Google Pixel 4a high-end smartphone launched into the market. So, check out Google Pixel 4a advantages (Pros), disadvantages (Cons), problems, and drawbacks/defects before purchasing. Currently, it is available on online shopping sites like Flipkart, Amazon to buy.
Best Price: Rs.31,999(India), $599(USA)
Google Pixel 4a Advantages (Pros):
- Google Pixel 4a comes with the latest Android OS 10, upgradable to Android 11.
- It offers a 5.81-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen with a good screen-to-body ratio of 83.3% and Multitouch in it.
- Its display has good pixel density for its full HD resolution(~443 PPI) with a 19:5:9 aspect ratio.
- The display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
- Supports Always-on display.
- Google Pixel 4a comes with a stock Android user interface that offers great features and smooth performance.
- It is built with a glass front that is made up of Gorilla Glass 3, plastic back, and surrounded by the plastic frame.
- The device is very lightweight to carry with just 143g and 8.2 mm in thickness.
- It supports Nano-SIM and/or eSIM.
- Google Pixel 4a has equipped with Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) Chipset and the performance is good with no lags.
- It encompasses with Octa-core processor and Adreno 618 GPU. So gaming performance is good.
- It provides 6 GB of RAM for uninterrupted multitasking.
- Brings an internal memory of 128 GB.
- It offers a 12.2 MP (f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS) rear camera with additional features like LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama.
- The main camera supports quad HD video recording at 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS.
- It offers an 8 MP (f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm) front-facing camera with additional features like Auto-HDR.
- The selfie camera supports full HD video recording at 1080p@30fps.
- It has a battery capacity of 3140 mAh(Non-removable) which is average for heavy usage. Supports Fast charging 18W.
- Supports almost all connectives like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.0, USB Type C, 3G, 4G, NFC.
- Supports sensors like Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer.
- It offers great loudspeakers and a 3.5 mm headphone jack
- It is available in Just Black, Barely Blue colors to choose from.
- Google Pixel 4a supports additional features like USB Power Delivery 2.0.
Google Pixel 4a Disadvantages (Cons):
- Costly for its features.
- No wireless charging support.
- No dual camera set up.
- No 3.5 mm headphone jack support.
- Battery capacity is very poor. So it won’t last for a full working day.
- No water or dust resistance.
- Old design style nothing great.
- No microSD slot to expand memory.
Check out Google Pixel 4a Specifications:
| General Features | |
|---|---|
| Brand | |
| Model Name | Pixel 4a |
| SIM Type | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| Operating System | Android 10, upgradable to Android 11 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm SDM730 Snapdragon 730G (8 nm) |
| Processor | Octa-core (2×2.2 GHz Kryo 470 Gold & 6×1.8 GHz Kryo 470 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 618 |
| Colors | Just Black, Barely Blue |
| Accessories in Box | — |
| Display & Dimensions | |
| Touch Screen | OLED, HDR |
| Size | 5.81 inches, 83.2 cm2 (~83.3% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~443 ppi density) |
| Dimensions | 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm (5.67 x 2.73 x 0.32 in) |
| Weight | 143 g (5.04 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, plastic frame |
| Other Display Features | Multi-Touch, Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Always-on display |
| Main Camera Features | |
| Single Camera | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Other Features | LED flash, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps; gyro-EIS |
| Selfie Camera Features | |
| Single Camera | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm |
| Other Features | Auto-HDR |
| Video Recording | 1080p@30fps |
| RAM and Storage | |
| RAM | 6 GB |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
| Battery Capacity & Features | |
| Type | Non-removable Li-Ion 3140 mAh battery |
| Fast battery Charging | Fast charging 18W |
| Wireless Charging | No |
| Internet & Connectivity | |
| GPRS | Yes |
| 3G | Yes |
| 4G | Yes |
| 5G | No |
| Wifi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct, DLNA, hotspot |
| USB Connectivity | USB Type-C 3.1 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| GPS | Yes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | Yes |
| Other Features | |
| FM | No |
| Water Proof | No |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Additional Features & Apps | USB Power Delivery 2.0 |
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