{"id":78765,"date":"2020-09-30T17:24:32","date_gmt":"2020-09-30T14:24:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/googles-pixel-4a-is-the-ideal-android-phone-for-people-on-a-budget\/"},"modified":"2020-09-30T17:24:32","modified_gmt":"2020-09-30T14:24:32","slug":"googles-pixel-4a-is-the-ideal-android-phone-for-people-on-a-budget","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/googles-pixel-4a-is-the-ideal-android-phone-for-people-on-a-budget\/","title":{"rendered":"#Google\u2019s Pixel 4a is the ideal Android phone for people on a budget"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36e8bde5e9c\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a36e8bde5e9c\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/googles-pixel-4a-is-the-ideal-android-phone-for-people-on-a-budget\/#The_good_parts_of_the_Pixel_4a\" >The good parts of the Pixel 4a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/googles-pixel-4a-is-the-ideal-android-phone-for-people-on-a-budget\/#The_okay_parts_of_the_Pixel_4a\" >The okay parts of the Pixel 4a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/googles-pixel-4a-is-the-ideal-android-phone-for-people-on-a-budget\/#The_ugly_parts_of_the_Pixel_4a\" >The ugly parts of the Pixel 4a<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/googles-pixel-4a-is-the-ideal-android-phone-for-people-on-a-budget\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#Google\u2019s Pixel 4a is the ideal Android phone for people on a budget<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div>\n                                If you\u2019re after a great Android phone for a reasonable price, there are two models that stand out: the OnePlus Nord and the Google Pixel 4a.<\/p>\n<p>The OnePlus device will <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>eal to people who want power and specs, effectively bang for their buck. But, personally, I\u2019d choose the Pixel 4a every time. Usability rules all.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s no secret I\u2019m a fan of Google\u2019s \u201ca\u201d range of phones. I\u2019ve written before how I believe these models are its best fit in the smartphone industry\u00a0\u2014 and the Pixel 4a is no exception. I truly believe it delivers what much of the public want from a mid-range Android device.<\/p>\n<p>Anyway, the whole point of this article is to tell you\u00a0<em>why<\/em> I\u2019m such a big fan of the Pixel 4a. The easiest way to do that is to split this piece into three sections: the good, the okay, and the ugly.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_good_parts_of_the_Pixel_4a\"><\/span>The good parts of the Pixel 4a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><strong>The software<\/strong>. Goddamn, if the Pixel version of Android isn\u2019t the cleanest and smoothest experience around. Some of my colleagues enjoy the Android installs of other manufacturers, but I\u2019ve yet to find a phone maker who doesn\u2019t jam the OS with a whole load of useless shit. The Pixel 4a though? Well, everything is silky. It\u2019s a joy to use. The experience is more like iOS, than my traditional view of Android.<\/p>\n<p>Next up, is <strong>the price<\/strong>. $350 is a goddamn bargain. While it might not be a souped-up monster, using it delivers you a far better experience than you\u2019d expect from this price range. Basically, I\u2019ve used phones that cost more, and work worse.<\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one differentiator for the person on the street when it comes to phones, it\u2019s <strong>the camera\u00a0<\/strong>\u2014 and this is where the 4a thrives. Yeah, it only has one lens, but it\u2019s up there with the best point-and-shoot devices on the market. The post-processing software is magnificent, making even quickly snapped shots look good. We\u2019ve been fans of Pixel photography for some time, and the 4a is no different.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1320778 lazy\" alt=\"Pixel 4a camera shot Amsterdam city\" width=\"796\" height=\"1061\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-796x1061.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-796x1061.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-157x210.jpg 157w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-202x270.jpg 202w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-101x135.jpg 101w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-1592x2123.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-1122x1496.jpg 1122w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-840x1120.jpg 840w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-687x916.jpg 687w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-414x552.jpg 414w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-camera-shot-Amsterdam-city-354x472.jpg 354w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/09\/30\/review-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F09%2F30%2Freview-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The Pixel 4a does a good job of capturing the moody light in the scene, while still pulling out the details and colors of the graffiti on the left.\" data-title=\"Share The Pixel 4a does a good job of capturing the moody light in the scene, while still pulling out the details and colors of the graffiti on the left. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The Pixel 4a does a good job of capturing the moody light in the scene, while still pulling out the details and colors of the graffiti on the left. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The Pixel 4a does a good job of capturing the moody light in the scene, while still pulling out the details and colors of the graffiti on the left.