Even I noticed the same couple of min back, n it was for the first time i was watching it. This thing comes up at '02:41' min timing of the video, I suppose.... But a good job done Mr. JSL 👏👏👏
I just want to give my opinion about performance. I'm still using OG pixel xl, 2016. All I can say is, day to day task is flawless, browsing, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc. That's a 4 years old phone. Snapdragon 730 is 19% faster/better performance than Snapdragon 821 which OG pixel xl has. I think Pixel 4a can handle 3-4 years without a noticeable hiccup
It's similar to the processor in my 2XL in performance, and I have zero issues with mine. But on top of having a slight performance upgrade in a few areas, the chip is way better on power usage which is the biggest upgrade imo.
I 100% agree, the Snapdragon 730G is actually a high end mid tier processor tuned towards good performance overall. It might not be able to hold its own againt the newer 8 series chips, but it can definitely hit well above many old 8 series chips. I've been using the 730G in Poco X2 for quite sometime now, and it can easily punch in 120hz with ease in all supported apps and games ( not many are there though). In the pixels case, it doesn't even have to push that many frames per second!! So it will be more than capable for atleast an year
Oot, Mine is htc u11 which is snapdragon 835, I know its not that old, no more android update. But tbh it is usable for daily use. And the bundle earphones is surprisingly amazing...
It's not just the processor/chipset performance which will benefit 4a compared to its predecessors, it's the storage as well. 4a's storage is UFS 2.1 which is considerably faster than eMMC. Analogy: 2 PCs having same processor but one with HDD n the other with SSD, u will see a world of difference.
@@OfficialFedHater I have a 2xl also and I'm only here because the last update broke my rear camera, and Google won't do shit about it. It's a shame because there's nothing else wrong with the phone.
Everybody knows the specs of the phone. The whole point of the "one week" aspect of the review is to talk about your experience, detailed battery use in numbers, camera used on-the-go not only just to review and small things about the software. This video felt pointless and by-the-book.
@@allornothingproductions6690 next time they serve you food that's undercooked or tastes like shit, don't mention it cause you didn't make a better one yourself.
@@solomonterrance2676 for example amazon dont ship it to my country either, so maybe that's the case with a lot of other countries where google doesnt ship to
Pixel 4a is 349 with google charging 20.94 tax but amazon and google charge 21.00 tax. 369.94 and 370.99. Buying from the manufacturer google saves you 1.05 opposed to buying from third party companies you opt in to pay the extra 1.05.
You mention "old school fingerprint sensor" near the end of the video. I still think this is one of the best feature from my old Pixel 2XL. I miss having it, especially now when facial recognition doesn't work while I'm required to wear a mask in every store I go into.
10000%. I destroyed my pixel 2 and have been temporarily using an iphone to see if i can switch - nope. Hate it. One of the reasons is the facial recognition and the lack of fingerprint reader. Even before we had to wear masks / when im at home its so frustrating; i could pick up my pixel from any angle with any finger on the back. I have to look at my iphone 3 times to unlock it. So yeah agreed.
I'm coming from a standard Pixel 2 and was really worried about not having the rear fingerprint reader on 2019 models, so super happy to see the 4a has it. I doubt the 5 will, and the 4a 5G is a bit of a mystery right now.
@@JohnPedder yes i too film and edit for over 30 hours to edit in a couple frames of misinformation to stop people from buying a phone i made look good and recommended to them
@@metalletam on my pixel 3a I get consistently between 5:30 to 6:30 hours screen on time which has 3000mah battery. So I expect a slightly better performance from pixel 4a having 3140mah at around 6 hours screen on time consistently. In my experience though I realise that though Google have limited hardware in their phones they optimise the software to make a great use of them and give us sufficient user experience unlike other phones like OnePlus who stuff hardware with less optimised code resulting in less effective usage of hardware.
My new Pixel 4a arrived on August 21, and I am really thrilled with it. While setting up a new phone can be a total PIA logging into many apps, and trying to recall user names and passwords, I am already impressed with the speed and ease of use compared to the Galaxy s7 it's replacing. The absence of bloatware is refreshing, it reminds me of my Motorola Moto X 2nd generation (it's still in my desk drawer), which used almost pure Android. I like that it has the same overall dimensions as the Galaxy s7, and fits nicely in a shirt pocket. If I need a larger screen, I can pick up my tablet. Another feature that works great is the fingerprint sensor. It's crazy good and repeatable. A single fingerprint registered on the Pixel is way better than the sensor on the S7, which was very hit and miss even with multiple fingerprints of the same finger registered. A new feature for me is Google lens. My wife is always sending me out to the garden for herbs which I will never learn to identify. She said "use your new phone," which I did, took a photo of what I thought was the correct plant using Google lens, and it identified it as "basil," how cool is that? I have been getting well over 7 hours of screen time, with about 25% battery remaining, and have never run out of battery. I will admit that the screen could be a bit brighter outdoors in the sun, but I didn't really have any major issues with it. I thought I would miss wireless charging, but the USB C port makes it easy to insert a plug even in the dark. It charges very fast, and considering that the battery has been lasting me a full day, I am ok without wireless charging. The call screening function is a great feature making unwanted callers go away. There are two things I wish it had. First is an IP rating. My Galaxy S7 has it, and I remember spilling wine all over it a few years ago, and washing it out in the kitchen sink. The S7 never skipped a beat. The second is when using the camera on the S7, all I needed to do was say "shoot," and it took a photo. None of that "hey Google" stuff. That feature on the S7 is really convenient and fast when holding the phone at awkward angles, and I miss it a lot. Another nit to pick is the pixel does not appear to fast charge with my many Qualcomm compatible fast chargers of which I have a bunch. This really sucks. After cracking the screen on my S7, I bought a tempered glass screen protector, and what has to be the slickest best fitting case I have ever run across. It's a Caseology Parallax, and I will never use any other case going forward. The way the case fits puts it in a class by itself. As many reviews have said, it's a basic phone with everything you need, and devoid of the many frills most folks seldom use, and with the few exceptions mentioned above, that works for me.
I LOVE that you mentioned the phone's performance DOWN THE ROAD. I feel like everybody always gets caught up in how a phone performs in the moment. Sure, that's important, but what about years down the road from now? Its ironic that that's never discussed, yet "value" always is.
appreciate the feedback! it's a super important question because most people are looking for phones now that last a while, and the way that the 4a is specked, I can't say for sure that it's a well future proofed phone.
