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From some basic tests we have found it's not the best-in-class. Like most decent smartphones today, there's a quick charge option via the supplied 18W charger and USB-C port. We can see battery life becoming an issue once the phone has aged a couple of years.

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Still, the Pixel 4a has a solid 3,140mAh capacity battery that is better than the Pixel 3a, plus the iPhone SE 2020 for that matter.Д¬ertainly in the early days, the battery lasts a full day of moderate use. There are already plenty of good cases available for the 4a across a variety of budgets including the lower end - surely a main concern for those buying this smartphone.ДЄ fingerprint scanner features on the Google Pixel 4a's rear - we like how it also has the matt black finish and it's positioned sensibly for an index finger unlock.Д«attery life is on the slightly modest side for a ВЈ350 phone - there are better alternatives. It is slippy and we would strongly recommend a protective case, not least of which for a more secure grip. That 'Just Black' exterior has an understated matt finish. You'll just need both hands when switching between portrait and landscape format in order to position your hand properly for the shutter release, which is either on screen or the volume up key. However, for image-making, the moderate size enables single-handed operation. You're probably not going to be watching too many movies on the Pixel 4a or doing much gaming. The device is actually smaller than its predecessor while boasting a larger screen with less edging. It's large enough to be viewed easily, but not so big as to render a device ungainly to hold or put away in a pocket. The size of the Google Pixel 4a strikes a healthy balance. Overall, we haven't really experienced any issues with viewing the display, even though it doesn't have the same contrast-ratio as more expensive phones. Even in those conditions, you get a reasonably clear view. Brightness levels adapt to the ambient light, so you'll get a brighter display when out in the sun. Still, being out in a fine drizzle has been fine.ДЇor sure, there are better screens out there spec-wise, but it's a lovely display none-the-less. Yet knowing it's not water-resistant does impact your degree of caution - we've been on the tentative side, aiming to protect the Pixel 4a wherever possible. We have used the Google Pixel 4a in the sun and rain.

If you demand better materials and water resistance from a Pixel phone, you'll need to splash out on that flagship model. It's not the fancier Corning Gorilla Glass 6 like in the Pixel 5, nor is this a water-resistant phone, plus the body is a polycarbonate unibody - that's fancy wording for plastic. Google says the screen has a 24-bit depth for 16-million-colours and is covered with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, so it should withstand some knocks. It's a 19.5:9 aspect ratio screen measuring 5.8in on the diagonal, with a 2340x1080 pixel resolution and 100,000:1 contrast ratio. Ease of UseДЄs always, our main concern regarding a smartphone is its camera, but we'll take you on a quick tour of the Google Pixel 4a phone unit itself first.ДЇirst up, the display. The Google Pixel 4a hit UK stores at the beginning of October 2020.

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Unlike other Pixel phones, the Pixel 4a is only available in one colour, 'Just Black', so if you would like to personalise the exterior a case or skin is necessary.

And to that extent, it's a great experience. The choice between Pixel 4a/ Pixel 4a 5G and Pixel 5 is becoming complex.ДЄt its image-making heart, the Google Pixel 4a is simple, mainly automated and takes care of the image processing to get you the best images possible with the least amount of fuss. Soon after the Pixel 4a Google announced the Pixel 5 (ВЈ599) and the Pixel 4a 5G (ВЈ499), which as the latter's name suggests will be 5G compatible but also has a few extra tricks up its sleeve. But if the camera is your main concern, there is less to choose between this and the more expensive Pixel 4 in most scenarios. Cutbacks in this example include the plastic body without water-resistance and its general power under the hood. Yes, all of these phones are getting better and blurring the lines with the flagship models that are usually twice the price. The good news for those with around ВЈ400 to spend is that this mid-tier price point is an increasingly competitive segment of the smartphone market, with phones like the iPhone SE 2020 and OnePLus Nord being obvious competition to the Pixel 4a. Yes, refreshingly Google has been more aggressive in its pricing this time around. The Google Pixel 4a is the company's latest entry-level smartphone with a very reasonable ВЈ349 RRP - that's ВЈ50 less than the Pixel 3a launch price one year before.