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1320779 lazy\" alt=\"Pixel 4a outdoor tree nature scene\" width=\"796\" height=\"597\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-796x597.jpg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-796x597.jpg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-280x210.jpg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-360x270.jpg 360w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-180x135.jpg 180w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-1592x1194.jpg 1592w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-368x276.jpg 368w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-736x552.jpg 736w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-1376x1032.jpg 1376w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-1044x783.jpg 1044w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-632x474.jpg 632w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-536x402.jpg 536w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/Pixel-4a-outdoor-tree-nature-scene-1200x900.jpg 1200w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/09\/30\/review-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F09%2F30%2Freview-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: The camera handles the business of this scene well, handling the light coming through the leaves skilfully.\" data-title=\"Share The camera handles the business of this scene well, handling the light coming through the leaves skilfully. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share The camera handles the business of this scene well, handling the light coming through the leaves skilfully. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>The camera handles the business of this scene well, handling the light coming through the leaves skilfully.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>The bezel-less display<\/strong> is something I\u2019m also happy about. I didn\u2019t mind the head and chin on the 3a \u2014 in fact, I much prefer that to a notch \u2014 but it\u2019s nice to have an (almost) unbroken display.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_okay_parts_of_the_Pixel_4a\"><\/span>The okay parts of the Pixel 4a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>These parts of the Pixel 4a are elements that could go either way depending on how you feel about the features in question.<\/p>\n<p>For example, <strong>the\u00a0size<\/strong> of Google\u2019s phone. The 4a is probably one of the easiest phones to use with one hand,\u00a0<em>but<\/em> I find the screen slightly too small for my large, troll-esque hands. It\u2019s not bad, but a 10% increase would\u2019ve been ideal.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-1320867 size-featured_img lazy\" alt=\"google pixel 4a front hand outside\" width=\"796\" height=\"1068\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-front-hand-outside-796x1068.jpeg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-front-hand-outside-796x1068.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-front-hand-outside-156x210.jpeg 156w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-front-hand-outside-201x270.jpeg 201w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-front-hand-outside-101x135.jpeg 101w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-front-hand-outside-1592x2137.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/09\/30\/review-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F09%2F30%2Freview-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Ignoring my MONSTER HAND, the Pixel 4a is a good phone to use with a single appendage.\" data-title=\"Share Ignoring my MONSTER HAND, the Pixel 4a is a good phone to use with a single appendage. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Ignoring my MONSTER HAND, the Pixel 4a is a good phone to use with a single appendage. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Ignoring my MONSTER HAND, the Pixel 4a is a good phone to use with a single appendage.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Another double-edged sword is <strong>the Google ecosystem<\/strong>. As someone who uses a lot of Google services, the 4a is a dream. It connects to everything seamlessly and just slots into my pre-existing workflows. But\u2026 if you don\u2019t use much Google stuff (I\u2019m not sure who this is to be honest, but you never know), maybe its reliance on that ecosystem is actually a shitter.<\/p>\n<p>Something else that certain people might find frustrating is <strong>the lack of wireless charging<\/strong>. To be honest, I don\u2019t really care about it \u2014 and the data backs me up \u2014 but maybe some people do. Still, I would bet that the average person on the street is totally fine with just plugging their phone in.<\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s also <strong>the feel<\/strong> to talk about. While the Pixel 4a doesn\u2019t seem cheap in your hands, it also doesn\u2019t have the weight or heft of a flagship device. Put it this way, when you hold the Pixel 4 and 4a together it\u2019s totally and utterly clear which one is the premium device. Surprising, of course not. But it can matter to some people (myself included).<\/p>\n<p>Finally, <strong>the fingerprint unlock<\/strong>. I actually like having the feature, but I don\u2019t dig its placement on the back of the device. I would\u2019ve much preferred Google to put a fingerprint scanner on the power button on the side of the phone, something that would\u2019ve made unlocking a far slicker. But is it a deal breaker? Far from it.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1320881 lazy\" alt=\"google pixel 4a rear fingerprint scanner\" width=\"796\" height=\"1073\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-fingerprint-scanner-796x1073.jpeg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-fingerprint-scanner-796x1073.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-fingerprint-scanner-156x210.jpeg 156w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-fingerprint-scanner-200x270.jpeg 200w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-fingerprint-scanner-100x135.jpeg 100w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-fingerprint-scanner-1592x2145.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/09\/30\/review-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F09%2F30%2Freview-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Right in the middle there, which isn\u2019t the most natural place to put your finger, as it\u2019s more likely resting on one side.