Small correction on the speaker: 4a does use the earpiece up top for a subtle stereo effect. I think they could bump up the volume on it a bit more, but it is there!
Top 3 things I look forward to when watching MKBHD's videos: 1. "I've been using this for a week now" 2. Roast towards cheap quality macro cameras 3. The crispy video quality
Got this phone and works just like my pixel 3. Great camera, battery life, and user friendly gui. Updates continue till November 2023. Will keep you guys updated if this gets likes. :) Have a good day.
Loving the new more "affordable" category that these companies are investing into. It perfectly fits the average person that wants the lastest model to keep up to date with the bear basic stuff in a smartphone with really good hardware that's just ok but not flagship. How they maintain their value over time is what I'm interested in
This exactly. Can't wait to see how they keep competing at this range to put out the best affordable versions of the flagships. Competition is always a win for the consumer!
Pixel 4A's camera is the phone version of "Quality" over "Quantity" Who needs a quad-camera setup anyways when only 2 of the 4 cameras are *actually* usable
Google pixel has one decently better than mediocre camera, paired with the best software in image processing technique ever developed. that's why if you install a modified version of Google pixel camera app on a Samsung, the Samsung photos look way better than either of them
I'm liking this trend of major smartphone makers finally concentrating on the low budget phone market instead of flagships and trying to one up each other when it comes to price. First apple with the iphone SE2, oneplus with their nord and now google with their new pixel, i'm hoping for more phones in the future with better specs in this price point. Let's face it not everyone can afford 1000$+ phones
@@zachh6868 yeah, the Google pixel 3a how to speakers and used one of them as the earpiece speaker. This has 2 speakers PLUS the earpiece so you don't get that nice stereo sound.
I've had mine since the beginning of January. I'm happy they're giving system updates up until 2023. Camera is good for the price. Have no negative to say about this phone, it's just a good all-around phone. 🔥
@@izfida Also people: don't you see this amazing LCD panel, this gigantic 1800 mah battery and the super powerful 5 watts charging...it's obviusly better than the nOrD and the pIxEl 4A
@@erliyoni5185 Another month later I still haven't had any issues. Apps are running smooth, browser is fast and smooth even when you have like 20+ tabs open. Battery recharges quickly. Obviously the duration depends highly on how much you use it. So far I'm recharching like every 2-3 days. I'm a college student and I travel between cities so I'm using it quite a bit for bus and train connections and stuff. My last mobile phone was from 2009 so I can't compare too well what others phones qualities are but I'm really happy with the purchase.
Abdulmoeen Sommakie But Wireless Charging creates heat, and plastic swells a bit with heat. This happened to my Galaxy Buds: the bottom is now slightly curved after charging wirelessly overnight.
@@antonioperezsanchez6910 Don't buy Chinese phone. They work, but you'll get bored of it. It's a copy paste of the other chinese smartphone companies. No identity, no uniqueness. I had more fun using Sony newer smartphone than Vivo, Huawei or whatever.
@@potatoeskimos I've had Chinese phones before and they worked fine for me personally. I preferred the huawei honor series over the Google pixel phones. But that was personal experience so results may vary.
@@antonioperezsanchez6910 I've used multiple phones before. Chinese phones simply doesn't cut it for me. It's not even stock experience. It's just tasteless Apple/Samsung imitation. Much prefer to use Sony.
Just wanna say: I really respect you Marques. Amazing videos and time is clearly spent on visuals. Keep up the grind. You’re appreciated! DAM that’s a lot of likes😳 Thanks Guys!
Does it have a glass display? If not then it scratches at a level 3 with deeper grooves at a level 4 THIS DOESNT FEEL RIGHT I FEEL LIKE SATAN FOR SAYING THAT
Bro when I first got my Pixel 3a, the first thing that got me was how good the speakers sounded. Like Damn. Spent 3 whole days listening to and gaping at the quality and bass. Google really nailed the fundamentals, just like they did with the Pixel Buds 2.
@@McDADDyK Hi-Res stereo audio quality, High resolution displays, High refresh rates, High quality build materials, High quality image sensors, High performance chipsets, etc... Technology keeps going, everything has evolved. Using an old Note device might suit you, but you're actually heavily outdated and you can't run most of the new games and apps out there. And you of course you won't know anything about those features as long as you haven't tried them, and I highly doubt you can revert back to your Note after using something as simple as this Pixel 4a, all you're gonna miss is your pen if we're talking about an actual Note.
WE just need a good battery, a good camera and a good software that's it. Remember when Samsung released the S4 with a ton of gimmick things. Nobody used them as much. That's why the 4a is an excellent mid range phone with the essential 😜😜😜
Thank you for this review! This is exactly what I needed. My Pixel 2 XL just kicked the bucket after a nasty fall, and I've been looking for a quick, affordable replacement. I love the Pixel so much that I didn't want to deviate from the brand, but I also didn't want to splurge on the 5 (the Pixel camera is so great to begin with, I have no need for more). I believe the only downgrade from the 2XL to the 4a is that it's not water resistant, so I'll just have to be more careful. The flimsiness is fine as I'll be putting a case and screen protector on it.
I mean, to be fair, why do you need water resistance? If I'm not wrong, JerryRigEverything pointed out the seals in the phone anyways, regardless of rating or not. So if the only water damage you phone's going to take is light rain, I don't see a problem with the 4a.
Did u know there is a memory king named BIJAY SHAHI in NEPAL? . He can memorize anything . Search "MEMORY KING BIJAY SHAHI" on youtube . And also subsctibe to my channel .
@@officialhideyo Well Motorola has been sold to Lenovo since, Blu is not good enough lets be real, and Pixel phones always seemed to lack that something before. The 4a finally seems to deliver everything you could ask for at $349.
