@@mitch-alves Google isnt currently focused on high end devices. Software, good camera, and great prices. All in all that is the way to the majority of the population. Not everyone can afford the flagships. But the google devices with the updates and extra's smooth android experience. Its still a great all around phone.
But they’re already nailing the software. They have been for the last couple years, now they need to showcase some better hardware like before! The 3XL had a QHD Display and a Snapdragon 845 Chip. Better specs than the 4a 5G & 5.
@@HoweyJR_ The 4a is a great phone. Probably wouldn't even notice the speed difference from the pixel 4 or 5 for that matter. lol Phones are just fast nowadays. 120hz doesnt even seem smoother to my eyes. As long as my phone is fast I'm happy. Anything google or flagship 2019 and on is going to be a 2 year phone. Good luck....
The Pixel 5 has an e-sim as well as taking a regular plastic nano-sim. It’s basically a dual sim device (the 4a 5g could also have an e-sim). Im not sure if two sims can run concurrently though! Some telco providers send a QR code to customers, and when scanned the onboard e-sim is programmed into being just like a regular plastic sim. The iPhone 11and 12 have e-sims too!
I went from a samsung galaxy S8+ to a pixel 4a5g. The 4a5g is the better choice in my opinion. Good battery life, no screen lag, head phone jack, decent price tag, 4k video, great sound and takes good images if you're into all that.
I went with the pixel 4a 5G over the 4A. Although I prefer the size of the standard 4a. The trade in credits available from Google are much better with the 4a 5g. I'm on T-Mobile and with a new advent of standalone 5G I went to 5G route for the best coverage. I'm more concerned with coverage than actual increase speed.
Much appreciated comparison. I've been seriously thinking about getting the 4a 5G, which seems like the forgotten Pixel phone. Google Fi has a great deal on it right now for $299.
Recently purchased the Pixel 5 and I must say it's a darn good phone. Speakers aren't as bad as people make it out to be. the 4a does sound better though. That 90hz is buttery smooth and may seem like nothing but this being my first 90hz phone you can defiantly tell the difference. Oh and Pixel 5 battery like is amazing seems like you get almost a extra 45mins to a 1hr vs the 4a
Got my parents the Pixel4a 5g. Their only complaint is how hard to organize the Photos are (mind they are over 60 years old). Everything else seems perfect so far.
@@thriller008 I think there are also other gallery alternatives in the play store. I chose google's option because sometimes the other apps start showing ads.
I have the 4a 5G which works great, prefer the big screen on here. Still runs smooth and 5G is good depending on your area, plus the speaker quality is way better on here then the 4a and 5.
I absolutely love my Pixel 5. In fact, I haven’t liked a “Google phone” this much since the Nexus 5. I paid $649 with a Google Black Friday deal, but even at $699 it is still a great price for what you get. The size and features make a great package all around. Thanks to Google for delivering the goods this year.
Love the Pixel phones. The stock Android is the way to go. I am planning on getting the 5 and my wife is getting the 4a 5g. Both have pixel 3a right now. Price difference is the pixel 5 is about $8 more a month over the 4a5g. For $8 more a month I'll love having the water resistance, 90hz refresh rate, wireless charging, 2gb more ram. All major upgrades over the pixel 3a and all together worth the added cost in my opinion. Don't need a headphone jack because I have airpods, plus I'm not into big phones, hence why I have a pixel 3a and not a 3a xl. 6" display on the 5 is larger than the 3a, and on a smaller frame phone.
Thanks for this! Just got a $300 trade in credit for my Pixel 3 when purchasing my 4a 5g for black friday. Was surprised they gave that much back for the device!
What baffles me is that the pixel 5 with a smaller footprint, has a 4000mah battery. But the 4a 5G with a a bigger footprint has a 3800mah battery. Would love to see a teardown of the 4a 5G to see the amount of wasted space.
Everyone, if you have an old pixel phone Google has a very aggressive trade in offer right now for the Pixel 4a 5G since they are not selling these devices. Personally I'm not a fan of these phones since they nerfed the processing power on them, but if you have a Pixel 2 or lower, they are offering $235 trade in value. Basically you can get a Pixel 4a 5G for $265 only. Very good deal for a 3+ year old phone trade in.
@@stevekeiser9963 I dropped my shit while having the pixel case on the CASE survived the phone is litteraly so damaged from the back if it weren't for the case it'd be dripping in glass lmao but I'm not going to repair it because this phone has a lot of memories with me, and honestly for it's lack luster performance (compared to modern phones) I think it would be great for editing tik tok videos which I want to make more of.
I been having all kinds of software issues. Wanted to keep this phone for the duration of the free photos storage lifetime but my 4g randomly stops working daily only fix is to restart phone and just now it will randomly dip volume all the way down and fight me to keep it there. And the lock /power off button not working but double click and camera opens right up.
Going from a pixel 3a xl to a pixel 5 would make no sense. But on the other hand the $349/$499 price tag makes no sense all because of the 5g. The $70 for a pixel 3a trade is just hilarious. Hard pass on this years slew of devices.
Got the pixel 4a. Cheaper, no need for 5g really and its very rare. Fits better in my hand, and when you turn off features you don't need the battery lasts 3 days.
