Customer Ratings & Reviews

I really like this phone. This is my first Pixel experience. I can’t tell you how refreshing it is to use stock Android. No forced ads, total freedom to customize as you please and excellent battery life. The phone is built well. I actually prefer the plastic back as opposed to glass. The Google fabric case is excellent also. The phone is fast, the display is oled which is excellent also. The camera works well although nobody would think i was a photographer anyway. It’s light and some would almost say boring being pure stock and this is a good thing. It does exactly what you need it to do as a phone and does everything well. It gets some criticism because there is no wireless charging but i never used it much anyway. Some form of water resistance would have been nice. I would have gladly sacrificed the dated headphone jack. You can always add some wireless Pixel Buds. Probably my only true complaint is that I don’t like the “At a Glance” feature on the stock launcher as I have lots of backgrounds and widgets i would rather use and it gets in the way. The reviews almost unanimously say this is the best value there is at $350 and I have to agree. I had phones that were $1000 with more features that in reality I never used or realized I even cared about. This is the best phone overall in 2020. Nice job Google.

[ Summary ] The Google Pixel 4a is a great continuation of the Pixel line and definitely worth consideration among mid-range Android phones. Google did a decent job of balancing out the features that most users would find important. While some of its specifications may look somewhat lackluster compared to some other competing phones (phones with similar retail price), when considering all that you get with this phone, I consider it a good deal. [ Battery ] The 3140 mAh battery in this phone—while an improvement over some previous Pixel models—compares quite poorly to the 4000 to 4500 mAh batteries common in competing phones. I managed to get slightly past 2 days of standby time with WiFi and Battery Saver on, Bluetooth and mobile data off. Of course, active usage drops this considerably. I managed to completely drain a full battery charge within an hour playing a graphics-intensive game. Currently, this is sufficient to handle a day’s worth of moderate off-and-on usage, but considering how batteries decay over time (as they go through recharge cycles), the battery life may become a problem for many users after a couple of years. [ Camera ] Google’s dedication to improving camera quality and the photography experience continues to push the boundaries of what’s possible with a phone. The rear camera picks up a great amount of detail in low-light conditions thanks to the HDR+ processing, but enabling Night Sight allows for truly great low-light shots. The amount of detail picked up and color accuracy appears to have improved over previous Pixel generations. The new Live HDR+ feature is awesome, allowing you to see—live in the viewfinder—approximately how the image will appear once taken, rather than the often horrid (in low light conditions) unprocessed image you’d otherwise see. This brings with it the new dual exposure controls found in the viewfinder, enabling you to adjust the tone mapping of dark/shadowy areas of the view field independent of the overall exposure, allowing you to drastically change how the resulting image is generated. These two features have quickly spoiled me; operating a phone camera without these features now feels archaic. The new astrophotography mode is an extension of Night Sight which is basically a very long exposure mode (up to 4 minutes long, divided into chunks) with extra post-processing tacked on. This mode is extremely motion-sensitive, requiring stable, hands-free placement of the phone (such as on a tripod) in order to function. It managed to capture many more stars than my eyes could see in my suburban setting, but every photo I shot displayed noticeable radial dithering/banding, creating a light area in the center. When the shots contained just the sky, the background appeared mostly grey, but when other objects were visible in the shot (regardless of their color), oddly the sky background turned markedly more blueish. Because of the separate post-processing of the sky from the rest of the image, in shots where I captured more than just the sky, it feels like I’m looking at two distinctly separate layers that have been merged/flattened. I feel like this particular feature needs more work. On the downside, competing phones often have multiple lenses (up to four that I’ve seen) that add considerable flexibility. Not having access to optical zoom is a let-down, as digital-only zoom doesn’t quite cut it, especially in low-light conditions. [ Misc. ] - The guaranteed three years of Android updates, as well as being first in line to get them, is a leading reason to get a Pixel phone. - I love the broad carrier support of the phone, allowing me to keep my service options open. - My experiences with Google technical support have been fantastic, and I love that I can connect with someone directly from the Settings app. - I appreciate that the Google Assistant is a constantly evolving fixture. One of its newest features, call screening, has been extremely helpful in blocking spam calls. - Many competing phones have an SD card slot, or dual SIM slots, or both, or a shared ‘extra’ slot, while this phone doesn’t. The eSIM and generous 128GB storage do mitigate these issues to some degree, but not completely. - My Android experience on this phone has been very smooth. I didn’t experience any app crashes or freezes during my testing. - Setup was a breeze, and it handled migrating all my settings and apps from my previous Pixel phone without a hitch. - Despite the industry wavering on whether or not to include headphone jacks on new phones, I’m glad Google found enough room to include one in this model. - I tested the phone with T-Mobile service. As expected, popping in the sim card was all that was required, and I didn’t experience any hitches with the voice or data service. * All attached photos taken with default, unadjusted settings. The parking lot sunset photo was taken in Night Sight mode, both dark night sky photos were taken in Night Sight + Astrophotography mode.