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@@Djayvlogs Did u know there is a memory king named BIJAY SHAHI in NEPAL? . He can memorize anything . Search "MEMORY KING BIJAY SHAHI" on youtube . And also subscribe to my channel .
It's probably comparing to the flagships. I mean I'm using a mid-ranger from 3 years ago as my daily driver so I'd probably find it a huge upgrade, but for MKBHD it's just... okay.
I HATE people that HATE other people. I get a lot of HATE comments on my amazing videos and I HATE it. Please don't spread HATE. Do I have to HATE you too, dear pl
I've had this phone for a week now and it is exactly what I want in a phone at this point. Nothing wrong with Simple and you gotta stop and think of the times we live in where we call a $350.00 phone budget. Loving that there is one price point and non of that bump in price for a few more gigs of storage. The only thing I have found lacking to my needs is the speaker.
@@olympic-ass-eater I tend to only have to charge it every other day, but with that being said I do not do a lot of heavy streaming on it. I mostly use it for calls, texting, and internet. During the work week I use it for Slack and email. The battery holds up pretty good for my use cases.
We don't need too many features I'm an idiot to buy One Plus 7T pro 256 GB I take pictures rarely, maybe 2 selfie and 3 pics in a month I don't use much apps, 185GB is free out of 256 I bought something which I don't need. I got to know myself that I'm not a geek who always run behind new Smartphones😂
I think he meant the animation speed because while he was doing that there was 0 lag. I always turn down the animation time to .5 because it just makes things take less time. But some like those animations. It's all personal preference.
Also since he himself said he just came down from top flagship phones, I guess his eyes are still accustomed to 90hz or 120hz displays. Along with that ,maybe the animation speeds on pixel are slower which can always be changed.
If its similar to the 3a os, it does feel clunky. In my experience apps do open fast but switching between apps or from lockscreen to an app can be bad. Something about notifications is off too
@@spreak2623 I have a 4a, and it's not like the 3a... and it has nothing to do with the OS, and had everything to do with the hard drive that was in the 3a. My 4a feels snappy and hasn't had any issues opening apps or unloading them.
"The performance isn't that great" *Me about to switch from a Samsung J3 Star (Exynos 7570) to this phone:* "Wait, smartphones run at more than 20fps?" Not joking, my current phone (Samsung J3 Star) takes 8 seconds to load TH-cam, and starts lagging when you scroll through the app drawer. It runs Minecraft at about 15fps on the lowest render distance. Edit: First of all, I was seriously not expecting all the replies to this. And second, I can't buy the OnePlus Nord because I live in the U.S. but I would've preferred the performance of it over the cameras, and I'm not going to buy the iPhone SE because it looks outdated, has bad battery life, and because I greatly prefer Android to iOS. Also, I can't afford any of the Flagship phones since most of them are at least $1000
Proud Pixel 4a owner here. I genuinely do not understand how someone could buy an iPhone SE over this. There's no IP rating or wireless charger, but the iPhone SE also has an ancient screen from 2010 who cares if it has the latest apple chip.
Same, I have an S10e and in less than 2 years the performance already feels like it's an old phone. When you also read the support notes for frequency of security patches both Google and Samsung have really short support lives of only 3 years. I think I'm done with the Android experiment and will go back to iOS where an old phone can still be made to feel new and apart of the supported family.
@@Diode5 I'm sorry you had that experience with your phone. I have a note 9 and it feels amazing on one UI 2.1 and I'm impressed with how this phone aged. Maybe you have the exynos version because I know that makes a difference. I always had the snapdragon version so I never really experienced lag since my s8.
@@opemilekanadesunloye351 i got an s10+ with exynos, still an epic phone. Never had it lag in the slightest. Kind of want 90 or 120hz but thats only natural. Planning to have this for 2 years more
After a week with the 4a, I honestly can't imagine ever shelling out for another flagship, as long as companies keep making phones this good for the midrange market. The 4a does exactly what I need it to do with minimal frills and no fuss, and at an unbeatable price. The camera is a marvel of software and processing - it's actually a challenge to take a bad picture with it. I don't really notice the lack of superwide or telephoto lenses - the 4a's standard focal length is plenty wide enough for my day-to-day photo taking, and it does just fine with close-ups. I also don't miss wireless charging - it's neat, but not a deal-breaker for me. Not sure how the 4a's lack of water resistance will play out over time, but my phones are never around water anyway (I'm paranoid, even with IP-rated phones). The clean, minimal Android interface and integration with Google services makes setup a breeze - less than 10 minutes out of the box and I was good to go. Basically this phone is a treat, and I can't recommend it highly enough for people who want a user-friendly phone with a shockingly good camera that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
I've had mine for a couple weeks. Big fan of the incredible battery life compared to my Pixel 3, the headphone jack, the uniform bezels, and so on. I sort of miss the wide-angle selfie lens, even though I didn't use it very often, because when I did it was incredibly useful. Otherwise, I am very happy with my purchase thus far. Gesture navigation has become very easy to use, the stereo speaker is pretty good (not as good as the Pixel 3, but good enough that I don't mind using it), and the camera is always the star of the Pixel show.
Hey man just wanna say I've been watching your vids on and off for years now. So thank you for all the videos, all the hard work you put into them etc.
Small correction on the speaker: 4a does use the earpiece up top for a subtle stereo effect. I think they could bump up the volume on it a bit more, but it is there!
Can you gift it to me
Please 🥺
Hehe second reply🥺🥺🤭
Link to download that wallpaper !
Is it noticable tho?
You should pin this!