@@belllievewalwalforever3215 the camera is excellent. Nightvision on it too btw. And with all unnecessary things turned off (i like tweaking settings), my battery lasts for 3 days! With normal use, phoning, whatsapp, browsing, email etc. Also, still got many more updates to go. And i added the famous nova launcher, which is excellent. If you go for one i would consider a Spigen armor case. Those things saved my phone more times i can count. Also added safety glass against scratches. Just NOT on the lens, it screw up the picture.
I have the Pixel 5, I hate the earpiece main speaker under the glass, I make a lot of phone calls and this is sort of annoying but I prefer it over the 4a 5g because of the newer gorilla glass durability, waterproof, and dust resistance. I just feel as though I can throw it in my pocket and not worry as much. I can hold it in my small to medium hands easier than the 4a 5g, I prefer the 90hz screen over the 4a 5g...it just looks better in day-to-day use. All that being said......if none of that matters and you want a headphone jack...go for the $200 cheaper phone....I'll keep the Pixel 5 but you aren't losing much if you get the 4a 5g.
@@bernard5645 I disagree immensely. Even with casual scrolling the higher refresh rate looks pretty great. Not saying this alone is a reason to choose the 5 over the 4a 5g, some won’t care
@@conspicuousrod4910 casual scrolling, seems nice I imagine your just aggressively flying down pages reading everything. Your paying 699 plus tax for 90hz, I was actually going to head for it but That phone is not worth that much and considering the Battery Life on that thing isn't a upgrade either.
@@conspicuousrod4910 wait till the 5g 5 comes out or the 6, hopefully they don't shoot it up higher with mediocre performance compared to cheaper phones
It's suprising to me that all the phone reviewers still think that the bigger screen is better. Maybe I'm living in a bubble, but I don't know a single person, who wants a bigger screen. It's always a struggle for everyone I know to find a small screen with proper specs while looking for a new phone, not the other way around.
Nice review, I liked the honest comparisons made between both devices! Surprisingly I JUST learned the Pixel 4 is the fastest out of the whole lineup, with its Snapdragon 865 chipset, although it may suffer shorter battery life if it has a higher than 60hz display. I’ll be watching this channel again.
One thing to consider when buying any google phone is they only update phones for three years from when it was released. The pixel 4 was released in September, 2019 so the clock is already ticking on the updates. It may be worth purchasing the 4A 5G because you will get the full three year's worth of updates.
I purchased the Pixel 5 as my secondary device and bought my lady the 4a 5G. Both are great phones and as mentioned offer exactly the same everyday experience. I got the pixel 5 online for £540 and the Pixel 4a 5G for £499. Both phones are great value, offer a clean stock Android experience, decent build and screens, fantastic battery life and of course great cameras. Would highly recommend either.
@@hypnoticj563 I think to the average user there’s no real difference between the two. Both are bright, smooth. I like the pixel 5 size as easy one handed use.
At 6:20 was the white phone on the left a Pixel 4a 5G? is that a white case with black frame or what? can't even see the fingerprint sensor. Thanks for the video tho it was informative. keep it up!
I have the Pixel 4 and it is a great phone. except the battery, that is drama and only because of that i regret buying it. So i am thinking of selling it and get the 4a 5G instead. The 5 seems overrated in price.
@@jerrkyd Google doesn't sell Pixel phones in the Netherlands. So that deal won't work for me. Here are 2 stores sell them (gray import). The Pixel 5 is 718 euro in that store.
4a 5g has a headphone jack and doesn't use the face ID unlock thing - uses fingerprint. I don't actually care about anything else on any phone. Video games? Taking pictures? Watching movies? Just not important for me. Headphone jack, fingerprint scanner. That's why this phone works for me. It makes phone calls and sends texts...why spend more?
I hope Pixel 4A 5G will be worth shipping for to the Philippines (don't have Google Store here, will have it shipped through 3rd party courier instead)
Good quick video but it did skip one stat that was so important that I made by purchase decision based on it: The Pixel 5 has Gorilla Glass 6 and the 4a 5G has Gorilla Glass 3. Since this is the last phone when unlimited photo uploads with a Google, I want this phone to last, so I went Pixel 5
Watching this on my 4a 5g I got about 2 hours ago. Coming from an iphone 11 pro that I had for a year to try out iphone. The only thing I'll miss is water resistance and face unlock.
Was due for an upgrade on Verizon. Got a Pixel 5 from Best Buy for only $500. Really wanted waterproofing b/c I have kids. But if the speaker is as bad as everyone says, I might return it and get the 4a 5g.
@@tumult04 I guess it depends on what kind of games you play really. I find it fine, it's just not really pronounced stereo. I think Google could raise the in display speaker volume to balance the sound more. I messed around with the audio balance between left and right and managed to raise the volume of it quite nicely. Only problem was when using headphones, it affected the balance on those too so I couldn't leave it like that. Supposedly there's an update coming soon for the speakers on the Pixel 5 so I'll see what that does.
@@tumult04 just dawned on me you were talking about the refresh rate and not the speakers? If so I apologise, for gaming, certain games will benefit but it's mainly the feel of the whole device that just feels smoother and more fluid with 90hz.