I just bought this phone on July 15th The battery hasn't lasted a full 8 hours yet. When I got the phone it claimed to have 15 hours of battery life now when I open the battery setting it now reads 14 hours of battery life. So I guess I'm 28 weeks I'll have zero hour of battery life. I charged my phone to 100% last night turned it off and then turned it on today at 11:12 am. It is 2:07 when I am writing this review and my battery is at 59% I bought this as an upgrade to my iphone 6 due to its battery no longer lasting as it should and the iPhone 6 (9 year old phone) has a longer battery life. Don't buy this phone

The Pixel 4a, Being an avid Google Nexus user, and then switching to the Pixel line, I have had my share of experience with this phone line. I will say that the 4a, is by far the best yet! To start the phone is small in size. The body is slightly smaller than my Pixel 3a, but this phone is all screen with minimal bezel around the screen. The display is amazing! For this price point to get an OLED display is pretty good. The hole punch camera for the front facing is hardly noticeable, and getting used to very quickly. The soft touch back feels great in the hand, and the finger print sensor is very responsive. The ease of one handed use is very easy and feels great with this phone. The phone its self is very responsive. In multitasking, camera app, photo editing, and much more, I find NO lag at all. It is very snappy. That Pixel camera. I am one who loves to take photos, and I do enjoy one camera lense. I don't need multiple. This camera takes such beautiful pictures. Both daytime and night. The night-sight feature is incredible! The battery, is phenomenal! On normal usage, texting, Instagram, taking some pics, and making a few phone calls, I end the day around 60% battery life. The turbo charge is still great for fast charging. my experience with the Pixel line has been love/hate. I loved the original Pixel, didn't care for pixel 2, 3 & 3a were good, and I skipped the 4. The 4a, I feel like Google finally perfected the Pixel the way it should be. I highly recommend this phone, to anyone. Especially at the price point, this is the best phone on the market!