“No extra useless cameras” finally someone being honest about this camera craziness
Everyone is saying that
Ultra wide is very useful for tons of people, in my industry it's a must.
yes 69 likes by me
I think he was more talking about the oneplus nord. The other cameras on more expensive phones are good
Ultra wide isn't useless...
Top 3 things I look forward to when watching MKBHD's videos:
1. "I've been using this for a week now"
2. Roast towards cheap quality macro cameras
3. The crispy video quality
And the time to time trolling of Apple.
Got this phone and works just like my pixel 3. Great camera, battery life, and user friendly gui. Updates continue till November 2023. Will keep you guys updated if this gets likes. :) Have a good day.
Verified TH-camrs begging for likes -_-
Best phone that's not a flagship for 350 u can't beat this phone
i wouldn't agree with great battery life
@@grey71644 idk why
@@grey71644 It's just from the paper. Google phones saves battery well. Aswell as the new Iphones. Bigger doesnt always means more lasting.
Loving the new more "affordable" category that these companies are investing into. It perfectly fits the average person that wants the lastest model to keep up to date with the bear basic stuff in a smartphone with really good hardware that's just ok but not flagship. How they maintain their value over time is what I'm interested in
Exactly what I thought. OnePlus Nord, iPhone SE2 and Pixel 4a are just some really easy to recommend and buy phone.
This exactly. Can't wait to see how they keep competing at this range to put out the best affordable versions of the flagships. Competition is always a win for the consumer!
@@lowedcs Don't forget Poco X2 & Poco F2 Pro :D Also the Redmi Note 9 series
@@LittleWhole Inshort you mean the spyware phones.
Yeah. I got a SE and did a review on it
Pixel 4A's camera is the phone version of "Quality" over "Quantity"
Who needs a quad-camera setup anyways when only 2 of the 4 cameras are *actually* usable
marketing dept
Dammitimmad tell that to all the people yelling at me saying my iPhone se only has one camera :/
@@DanC8111_ How's the battery if you don't mind?
Alin Petrescu I mean less than average because of quarantine but probably will be plenty when quarantine is over 6-8 hours
Google pixel has one decently better than mediocre camera, paired with the best software in image processing technique ever developed.
that's why if you install a modified version of Google pixel camera app on a Samsung, the Samsung photos look way better than either of them
I'm liking this trend of major smartphone makers finally concentrating on the low budget phone market instead of flagships and trying to one up each other when it comes to price. First apple with the iphone SE2, oneplus with their nord and now google with their new pixel, i'm hoping for more phones in the future with better specs in this price point. Let's face it not everyone can afford 1000$+ phones
Its funny cause phone flagships didnt cost 1000+ dollars not too long ago. But we all know who started that trend...
Even if they can afford a 1000$ phone. there's no major improvement that deserves these prices nowadays.
You say this as if apple started the trend
What about the Samsung Galaxy A series?
@@susan9009 and I guess u should live an eternity for that to become"affordable "
Update: Zach didn't manage to snap this phone in half
The title: Simple and Clean
Me: is the way that you're making me feel tonight
Update: Wins most durable smartphone of the year too.
@@anuragbhatt6311 the extremely easily replacable screen helps a lot
Whats his channel
@@flyingdonkeywithskincondit8666 jerryrigeverythjnf
everybody else : making videos based on leaks
MKBHD: been using it for a week now
Everybody: Uses this unfunny, old joke
You: So I’ve been unfunny my whole life now
Mrwhosetheboss released a video a few minutes earlier one with the 4a.
Maybe MKBHD already using the Note 20 Ultra lmao
@@dismiggo cheers
"I have been using this phone for quite a long time now" it never gets old tbh.
Lmao😂
True
You do know reviewers use the phone for a week or two before they record right?
It does though
@@abunchaidiots8345 r/wooooooooosh
Hey, the Pixel 4a actually has Stereo speakers! Just letting you know, small mistake 👍
Maybe he's thinking of the front facing speaker
Edit: nevermind he posted a comment explaining it
@@zachh6868 yeah, the Google pixel 3a how to speakers and used one of them as the earpiece speaker. This has 2 speakers PLUS the earpiece so you don't get that nice stereo sound.
Why I like the Pixel 2
Yes but to hear it you need to put your ear right next to the earpiece 😩
@@zachh6868
He said Mono speaker, So from my understanding, I think NOT.
I've had mine since the beginning of January. I'm happy they're giving system updates up until 2023. Camera is good for the price. Have no negative to say about this phone, it's just a good all-around phone. 🔥
Is the processing speed good? Does it load apps up quick enough for a budget phone?
My Google Pixel 4a is keeping up with the social media influencing that I do. My last phone lasted me 2.5 years. I don't game on my phone btw. 🇨🇦💯🔥
Is it still worth getting now?
Tried the Android 12 betas? How're they holding up? Still smooth?
If has 2gb more ram than my S9+ for £900 so I'm sure it games and videos fine
"Its a Simple Phone" - So basically should be more than enough for like 75% of people out there?
90%
95%
92,5%
Well, 75% of people will be fine with an alcatel even
@@izfida Also people: don't you see this amazing LCD panel, this gigantic 1800 mah battery and the super powerful 5 watts charging...it's obviusly better than the nOrD and the pIxEl 4A
The biggest selling point for me is the relatively compact size, probably the smallest decent android phone around in 2020.
I find it weird how all the reviewers call it tiny, it's the same size the s10 was
@@thatplane3865 nah, it's the smaller. It's roughly the same size as the S10e
Milo B. The s10 as far as I remember was around 6.1 so it’s smaller,it’s actually close to s10e
yes. camera too. no gimmick, single camera but can beat 4 camera 68mp.