@@JSLReview I value that above anything when it comes to smartphones. It's the whole reason why I stopped purchasing Samsung Galaxy phones. None of them lasted long, as far as performance, with my use case.
@Megatron EX1127 I'm aware of that, I own a Pixel 2 XL & I'm very happy with my decision & Google's efforts to keep their phones snappy. But what about their lower end phones like the 3a, and now, the 4a? They don't inspire confidence in me for the long haul, personally that is.
I dropped my 3a on the sidewalk. The screen cracked and spidered in every direction and it was instantly completely unusable. I've dropped my iPhone 11 pro and One Plus 7 Pro a number of times on the cement and neither one has cracked. I know what you mean.
Love the phone. Running beta Android 11 and it works great. My 3a didn't do as great with the beta build. This phone took everything I loved about the pixel 4 and the 3a. Your videos are great!
As someone who owns a pixel 2xl I think that stutter you saw as you were taking a photo is actually the AI software Google uses to achieve those punchy images. It processes the image before saving it. My phone does it too.
Hi, you have great reviews! Please tell me why reviewers, when talking about a display, never check PWM (pulse-width modulation). Today, manufacturers mainly install oled displays, which often have a high PWM, which can cause pain in the eyes and headaches for the owners of these devices. Chinese manufacturers have started to build DC DIMMING, but unfortunately Google hasn't.
First 4a review I've seen with no mention of the headphone jack. Not that it matters to the masses but I think it matters to the audience this phone attracts. Minimalist, no frills, with exceptional efficiency for an exceptional value. Had the Pixel 3a and absolutely loved it. Picking up the 4a Monday and can't wait to crack it open!
Head phone jack still matters and is still the international standard for audio connection , despite some phone brands cheaping out not suppling a wanted feature while trying to flog stupid wireless buds for a motza . .
I ordered one a couple days ago, if that's any indication of my thoughts on this phone. I have a Pixel 2 XL I've been using for just shy of 3 years that I paid a lot more for..., and I am happy to be transitioning to the 4a as my personal phone... Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Is it coming out sept 10th? I was looking at preordering it but i wanna make sure its actually coming out sept 10th and wont be delayed again...? Do we know?
@@shakibzz it's out now but you can only order directly from google. Although the Google store says it's a "pre-order" I ordered mine last week and am supposed to get it between August 22nd and 25th.
Same. I've already got my case and screen protectors. Going from a 2XL and I'm sure I won't be disappointed. The screen is pretty much the same size in an overall smaller phone, plus having a rear fingerprint scanner and 3.5mm jack, this is the phone I wanted the 4 to be.
jack is the killer feature for me. Since here in italy it will get out on october most probably, i've decided i'm going to choose among pixel 4a, pixel 5s and iphone 12. But unless the other really brings onto the table something worth to give up on jack and that justify the price i'll stick with 4a. I don't give a damn of huber cameras nor fancy features. I only need a good enough battery, a headphone jack and some decent and easy software experience. Would be nice to have water resistance since it happen many time to me to jump into water with my phone in my swimming suit but i'll get use to it. i'll use my camera for pictures anyway.
Currently have a Huawei P20 Pro and love it but at over 2 years old I am feeling it is time for a change, however I can't forego google services and don't want to have to side load all of those apps, I want them native to the device. As such, Huawei is now unfortunately off the table. (Real shame as they are cracking devices - we have had 6 in our house in total) iphone... I'll never willingly buy or use an apple device. I really like the Nord, however too many people are complaining about colour/tinting issues with the display, so don't want to risk that. After looking at the pixel 4a reviews A LOT in the last week or so, my name is now on the list to be notified when stock is available and I REALLY hope I can bag one before they sell out! Plastic (actually, polycarbonate - certainly not just "plastic") construction is absolutely not a problem for me. Probably way more durable than the fancy materials on high end devices. Mid range chipset? Not one reviewer has provided any real negatives about the phone in day to day use. You don't actually NEED all the power in the high end chipsets. The camera is a little disappointing in that I really wanted a wide angle option on my next device, however, the positives of the pixel camera more than make up for it. On the odd occasion I want wide angle, I'll just have to hope that I remembered my little wide lens adoptor! Pixel 4a - I'm in!
The delay in image processing also happens on my Pixel 3 especially if I take 2-3 photos one after the other. Sometimes the photos are only visible after a few mins. It’s like they magically appear when you are scared they weren’t registered.
I'm waiting to get the 4a (soon!). The only think I'm concerned about is the snapdragon. You pointed out it may not fare well after a few updates. I like to keep phones as long as possible. This concerns me. I WANT nightlight and astrophotography though!
I am still using the Droid Maxx and never moved on because I like the small size of it and it still works great and does what I want it to. So talking about a new phone like the 4a that might not make the cut in several years means you are not talking to those of us that are like me. The 4a could very well be my phone for 6 to 8 years, you see a phone to many is like a tool that's used only when needed, I have several hammers but don't go around hitting stuff all day long with them, I only use them when they are needed not when I have nothing else to do, just saying. This was a good review and I like your input but only talking to Phone Fashionistas is well, just saying.
you didn't really say anything that every other review has said, we know it has a good camera. we know the screen size and type and resolution. this video was supposed to be about day to day usage. thumbs down for me. sorry.
Google is moving to all mid-range phones so I think the updates that will come out will be optimized for processors like the 730 and others. Love the video.
who doesn't have wireless headphones these days? just get some at wallmart. even if you have some 1000$ headphones with wire that you don't want to replace, the convenience of not having to always put in the thing into the phone and not having some long ass wire dangling around is just such a superior experience.
@@electricwizard5747 I am using the pixel buds 2. And I have other wireless headphones. Though having the option to use older headphones that are wired is a plus in 2020.
I had my case before the phone arrived, the plastic build doesn't bother me in the least because it's covered. The finger print cut out easily directs me to opening of the phone. Camera is outstanding. I think the phone is ultra quick when navigating through it or browsing. This phone is a no brainer for $350!