@BadManVic I haven't had any complaints about my voice so far but the under display is very quiet, probably not helped by a glass screen protector but I'm not rocking it naked just for a db of volume 😱
Bro. 1. imported 5a = 560 USD 2. Used 5 = 510 USD 3. 4a 5g = 460 USD 4. 4a = 350 USD please help. all have same chip set and similar camera setup. i need a good battery back up. my work schedule is of 10 to 12hrs
Only thing I don't like. I'm not confused about the lineup it's very simple. There is a pixel 4a & a 4a5g & a 5 I'm not confused by it but these reviewers are saying that it's confusing do you think this is confusing?
Managed to grab the pixel 4a 5g with free Bose QC 35 ii, coming from p20 pro it's taking a while to get used to the different version of Android. I miss the Huawei version of screenshoting but other than that the Google version is sublime
4a 5g is better overall value, its pretty easy to add wireless charging with an adaptor anyway if you want it, bigger screen, better battery life and $200 less here in Australia makes it the better decision imo
4a5g was a great phone, Im sure both phones have excellent cameras, but mine failed just outside my 1 year warranty, all kinds of 'unfixable' issues because of cheap hardware. Forums online are abundant with users having the same issues. Really wish customer support would have bent the rules and helped me out but I can no longer trust google products after this experience. There's no excuse for a brand new phone to fail so soon.
I hit the 4a 5g on sale for 375. No regrets so far. Came from an S9+. The switch was different but this OS is so damn fast. No more bloated galaxy phones with crap Bixby. I miss a few QOL features Samsung has but 500 bucks less is SO worth it.
@@kniceperson I was thinking since the thumb is already in the area, a login would be a convenient thumbprint. I don't mind the rear fingerprint reader, but I hate the times I have to lift the phone off the table or take it off the stand to access the back sensor.
@@rkgsd true, I can see that being quite irritating. However you don't really use a phone while it's laying down, so you're going to pick it up and the location doesn't feel too awkward for me. I've only had the phone for a couple of days now, but I've gotten completely used to how it feels compared to my old samsung
I just bought pixel 5.love it except the sound vibrates when holding it very annoying while listening to any video. Do the other pixel models do that i wonder?
I just bought the 5g and it's okay but on Google Fi reception is just shite! My Pixel 2 was bad but this one is worse. Anyone know how to improve reception?
If only every phone reviewer had the common sense instead of being distracted babies that get wowed by color. It's cool if there are options, but if choice is just one color, I'll take black, gray, silver, or white any day than some made up rainbow color.
I had a LG V30 with this splendid "Moroccan Blue" glass on the back. So beautiful that I didn't want to hide it under a decent case. I broke it after a short while, of course. Now, I couldn't care less about the back of a phone, and plastic is more solid than glass anyway.
Thinking about buying a 4a 5g, but I'm not sure about the OLED screen. Does it get burn-ins? Coming from home cinema, where you should avoid static images to reduce the risc of burn-ins using an OLED. When you use a smartphone there are static symbols and icon bars... not the ideal situation. 🤔
Why would the 4a5g have better battery life with the larger screen and a smaller battery? Even with adaptive 90hz screen on the Pixel 5, I don't see this causing an issue.
Pixel 5 is the device that is more interesting because you're like Google why just why..lol it's quite possiblity the most efficient sized 6" device available.
if it is imo google limited it for the sake of the pixel 5, tho i do think the 4a 5g should and can also have it. i dont like manufacturers limiting the capability of a phone for the sake of differentiating for the more newer or expensive device. to my knowledge the pixel 4/4 xl even had its 4k60 option removed which is baffling.
I’ve watched heaps of reviews and both 4a and 4a 5g have been rated as being a really good battery efficient all day device (talking 7am -11pm) with gaming, YT, calls, photos, browsing etc with 15-20% left at bedtime.
The uniform bezels are by themselves enough for me to prefer the 4a vastly over the 5. I've always hated when phones' foreheads and chins are different sizes from each other.
Pixel 2XL owners can get $235 towards the Pixel 4a 5g for black Friday at the Google store.. Imo, $300 after taxes and trade-in is a steal.. Especially when comparing to the Pixel 5, this is no brainer people... O.o
Every Reviewer says okay sound, okay camera I have the phone, played with the sound settings, they are really good for a full screen phone, not at all bad, rather much better. Camera is fantastic, even today, You're comparing Pixels to Iphones, where you forget the price difference between them. In my country a Pixel 5 costs 600 bucks and Iphone 12 mini 64GB costs 786 bucks. Now u know the difference. Oh btw, the Pixel 5 doesnt feel cheap, it feels ****** great! such a weird good feeling, yet it doesnt slip from hand. All these kinda reviews are just from a week or a Month max usage. Pixels always get better over time. sadly most of the people blindly believe what a youtuber says. remember its their Pov, not yours.
I think the glaring issue with the 4 and 4xl is the battery, shouldn't this have been a key distinction between the 4a 5g and the 5 versus the 4?? I think this is a miss. Everyone raves about the 4a 5g and 5's battery life while everyone with 4/4xl is frustrated with how short the daily battery life is.
