Love how you gave a shoutout to other channels instead of complaining about the limited review time. Always love your attitude for positivity. Additionally, fantastic review considering you had such little time to play with it, capture footage, edit, and publish. Well done!
yes, just noticed that! I love these kind of videos, and Michael is always so positive, humble and honest, plus the video quality + editing of these videos is awesome! keep up the good work!
@@bryanlim9817 it's not wrong but just think about polycarbonate is a sort of plastic with more resistant, easy to produce with low cost. Also there are plenty type of "plastic" with different use.
Agreed.... glass backs only benefit the manufacturer as it doubles the chances of breakages and buying a replacement or getting it repaired.I bought the 3a because it had a plastic back.
I was one of the ones sick of plastic when all phones were made out of it ... but yeah, I love it. What a refreshing change not to have to worry about putting my phone down on hard surfaces, etc.
Michael, I just wanted you to know that out of the 21 reviews of the Pixel 4a that literally all popped up in my feed at the exact same time, this was the ONLY one that I watched!
Tbh I think the Pixel 4a could switch a few iPhone SE 2 users for a few simple reasons: 1. The Pixel objectively looks better than the SE 2. The Pixel offers a better photo camera 3. The Pixel has a much better display, as it’s OLED and has a higher ppi 4. The Pixel has a lower price, which might go lower around Black Friday, while the SE won’t go any lower for years 5. The Pixel has 3 years of software updates, which is good enough for most users 6. Although the chip is worse, it’s still good enough for most users 7. Headphone Jack 8. Stereo Speakers 9. Google Assistant 10. Night Sight 11. Extra features, I.e transcription, polycarbonate, gorilla glass, etc. 12. Slightly better battery 13. USB-C All in all I think the 4a is a better buy, considering all these reasons plus the lower price.
If you want a phone with the best price to performance, get the Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro. It has: 1. a full screen design, with a pop up camera, 2. 6gb ram, 3. 128gb storage, 4. headphone jack and 5. decent camera (not as good as a Pixel, but mostly there with the google camera app) and 6. (most importantly) Snapdragon 855. It also has a fully glass back. It only cost me £379.99, which is VERY good value. It is one of the best valued phones you could ever buy.
Its so amazing that etechschool predicted the pixel 4A features so accurately almost so long before. Amazing work. www.etechschool.com/2020/08/the-untold-story-of-googles-pixel-4a-4a.html
@@shubhambane2001 Yes, them and like everyone else... We mainly knew most of the specs a few months ago because of all the leaks. Too bad google dissapoint AGAIN :( The whole Pixel line has been a dissapointment for me since day one.. Looks dull and cheap, stock Android actually is starting to get boring and lagging behind in integrated features etc.
I just got my Pixel 4a in yesterday - at $349 for a brand new device that promises 3 years of software updates, it’s definitely compelling as an Android device...I just wish Google would give it the marketing campaign that it deserves so that the average consumer would be aware of its existence. For $50 more, if you’re looking for an iOS device that will get 5-6 years of updates along with a flagship, much faster processor, I don’t see it grabbing those buyers...but it doesn’t have to! It’s a great Android phone at a great price, for anyone who isn’t looking to drop $1k on a flagship Android competitor.
I have a Google Pixel XL First gen. I've been waiting for the perfect phone for me to upgrade to, after Google kept on missing afterwards. But this, this might be my next phone.
got a 3a last year myself. first new out of the box phone ive ever gotten myself. everything before was refurbished, used, or way out of date. I would never lock myself into apple's ecosystem before but MAN the pixel line of phones having a budget model will ensure i never will. hopefully itll be a wake up call to other people too.
companyoflosers dude when you buy a $700+ device you’re paying a premium for premium design and longevity, do you really think those mid range chips will last 2+ years? Hell no so stop trying to spread your bs frugal ways on others because people are gonna spend their money the way they want
@@iwill_859 nah, you are mostly just paying for the logo. you really think apple isnt making a huge profit off each phone? do you think ANY phone company isnt? apple is just one of the few that thinks so much of itself and locks you into its ecosystem enough that it thinks its phones are actually worth what they charge for it. which for most people, they arent. they are the status name brand of the phone industry where you pay double just to get a neat design made of brushed aluminum and little else over the competition. yeah iphones DO have a different OS and generally faster chips, but the average user doesnt utilize all that. is like buying a computer with an i9 processor for gaming when all you really need is an i5. plus with planned obsolescence, apple isnt letting you get more than a year or two out of your phone anyways.
