We can say the most compelling reason to buy a Google Pixel is because of clean Android experience and Pixel’s camera. Pixel devices tend to get all major and security updates first. The OS is bloat free, smooth and less cluttered than other versions of Android. Also despite having a single main camera module Pixel’s camera is capable of beating multiple camera setups of flagship devices because of the unique software algorithm Google puts in their Pixel devices. The night modes clicks specially are really impressive.
For Pixel 4a, Google has promised 3 years of software updates. It packs 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage to accommodate most users. The processor used here is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 730G, which is a fast enough processor of day-to-day use. Pixel 4a packs a decent 3140mAH battery, which when combined with a power efficient Snapdragon 730G processor, should end up with a full day of device usage. The battery can be charged using an 18W fast charging adapter.
On the front there is a 5.8-inch 1080p display with a hole-punch camera on the top-left side of the screen. For the first time Google has implemented a hole-punch display. This has allowed the screen to go closer to the edges. The screen is an OLED display which is great to have at this price point.
Phone also packs features like car crash detection, speech-to-text conversion during phone calls.
Price and availability:
Tech Specs:
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Display |
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Full-screen 147.6 mm (5.81″) display with transmissive hole FHD+ (1080 x 2340) OLED at 443 ppi 19.5:9 aspect ratio Always-on display Now Playing Touchscreen 100,000:1 super contrast ratio True black level HDR support Full 24-bit depth for 16 million colours |
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Dimensions and weight |
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5.7″ height x 2.7″ width x 0.3″ depth 144 height x 69.4 width x 8.2 depth (mm) 143 g |
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Battery |
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3140mAh |
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Memory and Storage |
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6 GB LPDDR4x RAM 128 GB storage |
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Processors |
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Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 730 2.2 GHz + 1.8 GHz, 64-bit Octa-Core Adreno 618 Titan M security module |
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Rear Camera |
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12.2 MP dual-pixel 1.4 μm pixel width Auto-focus with dual-pixel phase detection Optical + electronic image stabilisation ƒ/1.7 aperture 77° field of view |
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Front Camera |
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8 MP 1.12 μm pixel size ƒ/2.0 aperture Fixed focus 84° field of view |
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Video |
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Rear Camera: |
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1080p @ 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 120 FPS 720p @ 30 FPS, 60 FPS, 240 FPS 4K @ 30 FPS |
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Front Camera: |
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1080p @ 30 FPS 720p @ 30 FBS 480p @ 30 FBS |
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Sensors |
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Proximity/Ambient light sensor Accelerometer/Gyrometer Magnetometer Pixel Imprint™ – back-mounted fingerprint sensor for fast unlocking Barometer Android Sensor Hub |
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Charging |
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USB-C® 18 W adaptor with USB-PD 2.0 18 W fast charging |
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Buttons and ports |
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USB Type-C® 3.1 Gen 1 3.5 mm audio jack Power button Volume controls |
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SIMs |
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Single nano SIM eSIM |
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Media and Audio |
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Stereo speakers 2 microphones Noise suppression |
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Wireless and Location |
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Wi-Fi 2.4 GHz + 5 GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac 2×2 MIMO Bluetooth® 5.1 + LE, A2DP (HD codecs: AptX, AptX HD, LDAC, AAC)7 NFC Google Cast GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou |
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Network |
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Model G025N GSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1/2/4/5/8 LTE: Bands 1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/17/20/25/26/28/32/38/39/40/41/66/71 eSIM |
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Colors |
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Just Black |
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Hearing Aid Compatibility |
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M3/T4 HAC Rating Google’s devices meet the hearing aid compatibility (HAC) requirements set by the FCC. |
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Security and OS Updates |
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The latest Android 10 + new Google Assistant with Lens Minimum of three years of OS and security updates |
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Materials |
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Polycarbonate unibody Corning® Gorilla® Glass 3 cover glass |
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AR/VR |
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ARCore |
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Warranty |
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One Year |
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What’s in the box |
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18 W USB-C® power adaptor |