This is already awesome for the price.. I'm still incline towards the pixel2XL but i wonder how the leaked pixel 5A gonna fare for $349 considering this is already good enough
Don't by a pixel 2xl. That phone is almost 3 years old and not getting more software updates. This 4a is the best bang for buck and you won't regret it at all and 5g will eventually get you sick. You should definitely go with the 4a
I have a 2.5 years old Xiaomi Mi A1 that stills hold up quite well. It has a Snapdragon 625 chipset which was kind of a mid range chipset at the time (I consider 730 upper mid range chip which was not the case for 625 at the time). My phone still works fast enough for social media apps, email clients, web browsing etc. I'm sure that latest flagships open those apps noticeably faster but in the grand scheme of things you're not really saving a lot of time if it's a matter of second or two difference at worse. My point is, most popular apps are very optimised and mid range chipsets passed the point of critical performance level for these apps a few years ago. I don't think that 730 chipset/performance will be the problem in 4 years. I think that Google stopping updates is the bigger concern, regardless of their generally good track record with providing updates to their phones.
I would go with the Pixel 4a. It is only gotten more improved from the Pixel 3a, which I wanted at the time. Anyway, I decided to still keep on using my iPhone 6S until it broke. From there, I got an iPhone 8. By this time, I wanted something cheap, but I wanted a new phone. There were rumors that the Pixel 4a was going to be released soon. Keep in mind, this was in May! I did not want to get an old phone if a new one was coming out soon. This was also before the iPhone SE came out and the OnePlus Nord! Aaaah! Since I did not want to wait for a long period of time without a phone, so I would be able to reach my friends and more importantly my family, especially parents, I bought a phone released 2 years ago, because that was quite frankly, the only significantly cheap option on the market, was from a company I trusted and was not preposterously big in size. (More than 6 1/4 in. of screen or too small like below 4 3/4 inches!) HAHA I know, this is really specific, but I am very cautious about the investments I make, because typically I will hold on them for anywhere from 2 - 6 years! Seeing the Pixel 4a, in all its glory, it is annoying, plus with the accompaniment of the iPhone SE, it made me regret my decisions, but here we are. Also, the OnePlus Nord is not available in the U.S.A., so yeah.
Although battery life concerns me a bit, I am generally around a place to charge most of the time so not a deal breaker. I like the utilitarian concept as I just want a tool that performs decently and takes nice photos. Pre-order made.
Currently have an old old galaxy s5. Ready to upgrade. I have a question for my fellow viewers, what do you guys think of this 4a? Have you come across any issues? Camera reliable?
I had nexus 4, which I used for 2 years, gave it to my wife she used for a year and then gave to her aunt, she needed for video calls, she also used for some time, I never heard any complaint about the phone. Where as, I had Samsung Galaxy S5 and S7, both phone were slower after one year. I couldn't give my flagship phones to some one else because they were painfully slow. If we have a clean software and 6 Gb ram, that should be enough for day to day tasks.
I just received my pixel 4a. I moved my data from 3a to 4a. It definitely is a good deal but I am just disappointed how cheap it feels in my hand. The back of phone (plastic) felt a little flexible too. My pixel 3a survived from many drops without a scratch for an year. I don't think that will be the case with pixel 4a.
I currently use a OnePlus 6, mainly for the headphone jack ;) Now I am tempted to get this, for basically the same reason. I am just not sure it would be an upgrade... thoughts from the community will be greatly appreciated ♥
people have said this phone's cpu is approx ~19% stronger than the older flagship snapdragon 820 which can certainly still get the job done. It's actually stronger in single core vs the snapdragon 845 I've read too. Weaker gpu vs the flagship cpu's is the big deal with the 730 cpu in this phone. As someone who genuinely doesn't game and doesn't foresee myself being a serious mobile gamer, I don't need a mobile bleeding edge gpu. I honestly only care about good looking point and shoot pictures/selfies, which this phone does amazing. Truth be told, I would go iphone but the SE doesn't have night mode on the camera where the pixel does, that was actually more of a deciding factor for me than price/storage/headphone jack. A close friend irl uses a cheap Xiaomi ~$200 phone with a snapdragon 660, 64gb storage, 4gb ram and heavily games and streams music/does social media/multitasks and that phone I dare say was smoother in irl usage than my flagship LG V35 with snapdragon 845, 64gb storage, and 6gb ram, and when I taught them about going to dev options to turn animation scale,etc to 0.5x speed they said the phone became TOO fast LOL, so if a 660 cpu is that good, this 730 certainly can be.
Google's best release ever. The design, compact & lightweight, luv the polycarbonate build quality, OLED display. This phone is for the average, Tom Dick or Mary? The pr ice is definitely worth your pennies!
I'm scrolling down and down the comments.... Why is nobody talking about the wallpapers on this phone.... All the wallpapers on this video are awesome 👌👌 Please tell me where did you get them.... I'm using the pixel 3a bought last Dec for $299 hope the 4a will be available for $299 this Dec
I have a OnePlus 3, it's been 4 years and it is now starting to lag big time. I'm not a tech person, so have no idea how it compares to the Pixel 4a in terms of specs. Had a Samsung prior and it went downhill within months. My biggest concern with the 4a is battery life over time, given that the battery is fairly small. Still, my low to mid range options are limited in Canada. I'll probably get the 4a when it launches, you couldn't pay me to switch to Apple lol
Reviewers get *way* too caught up in "it doesn't have the top end processor. Thumbs down" when, in reality, most people just don't care. Even after a few software updates, it should still be fine because of how lightweight stock Android is.
I wonder if the 4a have some kind of an water resisteance and if google didn't make it ip rated to maitain its affordable price. Dave Lee review showed it has a rubber gasket aroung the sim tray. I'm waiting and curious regarding the teardown of jerry rig which also showed that the nord have some kind of water protection but is not ip certified to maintain the $400 price
People in India would straight forward to Pixel 4a just if they could get the pricing checked here as iPhone and Pixel once imported to India has to face heavy taxes they eventually enter the premium price. iPhone for say costs whopping 42500 Rupees which is a premium price and same would happen with Pixel 4a too, now the price of Nord will eventually be beneficial as it's 28000 Rupees but at the core no one wants to buy the Chinese phones anymore in India.
I cancelled my order of the 4a after having the 3a for over a year. Towards that last month of use after a year it was noticably slower than other phones I was around. I would do simple things like check my email and that took an extra second, then spotify an extra second, then maps an extra second. Take a picture 3 seconds. All this slowness after a year. I picked up the OnePlus 8 and it's speed just blew me away. I know they aren't in the same bracket competing but going back to a slug after holding speed I coughed up the extra cash.