I switched phones last month and until then, I took the maximum advantage of the performance of the Snapdragon 625 in the Xiaomi Mi A1. Tried custom ROMs, used the stock one, etc. and it just never failed me. If THAT was good enough for everyday use in 2020, the Pixel 4A with a much newer mid-range chip can't be that bad at all. Better power efficiency, AI app management, etc. with a decent price. Also the best Google ecosystem experience and actual monthly security update support, not like how other manufacturers do it. Even the ones that deliver on their promises, usually are late, with the updates arriving at the end of the month. When Google already is ready to roll-out the next one. 🤦♂️ In conclusion, the 730G will be good for a while and after 3 years, you can extend the support with custom ROMs like the Pixel Experience ROM if you want to stick to the same look and feel or you can try other, fancier stuff.
"Weekend foray with the... 4a" i see you, MrMobile 👀 also, according to the Pixel 4a product page, it's a Snapdragon 730 and not the 730G. Just a heads-up. 😉
Exalia Justice To be fair, the 730G really only improves the graphics. Most users of this phone wouldn’t see any performance difference between it and the regular 730 unless they’re gaming quite a bit with titles that have good graphics.
Glad you picked up on the wordplay. :) As for the silicon, my spec sheet from Google (reviewers' guide) says this: Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 730G 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz, 64-bit Octa-Core Adreno 618 Titan M Security Module
@@TheMrMobile Interesting to think that Google put the G in the reviewers' guide, and leave it out in their product page... well, at least the 4a has a decent chipset. 👌
@@Krystalmyth Mr mobile never use clickbaity (and often annoying) title, I am not saying his video title is not attractive, but we are living in a world where even reputable news portal use clickbaity title for unnecessary news
I started to watching you, back in the old day's When you review moto x. Since then, nothing changed, I still saying to my friend's here in Greece, that if you want to see a great review for a phone, small in time but targeting to the critical part's. Michael Fisher is the best reviewer ever. Thanks for all this year's, all this review's and comments. Keep going Michael. Thanks
Thank you for this review. My Moto X died 3 days ago and I asked my son to research a phone for me (he's all in on Android) and purchase what he thought would be best. He called me on the home land line about 10 minutes later (yeah, I still have a land line ... I'm an old guy) and said I was in luck. He had been watching for the release of this phone, placed the order and it will ship on 8/20. After watching your video, I can't wait. In the meantime, he'll fire up one of his older phones from 2 years ago to get me through the next few weeks. BTW, I subscribed to your channel. Great presentation, young man.
Finally decided to try pixel 4a. First time pixel user. So blown away how good it is despite the spec is not that impressive. Coming from someone who use higher refresh rate phone this phone is so smooth and the best camera ever.
My beloved Google Pixel bricked itself a few weeks ago (and my only backup phone was a ye olde Droid 4, oof), and I was torn between waiting for the Pixel 4a to come out or just buying something. I ended up getting the Pixel 3, and it actually cost... just about the same as the Pixel 4a does. I wonder what's the better choice between a current-gen budget phone vs. a last gen flagship. I quite like squeeze-to-summon-assist, wireless charging, and its IPX8 rating, so after watching this review my FOMO is subsided and I think I'm happy to have gotten the Pixel 3.
Because it's a waste at this price range because it will be shit quality. It's better to have one great camera, compared to what you see with other brands around this price range putting in loads of cameras to look more like flagships but you then sacrifice quality of all the cameras or worse other areas of the phone, and you get one that isn't as good as it would have been if it where just one camera but it's a little better than the other cameras.
for me this phone is all i need. all the specs is more than enough. it's the perfect size as well. i am also getting the full android experience. mike, you should be a voice actor!!!!
Happy to say, I landed on using surfshark when shopping for a vpn last year. Didn't find it through a sponsorship or anything, just plain googling. Still using it, still pleased with it.
Love me some Michael Fisher ! I'm always at that First Submarine Base on Saturdays, don't know how I missed you! Thanks for always keeping us informed! 😷Stay Safe
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@@GeniusGamingArg Oh yes we will. History has shown that pandemics typically last about 2-3 years. COVID isn't going away for quite a while. You'd better get used to wearing a mask for the forseeable future.
@@Some-guy-on-the-internet vacine is ready almost last trail ls remaining and will ready by end of year lastly reach to u by feb 21 dw see news of vacine nationaliz already started
as someone thats been with IOS for a few years now, this is the type of phone that would tempt me to try android again. It might not pack flagship features but as a budget phone to try android as it was always intended, stock with 3 yrs of software updates, and packed in a good old plastic shell that I dont have to worry about cases for I am awefully tempted. The only thing I wished google hadnt compromised on was the IP67/68 resistance, in 2020 this should be standard on all phones regardless of price to save electronic waste through simple water ingress.
Michael, do you mind also consider talking about reparability? It kinda stopped me from thinking about buying new phone since everything is glued to case nowadays. I really wish Pixel 4a back cover and battery can at least be replaced.