Do not get the Pixel 4 XL. I've had nothing, but troubles with that phone. Went through three RMA, and my phone still acts up. Pixel 5 is definitely the better option since that's what you've asked.
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Google don't wanna be the biggest, fastest phone manufacturer. They just wanna showcase their software first.
@@mitch-alves Google isnt currently focused on high end devices. Software, good camera, and great prices. All in all that is the way to the majority of the population. Not everyone can afford the flagships. But the google devices with the updates and extra's smooth android experience. Its still a great all around phone.
@@Keeping-It-Real-55 I'm thinking about getting the pixel 4a 5G google phones look very relaxing lol idk why I think that but yea
But they’re already nailing the software. They have been for the last couple years, now they need to showcase some better hardware like before!
The 3XL had a QHD Display and a Snapdragon 845 Chip. Better specs than the 4a 5G & 5.
@@HoweyJR_ The 4a is a great phone. Probably wouldn't even notice the speed difference from the pixel 4 or 5 for that matter. lol Phones are just fast nowadays. 120hz doesnt even seem smoother to my eyes. As long as my phone is fast I'm happy. Anything google or flagship 2019 and on is going to be a 2 year phone. Good luck....
@@Keeping-It-Real-55 I got & I'm VERY IMPRESSED... $350 for. a OLED display my money is being spent lol very satisfied
Now this is part of the reason why I subscribed. Definitely got some insight on what I want my secondary phone to be.
The Pixel 5 has an e-sim as well as taking a regular plastic nano-sim. It’s basically a dual sim device (the 4a 5g could also have an e-sim). Im not sure if two sims can run concurrently though! Some telco providers send a QR code to customers, and when scanned the onboard e-sim is programmed into being just like a regular plastic sim. The iPhone 11and 12 have e-sims too!
I went from a samsung galaxy S8+ to a pixel 4a5g. The 4a5g is the better choice in my opinion. Good battery life, no screen lag, head phone jack, decent price tag, 4k video, great sound and takes good images if you're into all that.
Thanks.As someone who has a s8+ currently and was thinking for a upgrade.Your comment helped me decide
This video: Do you want A, B, C or X, Y Z?
Me: Yes
I went with the pixel 4a 5G over the 4A. Although I prefer the size of the standard 4a. The trade in credits available from Google are much better with the 4a 5g. I'm on T-Mobile and with a new advent of standalone 5G I went to 5G route for the best coverage. I'm more concerned with coverage than actual increase speed.
My experience exactly. TMobile has slower speeds on SA vs NSA, but SA provides less latency and better overall coverage.
Much appreciated comparison. I've been seriously thinking about getting the 4a 5G, which seems like the forgotten Pixel phone. Google Fi has a great deal on it right now for $299.
Just got it and its amazing so far
Recently purchased the Pixel 5 and I must say it's a darn good phone. Speakers aren't as bad as people make it out to be. the 4a does sound better though. That 90hz is buttery smooth and may seem like nothing but this being my first 90hz phone you can defiantly tell the difference. Oh and Pixel 5 battery like is amazing seems like you get almost a extra 45mins to a 1hr vs the 4a
Got my parents the Pixel4a 5g. Their only complaint is how hard to organize the Photos are (mind they are over 60 years old). Everything else seems perfect so far.
I had the same complaint :). But google's gallery app sorted it for me. I use it instead of the photos app.
Hope this helps them too :)
I'm over 60 and my adult children come to me for all their tech support.
@@manojsam89 which app? the one called Gallery Go from the play store?
@@thriller008 yup that one.
@@thriller008 I think there are also other gallery alternatives in the play store. I chose google's option because sometimes the other apps start showing ads.
I have the 4a 5G which works great, prefer the big screen on here. Still runs smooth and 5G is good depending on your area, plus the speaker quality is way better on here then the 4a and 5.
I absolutely love my Pixel 5. In fact, I haven’t liked a “Google phone” this much since the Nexus 5. I paid $649 with a Google Black Friday deal, but even at $699 it is still a great price for what you get. The size and features make a great package all around. Thanks to Google for delivering the goods this year.
Can you root it?
Did I hear " potential better Battery on 4a5G " ?
Love the Pixel phones. The stock Android is the way to go. I am planning on getting the 5 and my wife is getting the 4a 5g. Both have pixel 3a right now. Price difference is the pixel 5 is about $8 more a month over the 4a5g. For $8 more a month I'll love having the water resistance, 90hz refresh rate, wireless charging, 2gb more ram. All major upgrades over the pixel 3a and all together worth the added cost in my opinion. Don't need a headphone jack because I have airpods, plus I'm not into big phones, hence why I have a pixel 3a and not a 3a xl. 6" display on the 5 is larger than the 3a, and on a smaller frame phone.
Just upgraded to the 4a 5G after using the 3a for 2 years. Night and day difference with speed.
Thanks for this! Just got a $300 trade in credit for my Pixel 3 when purchasing my 4a 5g for black friday. Was surprised they gave that much back for the device!
same for me..I upgraded from iPhone 7. Wanted to quit the so called apple eco-system.