I must say Pixel 4a is a good phone with solid hardware and some very cool options. I will mention hardware first, and I want to start by mentioning its beautiful 5,8 inch edge to edge OLED display which I really love, and it’s the best phone screen display I ever saw. Phone is extremely light and in right size to my own preference. Fingerprint in the back seem to be very convenient and it works all the time. Phone has two speakers on the bottom, one by each side of USB type C charging port and they seem to be very loud. Snapdragon™ 730G combined with 6GB RAM makes this device work very smoothly and I never experienced and lagging on the screen or when using the apps. Android 10 seem to be working well and it could be customized to pretty much anyone’s preferences. No ads, custom fonts and themes, and option to remove or disable any app makes whole system very user friendly. ….. Front camera is 8mp and it’s made as “punch hole” in notification bar which I actually like. Rear camera is 12mp but provides very realistic colors thanks to HDR+ feature. There is a few point I would like to mention additionally about it: ….. Nightsight mode with Astrophotography: This is new and very nice feature to be used in low light conditioning where flash might not be working well (such as where flash might be reflecting back, or while taking pictures of little kids while they are sleeping without scaring them). Nightsight captures few images and combine them into one single best image which brighten up final image to looks like image taken in lighten up environment (see my images). ….. Since I am taking about camera I would like to mention Photo Sphere as well. This mod lets you take several pictures and combine them into one single panoramic-like image. Difference between regular panorama shot and sphere is that in here you take multiple images instead of one, and there is on screen assistance with blue dot and circle to make this image lined up better. ….. Last camera mod I wanted to mention is “Lens”. This feature identifies objects, animals and others things you take picture of, and offers you links to open about those. For example is I take a picture of mosquito it will identify insect and offer me the link to read about them. ….. My absolutely favorite thing on Pixel 4a is Live caption. I did expected to see live caption on the YouTube videos (works even when sound is muted) but I was positively shocked when I realized that it works even on videos I recorded, my ring bell videos and others. Very nice touch. ….. Now I must mention call screening. This is the app where google assistant actually answer call and ask caller who is calling you, to identify themselves (you can hear caller). Then it gives you selective options to respond through assistant such as pick the call or by telling caller that they have wrong number and hanging up on them (and other options). ….. Battery last whole day for me and I really get lots of notifications through the day and I tend to check most of them. ….. Now I must mention apps because smartphones are great because of them. I had problem with really several apps force crashing - first randomly then all the time and this is where I had problem with this device. One of the really important apps for me is “PumpSpy” which monitors water level in my basement and it’s supposed to notify me in case of any changes and this app stopped working after just one day. Reinstalling the app just removed problem for few hours and then it returned again – constant force crashes. Few other apps I had issues where apps for home video surveillance. ….. Pros: Display Hardware New Features (NightSight, Photo Sphere, Lens, Live caption, Call screening) Good low light camera Super Light Size Design Headphone jack Adaptive battery ….. Cons: Several apps force crashing Not water resistant No wireless charge No SD card slot

I switched from an iPhone XR to the Pixel 4a and I love it. This is the perfect trade-off between price and features. Although the phone is plastic, it actually looks quite good. It will also be much more durable than most other phones since it doesn't have a glass back. It's the perfect size to comfortably fit in my hand. (Noticeably smaller than my iPhone XR) Since there's no notch and very slim bezels, it still has a pretty good size screen. It also includes a 3.5 mm headphone jack, something that $1,000 flagship phones omit. It takes excellent photos, especially in low light. I hardly take any pictures, but the low-light, flash-free photos it takes are impressive. Battery life is similarly excellent. Admittedly, I'm not a power user, but I can get through 48 hours of talk, text, and reading news and browsing the web on a single charge. I usually charge it every morning for about 30-40 minutes. I can go from about 30-80% charge in that time thanks to the fast charger. (Google includes a charger, unlike Apple) Since it's made by Google, you get Google's stock version of Android. It's a clean experience free of bloatware from Samsung, Motorola, or any other manufacturer. And you're guaranteed 3 years of Android updates. Now for the few negatives: It uses a mid-range chip, so it isn't as fast as a flagship Android phone, and certainly not as fast as an iPhone. Most users probably won't notice a real difference in everyday tasks. But only time will tell how well the chip ages and how much it may slow down in the years to come. I definitely think it will stay quick for at least 2 years from it's release date, though. And as inexpensive as this phone is, it seems a fair trade that the only glaring omission is a super fast chip. There's also an issue with the screen's auto-brightness adjustments. The brightness tends to jump around at random times. It's apparently a common issue caused by the ambient light sensor being located underneath the screen. I just turned the auto-brightness off and adjust it manually from the swipe-down menu. Not really an issue for me, but it might bother you. As far as the physical design, the fingerprint sensor is flush with the back of the phone, so it can be difficult to find the sensor with your finger because the whole back of the phone feels smooth. Of course, most people will keep a case on it, and the sensor's hole in the case will guide your finger to the sensor. There's also no IP rating, so be careful around water. From the research I've done, it could probably survive a splash of water, just not a dunk in water. There's also no wireless charging. I think wireless charging is still a bit gimmicky, but it might be important to you. Overall, it's a great phone, nearly flagship level. But it only costs $349. Google definitely found the sweetspot with the Pixel 4a.

The phone is certainly functional but after a minor drop from 5 inches the screen shattered despite being in a case. This phone should not be on the market with a defective screen design.