You have a good point there.....really the only other options on any OS is Samsung s10e and iPhone SE 2020 - now include the iPhone 12 mini
Everyone: When will the vaccine for COVID be ready?
MKBHD: So I've been using the vaccine for about a *year* now
Lolllllllllllll
true
Haha
"That's COVID-19, catch you guys on the next one. ✌️"
Lolllll🤣
Using it for a week at this point. Im super happy with it. It runs super smooth, great camera, clean pictures, very detailed screen. I like it a lot!
does it run alot of apps well?
im thinking of buying this phone but im kinda hesitating and does the battery stay long and charges fast?
@@erliyoni5185 Another month later I still haven't had any issues. Apps are running smooth, browser is fast and smooth even when you have like 20+ tabs open. Battery recharges quickly. Obviously the duration depends highly on how much you use it. So far I'm recharching like every 2-3 days. I'm a college student and I travel between cities so I'm using it quite a bit for bus and train connections and stuff. My last mobile phone was from 2009 so I can't compare too well what others phones qualities are but I'm really happy with the purchase.
4munitas you recharge ur phone every 2-3 days? 😂👌
@@thematt5325 anything wrong with that?
I absolutely love that Google aren’t putting glass backs on phones without wireless charging.
wireless charging works with plastic as well
Abdulmoeen Sommakie But Wireless Charging creates heat, and plastic swells a bit with heat.
This happened to my Galaxy Buds: the bottom is now slightly curved after charging wirelessly overnight.
@@Temeria4ever that was not what he meant
Metal would be awesome, and durable.
@@suman_gautam and more expensive
"Without spending the extra money for extra useless cameras"
*Oneplus has left the chat*
Pixel 4a is slow.
K
@@akashpradeep4301 bruh what
@@akashpradeep4301 nobody cares, it's nowhere near as slow as something like an iPhone 3g
OnePlus sucks in cameras anyways
Pixel 4A for a $349 Price makes OnePlus look a bit silly apart from it's 90hz screen
It's Black.. Just Black...Matte Black.
MKB: Take my Money!
Google : It doesn't have a display
Marques : SHUT UP and just take my money
Red power button
@@christmg4682 huh?
Next year: Not black
The repeated use of "budget" for a phone that's still €400 made me feel poor 😂
I bought a flagship phone for that amount of money 3 years ago. Now for the same price I have to look for mid range. Hits different
Consider the Xiaomi 3x poco, I've seen some reviews and it looks pretty solid
@@antonioperezsanchez6910 Don't buy Chinese phone. They work, but you'll get bored of it. It's a copy paste of the other chinese smartphone companies. No identity, no uniqueness. I had more fun using Sony newer smartphone than Vivo, Huawei or whatever.
@@potatoeskimos I've had Chinese phones before and they worked fine for me personally. I preferred the huawei honor series over the Google pixel phones. But that was personal experience so results may vary.
@@antonioperezsanchez6910 I've used multiple phones before. Chinese phones simply doesn't cut it for me. It's not even stock experience. It's just tasteless Apple/Samsung imitation. Much prefer to use Sony.
The phone looks great and the specs aren't that bad for the price. I'm glad they kept the headphone jack.
You need to get your eyes checked if you think this phone looks great.
@@romano5785 oi dick wit respect other people's opinions. I think it looks better than an iPhone? Is it great no but 90% of people use cases anyways
@@romano5785 listen halfwit , did he say anything about looks ?? And BTW Your shinning glass mobile is covered in a plastic condom . Isn't it ??
Dwayne Peterson it's ugly af
Aditya Tamhankar these are RayBan glasses and I'm using a nomad leather case FYI. Kthxbye
Just wanna say: I really respect you Marques. Amazing videos and time is clearly spent on visuals. Keep up the grind. You’re appreciated!
DAM that’s a lot of likes😳 Thanks Guys!
It's not just visuals, it solid argument powered by a good critical thinking, he gives honest opinions instead of "going with the flow of the memes"
I'd appreciate if you'd grind more on your ( not you're ) grammar bro.
I totally agree. Everytime I click on a new marques video, I'm struck by its clean professionalism that still feels genuine. Keep up the great work!
I would presume roughly 11.7 million others who watch and subscribe to the channel would agree.
@@shivammeet Sorry
Truly love the honest, professional; yet relatable content which guides me to make the right tech purchases! Thanks MKBHD!
Trying too hard to get liked by him
what a beg
who knows? he might get likes by mkhd anything can happen!
You didn't even have enough time to watch the whole video when you commented that 😂😂
Vomit
Still rocking it in 2024 button -->
4a 5g for me
I have a v60
Whats the android version?
@@Tryonhalu pixel 4a runs android 13 and it wont get higher than this
@@irtiza4262 hows it working so far
5:48
*Dave:* video speculating about 4a
*Marques:* watches that video on the 4a
Lol 😂
Dave probably shot the video on the 4a
Late 😂😂
Marques: It’s really clean and simple, clean and simple. Very clean and simple.
Title: Simple and clean.
Intro music by Hikaru Utada.
Pixel 4 days over "a"
Trying to get the Kingdom Hearts fandom to watch his vids
Simply clean
WHEN YOU WALK AWAY
Marques " I've been using it for a week now" Brownlee
at this point this dude is legit saying it just to keep the meme alive
Aaah the comment I was searching for.
JRE
TH-cam "I make the same joke over and over" Comment Section
reviewers:
"its slow"
*has millions of apps open*
It is a smartphone after all. 😶
Having many apps opened doesn't depend on the cpu but the ram
It's still slow compared to others flagship
@@zadsazhad it is not a flagship!!
@@Aditya-tt1ws damn yall really be arguing over phones lmfao
"Plus *Zach* does his durability tests."