\" data-title=\"Share Right in the middle there, which isn\u2019t the most natural place to put your finger, as it\u2019s more likely resting on one side. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Right in the middle there, which isn\u2019t the most natural place to put your finger, as it\u2019s more likely resting on one side. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Right in the middle there, which isn\u2019t the most natural place to put your finger, as it\u2019s more likely resting on one side.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_ugly_parts_of_the_Pixel_4a\"><\/span>The ugly parts of the Pixel 4a<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>So, here are the bits of the Pixel 4a that I would\u2019ve loved to see Google make more effort with.<\/p>\n<p>First, <strong>the lenses<\/strong>. It\u2019s pretty common for phones in this price bracket to have at least two lenses on the back, but Google opted for just one. I can understand\u00a0<em>why<\/em> it did this \u2014 the standard Pixel 4 has two lenses and putting the same amount on the budget model would\u2019ve hamstrung that device \u2014 but in my mind it shows a lack of foresight from Google. Basically, the 4a should have an ultra-wide lens.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"post-image post-mediaBleed aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-featured_img wp-image-1320927 lazy\" alt=\"google pixel 4a rear camera and flash\" width=\"796\" height=\"539\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 796px) 100vw, 796px\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-camera-and-flash-796x539.jpeg\" data-lazy=\"true\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-camera-and-flash-796x539.jpeg 796w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-camera-and-flash-280x190.jpeg 280w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-camera-and-flash-399x270.jpeg 399w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-camera-and-flash-199x135.jpeg 199w, https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2020\/09\/google-pixel-4a-rear-camera-and-flash-1592x1078.jpeg 1592w\"\/><figcaption><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/09\/30\/review-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget\/#\" data-url=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fthenextweb.com%2Fplugged%2F2020%2F09%2F30%2Freview-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget%2F&amp;via=thenextweb&amp;related=thenextweb&amp;text=Check out this picture on: Aesthetics-wise, it\u2019s very similar to the Pixel 4. But with fewer lenses.\" data-title=\"Share Aesthetics-wise, it\u2019s very similar to the Pixel 4. But with fewer lenses. on Twitter\" data-width=\"685\" data-height=\"500\" class=\"post-image-share popitup\" title=\"Share Aesthetics-wise, it\u2019s very similar to the Pixel 4. But with fewer lenses. on Twitter\"><i class=\"icon icon--inline icon--twitter--dark\"\/><\/a>Aesthetics-wise, it\u2019s very similar to the Pixel 4. But with fewer lenses.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>This was a tough one, and potentially unfair, but I would\u2019ve liked <strong>a face unlock feature<\/strong>. Do I understand\u00a0<em>why<\/em> the Pixel 4a doesn\u2019t have this feature? Yeah, the regular Pixel 4 has to retain some functionality above its budget cousin. Plus, Google\u2019s face unlocking tech is expensive. Really, this is halfway between the okay and the ugly, but I didn\u2019t have much else to put in this section, so what can you do?<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The nature of phones in the sub-$400 category is there\u2019ll be corners cut. It\u2019s impossible to make a device that costs $350 that delivers the same experience as something double, or even <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>le the price.\u00a0Buying the Pixel 4a won\u2019t give you the same experience as, say, the iPhone 11 Pro, or the Samsung Galaxy S20 \u2014 that\u2019s simply not possible.<\/p>\n<p>But the Pixel 4a is the closest I\u2019ve seen to achieving that impossible goal.<\/p>\n<p>Is it lacking some some great features? Yeah. Is it as powerful as other devices? No. But is it an ideal Android device for the majority of people? You\u2019re damn fucking right it is.<\/p>\n<p>The Pixel 4a is an Android phone with few bells and whistles, but it\u2019s inherently competent at everything it does. It covers all the bases and is perfect for someone who just wants their phone to work, and to work well.<\/p>\n<p>And, let\u2019s be honest, that\u2019s the majority of us.<\/p>\n<p><i>For more gear, gadget, and hardware <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">news<\/a> and reviews, follow Plugged on<br \/>\n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/plugged\">Twitter<\/a> and<br \/>\n            <a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/flipboard.com\/@thenextweb\/plugged-54nihknvy\">Flipboard<\/a>.<br \/>\n            <\/i><\/p>\n<p class=\"c-post-pubDate\">\n                                    Published September 30, 2020 \u2014 14:24 UTC\n                                <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><script data-src=\"https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/sdk.js#xfbml=1&amp;appId=378011798897423&amp;version=v2.6\" id=\"socialSrcFacebook\" type=\"text\/template\"><\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more like this article, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/technology\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Technology category.<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/thenextweb.com\/plugged\/2020\/09\/30\/review-google-pixel-4a-android-phone-budget\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#Google\u2019s Pixel 4a is the ideal Android phone for people on a budget&#8221; If you\u2019re after a great Android phone for a reasonable price, there are two models that stand out: the OnePlus Nord and the Google Pixel 4a. 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