Pros: Price, Features, Camera (software), Clean Android, Battery Life (I'm the polar opposite of a power user, so up to 3 days for me), Clicky Power Button and Volume Rocker, Audio Jack, Fingerprint reader Cons/Future Wants: Wireless charging would have been an awesome bonus feature, average speakers, would have been awesome to have a fingerprint reader under the screen. It took me awhile before upgrading to a new phone. I upgraded from the OG Google line, Nexus 5. Great phone that served me well with only needing to replace the power button a few years ago. I almost upgraded to the Pixel 3a, but the specs just weren't good enough for me. For the price, new and upgraded features, this is the type of phone Google should have done from the start. A pure Android experience with a platform to showcase new features before potentially rolling them out to everyone else at an affordable price. Plus free photo storage! I could care less about phone materials such as plastic vs glass backs, it's going to rock a case no matter what. With it being a low volume phone, case variety is on the slim side. I would consider spending another US $100 if the phone had wireless charging and an in-screen fingerprint reader. High refresh rate screens are still a luxury feature in my eyes, but that's the beauty of android phones on sale, lots of options! I'm on a budget carrier, so 5G isn't something I care about as well. Depending on how the Pixel 5s come out, if you need a phone now, can't wait, and are looking at android, this is very difficult to beat for the price!

About $500-1000 cheaper than all the other new phones on the market, it's very snappy, the camera is as good as people say, the Google assistant is very helpful, battery life is decent, the phone looks very nice, and I honestly can't think of very many negatives. The plastic back feels cheap and it lacks featur s that more expensive phones have like wireless charging or water resistance.

For someone who wants the features of higher-tier phone at mid-range price, this is a good deal. I needed to upgrade from an iPhone 6s with only 16 gb of memory, and this was the route I went instead of the 2020 SE. Android has been relatively easy to learn, with only a few bugs (it's not quite as smooth as IOS yet), but the pros are as follows: -good AMOLED screen -optimized well for Android -great camera for the price -low profile design -good rear fingerprint sensor -size (some people like larger screens, but I prefer my phone to be phone-sized as I already have a laptop I can use as a tablet) Cons: -Mostly Android related, but I've noticed that LED lights confuse the autobrightness. No issues outdoors though. -No ultrawide -if you leave the power-saving feature on, some apps and processes can feel sluggish -significantly weaker processor than iPhone SE's A1 chip. All in all this is good relative to the comparable iPhone. If you aren't using you phone for gaming then you most likely won't notice the slower processor speed for years and you'll definitely notice the better battery, better screen, and better camera.

So first things first, I have a Galaxy S20 as my daily phone. I got a 4a just to try. I had it for a weekend and sent it back. It's a fantastic little phone. I actually don't even feel like using my S20 anymore. But the 4a didn't have enough power for me. I liked the fingerprint reader but it is a bit hard to find without a case because it doesn't sit down too far. There is haptic feedback on it though. The bad things about this phone for me were mainly just battery and speed. I am not a hard user on my phone. I do basic things and right now I'm using my phone for work for phone calls. I don't play games. Some Facebook, YouTube, and picture taking. That's about it. The battery was fine but it is nothing special. Adaptive battery may have killed tons of my notifications. I was only getting notifications once I opened an app and I'd see the time the notifications arrived was actually an hour or so prior to me opening the app. Not good. But with adaptive battery off it kind of died quick. Standby battery time was great. For some reason Nearby Share was completely absent from my phone even though it is on my S20 and has been for over a week. I tried updating the phone but nothing was available. Very strange. No NFC quick toggle...also strange. Now the good. Camera...better than the S20 somehow. Except for video. 4a video recording quality isn't on par with more expensive devices. Google's apps are all pretty good. Got used to Google photos and started loving it. Messages is great and should be the universal texting app across all Android phones. It would be identical to iMessage. Using the phone is a breeze. It's compact but not too tiny. Light as a feather. Fits in pockets. I used it without a case and wasn't worried like I would be with a glass phone. The back does NOT get covered in fingerprints. People who say this have been eating chips and pizza all day and not cleaning their hands. The back is nice and simple. I absolutely loved the simplicity of this phone. It actually made me reach less for it when I was bored because there aren't all of these extra features to distract you from doing other things. It's a super simple device and I wish it was right for me...but I'll need the Pixel 5 for its added power, battery size, and features. But for anybody looking for a good phone for a great price then look no further. This is it.