Or get the Nord, you get all the benefits that Android gets,and 90hz Amoled, but although the camera is not as Amazing as the pixel, it's still very decent, and you have more versatility from it(excluding the useless macro and depth sensors ofc), also , it have much more battery than this Pixel, nevermind the underwhelming SE
The Pixel 4a caught my attention when it was suddenly announced. Your vlogging kinda confirmed that I should get this amongst the more expensive phones releasing just because of new tech. I'm getting to realise too that as much as I works love to have super cool new features, I don't really get to use them often. So for me perhaps I would be like you... a phone that calls, click and forget and the ability to indulge in my social media. Could I ask if the screen under the sun is still showing up well?
@@sovietbear3024 Considering how rough people are on their phones, durability matters greatly. Look at folks with Iphones and their screens and the back glass are damaged.
You said the Pixel never sold well, but I know more people who have one than any other brand. I honestly thought it did better in the market. I'm still using my original Pixel XL after four years and still love it, despite it being on it's last legs. I have beat the crap out of this thing!
I had a pixel 2, waited a generation before upgrading and got the pixel 4. I'm now feeling I should have waited another gen until the 5. The battery on my 4 gives me constant battery anxiety, never making it through a full day without a charge. That said, The camera is absolutely stellar and I work as a mobile photographer, And I've yet to find something that can deliver better photos as reliably.
The iPhone SE in Product Red does look pretty sweet. (My wife has that particular model.) I think the Pixel 4a looks nice as well. It should do pretty well.
I wish that overseas people can get a taste on what the Pixel lineup would feel considering that this is one of those phones that I would have no trouble recommending to friends and family who just wants a phone that works really well without any bells and whistles, and still runs the latest versions of android. The overseas market are kinda bloated with so many brands and different skins of android that either makes it look sluggish or just outright bad.
Thank you for mentioning, that folks outside North America have much more options. That said, it's still a good phone that might find some buyers overseas
First watched this before I got phone from pre-order, now watching again all of a sudden on my Pixel 4a 😍 used it for 7 months and trust me nothing beats it at $349 or even higher and camera is of course the best on any smartphone (for stills)
Thanks Mr mobile, for the review, but also a VPN ad that *finally* isn't trying to mislead customers with unspecific claims of security that scare many into getting one for things like their home browsing.
I'm using a 4a and it's still a great phone now. Makes it difficult when I think about upgrading, because for a significant upgrade (larger screen with 90 or 120hz, 8xx CPU, faster charging, and better camera - and with a good working clean version of Android) it seems that I'd have to buy a phone costing at least $600, whereas I only spent about $300 on the 4a one year ago.
This just shows how Google is the best in the budget department when it comes to phones. The 4a feels like a true throwback to their Nexus phones. They should spend way more on ads globally especially in Middle eastern and South asian countries. Then watch people buy the phones from them like hot cakes, instead of making flagships to rival the iPhones and Samsungs of the world where in some countries, no one even knows that they make phones! I say this because flagships nowadays are kinda overpriced sometimes people have to settle for something cheaper which works and that you could rely on, and that's exactly where Google can shine. Great review, btw! Big fan of your videos. Been one since the pocketnow days, you had the best reviews of the bunch and had a unique style which you still kept and it evolved even more with your new channel. Stay safe, Sir 🖖🏻
I like the old phones with leather backs. I could care less about wireless charging so therefore don't care about glass backs. I love the old style where all you needed was a screen saver and your phone was safe. We buy these great flagship that from out of the box are covered with a case
Hey Mr Mobile here is one question that most of reviewers like you tend to overlook, because you don't face this problem. How long will the 730G hold before it starts lagging. We buy our devices and use it for at least two or more years. You guys keep changing devices on weekly basis. So you tend to overlook this question. Can 730G remain responsive for two years at least?
This is the kind of review I was looking for, from a long time. Those camera angles, that music 😌 The words "Stay Mobile my friends". All the way to a big THUMBS UP!!
hope you had a fruitful, joyous time with family🤗 back at home. hoping to get a larger review.. as this thing is a fairly goos contender to the OnePlus phones.. even here in India. . and i cannot emphasise enough ..how much credibility and respect in our eyes it gives to see you be honest about your hiccups and not shy away but rather suggest content from other sources you've found to be worthy. it just goes to show your human qualities and hiw much you value us.. the viewers. sadly.. most people nowadays aren't like that. and Adsense and monetisation are their gods😳😢
Ordered mine today in the first minute of launch here in India. I'm done with flagships, all I use my phone is for Twitter, LinkedIn, TH-cam and shopping. What I saved on this, am gonna spend on the PS5. Also, brings me back to my Nexus 4 days😁
This phone wins me over with the astrophotography thing and the polycarbonate material! As I don't really care about wireless charging, I think polycarbonate will be more convenient and durable for a phone material. I would assume better grip, resulting in better durability.