We wanted to get the 4a to upgrade my 3a I had but realized it wasn't out for a couple of weeks. Instead, we still went to pay off our 3a's and ended up upgrading my 3a to the Samsung galaxy s20 5g. I don't regret getting the S20, but my husband still wants to eventually get the 4a.
I have the Pixel 3A and i cracked the screen badly. I been waiting for the pixel 4a to come out so i can upgrade. on a weird note i tried to repair the pixel 3a screen with 4 different shops and none could change the screen for me. It seemed like they either needed special equipment to change the screen or couldn't get the parts needed. This was the first time I had repair shops tell me they couldn't change the phone screen as iv had many phones and its never been a problem. This time ill grab the insurance plan so they can do it when I know it will happen again(crackscreen)
Because of COVID-19, I have to wear a surgical mask all day long at work. My current phone is an iPhone 11 Pro. The Face ID, as awesome as it was before COVID-19, is now just a giant PITA because of my mask - I'm getting sick of having to enter a password every time I wanna unlock my phone. I'm seriously considering giving this phone a try partly because it has fingerprint ID, which is hands-down better than Face-ID for many people during this period.
So tried of TH-camrs speculating whether or not a phone will slow down. Stop being lazy! Get a phone using that chipset from 2-3 years ago or a Pixel 3a and (systematically) see much the device has slowed down...problem solved.
I've always been wary of rear mounted Fingerprint Sensors. Having gotten used, with various iPhones (when they *had* Home Buttons) even my side mounted Sensor on my current Sony, to being able to open the phone to the Home Screen without having to pick it up, I reckon I'd soon become pretty narked at having to pick it up every 5 minutes and lay it down again!
I had a brand new pixel 4 and it started shutting off randomly right before it shut down and would not power back on google has been zero help even under there warranty phone was only 4 months old I would never by a pixel again
Iphone SE is apple so it falls out (aside from the other obvious drawbacks that I prioritize over its advantages) OP Nord has too much bloatware and would otherwise be an instant buy Pixel 4a is basically perfect for what I want, Im just waiting for the 5G version
I have the Pixel 1. Great phone but battery has really started to decline. I ordered this from Best Buy for $299 and got $15 for my Pixel 1. So $274 plus tax.
Which one do you choose? Pixel 4a, iPhone SE (2020), or the OnePlus Nord??
One plus Nord Because the battery, 765g, and 5g
@@kingicon3360 great choice!
Pixel 4a. Only thing is, my whole household is iPhone so it would be a huge pain to be the only Android user. Other than that, PIXEL 4A ALL THE WAY
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@@the_jdb3351 haha totally been there, apple persecution is real lol - but hold strong, pixel 4a is great!
Pixel 4a is 443ppi not 334ppi small mistake but loved the video 👍🏾.
yeah i screwed that up, sorry man! thanks for the feedback tho!
Even I noticed the same couple of min back, n it was for the first time i was watching it. This thing comes up at '02:41' min timing of the video, I suppose....
But a good job done Mr. JSL 👏👏👏
@@JSLReview Update the pinned post to reflect the mistake like most reviewers do when they realize they made a mistake.
and OLED one! The best at it's price
Yeah thanks... the nord is 403ppi... which makes the Pixel's display way sharper
I just want to give my opinion about performance. I'm still using OG pixel xl, 2016. All I can say is, day to day task is flawless, browsing, Instagram, Twitter, Whatsapp, etc. That's a 4 years old phone. Snapdragon 730 is 19% faster/better performance than Snapdragon 821 which OG pixel xl has. I think Pixel 4a can handle 3-4 years without a noticeable hiccup
It's similar to the processor in my 2XL in performance, and I have zero issues with mine.
But on top of having a slight performance upgrade in a few areas, the chip is way better on power usage which is the biggest upgrade imo.
I 100% agree, the Snapdragon 730G is actually a high end mid tier processor tuned towards good performance overall. It might not be able to hold its own againt the newer 8 series chips, but it can definitely hit well above many old 8 series chips. I've been using the 730G in Poco X2 for quite sometime now, and it can easily punch in 120hz with ease in all supported apps and games ( not many are there though). In the pixels case, it doesn't even have to push that many frames per second!! So it will be more than capable for atleast an year
Oot, Mine is htc u11 which is snapdragon 835, I know its not that old, no more android update. But tbh it is usable for daily use. And the bundle earphones is surprisingly amazing...
It's not just the processor/chipset performance which will benefit 4a compared to its predecessors, it's the storage as well. 4a's storage is UFS 2.1 which is considerably faster than eMMC. Analogy: 2 PCs having same processor but one with HDD n the other with SSD, u will see a world of difference.
@@OfficialFedHater I have a 2xl also and I'm only here because the last update broke my rear camera, and Google won't do shit about it. It's a shame because there's nothing else wrong with the phone.
Everybody knows the specs of the phone. The whole point of the "one week" aspect of the review is to talk about your experience, detailed battery use in numbers, camera used on-the-go not only just to review and small things about the software. This video felt pointless and by-the-book.
I was about to say that. But u've read my mind. This Channel is a crap.
@@samratmehedi7739 I wouldn't go that far, but that surely was not a good video. Haven't seen much from this channel to know.
You don't have to watch the videos .. I don't think the videos was pointless at all.
I'll watch your video about it then instead...
@@allornothingproductions6690 next time they serve you food that's undercooked or tastes like shit, don't mention it cause you didn't make a better one yourself.
LUV u r cinematography like video shooting infact many people get attracted by u r editing and then u r voice ♥️♥️♥️
very much appreciate the feedback, putting these videos together aren't easy, but comments like these make it worth it!
me: opens browser to order Pixel 4a.
browser: *this product is not available in your region*
me: ...
myus.com
370.99 without insurance and regular shipping if you purchase from amazon and Best Buy.
@@solomonterrance2676 for example amazon dont ship it to my country either, so maybe that's the case with a lot of other countries where google doesnt ship to
@@twlentwo in the netherlands i have same problem and i order it from germany its cheaper than here pixel 3a costs 350 now so 4a will be 450
@@huhijih.sndhjb4721 i have bought my og pixel and my 2xl from outside my country, the price of theese phones are ridiculously high
It seems like a great phone! I’ve really missed having Pixel (the Pixel 2 was the last one I had) and I just preordered the 4a today! I can’t wait!!!