Ditto, I wasn't looking to upgrade but if they're gonna give me $300.....heck yeah I'm jumping at that!
only $200 rebate for my pixel 3 64gb. but still good enoug
What baffles me is that the pixel 5 with a smaller footprint, has a 4000mah battery. But the 4a 5G with a a bigger footprint has a 3800mah battery. Would love to see a teardown of the 4a 5G to see the amount of wasted space.
Everyone, if you have an old pixel phone Google has a very aggressive trade in offer right now for the Pixel 4a 5G since they are not selling these devices. Personally I'm not a fan of these phones since they nerfed the processing power on them, but if you have a Pixel 2 or lower, they are offering $235 trade in value. Basically you can get a Pixel 4a 5G for $265 only. Very good deal for a 3+ year old phone trade in.
Yep! And the 64GB 3XL gets $300
I feel like my pixel 3 knows it's end is near while I watch these videos😂
Same🙃
@@stevekeiser9963 I dropped my shit while having the pixel case on the CASE survived the phone is litteraly so damaged from the back if it weren't for the case it'd be dripping in glass lmao but I'm not going to repair it because this phone has a lot of memories with me, and honestly for it's lack luster performance (compared to modern phones) I think it would be great for editing tik tok videos which I want to make more of.
same
I been having all kinds of software issues. Wanted to keep this phone for the duration of the free photos storage lifetime but my 4g randomly stops working daily only fix is to restart phone and just now it will randomly dip volume all the way down and fight me to keep it there. And the lock /power off button not working but double click and camera opens right up.
Watching from my 3a XL 😂 still works absolutely fine but I'm curious
Going from a pixel 3a xl to a pixel 5 would make no sense. But on the other hand the $349/$499 price tag makes no sense all because of the 5g. The $70 for a pixel 3a trade is just hilarious. Hard pass on this years slew of devices.
It's gonna be updated for next 2 years so choose wisely
@@hummingrunner4948 yeah, wait till the 4a 5g goes on sale or just stick with the 3a xl.
Got the pixel 4a. Cheaper, no need for 5g really and its very rare. Fits better in my hand, and when you turn off features you don't need the battery lasts 3 days.
imma buy the 4a. Is it really worth? And the camera's quality ,, is it good??
@@belllievewalwalforever3215 the camera is excellent. Nightvision on it too btw. And with all unnecessary things turned off (i like tweaking settings), my battery lasts for 3 days! With normal use, phoning, whatsapp, browsing, email etc.
Also, still got many more updates to go. And i added the famous nova launcher, which is excellent.
If you go for one i would consider a Spigen armor case. Those things saved my phone more times i can count. Also added safety glass against scratches. Just NOT on the lens, it screw up the picture.
I have the Pixel 5, I hate the earpiece main speaker under the glass, I make a lot of phone calls and this is sort of annoying but I prefer it over the 4a 5g because of the newer gorilla glass durability, waterproof, and dust resistance. I just feel as though I can throw it in my pocket and not worry as much. I can hold it in my small to medium hands easier than the 4a 5g, I prefer the 90hz screen over the 4a 5g...it just looks better in day-to-day use.
All that being said......if none of that matters and you want a headphone jack...go for the $200 cheaper phone....I'll keep the Pixel 5 but you aren't losing much if you get the 4a 5g.
Sometimes 90hz isn't even great, unless for gaming and probably camera
@@bernard5645 I disagree immensely. Even with casual scrolling the higher refresh rate looks pretty great. Not saying this alone is a reason to choose the 5 over the 4a 5g, some won’t care
@@conspicuousrod4910 casual scrolling, seems nice I imagine your just aggressively flying down pages reading everything. Your paying 699 plus tax for 90hz, I was actually going to head for it but That phone is not worth that much and considering the Battery Life on that thing isn't a upgrade either.
@@bernard5645 I agree that the phone should have cost no more than 599.99 plus tax
@@conspicuousrod4910 wait till the 5g 5 comes out or the 6, hopefully they don't shoot it up higher with mediocre performance compared to cheaper phones
Hmmm...Stadia Founder's Controller...love it!
Does the Pixel 5 or the Pixel 4a 5G support all of the 4G and 5G bands like the Nokia 8.3 5G does? Thank you
It's suprising to me that all the phone reviewers still think that the bigger screen is better. Maybe I'm living in a bubble, but I don't know a single person, who wants a bigger screen. It's always a struggle for everyone I know to find a small screen with proper specs while looking for a new phone, not the other way around.
just get the 4A 5G, most stuff the same, it has a bigger screen, the only thing u want the 5g for is the higher refresh rate or waterproofness
Nice review, I liked the honest comparisons made between both devices! Surprisingly I JUST learned the Pixel 4 is the fastest out of the whole lineup, with its Snapdragon 865 chipset, although it may suffer shorter battery life if it has a higher than 60hz display. I’ll be watching this channel again.
One thing to consider when buying any google phone is they only update phones for three years from when it was released. The pixel 4 was released in September, 2019 so the clock is already ticking on the updates. It may be worth purchasing the 4A 5G because you will get the full three year's worth of updates.
the pixel 4 series had 6gb of ram and a Snapdragon 855 SOC, not the newer 865.
