Google Pixel 4a - user opinions and reviews
- Smith
- rJQ
Anonymous, 27 Aug 2020I'd like to add, if you were attracted to the Pixel 4a because of GCam, don't worry.... moreNo matter how fans place it, Pixels are bought just for the camera. My goals were no different. Thank you for your input. I'll make sure to make the most put of your suggestion.
- Smith
- rJQ
Anonymous, 27 Aug 2020Certainly! The S10 lite is 100% much better phone than this Pixel 4a phone. The S10 lite has ... moreThank you so much. Every suggestion I receive is pushing me closer to buying S10 Lite. I am still skeptical though. At the same of price, or a litte more, one could buy OP8, which has better processor. Now, I told that I am not a OP fan, but this time I am really concerned about longevity. I need to be sure that my phone performs lag free for atleast over 2 years. Do you think SD 855 has that kind of juice on it?
- Anonymous
- I@a
Anonymous, 27 Aug 2020Certainly! The S10 lite is 100% much better phone than this Pixel 4a phone. The S10 lite has ... moreI'd like to add, if you were attracted to the Pixel 4a because of GCam, don't worry. You can have your cake and eat it too with the S10 lite. It's got a snapdragon processor so ported GCams are plentiful and they give you more control and better output with the S10 lite's fast snapdragon 855 processor. Read this thread for GCam for S10 lite:
https://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s10-lite/themes/gcam-s10-lite-t4051741/page2
Downloads page:
https://www.celsoazevedo.com/files/android/google-camera/
- Anonymous
- I@a
Smith, 26 Aug 2020True that. I've been using Samsung phones for 4-5 years now. I wanted to make a shift to ... moreCertainly! The S10 lite is 100% much better phone than this Pixel 4a phone. The S10 lite has bigger amoled screen, bigger battery, micro sd expansion - it's got all the basics covered for maximal user engagement and enjoyment. How can one enjoy photos, videos and gaming if the screen is poor quality and ultra small by 2020 standards? How can one enjoy if the unusually low capacity battery (by 2020 standards) frequently dies and needs frequent charging before the movie or game is over? How can one enjoy if there's storage anxiety when one is doing marathon recording of special events, occasions and travels in no less than glorious 4K 60fps for maximum enjoyment on big screen TV mirroring? Only logo and brand salesmen and fanboys ignore those things.
Also, the S10 lite has so much more to offer than this Pixel 4a: a much faster, 2019 flagship snapdragon 855 processor, 4K 60fps video, up to 512GB internal storage option should you decide to use dual SIM, ultra fast 45W rapid charging and a better camera setup (with ultrawide, macro and higher resolution selfie camera). It doesn't have a headphone jack though and is $90 more expensive, but it certainly is worth the price.
- Anonymous
- I@a
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020"They have more need for the brand image and prestige" This is exactly why you ar... moreI guess I've made my point crystal clear. :)
- on2wheels
- QP2
Smith, 26 Aug 2020Can anyone discuss the longevity aspect of this phone. No doubt 3 years of updates are promise... moreI've used the realme x2 with the same cpu and it's plenty fast for basic phone use and a few apps. I dont game on mobile and frankly neither should you, but this cpu is great, dont worry.
- Smith
- rKN
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020The processor is certainly fast enough to last you two years. It won't likely be an issue... moreTrue that. I've been using Samsung phones for 4-5 years now. I wanted to make a shift to Pixel ecosystem and was adamant on buying this phone. However, now I am having second thoughts. Do you think S10 Lite is a better buy? I can manage to stretch my budget for getting my hands on it. I am not a OP fan and don't plan on buying OP 7t, or even 8 for that matter. What's your opinion?
- Anonymous
- nfy
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020An example of what I said earlier. The real fanboys and salesmen: Turning a blind eye to real ... more"They have more need for the brand image and prestige"
This is exactly why you are a fanboy and live in your own fantasy.
- Anonymous
- I@a
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020Actually, people who can't get a point across with one comment and have to spam passive a... moreAn example of what I said earlier. The real fanboys and salesmen: Turning a blind eye to real deficiencies mentioned: small screen, small battery capacity and non-expadable storage.