Pixel 4a is 349 with google charging 20.94 tax but amazon and google charge 21.00 tax. 369.94 and 370.99. Buying from the manufacturer google saves you 1.05 opposed to buying from third party companies you opt in to pay the extra 1.05.
@@solomonterrance2676 dude, that extra buck o five is the price of freedom, because as you probably know, freedom isn't free.
You mention "old school fingerprint sensor" near the end of the video. I still think this is one of the best feature from my old Pixel 2XL. I miss having it, especially now when facial recognition doesn't work while I'm required to wear a mask in every store I go into.
10000%. I destroyed my pixel 2 and have been temporarily using an iphone to see if i can switch - nope. Hate it. One of the reasons is the facial recognition and the lack of fingerprint reader. Even before we had to wear masks / when im at home its so frustrating; i could pick up my pixel from any angle with any finger on the back. I have to look at my iphone 3 times to unlock it.
So yeah agreed.
I'm coming from a standard Pixel 2 and was really worried about not having the rear fingerprint reader on 2019 models, so super happy to see the 4a has it. I doubt the 5 will, and the 4a 5G is a bit of a mystery right now.
2:44 There's a small typo there. It's actually 443 PPI
Probably made that mistake on purpose to put people off from buying the phone.
@@JohnPedder 😂
@Daniel Son You're asking the right question. Why would he review it, and offer incorrect information about something that's hard to get wrong.
@@JohnPedder yes i too film and edit for over 30 hours to edit in a couple frames of misinformation to stop people from buying a phone i made look good and recommended to them
Can't wait to get my hands on one. I actually prefer a smaller phone like this. And the price is Perfect
Waiting for that day when it open for pre booking in India
Same bruh
Same here too, love my pixel 3a it's still running smooth and I expect much smoother and better performance in all areas from pixel 4a
@@trivikram1988 how is the battery performance? The small battery is my biggest concern on these pixel devices.
@@metalletam on my pixel 3a I get consistently between 5:30 to 6:30 hours screen on time which has 3000mah battery. So I expect a slightly better performance from pixel 4a having 3140mah at around 6 hours screen on time consistently. In my experience though I realise that though Google have limited hardware in their phones they optimise the software to make a great use of them and give us sufficient user experience unlike other phones like OnePlus who stuff hardware with less optimised code resulting in less effective usage of hardware.
Same bro. But sadly , we will get it at a decent high price. 30-32K after 18% GST :(
My new Pixel 4a arrived on August 21, and I am really thrilled with it.
While setting up a new phone can be a total PIA logging into many apps, and trying to recall user names and passwords, I am already impressed with the speed and ease of use compared to the Galaxy s7 it's replacing. The absence of bloatware is refreshing, it reminds me of my Motorola Moto X 2nd generation (it's still in my desk drawer), which used almost pure Android.
I like that it has the same overall dimensions as the Galaxy s7, and fits nicely in a shirt pocket. If I need a larger screen, I can pick up my tablet.
Another feature that works great is the fingerprint sensor. It's crazy good and repeatable. A single fingerprint registered on the Pixel is way better than the sensor on the S7, which was very hit and miss even with multiple fingerprints of the same finger registered.
A new feature for me is Google lens. My wife is always sending me out to the garden for herbs which I will never learn to identify. She said "use your new phone," which I did, took a photo of what I thought was the correct plant using Google lens, and it identified it as "basil," how cool is that?
I have been getting well over 7 hours of screen time, with about 25% battery remaining, and have never run out of battery.
I will admit that the screen could be a bit brighter outdoors in the sun, but I didn't really have any major issues with it.
I thought I would miss wireless charging, but the USB C port makes it easy to insert a plug even in the dark. It charges very fast, and considering that the battery has been lasting me a full day, I am ok without wireless charging.
The call screening function is a great feature making unwanted callers go away.
There are two things I wish it had. First is an IP rating. My Galaxy S7 has it, and I remember spilling wine all over it a few years ago, and washing it out in the kitchen sink. The S7 never skipped a beat.
The second is when using the camera on the S7, all I needed to do was say "shoot," and it took a photo. None of that "hey Google" stuff. That feature on the S7 is really convenient and fast when holding the phone at awkward angles, and I miss it a lot.
Another nit to pick is the pixel does not appear to fast charge with my many Qualcomm compatible fast chargers of which I have a bunch. This really sucks.
After cracking the screen on my S7, I bought a tempered glass screen protector, and what has to be the slickest best fitting case I have ever run across. It's a Caseology Parallax, and I will never use any other case going forward. The way the case fits puts it in a class by itself.
As many reviews have said, it's a basic phone with everything you need, and devoid of the many frills most folks seldom use, and with the few exceptions mentioned above, that works for me.
I LOVE that you mentioned the phone's performance DOWN THE ROAD. I feel like everybody always gets caught up in how a phone performs in the moment. Sure, that's important, but what about years down the road from now? Its ironic that that's never discussed, yet "value" always is.
appreciate the feedback! it's a super important question because most people are looking for phones now that last a while, and the way that the 4a is specked, I can't say for sure that it's a well future proofed phone.
@@JSLReview I absolutely agree 💯
@@JSLReview I value that above anything when it comes to smartphones. It's the whole reason why I stopped purchasing Samsung Galaxy phones. None of them lasted long, as far as performance, with my use case.
How long do you keep your phone for?..
@Megatron EX1127 I'm aware of that, I own a Pixel 2 XL & I'm very happy with my decision & Google's efforts to keep their phones snappy. But what about their lower end phones like the 3a, and now, the 4a? They don't inspire confidence in me for the long haul, personally that is.
I'm glad the 4a has gorilla glass. I loved my 3a but the dragon glass seems pretty fragile after 3 broken screens in my family.
I have the 3a XL, my wife doesn't like the 4a and I don't blame her.
I dropped my 3a on the sidewalk. The screen cracked and spidered in every direction and it was instantly completely unusable. I've dropped my iPhone 11 pro and One Plus 7 Pro a number of times on the cement and neither one has cracked. I know what you mean.
Yes 4a has gorilla glass 3
I'm still rocking an OG Pixel. Starting to have performance issues though. P4a seems like a great cheap upgrade. Going to preorder tomorrow.
Love the phone. Running beta Android 11 and it works great. My 3a didn't do as great with the beta build. This phone took everything I loved about the pixel 4 and the 3a. Your videos are great!