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Love how you gave a shoutout to other channels instead of complaining about the limited review time. Always love your attitude for positivity. Additionally, fantastic review considering you had such little time to play with it, capture footage, edit, and publish. Well done!
Any way the one plus nord munjie😅😅❤
yes, just noticed that! I love these kind of videos, and Michael is always so positive, humble and honest, plus the video quality + editing of these videos is awesome! keep up the good work!
I remember when the polycarbonate shell was premium, and we all loved it (lumia lineup)...
i feel you bro
The HTC One X was one of those
Isn't polycarbonate just plastic but with a fancier name?
My Nexus 5x
@@bryanlim9817 it's not wrong but just think about polycarbonate is a sort of plastic with more resistant, easy to produce with low cost. Also there are plenty type of "plastic" with different use.
I wish more phones would use polycarbonate, the 3a was the first phone I used without a case in a long time
Agreed.... glass backs only benefit the manufacturer as it doubles the chances of breakages and buying a replacement or getting it repaired.I bought the 3a because it had a plastic back.
I was one of the ones sick of plastic when all phones were made out of it ... but yeah, I love it. What a refreshing change not to have to worry about putting my phone down on hard surfaces, etc.
Agreed, can also replace the battery a lot easier, which is much better for the environment and my wallet.
@@TheMrMobile yassss i like it when phones are just do what theyre supposed to do
Hey, question. Why did you choose Android over apple? (Just wondering)
Michael, I just wanted you to know that out of the 21 reviews of the Pixel 4a that literally all popped up in my feed at the exact same time, this was the ONLY one that I watched!
Tbh I think the Pixel 4a could switch a few iPhone SE 2 users for a few simple reasons:
1. The Pixel objectively looks better than the SE
2. The Pixel offers a better photo camera
3. The Pixel has a much better display, as it’s OLED and has a higher ppi
4. The Pixel has a lower price, which might go lower around Black Friday, while the SE won’t go any lower for years
5. The Pixel has 3 years of software updates, which is good enough for most users
6. Although the chip is worse, it’s still good enough for most users
7. Headphone Jack
8. Stereo Speakers
9. Google Assistant
10. Night Sight
11. Extra features, I.e transcription, polycarbonate, gorilla glass, etc.
12. Slightly better battery
13. USB-C
All in all I think the 4a is a better buy, considering all these reasons plus the lower price.
Never underestimate the power of the Apple ecosystem.
@@IPendragonI nobody underestimated. Only concern of iphone is high cost compared to 4a
If you want a phone with the best price to performance, get the Xiaomi Mi 9t Pro.
It has:
1. a full screen design, with a pop up camera,
2. 6gb ram,
3. 128gb storage,
4. headphone jack and
5. decent camera (not as good as a Pixel, but mostly there with the google camera app) and
6. (most importantly) Snapdragon 855.
It also has a fully glass back.
It only cost me £379.99, which is VERY good value.
It is one of the best valued phones you could ever buy.
I chuckled when he said iPhone SE was a prettier phone...yeah maybe in 2015
@@Angultra haha funny outdated guy,.,.
"My foray into my...4a"
What a f'ing dumb pun.
I loved it.
Google: *Secretly released the Pixel 4a*
Everyone: *We weren’t expecting special forces.*
Its so amazing that etechschool predicted the pixel 4A features so accurately almost so long before. Amazing work. www.etechschool.com/2020/08/the-untold-story-of-googles-pixel-4a-4a.html
@@shubhambane2001 they just used the leaked info at the time
That's the point seargent
@@shubhambane2001 Yes, them and like everyone else... We mainly knew most of the specs a few months ago because of all the leaks.
Too bad google dissapoint AGAIN :( The whole Pixel line has been a dissapointment for me since day one.. Looks dull and cheap, stock Android actually is starting to get boring and lagging behind in integrated features etc.
Any way the one plus nord munjirle😅😍😍❤
I just got my Pixel 4a in yesterday - at $349 for a brand new device that promises 3 years of software updates, it’s definitely compelling as an Android device...I just wish Google would give it the marketing campaign that it deserves so that the average consumer would be aware of its existence. For $50 more, if you’re looking for an iOS device that will get 5-6 years of updates along with a flagship, much faster processor, I don’t see it grabbing those buyers...but it doesn’t have to! It’s a great Android phone at a great price, for anyone who isn’t looking to drop $1k on a flagship Android competitor.
Much rather prefer bigger screen, more storage than small outdated screen on the iPhone.
I agree 100% ! Great comment and have a great day.
You can get a iphone xr that is almost better in every way for the same price
How is the battery?
@@hasanfarooq8296 iphone xr is 499🙄🙄🙄
Ok! I'm ready for this one. My next phone might be a pixel.