*Me intensely muttering* : "Scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7"
Does it have a glass display?
If not then it scratches at a level 3 with deeper grooves at a level 4
THIS DOESNT FEEL RIGHT I FEEL LIKE SATAN FOR SAYING THAT
But does it survive the bend test.
@@yeaididdat666 no, it should have dragontail glass like last time. Same scratch resistance (6-7) but worse drop resistance than gorilla glass.
@@aaronstone6183 I'm actually worried about that, but the pixel 3a survived easily, so I don't think it's going to snap in half.
@@blackmanwhitesuit I
"Matte Black Everything" First time I've seen a tech company make a phone specifically for Marquez. Nice!
Nexus 5
I’ll probably buy this. Not because I love it. But because at least I can trust Pixel to give me the best camera for this price. That is all.
0
you mean the best pictures
Plus monthly patches and OS updates and a great price. Seriously the Nexus Model with a great camera. 🙏
And Android updates for a while
Buy the 11 Pro you’re a yOUtuBeR
Smartphones aren't made for bending, just for some calls and internet ..
It's probably more of a concern when putting your phone in your pockets
@@doublegdawg Yes of course! I've had so many smartphones bended in my pocket that I lost count.
@@vbruno2023 LMAO
The bend test that Jerry rig everything did showed it was fine
0:36 he said it. he said the thing.
🤣🤣🤣🤣, Exactly
Omg he said the thing the only thing people can make jokes about in this channel!!
Huh? I don't get it
@@xXRealXx You Wouldn't
Illuminati confirmed
Verge: "Basics"
Marques: "Simple"
Also Verge: "Tweezers"
Hotel? Trivago
"Simple and Clean"
Just like Marques' new haircut
Looking sharp bro!
Your profile pic is his wallpaper on the pixel 2xl from 2017, clean 😂😂😂
“Simple and Clean is the way that you’re making me feel tonight”
Can’t hear or read those words without hearing the song in my head.
MB: "It's doesn't feel very fast"
He flicks and everything moves very smooth.
Yeah I don't get this, looks absolutely smooth & fast to me?
@@joebmxx he probably means Snappy
@@GTAandApplechannel he probably means not as fast as the expensive phones
@@HearMeLearn ok
Yeah wth
"I've been using this for a week " Has become an iconic line
for 2 weeks, was what he said before this phone(i am not sure tho).
Just like "scratchs at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7"
I thought he would say a month rather than a week 😂😂
iPhone SE: Super Processor
Pixel 4A: Super Camera
OnePlus Nord: Super Screen
Samsung: Super hardware in all of em.
Hotel?: Trivago
franko v only for the expensive flagships so poor comparison
Nord making us fool
@@tori9664 pakistan ki maka bosda
useless things: 0%
too large size: 0%
minimalism: 100%
i love it
Hotel?
@@Wesssel Transylvania
@@Wesssel Trivago
@@Wesssel California
@@weesenpai9056 Your profile photo is matching with it
The 4a actually has stereo speakers and they sound pretty decent :)
I can go to bed now
Bro when I first got my Pixel 3a, the first thing that got me was how good the speakers sounded. Like Damn. Spent 3 whole days listening to and gaping at the quality and bass. Google really nailed the fundamentals, just like they did with the Pixel Buds 2.
It's a device for people looking to save money and get a phone that is enough for you without all the more premium features.
what exactly are these premium features people always tlak about? I've been on a note since 4 and i've never utilised these premium features
In my opinion Huawei p40 pro is the best phone at 2020
@@McDADDyK Hi-Res stereo audio quality, High resolution displays, High refresh rates, High quality build materials, High quality image sensors, High performance chipsets, etc...
Technology keeps going, everything has evolved. Using an old Note device might suit you, but you're actually heavily outdated and you can't run most of the new games and apps out there. And you of course you won't know anything about those features as long as you haven't tried them, and I highly doubt you can revert back to your Note after using something as simple as this Pixel 4a, all you're gonna miss is your pen if we're talking about an actual Note.
WE just need a good battery, a good camera and a good software that's it.
Remember when Samsung released the S4 with a ton of gimmick things. Nobody used them as much. That's why the 4a is an excellent mid range phone with the essential 😜😜😜
@@elzero6757 What's the price?
Me streaming mkbhd's video in 144p
TH-cam: brings up an ad in full hd
thx google
Thanks Google
So true😂
That's how TH-cam works..
thanks google
All one piece: SIMPLE
One size : SIMPLE
One colour: SIMPLE
One spec: SIMPLE
Not gonna be launched in your country: SIMPLE *crying inside
What prevents you from international order?
@@D1sconnect warranty
SIMPLE IS BEST
@@D1sconnect Taxes, etc. Like iPhone SE is a 400 dollar in the USA, but 600 dollar in my country.
@@D1sconnect TAXES, WARRANTY
This phone just doesn’t feel smooth. Shows phone being very smooth
With 10000 apps in the backround
@@garlik6969 yeah
Google: "What's BEST thing about this phone?"
Every TECH TH-camr: "The CAMERA."
MKBHD: *"JUST BLACK."*
Lol 😂🤣
😎
no but its matte black though
I wish they made white with an orange button, though.
Dave 2D: This is going to the kill the market when it comes out
Marques: **chuckles in early access**
Why was Dave wrong? This phone is going to kill. It's better than the iPhone SE AND cheaper.
yeah, when i got the notification for this vid. i went to his channel right away since he post that vid. sad he dont have a test phone
Imagine dave 2D and marques arguing about what colour is the best.
and at 5:50 !
@@osoperezoso2608 I think he's saying that, Dave didn't get the phone earlier (idk if he did)
December 2020 MKBHD: "I've been trying 2021 for about a month now and here's my opinion."