I currently have a Pixel 3 so can't wait to compare the real world performance. Waiting to get mine that I ordered on the first day it went on sale.
As someone who owns a pixel 2xl I think that stutter you saw as you were taking a photo is actually the AI software Google uses to achieve those punchy images. It processes the image before saving it. My phone does it too.
Hi, you have great reviews! Please tell me why reviewers, when talking about a display, never check PWM (pulse-width modulation). Today, manufacturers mainly install oled displays, which often have a high PWM, which can cause pain in the eyes and headaches for the owners of these devices. Chinese manufacturers have started to build DC DIMMING, but unfortunately Google hasn't.
Beautiful video sir...you earned one more sub! Keep up the quality work!
Sri krissen Bissoon appreciate the feedback and support, thank you!
First 4a review I've seen with no mention of the headphone jack. Not that it matters to the masses but I think it matters to the audience this phone attracts. Minimalist, no frills, with exceptional efficiency for an exceptional value. Had the Pixel 3a and absolutely loved it. Picking up the 4a Monday and can't wait to crack it open!
Head phone jack still matters and is still the international standard for audio connection , despite some phone brands cheaping out not suppling a wanted feature while trying to flog stupid wireless buds for a motza . .
@@mikldude9376 yes, agreed!
Love this phone!
it's seriously incredible for the price!
Obviously
I ordered one a couple days ago, if that's any indication of my thoughts on this phone. I have a Pixel 2 XL I've been using for just shy of 3 years that I paid a lot more for..., and I am happy to be transitioning to the 4a as my personal phone... Can't wait to get my hands on it!
Me too.. the price is just right :)
Is it coming out sept 10th? I was looking at preordering it but i wanna make sure its actually coming out sept 10th and wont be delayed again...? Do we know?
@@shakibzz it's out now but you can only order directly from google. Although the Google store says it's a "pre-order" I ordered mine last week and am supposed to get it between August 22nd and 25th.
@@walk-tall-hikes I see! Okay thank you! Shall go order mine☺️
Same. I've already got my case and screen protectors.
Going from a 2XL and I'm sure I won't be disappointed.
The screen is pretty much the same size in an overall smaller phone, plus having a rear fingerprint scanner and 3.5mm jack, this is the phone I wanted the 4 to be.
nice phone
I had Pixel 2 and photos I took were great.
I think its time to get into teampixel again :)
btw whats the outro song?? thx
jack is the killer feature for me. Since here in italy it will get out on october most probably, i've decided i'm going to choose among pixel 4a, pixel 5s and iphone 12. But unless the other really brings onto the table something worth to give up on jack and that justify the price i'll stick with 4a. I don't give a damn of huber cameras nor fancy features. I only need a good enough battery, a headphone jack and some decent and easy software experience. Would be nice to have water resistance since it happen many time to me to jump into water with my phone in my swimming suit but i'll get use to it. i'll use my camera for pictures anyway.
Currently have a Huawei P20 Pro and love it but at over 2 years old I am feeling it is time for a change, however I can't forego google services and don't want to have to side load all of those apps, I want them native to the device. As such, Huawei is now unfortunately off the table. (Real shame as they are cracking devices - we have had 6 in our house in total)
iphone... I'll never willingly buy or use an apple device.
I really like the Nord, however too many people are complaining about colour/tinting issues with the display, so don't want to risk that.
After looking at the pixel 4a reviews A LOT in the last week or so, my name is now on the list to be notified when stock is available and I REALLY hope I can bag one before they sell out!
Plastic (actually, polycarbonate - certainly not just "plastic") construction is absolutely not a problem for me. Probably way more durable than the fancy materials on high end devices.
Mid range chipset? Not one reviewer has provided any real negatives about the phone in day to day use. You don't actually NEED all the power in the high end chipsets.
The camera is a little disappointing in that I really wanted a wide angle option on my next device, however, the positives of the pixel camera more than make up for it. On the odd occasion I want wide angle, I'll just have to hope that I remembered my little wide lens adoptor!
Pixel 4a - I'm in!
A lightweight compact phone with that display and that camera, no bloatware and clean ui, i am blown..
The delay in image processing also happens on my Pixel 3 especially if I take 2-3 photos one after the other. Sometimes the photos are only visible after a few mins. It’s like they magically appear when you are scared they weren’t registered.
I'm waiting to get the 4a (soon!). The only think I'm concerned about is the snapdragon. You pointed out it may not fare well after a few updates. I like to keep phones as long as possible. This concerns me. I WANT nightlight and astrophotography though!
I am still using the Droid Maxx and never moved on because I like the small size of it and it still works great and does what I want it to. So talking about a new phone like the 4a that might not make the cut in several years means you are not talking to those of us that are like me. The 4a could very well be my phone for 6 to 8 years, you see a phone to many is like a tool that's used only when needed, I have several hammers but don't go around hitting stuff all day long with them, I only use them when they are needed not when I have nothing else to do, just saying. This was a good review and I like your input but only talking to Phone Fashionistas is well, just saying.
Link to your wallpapers please
you didn't really say anything that every other review has said, we know it has a good camera. we know the screen size and type and resolution. this video was supposed to be about day to day usage. thumbs down for me. sorry.
Your channel definitely deserves my subs!
Google is moving to all mid-range phones so I think the updates that will come out will be optimized for processors like the 730 and others. Love the video.
what is amazing about the pixel 4a is it has a 3.5mm headphone jack! :)
who doesn't have wireless headphones these days? just get some at wallmart. even if you have some 1000$ headphones with wire that you don't want to replace, the convenience of not having to always put in the thing into the phone and not having some long ass wire dangling around is just such a superior experience.
@@electricwizard5747 I am using the pixel buds 2. And I have other wireless headphones. Though having the option to use older headphones that are wired is a plus in 2020.
I had my case before the phone arrived, the plastic build doesn't bother me in the least because it's covered. The finger print cut out easily directs me to opening of the phone. Camera is outstanding. I think the phone is ultra quick when navigating through it or browsing. This phone is a no brainer for $350!
This is already awesome for the price.. I'm still incline towards the pixel2XL but i wonder how the leaked pixel 5A gonna fare for $349 considering this is already good enough
Don't by a pixel 2xl. That phone is almost 3 years old and not getting more software updates. This 4a is the best bang for buck and you won't regret it at all and 5g will eventually get you sick. You should definitely go with the 4a
@@mackmccord3743 get you sick, what?