Ibrahim Anser ass battery life
@@kazi1 and gigantic bezels
@Ibrahim Anser no the SE is too small and i really dont wanna be in the apple wallgarden
@@ldjohnson72 they are basically opposites. The pixel 4a has great battery and screen and iPhone SE has performance
I have a Google Pixel XL First gen. I've been waiting for the perfect phone for me to upgrade to, after Google kept on missing afterwards. But this, this might be my next phone.
2020:Worst year ever
Also 2020:Finally I can own a pixel
Said nobody ever
got a 3a last year myself. first new out of the box phone ive ever gotten myself. everything before was refurbished, used, or way out of date. I would never lock myself into apple's ecosystem before but MAN the pixel line of phones having a budget model will ensure i never will. hopefully itll be a wake up call to other people too.
companyoflosers dude when you buy a $700+ device you’re paying a premium for premium design and longevity, do you really think those mid range chips will last 2+ years? Hell no so stop trying to spread your bs frugal ways on others because people are gonna spend their money the way they want
@@iwill_859 nah, you are mostly just paying for the logo. you really think apple isnt making a huge profit off each phone? do you think ANY phone company isnt? apple is just one of the few that thinks so much of itself and locks you into its ecosystem enough that it thinks its phones are actually worth what they charge for it. which for most people, they arent. they are the status name brand of the phone industry where you pay double just to get a neat design made of brushed aluminum and little else over the competition. yeah iphones DO have a different OS and generally faster chips, but the average user doesnt utilize all that. is like buying a computer with an i9 processor for gaming when all you really need is an i5. plus with planned obsolescence, apple isnt letting you get more than a year or two out of your phone anyways.
@Megatron EX1127 same the se has everything except battery and screen and audio jack
"these is much more to a smartphone than its silicon"
People who only look at SoC to price ratio: REEEEEEEEE
I switched phones last month and until then, I took the maximum advantage of the performance of the Snapdragon 625 in the Xiaomi Mi A1. Tried custom ROMs, used the stock one, etc. and it just never failed me.
If THAT was good enough for everyday use in 2020, the Pixel 4A with a much newer mid-range chip can't be that bad at all. Better power efficiency, AI app management, etc. with a decent price. Also the best Google ecosystem experience and actual monthly security update support, not like how other manufacturers do it. Even the ones that deliver on their promises, usually are late, with the updates arriving at the end of the month. When Google already is ready to roll-out the next one. 🤦♂️
In conclusion, the 730G will be good for a while and after 3 years, you can extend the support with custom ROMs like the Pixel Experience ROM if you want to stick to the same look and feel or you can try other, fancier stuff.
Heck I could live with a modern Snapdragon 4XX
Yes, I'm watching the 4a reviews from all these channels [MrMobile, MKBHD, Mrwhosethebos and Dave] and yes I'm not bored yet.
Then you should buy it 😄😂💗
"Weekend foray with the... 4a"
i see you, MrMobile 👀 also, according to the Pixel 4a product page, it's a Snapdragon 730 and not the 730G. Just a heads-up. 😉
730g bro
@@vikasgouda9417 store.google.com/us/product/pixel_4a_specs?hl=en-US prove me wrong bro
Exalia Justice To be fair, the 730G really only improves the graphics. Most users of this phone wouldn’t see any performance difference between it and the regular 730 unless they’re gaming quite a bit with titles that have good graphics.
Glad you picked up on the wordplay. :) As for the silicon, my spec sheet from Google (reviewers' guide) says this:
Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 730G
2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz, 64-bit Octa-Core
Adreno 618
Titan M Security Module
@@TheMrMobile Interesting to think that Google put the G in the reviewers' guide, and leave it out in their product page... well, at least the 4a has a decent chipset. 👌
4:50 excuse me sir? I can't help but notice you've lost your shoes
This is the least ugly pixel. :')
Although, I do kinda miss the dual-tone backs.
Pixel 2/3 were peek design
Yeah the dual tone was iconic. I don't know why Google would just drop their most distinctive branding element for no reason.
@@mt_xing Agreed
Really??? I think this one is the ugliest one
Yep least ugly, still ugly though..
Google's #Pixel4a
- 5.8" FHD+ OLED
- Snapdragon 730G 4G
- 12.2MP Rear camera
- 8MP Front cam
- 3140mAh battery with 18W FC
- 6GB+128GB
- Price: $349
Nice but I don’t think New Zealand will get the Google Pixel 4a or the Google Pixel 5.😰
Cheeseburger Mac Pac cos google have bad availability
My S9 does the same shit... but with a snapdragon 845... the only downfall is the 4gb of ram... 🤷🏽♀️🤷🏽♂️
But this is 5g?
Oh shit it's out? 😍 OK back to watching, I can't wait to see this.
In October
@@Techmaster-ci1xe Oh my bad
“...my weekend foray with the 4a...” classic 👌
Common guys let's get him to 1m
Startled he hasn't yet tbh. Would make me paranoid about being suppressed if I were him. Like how is it possible?