Lmao 😂😂😂
this joke is retarted
🤣🤣
He already started 😂
Dang it, Marques should have warned us about 2020
Thank you for this review! This is exactly what I needed. My Pixel 2 XL just kicked the bucket after a nasty fall, and I've been looking for a quick, affordable replacement. I love the Pixel so much that I didn't want to deviate from the brand, but I also didn't want to splurge on the 5 (the Pixel camera is so great to begin with, I have no need for more). I believe the only downgrade from the 2XL to the 4a is that it's not water resistant, so I'll just have to be more careful. The flimsiness is fine as I'll be putting a case and screen protector on it.
I mean, to be fair, why do you need water resistance?
If I'm not wrong, JerryRigEverything pointed out the seals in the phone anyways, regardless of rating or not. So if the only water damage you phone's going to take is light rain, I don't see a problem with the 4a.
2026 : First batch of humans to Mars
"Whaddup Guys MKBHD here so i'm here at Mars for almost a week now and here is my full review of the planet"
shut up
@@renziie2804 whats wrong with you
I do really love when MKBHD says something like that! Hahaha I really love it! hahaha
@@pikuexpo9653 asking whats wrong cos i have a different opinion...that question should be directed towards you not me
@@renziie2804 🤡
MKBHD: *"Finally a MATTE BLACK phone. Wait why isn't the FLASHLIGHT MATTE BLACK?"*
Lol 😂🤣
BTW Very Interesting CHANNEL 😂
Like your haircut
nice channel xD imma sub
Dave 2D triggered 😂
pssh coz it will cast a shadow
Marques: I've been using the Pixel 4A, 4A week now.
That's genius. GG.
Haha nice 👌
hahahaha that's so underrated
No No NO NONONO PLS NO
Top comment
3 years with this phone and still kicks ass
Nicely done as always.
Nice to see you here.
Never thought I would see you here
You’re awesome too Jacques!
omg love your shoe vids!
This feels like 2 of my worlds colliding lmao
Marques Brownlee: "Simple and Clean"
Mrwhosetheboss: "Ridiculous"
Ironic
mkbhd is a apple fan
Pinz Reipp no, he loves android smartphones.
@@9TF_SAIYAN
He's clearly not you dummy.
@@9TF_SAIYAN no dude
He used op7 pro as his go to phone lmao
2:05 when he said supper clicky I was like how much could it be , but after hearing the click , DAMN they are damn clicky
Did u know there is a memory king named BIJAY SHAHI in NEPAL? .
He can memorize anything .
Search "MEMORY KING BIJAY SHAHI" on youtube . And also subsctibe to my channel .
daayyyyymmmmmmmmm clicky
@@anilmanandhar9732
??????????????????????????????
In India we buy a $100-120 Phone and use it for 3-5 years 😁
What we have learned from the Pixel 4a:
• Doubled down in specs
• Headphone jack
• Marques hating the living hell out of macro cameras
• $399 > $349
bold of you to convince me i wasted 9 and a half minutes on an mkbhd video
The Pixel 4a is the best phone to come out of America in years. Probably since the Moto X if you ask me.
@@user-ck9zg5rh4p well that's just your opinion. I am pretty sure most people would not agree with that.
@@officialhideyo Well Motorola has been sold to Lenovo since, Blu is not good enough lets be real, and Pixel phones always seemed to lack that something before. The 4a finally seems to deliver everything you could ask for at $349.
@@user-ck9zg5rh4p What about the Motorola One Fusion Plus? It's better.
MKBHD: We'll get to performance in a second
Phone makers: *Sweats Profusely*
i could picturise the comment
😂
@I am just a Muslim Eid Mubarak ❤❤
When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone he had 3 missed calls from MKBHD, legends say MKBHD had been using the Telephone for 2 months 🤣
🏆
Damn, it was just a rumour a couple of days ago and he was using for a week.
Did u know there is a memory king named BIJAY SHAHI in NEPAL? .
He can memorize anything .
Search "MEMORY KING BIJAY SHAHI" on youtube . And also subsctibe to my channel .
Hahahahahahaha😂😂😂😂💯
@@Djayvlogs Did u know there is a memory king named BIJAY SHAHI in NEPAL? .
He can memorize anything .
Search "MEMORY KING BIJAY SHAHI" on youtube . And also subscribe to my channel .
Marques: Talks about performance hitches
Me, still using a Nexus 5X: can't see a single hitch
With how Trash the Snapdragon 808 was I'm surprised people still use these phones lmao
At this price, a 60Hz screen is fine.
$1150 iPhone 11 Pro Max has left the room.
730G is much slower than A13
I’d buy 11 Pro Max all day over any 120hz garbage android phones
@@victuringan1429 good for you
Alan Tse literally less than a second, unless you're some kind of robot, most people wouldn't even notice.
@@victuringan1429 Ok keep your garbage expensive phones to yourself
"If you are clumsy or worried about dropping your phone"
Linus has entered the chat
Lmao
i was so hyped for this phone..
5 months ago.
@Oruns Dru nah
iPhone se
Agreed. I was gonna get one, but now I’m just gonna wait and see what comes out towards the end of the year.
Pixel 4a is a huge disappointment.
@@rafsnchz wtf absolutely noz
Compact size, light in weight, excellent cameras, stereo speakers, good haptic feedback, physical fingerprint sensor, headphone jack, stock Android OS. Pixel 4a is really good
U make it sound better than I think it might be lol
I'm considering a refurbished pixel.
“Performance is not good”
6:36 proceeds to show a perfectly smooth and responsive phone
Haha yeh
Yea didnt understand that too
Probably with opening apps. Sliding through the homescreen isn't really that intensive performance wise.