@@b11480 nevermind. Have a good day. Google and Bing is your friend
爪匚匚ㄖ尺ᗪ爪卂匚Ҝ agreed!
What do you mean 5g would get you sick? Like sick as in motion sick? Or tired of it..?
@@shakibzz no, he's one of these 5g is responsible for coronavirus people.
I have a 2.5 years old Xiaomi Mi A1 that stills hold up quite well. It has a Snapdragon 625 chipset which was kind of a mid range chipset at the time (I consider 730 upper mid range chip which was not the case for 625 at the time). My phone still works fast enough for social media apps, email clients, web browsing etc. I'm sure that latest flagships open those apps noticeably faster but in the grand scheme of things you're not really saving a lot of time if it's a matter of second or two difference at worse. My point is, most popular apps are very optimised and mid range chipsets passed the point of critical performance level for these apps a few years ago. I don't think that 730 chipset/performance will be the problem in 4 years. I think that Google stopping updates is the bigger concern, regardless of their generally good track record with providing updates to their phones.
I would go with the Pixel 4a. It is only gotten more improved from the Pixel 3a, which I wanted at the time. Anyway, I decided to still keep on using my iPhone 6S until it broke. From there, I got an iPhone 8. By this time, I wanted something cheap, but I wanted a new phone. There were rumors that the Pixel 4a was going to be released soon. Keep in mind, this was in May! I did not want to get an old phone if a new one was coming out soon. This was also before the iPhone SE came out and the OnePlus Nord! Aaaah! Since I did not want to wait for a long period of time without a phone, so I would be able to reach my friends and more importantly my family, especially parents, I bought a phone released 2 years ago, because that was quite frankly, the only significantly cheap option on the market, was from a company I trusted and was not preposterously big in size. (More than 6 1/4 in. of screen or too small like below 4 3/4 inches!) HAHA
I know, this is really specific, but I am very cautious about the investments I make, because typically I will hold on them for anywhere from 2 - 6 years! Seeing the Pixel 4a, in all its glory, it is annoying, plus with the accompaniment of the iPhone SE, it made me regret my decisions, but here we are. Also, the OnePlus Nord is not available in the U.S.A., so yeah.
Although battery life concerns me a bit, I am generally around a place to charge most of the time so not a deal breaker. I like the utilitarian concept as I just want a tool that performs decently and takes nice photos. Pre-order made.
I would love to know where you got all the wallpapers for the phone that's used in this video. Thanks! :)
Ted Wu me too :)
Another great video, that 100k subscriber mark is coming and is much deserved 👍
always appreciate the support and feedback, thank you!
Currently have an old old galaxy s5. Ready to upgrade. I have a question for my fellow viewers, what do you guys think of this 4a? Have you come across any issues? Camera reliable?
Solid video as usual dude 👍🏻🎉👌🏻
Thanks man!
I pre ordered mine in Canada but i have to wait to October but i'm so exited
BTW, the display is 443 PPI, not 334 PPI as your video says. Major difference.
I had nexus 4, which I used for 2 years, gave it to my wife she used for a year and then gave to her aunt, she needed for video calls, she also used for some time, I never heard any complaint about the phone. Where as, I had Samsung Galaxy S5 and S7, both phone were slower after one year. I couldn't give my flagship phones to some one else because they were painfully slow. If we have a clean software and 6 Gb ram, that should be enough for day to day tasks.
I bought one to replace my s7 edge
great upgrade, the s7 is pretty dated now, you'll love the clean android experience and the camera is ridiculously good
@@rybakarol 5-6 sotu
No way, I got it to replace my S7 Active
I just received my pixel 4a. I moved my data from 3a to 4a. It definitely is a good deal but I am just disappointed how cheap it feels in my hand. The back of phone (plastic) felt a little flexible too. My pixel 3a survived from many drops without a scratch for an year. I don't think that will be the case with pixel 4a.
I currently use a OnePlus 6, mainly for the headphone jack ;) Now I am tempted to get this, for basically the same reason. I am just not sure it would be an upgrade... thoughts from the community will be greatly appreciated ♥
people have said this phone's cpu is approx ~19% stronger than the older flagship snapdragon 820 which can certainly still get the job done. It's actually stronger in single core vs the snapdragon 845 I've read too. Weaker gpu vs the flagship cpu's is the big deal with the 730 cpu in this phone. As someone who genuinely doesn't game and doesn't foresee myself being a serious mobile gamer, I don't need a mobile bleeding edge gpu. I honestly only care about good looking point and shoot pictures/selfies, which this phone does amazing. Truth be told, I would go iphone but the SE doesn't have night mode on the camera where the pixel does, that was actually more of a deciding factor for me than price/storage/headphone jack. A close friend irl uses a cheap Xiaomi ~$200 phone with a snapdragon 660, 64gb storage, 4gb ram and heavily games and streams music/does social media/multitasks and that phone I dare say was smoother in irl usage than my flagship LG V35 with snapdragon 845, 64gb storage, and 6gb ram, and when I taught them about going to dev options to turn animation scale,etc to 0.5x speed they said the phone became TOO fast LOL, so if a 660 cpu is that good, this 730 certainly can be.
I have bought my Samsung M30S in February and it's overall better and it was only 199£ on Amazon, but I still love Pixel 4A
Google's best release ever. The design, compact & lightweight, luv the polycarbonate build quality, OLED display. This phone is for the average, Tom Dick or Mary? The pr ice is definitely worth your pennies!
I have a Samsung Galaxy note 9, you think this is a good replacement? I want to change my phone and i don't have $500-600
I want to buy it but the price of this phone is worth then my budget..😭
hazim nasri i dont understand your english sir...
@@therealguy5424 hahahaha
I'm scrolling down and down the comments.... Why is nobody talking about the wallpapers on this phone.... All the wallpapers on this video are awesome 👌👌 Please tell me where did you get them....
I'm using the pixel 3a bought last Dec for $299 hope the 4a will be available for $299 this Dec
I'm waiting for a week or two after it ships to get the man on the street review.
I hope Google doesn’t mess up the Pixel 5. I switched to the iPhone XR from my Pixel 2 and man do I miss Android and the Pixel camera.