@@Krystalmyth Mr mobile never use clickbaity (and often annoying) title, I am not saying his video title is not attractive, but we are living in a world where even reputable news portal use clickbaity title for unnecessary news
I‘m not THAT common
@@borkwoof696 lul
if only i have multiple. accounts
Aha! You're the first reviewer I've seen so far to make the "foray" joke! Love it.
Thanks, Tony Stark.
I started to watching you, back in the old day's
When you review moto x.
Since then, nothing changed, I still saying to my friend's here in Greece, that if you want to see a great review for a phone, small in time but targeting to the critical part's. Michael Fisher is the best reviewer ever.
Thanks for all this year's, all this review's and comments.
Keep going Michael. Thanks
Still very pleased with my pixel 3, but my next phone will be a pixel again
Thank you for this review. My Moto X died 3 days ago and I asked my son to research a phone for me (he's all in on Android) and purchase what he thought would be best. He called me on the home land line about 10 minutes later (yeah, I still have a land line ... I'm an old guy) and said I was in luck. He had been watching for the release of this phone, placed the order and it will ship on 8/20. After watching your video, I can't wait. In the meantime, he'll fire up one of his older phones from 2 years ago to get me through the next few weeks. BTW, I subscribed to your channel. Great presentation, young man.
Tony Stark of Android
Finally decided to try pixel 4a. First time pixel user. So blown away how good it is despite the spec is not that impressive. Coming from someone who use higher refresh rate phone this phone is so smooth and the best camera ever.
lmao that b roll of the guy waving at the phone lolol
Interesting, The Verge review stated and demonstrated that the >squeeze< feature remains on the 4A.
My beloved Google Pixel bricked itself a few weeks ago (and my only backup phone was a ye olde Droid 4, oof), and I was torn between waiting for the Pixel 4a to come out or just buying something. I ended up getting the Pixel 3, and it actually cost... just about the same as the Pixel 4a does. I wonder what's the better choice between a current-gen budget phone vs. a last gen flagship. I quite like squeeze-to-summon-assist, wireless charging, and its IPX8 rating, so after watching this review my FOMO is subsided and I think I'm happy to have gotten the Pixel 3.
Can someone please tell me why Google can't charge $50 more for this phone and just give us a wide angle and telephoto?
For your question
I'll recommend you to watch Mrwhosetheboss's video
Because of the iPhone Se and the One Plus Nord whitch are also mid rangers.
Because it's a waste at this price range because it will be shit quality. It's better to have one great camera, compared to what you see with other brands around this price range putting in loads of cameras to look more like flagships but you then sacrifice quality of all the cameras or worse other areas of the phone, and you get one that isn't as good as it would have been if it where just one camera but it's a little better than the other cameras.
Less reason to buy the main Pixel range unfortunately.
for me this phone is all i need. all the specs is more than enough. it's the perfect size as well. i am also getting the full android experience. mike, you should be a voice actor!!!!
I was!
@@TheMrMobile really?? which studio? Redtube? 😜 Good review btw, it's my second time waiting for your review before I buy a new phone
7:40 did you say the iPhone SE is a prettier package? With those 5 year old bezels?
Probably because its not a unibody plastic design. However I do like that design.
Happy to say, I landed on using surfshark when shopping for a vpn last year. Didn't find it through a sponsorship or anything, just plain googling. Still using it, still pleased with it.
Is it really an upgrade from the 3a XL though?
2:39 I was waiting for someone to use that pun. My satisfaction is immeasurable, and my day is made.
I love how MrMobile always gives a shout out to other TH-camrs in his reviews.
I still miss my Nexus 6p. Those front facing speakers, more than decent camera and great battery left an empty space in my heart.
Love me some Michael Fisher ! I'm always at that First Submarine Base on Saturdays, don't know how I missed you!
Thanks for always keeping us informed! 😷Stay Safe
Haven't watched yet, but I'll be waiting for the 'foray' pun.
@2:40 thank you, sir.
It’s weird. It almost feels like that 4a has been out for months now
Congratulations mr Fisher..for 1 million subscribers Without contemplating any conundrum & Predicament..it’s imperative for me to assert that you are unequivocally the Best tech reviewer with Magniloquence & enunciation with Grandiloquence...Sagacious,witted and well acquainted about technical knowledge...it’s obtestation & entreaty kindly keep growing and continue your stupendous work
i miss having a pixel. i have the s10+ right now and its a beast of a phone and i know i will lose so many features but i want this phone
I'm guessing that the face ID will be leaving the Pixel 5 since we'll be wearing masks for the next few years.
Not all People sadly
we will not be wearing mask for the next few years
Few months***
Thanks
@@GeniusGamingArg Oh yes we will. History has shown that pandemics typically last about 2-3 years. COVID isn't going away for quite a while. You'd better get used to wearing a mask for the forseeable future.
