Coming soon - the Google Pixel 4a 5G! But will it be bigger and better than its predecessor?
Some early reports suggested the 5G version will be an XL version of the Pixel 4a, with a larger screen than its 5.8-inch sibling. However, recent leaks suggest the 4a 5G will share the same size screen and body. Maybe the recent leaks have been manufactured to create some marketing buzz ahead of its release.
What will be different is the processor. The 4G model has a Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G chip that doesn’t support 5G. The most obvious choice for the Google Pixel 4a 5G will be the Snapdragon 765G which is more than capable of powering that much-desired 5G capability. It's also being suggested that the Pixel 4a 5G will also have a capacitive fingerprint scanner.
Even if the Pixel 4a 5G ends up being the same size as the Pixel 4a, there are rumours of a larger battery, which will be needed with a new chip and 5G modem on board. And leaked renders hint at a second camera as well...as well as no headphone jack. However, this could well be an oversight given the headphone jack is part of the Pixel 4a. All rumours and speculation should be replaced with concrete facts once the device is released with the next few months.
Manufacturer: Google
The Pixel 4a is an amazing device. But every time a device like this comes along and I sing its praises, someone asks me if I'd really be willing to make it my daily driver, and the answer is no, only because there's no wireless charging.
Pixel camera, Unique design, Solid performance, Value
No wireless charging, 60Hz screen, No 5G
The Pixel 4a came a little late this year. Now that we spent a few weeks with it, here are 4 things you need to know about the Pixel 4a.
Great camera, Under $400, Clean Android OS Experience, Headphone jack
No water resistance, No wireless charging, No expandable storage
As phone prices have increased dramatically in recent years, lowering expectations some to find a phone that still ticks enough boxes, yet does so at a more appetizing price has become more common. It’s not that the $1,000+ phones aren’t any good or are overpriced, it’s that there are more...
The Google Pixel 4a has now been announced, and we've been lucky enough to spend time with it. Here's what we think so far.
Stupidly cheap for what you get, great camera, solid battery, impressive software, nice design
No 4a XL this year, no water resistance, no wireless charge
The Pixel 4a is in a tight corner of the handset market. Its main competitor in the UK is probably the recently released OnePlus Nord, which is larger and has a bigger screen, supports 5G, and more cameras.
Three years of Google updates, Compact and lightweight, Unfussy design, Good rear camera, Good OLED screen, 3.5mm headset jack
No MicroSD card slot, Screen might be too small for some users, Sound quality could be better, No IP rating for dust/water resistance
With 2020 being a ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ of a year, on the tech side of things – it hasn’t been as bad. The industry has been bringing the mid-range smartphone back up to speed while the budget smartphones have been getting some amazing options.
The simplicity of design flows through to the software which is clean, proactive, free from bloat and a joy to use, especially compared to other lower-price Androids. The device focuses on delivering everything you need and very little extra, with Google's services and AI doing the heavy lifting...
The Google Pixel 4a is an inexpensive smartphone with a camera that's ideal for 'point-and-click' photographers who aren't too fussed about multiple cameras and lots of options.
Price, Compact size, Easy to use camera (point-and-click), Headphone jack
Battery life, Photos quality drops when using the zoom, No wireless charging, Feels less expensive
The excitement around the Google Pixel 4a - and the iPhone SE 2020 for those committed to Apple's ecosystem - leads me to feel like a real shift is taking place in the smartphone business.
Compact design, Great camera, Clean, optimized software, 3.5mm headphone jack
No 90 or 120Hz display, Weak gaming performance, Easily scratchable polycarbonate back
Surprisingly nice design with lots of screen; Incredible results from just a single camera; Amazing price with more storage than the Pixel 4; Stellar battery life;
Performance can be pokey at times; No color or storage options;
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