Ok, I get it. Some people really do have different needs. They have more need for the brand image and prestige rather than a truly satisfying user experience brought about by bigger screen, longer battery life, and more storage. Therefore, never mind if it's a poor man's iphone or a poor man's Pixel, as long as the Apple or Google logo is there. I can certainly understand that. Real salesmen and real fanboys value brands and status symbol logos more than anything else. I don't. :)
- Anonymous
- nfy
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020Actually, people who can't carry on an intelligent discourse and refute with a counter cl... moreActually, people who can't get a point across with one comment and have to spam passive aggressive arguments are the real desperate salesmen and fanboys. Everyone have their own preferences and opinions, get a life and get used to it.
- Anonymous
- I@a
Smith, 26 Aug 2020Can anyone discuss the longevity aspect of this phone. No doubt 3 years of updates are promise... moreThe processor is certainly fast enough to last you two years. It won't likely be an issue.
As for the small battery however, and lack of expandable storage, I seriously doubt if you'll still be happy when the battery loses capacity after a few months and you have to charge the phone frequently or bring a power bank with you daily (so much for the small form factor).
Same with storage. 4K videos take up a lot of storage space and so do Netflix offline movie downloads and YouTube offline downloads. We're not talking yet about the media library and other important files you had from your previous phone which you like to be transferred to the new phone and still be locally accessible even without internet connection.
- Anonymous
- I@a
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020I would rate him a desperate fanboy tbh.Actually, people who can't carry on an intelligent discourse and refute with a counter claim for each point stated against a phone with clear disadvantages are the real desperate salesmen and fanboys.
- Smith
- rJQ
Can anyone discuss the longevity aspect of this phone. No doubt 3 years of updates are promised and the software is well optimised, but do you guys think this processor will push it past that 1.5 to 2 years time frame. Can I bank on this phone for giving me atleast 2 years of reliable performance?
- Anonymous
- nfy
Stan, 26 Aug 2020desperate Salesman detected 🙃I would rate him a desperate fanboy tbh.
- Anonymous
- I@a
Stan, 26 Aug 2020desperate Salesman detected 🙃I'm not a salesman and neither am I desperate to sell Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo. After all, these brands don't need selling. Their monthly sales are all WAAAY above Google's annual Pixel phone sales.
As for the iPhone SE 2020, you can buy it if you really want an Apple logo. But make no mistake, it's a poor man's iphone that is focused more on selling a logo than giving the iphone user a truly satisfying iPhone experience.
- Anonymous
- I@a
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020I'm sorry, but you gave the perfect opinion, which is a must to respond on. For everyday... moreYou are entitled to your own opinion but my statements remain good advice to buyers who value their money. The most important aspects of the phone to consider are #1: The screen size and screen resolution and quality and #2: The battery to power that screen. If you skimp on screen size and skimp on battery, you'll lose at least 50% of a good phone user experience - a satisfying large screen that is not cramped and can display photos and videos in all their colorful glory, and a battery life that does not create problems after one year. These are basic requirements. Phones that are below standard in these areas will seriously be felt as less than satisfying user experience even if the software is above average or the camera is better than most.
- Anonymous
- I@a
ballsholes, 26 Aug 2020I'm about to get the Google Pixel 4a but if there's a better phone for around the sa... moreCheck out the latest Samsung A series phones or latest Xiaomi Redmi Note series phones.
You can also check Oppo's and Vivo's extensive midrange phone line.
- Stan
- iJG
Anonymous, 26 Aug 2020Both phones you mentioned are low end and limited. You'll have battery and storage issues... moredesperate Salesman detected 🙃
- Naturally
- CM0
twocents, 23 Aug 2020Google was caught between chasing Apple's fanfare/base versus quality/display of Samsung ... moreNice talk
- Jimbob
- 3xZ
I would probably choose the SE over this.... easier to use with one hand... with the 4a theres no wireless charging, no ip67, no flagship chipset. The only issue with the SE is the tiny battery.
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