@@Some-guy-on-the-internet vacine is ready almost last trail ls remaining and will ready by end of year lastly reach to u by feb 21 dw see news of vacine nationaliz already started
Getting mine today- cost £270 and will let me try out the Pixel line alongside my iPhone 11. Thanks for the review - subscribed!
as someone thats been with IOS for a few years now, this is the type of phone that would tempt me to try android again. It might not pack flagship features but as a budget phone to try android as it was always intended, stock with 3 yrs of software updates, and packed in a good old plastic shell that I dont have to worry about cases for I am awefully tempted. The only thing I wished google hadnt compromised on was the IP67/68 resistance, in 2020 this should be standard on all phones regardless of price to save electronic waste through simple water ingress.
I still have my Pixel 3A XL. If you unlock the boot loader you can get by.
Michael, do you mind also consider talking about reparability? It kinda stopped me from thinking about buying new phone since everything is glued to case nowadays. I really wish Pixel 4a back cover and battery can at least be replaced.
'Best value, in America, for Android'
'Wouldn't swap over for it'
'SE is actually pretty good'
So you're saying I should get an SE. 🤔
Or get the Nord, you get all the benefits that Android gets,and 90hz Amoled, but although the camera is not as Amazing as the pixel, it's still very decent, and you have more versatility from it(excluding the useless macro and depth sensors ofc), also , it have much more battery than this Pixel, nevermind the underwhelming SE
@@ezrapardede1921 the only good things about the Nord over the 4a are the new cameras and 90hz
@@joelnod the battery for sure. pixel battery always sucks
The Pixel 4a caught my attention when it was suddenly announced. Your vlogging kinda confirmed that I should get this amongst the more expensive phones releasing just because of new tech. I'm getting to realise too that as much as I works love to have super cool new features, I don't really get to use them often. So for me perhaps I would be like you... a phone that calls, click and forget and the ability to indulge in my social media. Could I ask if the screen under the sun is still showing up well?
Almost to a million thr time he reviews that note he will make it... Been following you for a long time and I'm wishing you luck! You are the man
First good looking pixel I honestly feel I want it oh wait plastic I literally heard plastic while typing this comment
It's going to be more durable than glass.
Oh no! Durability! What ever will you do?!
@@sovietbear3024 Considering how rough people are on their phones, durability matters greatly. Look at folks with Iphones and their screens and the back glass are damaged.
I'm glad the back is plastic.
@@lukemeissner1741 And I always get a good case to cover it anyway
Where else can I find a review better than Mr.mobile's? The way Mr.Mobile makes his videos is way amazing and more interesting than others!!
Why Mr mobile is so underrated. I always loved his reviews.
Same here
Yeah actually others reviews are soo boring to watch but I end up watching to know about the phone but this did not feel that way.
The world: Stays at home
Mrmobile: Stay mobile my friends
I'm mobile from the bedroom to the kitchen, it counts.
Hi Mr Mobile, I have a question. How do you sound so better in your videos ? What is your secret. When I record for my channel is sounds hideous
My god ever since pocketnow.. this guy is the best reviewer
You said the Pixel never sold well, but I know more people who have one than any other brand. I honestly thought it did better in the market. I'm still using my original Pixel XL after four years and still love it, despite it being on it's last legs. I have beat the crap out of this thing!
Apart from the best voice in the tech area I like the honest reviews you make. Keep it always like this Mike.
Best voice .....I give you Mrwhoestheboss ?
I had a pixel 2, waited a generation before upgrading and got the pixel 4. I'm now feeling I should have waited another gen until the 5.
The battery on my 4 gives me constant battery anxiety, never making it through a full day without a charge.
That said, The camera is absolutely stellar and I work as a mobile photographer, And I've yet to find something that can deliver better photos as reliably.
For me the biggest deal breaker is the platic construction and maybe the lower refresh rate screen as opposed to the op nord
Excellent. Video output better than I expected!
Is that google launch phone or new camera ??
The iPhone SE in Product Red does look pretty sweet. (My wife has that particular model.) I think the Pixel 4a looks nice as well. It should do pretty well.
I wish that overseas people can get a taste on what the Pixel lineup would feel considering that this is one of those phones that I would have no trouble recommending to friends and family who just wants a phone that works really well without any bells and whistles, and still runs the latest versions of android. The overseas market are kinda bloated with so many brands and different skins of android that either makes it look sluggish or just outright bad.
Props for the Pixelbook Go cameos. ;)
Thank you for mentioning, that folks outside North America have much more options. That said, it's still a good phone that might find some buyers overseas
I just pre-ordered one. Using a 2xl now I hope I made the right choice!
You're almost at 1M, Michael! Well deserved!