It's probably comparing to the flagships. I mean I'm using a mid-ranger from 3 years ago as my daily driver so I'd probably find it a huge upgrade, but for MKBHD it's just... okay.
i think he was comparing it with the faster refresh rate phones thats the reason he feels like it is slow
Every other TH-camr: Pixel 4a Unboxing
Marques: So I've been using it almost for a week now
not really. there are a lot of reviews already...
Who cares?
they all have it at same time. They just can't reveal anything before the release date.
I am wondering who cares for how phones outer body looks like these days ! As most of them get the case on the day 1.
clear cases
@@selahlee7248 yeah I do use one of those but keep a mini paper calendar underneath to utilise the space and transparency …….
5:47
dave2D : talking about how pixel 4a will crush
mkbhd ( watching his video from a pixel 4a ) : im four parallel universe ahead of you
Unless ur assuming that dave didn't record his video on pixel 4a
I HATE people that HATE other people. I get a lot of HATE comments on my amazing videos and I HATE it. Please don't spread HATE. Do I have to HATE you too, dear pl
@@AxxLAfriku well you'll get hate all the time so stop bitching about it
@@marufadi PHONE INCEPTION
I see a headphone jack...I like it already
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Mid range is getting hotter...and everyone is gonna love this trend
It has been always hot and competitive..... Mostly in asia
This phone is meh, Realme x2 Pro still seems like the best Midranger or even Poco as a slightly higher Midranger
Malayali?
@@luisfreitas3416 bro the ui experience is trash. Very trashy
@@sikeitsgolem8268 In your opinion anyways. Software is subjetive, hardware is objetive.
I've had this phone for a week now and it is exactly what I want in a phone at this point. Nothing wrong with Simple and you gotta stop and think of the times we live in where we call a $350.00 phone budget. Loving that there is one price point and non of that bump in price for a few more gigs of storage. The only thing I have found lacking to my needs is the speaker.
how is your battery life and screen on time?
@@olympic-ass-eater I tend to only have to charge it every other day, but with that being said I do not do a lot of heavy streaming on it. I mostly use it for calls, texting, and internet. During the work week I use it for Slack and email.
The battery holds up pretty good for my use cases.
@@Dax-D oh okay. Can you also tell me what is your screen on time or screen usage since full charge?
I'm sure you've started using the iPhone 12 by now
Haha he has started using iPhone 14 since a month
Yea 😂😂
No I don't think so
He hasn’t.
Nah I think he started testing the iphone 12 since last month
My man really had the drop clip to flex his Jordans 😂😂
Lmfao
Yessir
@CHIGGA tf?
@@Kranex33 some are overpriced but they are good looking ngl
you gotta with the unions, don't blame him one bit lol
Everyone in the comment section : so we've been using the same joke for years now
That a good jok3 lmao
And heres our opinion
Lolllllllll....
Yeah that joke's starting to get old 😓
This one was good
I'm still using Nexus 6P!! It's been 5 years! I'll upgrade now. Middle class things!!
😂🤘
We don't need too many features
I'm an idiot to buy One Plus 7T pro 256 GB
I take pictures rarely, maybe 2 selfie and 3 pics in a month
I don't use much apps, 185GB is free out of 256
I bought something which I don't need. I got to know myself that I'm not a geek who always run behind new Smartphones😂
@Ilir Cami everyone I know had the hardware issue that made them brick
"The phone just doesnt feel fast..."
He says as he whips around the OS showing the dozens of apps open....come on.
And after that just casually shows how fukin smooth the UI and UX is :D this guy sometimes I swear....
I think he meant the animation speed because while he was doing that there was 0 lag. I always turn down the animation time to .5 because it just makes things take less time. But some like those animations. It's all personal preference.
Also since he himself said he just came down from top flagship phones, I guess his eyes are still accustomed to 90hz or 120hz displays. Along with that ,maybe the animation speeds on pixel are slower which can always be changed.
If its similar to the 3a os, it does feel clunky. In my experience apps do open fast but switching between apps or from lockscreen to an app can be bad. Something about notifications is off too
@@spreak2623 I have a 4a, and it's not like the 3a... and it has nothing to do with the OS, and had everything to do with the hard drive that was in the 3a. My 4a feels snappy and hasn't had any issues opening apps or unloading them.
"The performance isn't that great"
*Me about to switch from a Samsung J3 Star (Exynos 7570) to this phone:*
"Wait, smartphones run at more than 20fps?"
Not joking, my current phone (Samsung J3 Star) takes 8 seconds to load TH-cam, and starts lagging when you scroll through the app drawer. It runs Minecraft at about 15fps on the lowest render distance.
Edit:
First of all, I was seriously not expecting all the replies to this.
And second, I can't buy the OnePlus Nord because I live in the U.S. but I would've preferred the performance of it over the cameras, and I'm not going to buy the iPhone SE because it looks outdated, has bad battery life, and because I greatly prefer Android to iOS.
Also, I can't afford any of the Flagship phones since most of them are at least $1000
Enjoy the upgrade. :)
haha bro i use htc desire 626g plus which has 1 gb ram nd 8gb storage.
I know the pain
@@ramvirsingh204 Are you proud of it or what? Better phones literally lie on the ground
I had a J5 until I got the pixel 3a last year, I can't imagine how awful a j3 would be
4:54 that picture is incredible! Especially for one camera sensor.
Pixel Been doing for couple of years now 😂
Proud Pixel 4a owner here. I genuinely do not understand how someone could buy an iPhone SE over this. There's no IP rating or wireless charger, but the iPhone SE also has an ancient screen from 2010 who cares if it has the latest apple chip.