I tried using pixel 4 for a month and the battery was really a pain.. couldn't complete a half day..traded in for a 4a 5g and day and night difference
I purchased the Pixel 5 as my secondary device and bought my lady the 4a 5G. Both are great phones and as mentioned offer exactly the same everyday experience. I got the pixel 5 online for £540 and the Pixel 4a 5G for £499. Both phones are great value, offer a clean stock Android experience, decent build and screens, fantastic battery life and of course great cameras. Would highly recommend either.
where did you get those phones in this price?
@@michaelyuchter6398 Pixel 5 I bid on eBay. Saw one go for £525 yesterday. The 4a 5G is got from the Google website.
Display panel difference?? I mean quality /color/ refresh rate it really perceived
@@hypnoticj563 I think to the average user there’s no real difference between the two. Both are bright, smooth. I like the pixel 5 size as easy one handed use.
@@welshlad6427 Thank you. I think the same..
But personally i prefer a slightly larger display;)
I had bought 2 Pixel wireless docks for the Pixels 3XL and 4XL. So having wireless charging was a must for me.
At 6:20 was the white phone on the left a Pixel 4a 5G? is that a white case with black frame or what? can't even see the fingerprint sensor.
Thanks for the video tho it was informative. keep it up!
That's a 4
I have the Pixel 4 and it is a great phone. except the battery, that is drama and only because of that i regret buying it. So i am thinking of selling it and get the 4a 5G instead. The 5 seems overrated in price.
If you buy it from the Google store they are giving $300 trade in for a pixel 4.
@@jerrkyd Google doesn't sell Pixel phones in the Netherlands. So that deal won't work for me. Here are 2 stores sell them (gray import). The Pixel 5 is 718 euro in that store.
4a 5g has a headphone jack and doesn't use the face ID unlock thing - uses fingerprint.
I don't actually care about anything else on any phone. Video games? Taking pictures? Watching movies? Just not important for me.
Headphone jack, fingerprint scanner. That's why this phone works for me. It makes phone calls and sends texts...why spend more?
Water resistence?
I ordered my Pixel 4a 5G and will be here tomorrow I'm super excited
I ordered mine yesterday and am anxiously waiting for it to arrive.
you wont be disappointed for sure
@@myway8950 yay!!
I hope Pixel 4A 5G will be worth shipping for to the Philippines (don't have Google Store here, will have it shipped through 3rd party courier instead)
@@kkshinichi here is texas we don't have one either but yes it's gonna be worth it
How can the pixel 4a have the better battery when the pixel 5 has the bigger battery
Notice: There are product(s) in this video:
Google Pixel 4a (5G)
Google Pixel 5
Good quick video but it did skip one stat that was so important that I made by purchase decision based on it: The Pixel 5 has Gorilla Glass 6 and the 4a 5G has Gorilla Glass 3. Since this is the last phone when unlimited photo uploads with a Google, I want this phone to last, so I went Pixel 5
Does 4a 5G support unlimited photos?
@@anthonyshetty6731yes
i orderd one of these for work after returning my iphone 12 think mine was a pixel 5g
Which one to buy in 2022? Both of them are in the same price range,£280. Please help am confused
Watching this on my 4a 5g I got about 2 hours ago. Coming from an iphone 11 pro that I had for a year to try out iphone. The only thing I'll miss is water resistance and face unlock.
Was due for an upgrade on Verizon. Got a Pixel 5 from Best Buy for only $500. Really wanted waterproofing b/c I have kids. But if the speaker is as bad as everyone says, I might return it and get the 4a 5g.
It's not terrible, for calls it's fine, for videos it's just not really stereo. That 90hz display is lovely though 😍
@@hard2bear3110 is that good for gaming or streaming videos or just scrolling through your phone
@@tumult04 I guess it depends on what kind of games you play really. I find it fine, it's just not really pronounced stereo. I think Google could raise the in display speaker volume to balance the sound more. I messed around with the audio balance between left and right and managed to raise the volume of it quite nicely. Only problem was when using headphones, it affected the balance on those too so I couldn't leave it like that. Supposedly there's an update coming soon for the speakers on the Pixel 5 so I'll see what that does.
@@tumult04 just dawned on me you were talking about the refresh rate and not the speakers? If so I apologise, for gaming, certain games will benefit but it's mainly the feel of the whole device that just feels smoother and more fluid with 90hz.
@BadManVic I haven't had any complaints about my voice so far but the under display is very quiet, probably not helped by a glass screen protector but I'm not rocking it naked just for a db of volume 😱
Sold my OnePlus 7T for my Pixel 5 and I'm so happy with it.
Why? Isn't it a downgrade?
@@ProNoobGaming007 More like a sidegrade...worth it though
Tyler Bester By sidegrading: is it like having that really good software, but you lose hardware in return? I’m not sure if I’m getting this right
Bro.
1. imported 5a = 560 USD
2. Used 5 = 510 USD
3. 4a 5g = 460 USD
4. 4a = 350 USD
please help. all have same chip set and similar camera setup. i need a good battery back up. my work schedule is of 10 to 12hrs
Watching on my Pixel 3XL
2XL here.. finally gonna make the jump 😬
What's that Wallpaper at 3:20?