Bought my pixel 3a at launch and it's still running great...gonna upgrade to the 4a 👍
I have the Pixel 3a XL and wouldn't mind this 4a but hey, I'm good for now. Great review!
I love travelling mr mobile. Just look how much he travelled in just 4 days
I'm really digging the vlog video format. Please keep it going for future videos!
I still don't know why you are not above millions subs!!! You are an artist who tells a story. A very good story. Everytime!
First watched this before I got phone from pre-order, now watching again all of a sudden on my Pixel 4a 😍 used it for 7 months and trust me nothing beats it at $349 or even higher and camera is of course the best on any smartphone (for stills)
Wow so close to a big million. This is gonna be epic. :D happy for you mr mobile.
Hey Mr Mobile speaking of budget phones how come we haven't got a Note 10 lite video where you sign a lease with the pen???
Thanks Mr mobile, for the review, but also a VPN ad that *finally* isn't trying to mislead customers with unspecific claims of security that scare many into getting one for things like their home browsing.
I'm using a 4a and it's still a great phone now. Makes it difficult when I think about upgrading, because for a significant upgrade (larger screen with 90 or 120hz, 8xx CPU, faster charging, and better camera - and with a good working clean version of Android) it seems that I'd have to buy a phone costing at least $600, whereas I only spent about $300 on the 4a one year ago.
I really respect his disclaimer at the end of every video
7:04 That is character/class beyond compare. I hope it pushes your YT career further than you could imagine.
This just shows how Google is the best in the budget department when it comes to phones. The 4a feels like a true throwback to their Nexus phones. They should spend way more on ads globally especially in Middle eastern and South asian countries.
Then watch people buy the phones from them like hot cakes, instead of making flagships to rival the iPhones and Samsungs of the world where in some countries, no one even knows that they make phones!
I say this because flagships nowadays are kinda overpriced sometimes people have to settle for something cheaper which works and that you could rely on, and that's exactly where Google can shine.
Great review, btw! Big fan of your videos. Been one since the pocketnow days, you had the best reviews of the bunch and had a unique style which you still kept and it evolved even more with your new channel. Stay safe, Sir 🖖🏻
the way that you make your reviews are awesome!! I like the fact that your giving your own impressions instead been commercial thumbs up
I like the old phones with leather backs. I could care less about wireless charging so therefore don't care about glass backs. I love the old style where all you needed was a screen saver and your phone was safe. We buy these great flagship that from out of the box are covered with a case
Hey Mr Mobile here is one question that most of reviewers like you tend to overlook, because you don't face this problem.
How long will the 730G hold before it starts lagging. We buy our devices and use it for at least two or more years. You guys keep changing devices on weekly basis. So you tend to overlook this question. Can 730G remain responsive for two years at least?
@MrMobile did you record or act in HR training videos for companies? I just started working and could have swore I saw you in one
This is the kind of review I was looking for, from a long time.
Those camera angles, that music 😌
The words "Stay Mobile my friends".
All the way to a big THUMBS UP!!
hope you had a fruitful, joyous time with family🤗 back at home.
hoping to get a larger review.. as this thing is a fairly goos contender to the OnePlus phones.. even here in India.
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and i cannot emphasise enough ..how much credibility and respect in our eyes it gives to see you be honest about your hiccups and not shy away but rather suggest content from other sources you've found to be worthy.
it just goes to show your human qualities and hiw much you value us.. the viewers.
sadly.. most people nowadays aren't like that.
and Adsense and monetisation are their gods😳😢
Great video as always Michael! Hope google focuses on video in future releases
This is the best looking phone after a long time. Fed up of shiny back and glittery stuff.
Ordered mine today in the first minute of launch here in India. I'm done with flagships, all I use my phone is for Twitter, LinkedIn, TH-cam and shopping. What I saved on this, am gonna spend on the PS5. Also, brings me back to my Nexus 4 days😁
Was the selfie camera video done on a gimble or handheld? If it's a gimble, then that isn't a good test of the stabilisation.
How is the video quality of Pixel 4a? The sample footage looked a bit grainy for me it seems.
I've been waiting for this review. Thanks for making it! The 4a has been on my radar for a while!
This phone wins me over with the astrophotography thing and the polycarbonate material! As I don't really care about wireless charging, I think polycarbonate will be more convenient and durable for a phone material. I would assume better grip, resulting in better durability.
Super excited to see more mid ranged devices stir up the market. By the way, do you have a "Join" option for monthly support to your channel?
I am sold. Thank you for making the decision process easy for me
FINALLY a NEXUS price!! However even Nexus had wireless charging. So I expect this on the device even more so with a plastic back.
"Foray with the 4a" gems like these make Mr Mobile, MrMobile.
For Camera/video
Which is better? Pixel 4a or Pixel 5?
Pixel 4a just feels like a steal
Is there going to be a 4A vs Nord comparison? As I could see many people cross shopping the two handsets