Purchased the Google Pixel 4a about two weeks ago to replace an old Samsung Galaxy S8. I was worried that coming from a flagship phone to a budget phone would not be a good experience, but I was wrong. The 4a does everything I need without issues, and I enjoy not having so much bloatware on it like Samsung does. The 4a is pretty quick when scrolling and switching apps. Battery life is amazing compared to the S8. I always get a full day of use, even when I'm delivering for door dash, and usually have some battery to spare before I re-charge. The size of the screen is great if you like to use one hand. I was debating to buy the 4a 5G for this reason, and I still might later down the road. I just don't have 5G coverage right now, nor do I want to pay extra for it. The 4a takes amazing pictures, but my S8 was pretty good too. For the price, this is definitely a great phone for anyone looking to upgrade. I gave it 4 stars overall due to price, size, and features. Pure Android is one of the best features on this phone, and I'll definitely be sticking with Pixel phones going forward.

I accidentally broke my current premium phone. So, I decided to buy a “budget” phone now, and later upgrade to a flagship one. Well, now that I’ve spent a few weeks with the Pixel 4a, I can’t bring myself to call it “budget”. The phone is smaller than what I am used to, but it actually feels really nice in my hands, which is refreshing. The smaller 5.8” screen is also easier to access with just one hand. The case is made of matte black plastic but does not feel cheap. The multi-function and volume rocker buttons are easily accessible with my right thumb or left index and has a satisfying, albeit a bit loud, click when pressing. I also like that the surprisingly responsive fingerprint reader is in a good place in the back and easy to reach with either index fingers. While the screen is small, and has a 60hz refresh rate, it is quite good. I was worried that coming from a larger screen at 120hz, it would bother me, but I am happy that that has not been the case. It’s noticeable, but one gets used to it quickly. Being OLED, the colors pop and the screen is bright. I thought that the camera punch hole would also be annoying, but I hardly even notice it. The camera is also rather impressive for an “inexpensive” phone. Having only a single 12mp, the Pixel4a does take great pictures due to the Pixel software magic. It is even more apparent at night (try the night mode!). It also can take 4K videos and they’re OK. One gripe is that the Pixel 4a just doesn’t have enough space to store a lot of high-res content. The cloud helps in storing photos, but I would not do that with videos. OK, so yes, it has a lower-tier processor, only 128GB space with no expansion capabilities, lower memory (6GB), and 4G, but even with those less-than-top specs, the phone performs super smoothly, and I have not experienced any lag when launching apps. Google’s UI just feels intuitive and is a joy to navigate through. I will say that graphics-intense games do slow down if that matters to you. In the end, even with all these corners being cut, it’s hard to deny the value. I am actually enjoying the size, performance, and even more importantly, the simplicity. It just works. I am not even sure if I’ll need a new phone any time soon.

The Pixel 4a is one really great phone for the price of $350 + solid performance + exceptional camera + pure android experience. + the screen looks great, vibrant but not very bright under direct sunlight + the battery is okay, lasts 5 to 6 hours on full charged (no gaming though) + compact size with small bezels, good for me, but might not be applicable to others The only problem is that it has some issues with connectivity like random disconnecting from Wi-Fi, or sometimes no access to LTE when switching from WiFi, but I'm still not sure if it's the phone's issue or not.

As a previous iphone user, switching to the pixel 4a was an easy transition. It is very easy to use because of the similar navigations and gestures. What makes it better are the options in the settings like song recognition, google assistant, focus mode, and other little things. Camera is great; battery lasts long and charges fast; has perfect screen size, and doesn't feel cheap. Would recommend to someone who has an older iphone, older android, or needs a solid phone for even just one year. Best option out there, you won't be dissapointed.