Only thing I don't like. I'm not confused about the lineup it's very simple. There is a pixel 4a & a 4a5g & a 5 I'm not confused by it but these reviewers are saying that it's confusing do you think this is confusing?
Confused about which one to choose as they are all very similar in price and performance ya dogs dick!!
What you loose for the $200 savings sounds like it would be the wireless charging.. but you get a headphone jack..
Managed to grab the pixel 4a 5g with free Bose QC 35 ii, coming from p20 pro it's taking a while to get used to the different version of Android. I miss the Huawei version of screenshoting but other than that the Google version is sublime
Right now the 5 is $9/month cheaper than the 4a5g. So I guess it is time to upgrade the Pixel 2.
Don't, I regret upgrading to the p5 from p3xl
@@AntonioMendez-rz7si Why?
Bigger screen, 3.5mm Jack and same camera. This is easy.
P5 is using HDR+ how is so difficult to choose ???
4a 5g is better overall value, its pretty easy to add wireless charging with an adaptor anyway if you want it, bigger screen, better battery life and $200 less here in Australia makes it the better decision imo
Neither, you pick the pixel 4A which is way cheaper.
In the UK it's only£50 dear
@@shanehorne22 The 4a 5G is £500 and the 5 is £600. As to where you got £50 from I have no idea.
@@deathlessgamer if you look in Argos and John Lewis it’s £400
Too small
Water resistant only on pixel 5?
Yes
Pixel 5 camera is better then all of them in HDR mode check it out
4a5g was a great phone, Im sure both phones have excellent cameras, but mine failed just outside my 1 year warranty, all kinds of 'unfixable' issues because of cheap hardware. Forums online are abundant with users having the same issues. Really wish customer support would have bent the rules and helped me out but I can no longer trust google products after this experience. There's no excuse for a brand new phone to fail so soon.
Pixel 4XL is still king 👑
These are just a temporary amusement until the true flagship successor appears 💪
Funny, man..
@C Lett you need to learn how not to make stupid comments in the first place 🤷🏻♂️
Pixel 4 xl ugly :-D
good old 4xl with its useless telephoto lens
Where did you guys get that wallpaper from?
The 4A sounds like a steal!!
I hit the 4a 5g on sale for 375. No regrets so far. Came from an S9+. The switch was different but this OS is so damn fast. No more bloated galaxy phones with crap Bixby. I miss a few QOL features Samsung has but 500 bucks less is SO worth it.
I wish they had an in-screen fingerprint reader.
@@rkgsd I find the backside fingerprint reader much easier to use (coming from a Samsung S7 edge user)
@@kniceperson I was thinking since the thumb is already in the area, a login would be a convenient thumbprint. I don't mind the rear fingerprint reader, but I hate the times I have to lift the phone off the table or take it off the stand to access the back sensor.
@@rkgsd true, I can see that being quite irritating. However you don't really use a phone while it's laying down, so you're going to pick it up and the location doesn't feel too awkward for me.
I've only had the phone for a couple of days now, but I've gotten completely used to how it feels compared to my old samsung
Should I upgrade from my Pixel 2xl? Both the Pixel 4a 5g and the Pixel 5 just don't seem worth the buy at all
Update: I bought the 4a 5g. It's not that much different from my 2xl
does both device have NFC?
I just bought pixel 5.love it except the sound vibrates when holding it very annoying while listening to any video. Do the other pixel models do that i wonder?
I just bought the 5g and it's okay but on Google Fi reception is just shite! My Pixel 2 was bad but this one is worse. Anyone know how to improve reception?
You can also put a case of the color of your choice on your devices to get exactly the color you crave.
If only every phone reviewer had the common sense instead of being distracted babies that get wowed by color. It's cool if there are options, but if choice is just one color, I'll take black, gray, silver, or white any day than some made up rainbow color.
I had a LG V30 with this splendid "Moroccan Blue" glass on the back. So beautiful that I didn't want to hide it under a decent case. I broke it after a short while, of course. Now, I couldn't care less about the back of a phone, and plastic is more solid than glass anyway.
Hi there. Does pixel 4a 5G has a Google pay?
Thinking about buying a 4a 5g, but I'm not sure about the OLED screen. Does it get burn-ins? Coming from home cinema, where you should avoid static images to reduce the risc of burn-ins using an OLED. When you use a smartphone there are static symbols and icon bars... not the ideal situation. 🤔
I've had mine since new and no burn in.
@@robertwilsoniii2048 I had mine for two years and had no problems. Now I got a pixel 7a. Let's hope it keeps it's flawless display for a long time 😋🤞
I have to disagree, Pixel 5 felt cheap compared to 4a 5G. I played it at best buy.
Why would the 4a5g have better battery life with the larger screen and a smaller battery? Even with adaptive 90hz screen on the Pixel 5, I don't see this causing an issue.
This definitely helped me make up my mind. 4A 5G it is!!
Right?!
any updates on it? Might buy it
@@dmlx4209 its amazing, just got it yesterday
Pixel 5 is the device that is more interesting because you're like Google why just why..lol it's quite possiblity the most efficient sized 6" device available.
