the more convincing camera...
Pixel is flagship camera phone
If ur using that money just for a camera then buy a camera not a phone
is the pixel 4a still worth it for 420 euro's ? because i live in the Netherlands and it costs 420 euro's here :(
I have the 4a and the only thing that I wish I had is the wide angle lens. Otherwise, everything else is perfectly fine.
Hi Chris, any issues with the phone getting hot when using it? Thanks
@@SuperSparkyMark1 Can't say I've ever noticed it. I don't particularly do any gaming on the phone though.
I got my pixel 4a with me now. No brainers. Beautiful phone if you aint big gamer. Good battery backup and beautiful photography phone. Cheers
In the minute 6:35 why you did not make the speaker test of the Pixel 5 with his underdisplay speaker???? 😭😭😭
He does lol, look at 6:29.
@@shamzrocken my god.. I'm crazy 😂
You are right👍👍
@@2Bleicher haha :P
The speaker sounds REALLY bad. The top speak is under the screen so sounds muffled, and the single bottom speaker is miles behind the rest of the range.
My pixel 5 turns up tomorrow. Can't wait!
Wow really? I ordered on the 4th here in Canada and it doesn’t come until early November.
My pixel 5 is arriving today 😁 (14th Oct and in UK)
@@fromabove2024 that's cheating 😂
One thing you CAN see is the major flicker on the 4as and not the 5
That's because the 5's refresh rate is the same as the camera he's using. It's really just a coincidence.
different refresh rates, the 5 is a 90hz screen, the others only 60hz
@Wurzel Tee so it's not the screen refresh matching the camera?
Refresh rate difference
@@XydenKonos 5 is 90hz it's noticebly different in use
thanks for this, i had to decide what i wanted for Christmas, 4a it is!
Have you been enjoying the experience?
If the 4a 5g had wireless charging that would actually the be best one. I can't go back to wired.
Pretty sure they will come out with a larger Pixel 5 in the near future that will also have wireless charging, Gorilla 6, 8g, and the 90hz. It will also have no headphone jack. They'll probably also throw something else on to sweeten the deal over a 4a 5G, like a camera improvement, more storage, or a new processor. Not worth the wait, though, if we have no announcement yet.
Thanks for your vids, Ive watched loads of them and appreciate your straight shooting. I'm torn between the two new ones and like the toughness of the 5 cos I work outside gardening and stuff. But I'd like to be able to listen with wired headphones if poss. Can this be done with a dongle on the pixel 5 and is it much hassle.. ? While I'm here what do you or others think of the silicon screen savers that are melted onto the displays.. ? My tools need to be able to take quite a hiding so I'd probly insure for breakage as well.. :)
5:28 that must be why the screens look like they are flickering with the Vlogging Camera's framerate
You always got some pretty cool wallpapers on the phones your showing
Why we need 5G where we aren't getting 4G speed as well. we all happy with 3G 🤣
Google pixel 4A is best compact and lightweight
hi what can you tell me about pixel 4A battery thanks
@@monsmartphone1905 yea battery is good long lasting and mobile fully charged within few seconds but personally I don't like this device much because no app lock is there to protect your inner applications and back camera is like DSLR even night mode is very good but when it comes to selfie camera in day light it doesn't work much good. it gives selfies that you will not like to see and can't post anywhere
So you really haven't noticed the gap between the screen and the body on the Pixel 5? Or you just don't want to mention it? Just so you know, you can see it at 6:56.
Can you please tell us about where do you get these awesome anime wallpapers
its an app on the ap store anime wallpapers
@@Silver_Specter thank you
@@campfiregames4633 np im sure you can download and screen shot of Google aswell thats what i tend to do
@@Silver_Specter ok
Great comparison! I live in Canada and we don't really have 5g capability. I was leaning towards the pixel 5 but find that the pixel 4a has what I need without the high price tag. I am a bit nervous about the lack of water resistance in the 4a... Sigh! Still unsure, but leaning towards the 4a
Same here. I can't decide. While I like price Of 4a. I would like to also have the water resistance feature of the 5. What did you get eventually?
No IP rating, no thanks! I don't know why but I'm obsessed with the Pixel 5. Only 2020 phone I have an interest in.
for me its that and the iphone 12 mini, i just love small phones
@@yemenibalI Yeah I prefer smaller phones as well. Unfortunately for the Pixel 5 it's at the back end of my list now. But I see some good deals on it now.
Bought the pixel 4a 5g today for Black Friday deals... Hope its worth it !! very excited :D
So? Is it worth it?
I WANT A 4A BUT IT STILL ISN’T IN MY COUNTRY
I WANT A 5 BUT IT STILL ISN’T IN MY COUNTRY
I want to get one... But from what I'm seeing here I think the Pixel 5 camera has a few extra features. Have to wait for the complete camera review and comparison
@@QannHD even thus the 5 shares the same camera lens as 4a and 4a 5G it still has better camera side by side as the 5 is their flagship and has to have the very best they can offer, even if that means downgrading 4a's camera by software so 5 looks better.
@@nejc3 dont buy the 5
@@QannHD i have the 4a and its perfect
Why is the battery smaller in the 4a 5g compared to the 5? Did they purposefully cripple it? It’s a bigger phone!
Ofc purposefully
Most likely
Pixel 5 all the way. Smaller bezels, biggest battery, 5g, 90hz, more ram. No brainer
Speaker sounds a little bit eh but coming from a 6s with just a single speaker at the bottom it should be better even though it sounds not as good as the 4a and 4a 5g. All round though I’m super excited to get mine on Thursday and I think the 90hz and more ram smaller bezels bigger battery and waterproofing along with wireless charging is worth the extra cash! Can’t wait to try the Bose headphones too
@61 Cygni very nearly got sorta sage! But I felt it was too light green I prefer dark green. So went for the stealth look 😈 might decide to get a skin later on down the line though! How about you?
@@embosity675 The 5 only has a single speaker on the bottom, and it's crap.
@@Kemikalgeneral it has a top speaker too
@@embosity675 Sorry, I meant out of the two bottom slots, only one is a speaker, the other is a mic. The top speaker isn't worth mentioning though, it sounds like a cheap broken headphone.
No headphone jack is a deal breaker on the 5. And no wide angle camera on the 4a is nearly as bad a deal breaker. Prefer the smaller 4a. 4a 5g is likelt the one.
Can you make a gaming/latency test of the google pixel buds.
There is no flicker on the actual phones! Why would people think that a new phone would flicker like a 20 year old halogen light in a subway?