I have a OnePlus 3, it's been 4 years and it is now starting to lag big time. I'm not a tech person, so have no idea how it compares to the Pixel 4a in terms of specs. Had a Samsung prior and it went downhill within months. My biggest concern with the 4a is battery life over time, given that the battery is fairly small. Still, my low to mid range options are limited in Canada. I'll probably get the 4a when it launches, you couldn't pay me to switch to Apple lol
Reviewers get *way* too caught up in "it doesn't have the top end processor. Thumbs down" when, in reality, most people just don't care. Even after a few software updates, it should still be fine because of how lightweight stock Android is.
I wonder if the 4a have some kind of an water resisteance and if google didn't make it ip rated to maitain its affordable price. Dave Lee review showed it has a rubber gasket aroung the sim tray. I'm waiting and curious regarding the teardown of jerry rig which also showed that the nord have some kind of water protection but is not ip certified to maintain the $400 price
Hope to see a Nord vs Pixel 4a comparison video soon bruh..
I liked your video.. keep it up😍
Will try and get my hands on the Nord, thanks for the feedback!
People in India would straight forward to Pixel 4a just if they could get the pricing checked here as iPhone and Pixel once imported to India has to face heavy taxes they eventually enter the premium price. iPhone for say costs whopping 42500 Rupees which is a premium price and same would happen with Pixel 4a too, now the price of Nord will eventually be beneficial as it's 28000 Rupees but at the core no one wants to buy the Chinese phones anymore in India.
I cancelled my order of the 4a after having the 3a for over a year. Towards that last month of use after a year it was noticably slower than other phones I was around. I would do simple things like check my email and that took an extra second, then spotify an extra second, then maps an extra second. Take a picture 3 seconds. All this slowness after a year. I picked up the OnePlus 8 and it's speed just blew me away. I know they aren't in the same bracket competing but going back to a slug after holding speed I coughed up the extra cash.
I need the XL version
There wont be any, sorry man its about the size of a galaxy s8 of s9 if you've ever seen those
Get the 4a 5g
What do you mean by heavy use? TH-cam or is it something else? And do you mean 10 hours+ or do you mean something different?
We wanted to get the 4a to upgrade my 3a I had but realized it wasn't out for a couple of weeks. Instead, we still went to pay off our 3a's and ended up upgrading my 3a to the Samsung galaxy s20 5g. I don't regret getting the S20, but my husband still wants to eventually get the 4a.
Pretty good video bud. Smooth and easy.
appreciate the comment, thank you!
I have the Pixel 3A and i cracked the screen badly. I been waiting for the pixel 4a to come out so i can upgrade. on a weird note i tried to repair the pixel 3a screen with 4 different shops and none could change the screen for me. It seemed like they either needed special equipment to change the screen or couldn't get the parts needed. This was the first time I had repair shops tell me they couldn't change the phone screen as iv had many phones and its never been a problem. This time ill grab the insurance plan so they can do it when I know it will happen again(crackscreen)
Brilliant video, I might switch to one from my iPhone 7 soon.
thanks for the feedback! there's a lot to choose from now, the pixel 4a, the new SE and OnePlus Nord are all fantastic for their price!
JSL Review yeh! Was considering the SE but might give Android a shot instead now
Hi Jason.. Any heating issues with this device till now?
Pixel 4a 5G vs pixel 4a upcoming topics with Battery performances! 🤔
Might switch from my iphone SE 2020 to this. Is it worth it or should I stick to the SE 2?
Do you have a skin on it? or are the app icon shapes adjustable?
Because of COVID-19, I have to wear a surgical mask all day long at work. My current phone is an iPhone 11 Pro. The Face ID, as awesome as it was before COVID-19, is now just a giant PITA because of my mask - I'm getting sick of having to enter a password every time I wanna unlock my phone. I'm seriously considering giving this phone a try partly because it has fingerprint ID, which is hands-down better than Face-ID for many people during this period.
So you really think that a mid tier processor on a budget phone sounds absurd?
What is the radiation/SAR value of Pixel 4a ?
Please give a suggestion what should I buy Nord or 4a beacuse of that tint issue in Nord it not looks promising
At the same price, Pixel 4A vs Pixel 3, which is better option?
How about the battery performance? Is it last for a day??
How is the call quality and noise cancellation when making calls in noisy places
I cant wait for my pixel 4a to get here. I cant wait to try out that stunning camera
Its launching on sept 10th right?
Shakiba Inside A Screen August 20 here in US
@@ifouthxion ahhh. Okay sep 10 for Canada makes sense then thank you!!
Do you think I should stick to my 3a XL or upgrade?
So tried of TH-camrs speculating whether or not a phone will slow down. Stop being lazy! Get a phone using that chipset from 2-3 years ago or a Pixel 3a and (systematically) see much the device has slowed down...problem solved.
I've always been wary of rear mounted Fingerprint Sensors.
Having gotten used, with various iPhones (when they *had* Home Buttons) even my side mounted Sensor on my current Sony, to being able to open the phone to the Home Screen without having to pick it up, I reckon I'd soon become pretty narked at having to pick it up every 5 minutes and lay it down again!
Fair complaint, although I prefer the rear mounted ones.
if the price is same (or pixel being cheaper) for both nord and 4A, I'm going for the 4a surely
JSL ❤️
I had a brand new pixel 4 and it started shutting off randomly right before it shut down and would not power back on google has been zero help even under there warranty phone was only 4 months old I would never by a pixel again
Can navigation also be changed to buttons instead of gesture?
I would definitely buy it! Hopefully the pricing in India doesn't exceed the $350 price mark
Pixel 4a for sure!
Does it have a good battery life? Is it good for longer screen time use?
Looks great, just wish it was in stock anywhere :(
Do you think it would be good for playing games like FNAF Ar or Identity V
Google store shows us that it’s a 443 PPI OLED display and you’re telling us that it’s a 334 PPI display? I think you should recheck dude.
yeah i was wrong, i had a moment of dyslexia when I was editing yesterday, my bad!
Best value for money 👍
Iphone SE is apple so it falls out (aside from the other obvious drawbacks that I prioritize over its advantages)
OP Nord has too much bloatware and would otherwise be an instant buy
Pixel 4a is basically perfect for what I want, Im just waiting for the 5G version
i'm planning to buy new phone but i can't decide which one, oneplus nord or pixel4a. which one would you advice me?
I have the Pixel 1. Great phone but battery has really started to decline. I ordered this from Best Buy for $299 and got $15 for my Pixel 1. So $274 plus tax.
What should i choose between this and oneplus nord?