Google Pixel 4a specs: Upgrades in performance, display and battery

Google's Pixels never go overboard on specs, and that's particularly true with the "a" series phones. The Pixel 4a, like its predecessor, is about giving you a great all-around experience by being very selective about which specs and features are included. The 4a thankfully provides a healthy amount of memory and storage, with a nice-looking display and a slightly larger battery than the 3a. The cameras haven't appreciably changed, which isn't much of a surprise, but we also still have a 3.5 mm headphone jack. Here's the complete spec sheet.
Category | Google Pixel 4a |
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Operating System | Android 10 |
Display | 5.81-inch OLED, 2340x1080 (19.5:9, 443 ppi) HDR |
Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 730 Adreno 618 Titan M Security Module |
Memory | 6GB LPDDR4x |
Storage | 128GB Non-expandable |
Rear Camera | 12.2MP dual-pixel, 1.4-micron, ƒ/1.7, OIS Phase detect auto focus |
Front Camera | 8MP, 1.12-micron, ƒ/2 Fixed focus 84-degree FoV |
Security | Rear capacitive fingerprint sensor |
Battery | 3,140 mAh 18W USB-C PD 2.0 charging |
Connectivity | 802.11ac Wi-Fi, 2x2 MIMO 3xCA, 2x2 MIMO Cat12 LTE, eSIM Bluetooth 5.1 USB-C 3.1 Gen 1 |
Audio | Dual speakers 3.5 mm headphone jack Dual microphones |
Water Resistance | ❌ |
Dimensions | 144 x 69.4 x 8.2 mm 143 g |
Colors | Just Black |
Google's affordable phone continues to deliver a great value.
It doesn't have a head-turning design, and is smaller than the competition, but the value is phenomenal. Good specs, great software and an incredible camera combine for just $350.
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Not sure why anyone would buy this over the iPhone SE. The iPhone SE has wireless charging, an aluminum body, IP67 rating, the latest Apple chip (A13 Bionic), and five years of guaranteed updates for the same price as the 4a.
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Well for one, if you prefer Android to iOS.
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Let's be honest, that's the only reason.
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True, but that's a pretty big reason lol
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What does it mean when it says "Dual Speakers"? Is that the same as stereo speakers? If it is then why not just say stereo speakers? I see two bottom speakers so are they stereo just on the bottom? That will not sound like stereo! Strange!
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It's stereo apparently, speaker at the bottom and one in the earpiece. You're right though, "dual speakers could mean 2 mono speakers. It's ambiguous.
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This phone is the best answer to the iPhone SE for Android but you still get more bang for buck with the iPhone SE if you're open minded to iOS with wireless charging, IP67 water resistance, the A13 bionic chip and 5 years of software support which make the iPhone SE the better phone overall with the Pixel 4a only better in screen, battery life and camera.
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