The Pixel 4A5G can only zoom 2x but the Pixel 5 can do 5x ??
wait what? is this true? im still in the middle of the vid.
if it is imo google limited it for the sake of the pixel 5, tho i do think the 4a 5g should and can also have it. i dont like manufacturers limiting the capability of a phone for the sake of differentiating for the more newer or expensive device. to my knowledge the pixel 4/4 xl even had its 4k60 option removed which is baffling.
I wanted to update this comment you can actually pinch the zoom and get the five times
I got the pixel 5 and I love it
In the UK pixel 5 is 600 GBP while 4a 500 GBP. For 100 quids pixel 5 is way better choice.
I know that and I'm pissed. I wish the Google 5 came in sub 6 5G only. Millimeter wave is a little to no use to me.
Would expect some basic research before making a comparison video. 5:40 Pixel 5 has a larger battery than 4A 5G not the other way round.
What SOT do you get with the 4a5g?
And on 4a too???
I’ve watched heaps of reviews and both 4a and 4a 5g have been rated as being a really good battery efficient all day device (talking 7am -11pm) with gaming, YT, calls, photos, browsing etc with 15-20% left at bedtime.
Am pissed off with Google not bringing out the pixel 5a to the UK
The uniform bezels are by themselves enough for me to prefer the 4a vastly over the 5. I've always hated when phones' foreheads and chins are different sizes from each other.
The 5 is too small XL all the way missed my pixel upgrade this year
U want a phablet?
Pixel 2XL owners can get $235 towards the Pixel 4a 5g for black Friday at the Google store.. Imo, $300 after taxes and trade-in is a steal.. Especially when comparing to the Pixel 5, this is no brainer people... O.o
4a 5g... I’m saying that as I have one.
How is the 4a 5G? What don't you like?
You didn't tell about pixel 5g tof camera
Scary Terry?
Every Reviewer says okay sound, okay camera
I have the phone, played with the sound settings, they are really good for a full screen phone, not at all bad, rather much better. Camera is fantastic, even today, You're comparing Pixels to Iphones, where you forget the price difference between them. In my country a Pixel 5 costs 600 bucks and Iphone 12 mini 64GB costs 786 bucks. Now u know the difference.
Oh btw, the Pixel 5 doesnt feel cheap, it feels ****** great! such a weird good feeling, yet it doesnt slip from hand.
All these kinda reviews are just from a week or a Month max usage. Pixels always get better over time.
sadly most of the people blindly believe what a youtuber says. remember its their Pov, not yours.
You forgot to say that the 5 doesn't have anymore the second photo processor ...
I think they stopped that with the pixel 3
I chose pixel 4a.
I think the glaring issue with the 4 and 4xl is the battery, shouldn't this have been a key distinction between the 4a 5g and the 5 versus the 4?? I think this is a miss. Everyone raves about the 4a 5g and 5's battery life while everyone with 4/4xl is frustrated with how short the daily battery life is.
I sold my Pixel 4 XL and switched to Pixel 5
Me too and I'm very satisfied with the Pixel 5
Me too. Wanted to dislike the 5 return it and save money. But ended up really liking it. And the size is perfect.
I've been a Samsung user for 10 years. I'm finally switching to unlocked pixel 4. If things go well with the mail.
Which samsung phone did u used last?
The pixel 5 is $500 dollars at best buy right now in the US.
It’s still $649 where I’m at
@@mjschabow really, that sucks I just checked because I ordered my mom a pixel 4a.
@@goose4342 oh I see what you’re saying. Carrier versions are $500 with activation. Unlocked is still $649.
$650 at best buy in the US
@@goose4342 It's $650 at best buy if you're in the US
Hi! Which is better, 4 XL or 5 ?)
Do not get the Pixel 4 XL. I've had nothing, but troubles with that phone. Went through three RMA, and my phone still acts up. Pixel 5 is definitely the better option since that's what you've asked.
@@joshfilms6009 Oh... okay... thank you!
$350 for Fi users...
could you provide the wallpaper? thanks in advance
It's the htc desire 10 pro wallpaper. Just google it, cheers
Pixel 4a 5g or Pixel 5 ? In terms of camera and budget
4a 5g
I love you Google, please keep it up.
I just order it. Pixel 4a 5 g
Can we get a video for trick in g.assistant
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I have a simple request that I wish you would provide me with a B5, unfortunately not in Saudi Arabia, but can you charge three devices I'd like to give to my family to Saudi Arabia?
I'm optimistic that you'll charge it, and I'll be happy to take the response from you, and if you agree, how long has Google-5 Google phone arrived from the United States of America to Saudi Arabia?
And what actions are on that and thank you 💐
The headphone jack is a clear positive and winner for me!
Pixel 5a in March 2021 ?
The japanese version is cheaper but you can't remove the camera sound to avoid stolen photos. Is that camera sound annoying?
I prefer the 4a 5G
On picture 4a 4g
I love my pixel 5. 👌🏽
@@jamespatrickson7071 No it's perfect in the hands with a great feel. I love the material on the back of the phone.
The pixel 5 is water resistant