I upgraded from an iPhone 6 to this device and it was one of the best purchases I have ever made! Although the iPhone 6 had served me well these past few years, the Google Pixel 4a's speedy performance and fluid gestures completely blew my mind away. It is remarkable how fast and convenient this device is; I feel like I am using a miniature flagship device. The screen-to-body ratio is ideal, and I actually really like the hole punch front camera as apposed to a notch or thick bezels. The Google Pixel 4a only has one back facing camera -- and that's all that it needs! Google uses special software to tweak photographs, even in setting with low lighting. Another advantage to this device was its size. As someone with small hands, shopping for the perfectly sized smartphone has become increasingly difficult these days. The Google Pixel 4a fits in the palm of my hand. The hardware of the device is plastic; however, it is a good quality plastic. Unless you have greasy hands, it does not leave fingerprints. The Fingerprint scanner is placed on the back and works almost instantaneously every time. The only disadvantage I could find were the slightly rounded edges of the device would sometimes trigger an action from the palm of my hand. This will be solved once I purchase a case. Other than that, this is a solid device that I recommend to anyone upgrading from their outdated device. I had been an iPhone user over the past 4 years and can confidently say that the Pixel experience is worth switching for!

Google had a great thing going when they released the Pixel 3a last year which quickly turned into disappointment when they released the Pixel 4 line and was so underwhelming that it didn't even last a year before they discontinued it, here's the difference, with the Pixel 4a, Google finally resumed what they started with the 3a while pushing a mid-range smartphone to the limits of perfection, it nails everything from the price, to the software, to the specs, to the amazing camera, I have to say it is the best camera I've ever used. The processor even though is not a high end one does what it's supposed to do but in a smooth way, the phone feels fast, feels clean and feels like it can take on tasks no problem, the software is stock Android but since it's a Pixel it comes with exclusives that are useful. iOS and iPhone might be preferred by customers because of how simplistic and easy it is but Google has managed to do that while allowing you to still have full control of your phone. I have always said iPhones are for people who follow trends and those who are lazy to customize their phones their experience the way they want and this Pixel is proof that you can have a smooth experience and still be able to customize your phone the way it fits your needs. The price is simply unbeatable so you are getting a smartphone close to a flagship for only 349.99, not a bad deal and the camera according to reviewers from tech websites say it compares to the best cameras out there outperforming some of those. Plus Night Sight is definitely a sight to behold (no pun intended)... And also the battery is great and an upgrade from any Pixel phone released. Now the only downside that is holding this phone back from being the perfect one is the fact that doesn't have water resistant anything, in 2020 that should be a must with all mid-range to flagship smartphones, no excuses, even the basic protection would be acceptable and yeah the fact that it comes in only one colour, black is plain, boring but I dig the white power button. This is truly the best phone in 2020 and the best phone of the Covid-19 era for the price and the features.

I upgraded from the Samsung S8 phone that recently had its very last available security patch. The phone started doing funky things and Samsung was hounding me to agree to new terms and conditions after agreeing to T&C's when I paid $1,000 for it three and a half years ago. So, I started looking at new phones. Most current phones on the arket have security patches scheduled until late 2023. So, I decided to go with the Unlocked Pixel 4a because of its great price for what is really just a 2-3 year device. After discounts and trade-in allowances, I paid a little over $200 for the phone. While 5G is coming, I am not willing to pay extra for the spotty service at this time. The phone also offers the flexibility to swap carriers if I want to. Now, let's talk about the phone. It was bought online through BestBuy.com and I was able to pick it upon the same day at a local store. The store associate was efficient and made the transition painless. In about 20 minutes, I was out the door with my new phone. I was surprised at how easy it was to transition my apps from old phone to this one. It automatically searched for my backup took several hours to upload and install them. Once that was done, I removed the Samsung and Verizon bloatware that loaded and organized the apps on my home page. Moving from the S8 to the 4a displayed some programming differences that needed assistance to setup to my liking. One can easily find a number of great YouTube videos that are very helpful to access the feature programming nuances of the Pixel 4a. I have now used the phone for two weeks now and have found it to be fast, durable and easy to use. The fingerprint sensor is easy to set up and makes unlocking the phone a breeze. The Bluetooth connection to my cars and home speakers is rapid and easy. In fact, it usually connects to my car within 10 seconds whereas the S8 sometimes took as long as five minutes. I took the phone on a road trip to Eastern NC. I never lost the signal as I streamed music, joined WebEx meetings, made/received calls, and Google navigation -- often simultaneously. A fully loaded battery at 5:00AM still had over 40% left when I went to bed at 10:00PM. The Google Assistant has made hands-free access to the Pixel 4a a breeze. The phone never hiccuped. I am still learning the camera. The night mode is the biggest difference I have seen thus far. Overall, I am fully satisfied with the phone, its price, and access to online services and features.