"it's kinda forgettable" is why I love my pixel 3. I don't think about it, I love the stock Android no bloat etc.
Yup same
Bingo
I have the 3a also. Love it
The Google app hiding in the background is the bloatware. Much better to use LineageOS.
Yup, just works and does what I need it to do with no fuss.
Corona vaccine comes out.
Mkbhd: I've been using this for a week now.
Hahaha
this really reminds me of the s10e, especially the looks from the front
Same, I have an S10e and in less than 2 years the performance already feels like it's an old phone. When you also read the support notes for frequency of security patches both Google and Samsung have really short support lives of only 3 years. I think I'm done with the Android experiment and will go back to iOS where an old phone can still be made to feel new and apart of the supported family.
@@Diode5 it feels old to you, cause you had it for 2 years. But its still a great phone
@@Diode5 I'm sorry you had that experience with your phone. I have a note 9 and it feels amazing on one UI 2.1 and I'm impressed with how this phone aged. Maybe you have the exynos version because I know that makes a difference. I always had the snapdragon version so I never really experienced lag since my s8.
@@Diode5 absolutely agree, 3 years of support is meh, even i change my phone for 2years once it feels im insecure ._.
@@opemilekanadesunloye351 i got an s10+ with exynos, still an epic phone. Never had it lag in the slightest. Kind of want 90 or 120hz but thats only natural. Planning to have this for 2 years more
After a week with the 4a, I honestly can't imagine ever shelling out for another flagship, as long as companies keep making phones this good for the midrange market. The 4a does exactly what I need it to do with minimal frills and no fuss, and at an unbeatable price. The camera is a marvel of software and processing - it's actually a challenge to take a bad picture with it. I don't really notice the lack of superwide or telephoto lenses - the 4a's standard focal length is plenty wide enough for my day-to-day photo taking, and it does just fine with close-ups. I also don't miss wireless charging - it's neat, but not a deal-breaker for me. Not sure how the 4a's lack of water resistance will play out over time, but my phones are never around water anyway (I'm paranoid, even with IP-rated phones). The clean, minimal Android interface and integration with Google services makes setup a breeze - less than 10 minutes out of the box and I was good to go. Basically this phone is a treat, and I can't recommend it highly enough for people who want a user-friendly phone with a shockingly good camera that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
What about battery life ?
Me: Don't do it, please don't do it.
Marques: "So I've been using this phone for a week now"
Me: .....
Lol
* 20 years later*
"So I've been living on Mars for a week..."
0:36 ;)
I missed the joke at first... For a week (4a). Lel
And still he didn't notice stereo speakers. 😂
"So I've been reading the 'So I've been using this for a week' comments for a week now, and here's what I think'."
I'm tired of these useless comments about the usage time.
Yes
Human race: *Lands humans to colonise mars*
Marques: "so ive been living on mars for a week now"
underrated comment
😂😂😂😂
He's a beta tester actually...
would you not sit down and listen to his review
😂😂😂
2:46
Here's an update for you Marques!
Zach just declared it to be the Most Durable Smartphone of 2020.
I was shocked
Marques "I have been using this for a week now " Brownlee 😂
Ok
Signature frase
The thing is he's prob using like 3 different phones in that same week
"Do i miss the 2MP macro lens" - Marques 2020
You will Definitely miss an Ultrawide Camera...OnRear as well as Front...
Isn't that a bit ironic
_N O ._
Ritik Roy Pixel users: There is an ultrawide?😂🤣
Macro lens is useful. Stop making jokes about it!
5:48
Dave2D: This will kill the market.
MKBHD: Holding My Pixel 4a.
Did I hear “headphone jack”? I want it
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Mkbhd straight out the womb: so I've been using this meat box for about 9 months and here's what I think..
You made me laugh!
Lool
Mkbhd: I went from being wired inside to being wireless outside.. Bit scary but so many more options out of the meat box
I really like that front design. Hopefully we get something similar for the 5 with stereo speakers
The 4 didn't have front facing speakers so the 5 likely won't either.
I finally found a good replacement for my OnePlus One.
You deserve a better phone after using a OnePlus 1 for so long
Answer is 2
Lol
@@qass1921 Oneplus 1 is still really good and smooth, wdym?
2
I've had mine for a couple weeks. Big fan of the incredible battery life compared to my Pixel 3, the headphone jack, the uniform bezels, and so on. I sort of miss the wide-angle selfie lens, even though I didn't use it very often, because when I did it was incredibly useful. Otherwise, I am very happy with my purchase thus far. Gesture navigation has become very easy to use, the stereo speaker is pretty good (not as good as the Pixel 3, but good enough that I don't mind using it), and the camera is always the star of the Pixel show.
Can we just talk about how smoooth the transition from back to screen was in that first shot? That’s some good editing (and videography)
WHEN HE SAID this phone has headphone jack. My mouth automatically said .. aaaaaaaaaahhhhhhh... ❤
I can’t remember the last time I used wired headphones. Wireless is just so much more convenient.
@@KGBos i admired wireless keyboards mouse. But cant accept a phone without 3.5 jack.
Soon enough 3.5mm will be history as all the brands are trying to get their consumers into their ecosystem...
@@ParthMusic .
Yes I agree. I love wireless headphones, but I always have wired ones nearby just in case my wireless ones decide to not work.
Hey man just wanna say I've been watching your vids on and off for years now. So thank you for all the videos, all the hard work you put into them etc.
jerry gave this the most durable smartphone award tho
Really had to show off those Union Jordans when dropping the phone 😭
Thassa flex
He always does that 😭😭😭
Makes me feel evem more poor
It costs 1700$?
Hehe
ProfessionaL Gamer Some are going for around 2500 dollars. Those are rare Jordans