The antenna system on this Google Pixel 4a may be less strong than my previous Motorola Z2 Force because I loose WIFI connection in basement and outside home using Google pixel 4a. I used to maintain connection with Motorola everywhere around home. Otherwise regular features of Google 4a are fantastic. The many camera features are amazing with enhanced nightshot allowed me to get night sky photo to see so many stars of our galaxy. I like the fact I already have the free upgrade to Android 11 after just two weeks since obtained phone 09/08/20. Having the call screening/blocking of robo calls feature along with Google Fi is really helpful especially during this political polling campaign season. Display is robust with vibrant colors. I have it also set for dark reverse texts too to save battery. Battery life for me is fantastic starting out at 4:30 am to 10:00 pm with still 65% remaining battery. However, In not a heavy use because I only have few brief phone calls and you tube videos along with email and few website reading daily. But I do have several apps running. I regret not having robust phone and data coverage with Google Fi during my vacation trip in Yellowstone National Park because other family members did in areas with their other phones while mine was still not connected or not as strong and fast. I think it's an antenna issue partly since Motorola is known for superior antennas. I'll miss that feature but I'll like the features of Google Pixel dependability and security Titan M chip better along with 3 years guaranteed upgrade eligibility. Phone size is not too big or too small. it's so lightweight even with protective case that has a recessed metal kickstand feature. However keyboard typing can have mistakes since the buttons still too small and close together. Thank goodness for swipe suggestions for most words. Speaker sound is OK and projected from front top center but doesn't get as loud as desired sometimes.

First, I would like to thank Best Buy for delivering my phone faster than expected. I received my Pixel 4a a full two weeks ahead of schedule. Faster than getting it directly from Google. Second, I like to address some common criticisms I see on social media. (a) It does not have a Micro SD card slot. The Pixel 4a brings 128GB of high speed and power-efficient UFS 2.1 storage versus other phones still using older and slower eMMC technology. Coupled with a USB-C connector that has a significantly higher bandwidth throughput than Micro SD flashcards, it is much easier and faster to offload content onto a USB-C SSD keychain drive. You don't need to look for a paperclip and chance losing your micro sd card and sim chip trying to open the compartment door. (b) it doesn't have 5G, but the 4a 5G will. Okay, before you sip the 5G marketing Cool Aid, check with your provider for 5G coverage. You might end up spending extra money for something you might rarely use. 4G LTE is ubiquitous and speeds have been improving as a result of infrastructure upgrades by the cellular providers for 5G. 4G LTE benefits from those upgrades too.. (c) It doesn't have a flagship processor? Nope, and it doesn't need one at this price point. If it did, you would be spending significantly more. If you are a gamer, why are you reading up on the 4a anyway? This is a phone that checkmarks the most common requirements most normal people need. A fast phone for daily tasks, fantastic flagship camera and a good price, and an amazing AMOLED display only found on flagship a year or two ago. (d) It doesn't have wireless charging. Well, I find wireless charging useful only in a vehicle when you ideally want to keep on hand on the steering wheel. For the home, it really isn't necessary. It would have been nice to have, but I much prefer the value proposition of the 4a. In short, this really is every man and woman's phone who don't want to carry a large credit card debt for the next couple of months. It is affordable that I can pay it off in a month without much pain in the wallet and it does 90-95% of what the more expensive cell phone cousins do. Best of all, its pure stock Android. No bloatware so 128GB of Google storage is much more than 128GB of Samsung and LG because you are not stuck with useless apps that you do not need in your phone.