Pixel 4a

The Black Oil · 28-07-2020 8:59pm #1

Haven't followed this too closely, never owened a Pixel, but am curious about them. Currently have a LG V20.

Rumour mill suggesting August 3rd...

https://twitter.com/jon_prosser/status/1287777039399911425

Squeeonline · 29-07-2020 12:05pm

I'll be curious but not expecting any reason to upgrade from my note 9. The next full pixels may tempt me, price depending.

[Deleted User] · 29-07-2020 2:25pm

some of the European listed prices here (link below) look a bit high, especially if that turns out to be a 64gb model

the 730 cpu is roughly a 20% uptick on the 3A's 670.

other than that not seeing a lot of change

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/pixel-4a-release-date-price-specs-3940728#:~:text=The%20site%20says%20it's%20a,a%20pixel%20density%20of%20443ppi.

29-07-2020 8:00pm

glasso wrote: »

some of the European listed prices here (link below) look a bit high, especially if that turns out to be a 64gb model

the 730 cpu is roughly a 20% uptick on the 3A's 670.

other than that not seeing a lot of change

https://www.trustedreviews.com/news/pixel-4a-release-date-price-specs-3940728#:~:text=The%20site%20says%20it's%20a,a%20pixel%20density%20of%20443ppi.

Can't remember where but I read the 4a will only ship with 128GB.

That said the release date has been pushed so much I won't read too much into anything until.it is eventually released.

Outkast_IRE · 29-07-2020 8:11pm

Probably want to go head to head with the OnePlus Nord with that release date . I am due a new phone so will be interesting to see who comes out on top

[Deleted User] · 29-07-2020 9:34pm

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Probably want to go head to head with the OnePlus Nord with that release date . I am due a new phone so will be interesting to see who comes out on top

oneplus nord has a better cpu and screen refresh rate

4a will have better camera quality (even the 3a easily beats the nord there)

Outkast_IRE · 30-07-2020 8:48am

glasso wrote: »

oneplus nord has a better cpu and screen refresh rate

4a will have better camera quality (even the 3a easily beats the nord there)

I was looking at a few videos showing the screen refresh rate, i dont know is there a bit of a mismatch in the CPU they went for and the 90hz refresh rate , on heavy sites like twitter or similar it wasnt as smooth as i expected. Still pretty good in general usage though

The Black Oil · 30-07-2020 8:36pm

Jon Prosser again, linked to this. https://9to5google.com/2020/07/30/google-pixel-4a-tease/

Must be a certainty now, at least we'll have something to look forward to on the bank holiday.

I watched MKBHD's video on the Oneplus Nord. Never been into that brand myself, though I remember when they first popped on boards.

Are refresh rates that big a deal? I'd only be into them for buying a TV, tbh.

Battery seems iffy on my LG V20, though I could replace and keep it ticking away.

advertsfox · 30-07-2020 10:13pm

I've had a Pixel 2 XL for a year, intentionally picked it over the 3A since the spec was slightly better (yet cheaper for me) and the 4 since it was ludicrously priced. If this comes in at the rumoured €350, I'm all for it.

I feel the same about the OnePlus Nord, I'd much rather no double camera hole and a smaller sized device.

[Deleted User] · 31-07-2020 2:56pm

if anyone still wants the 3A you can get it for €129 if you switch your number (or a random sim card - not all providers accepted)

or €229 if you get it without the number switch

it's unlocked of course

https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/google/pixel-3a.html?gallery=payg

Raoul · 01-08-2020 10:09pm

Outkast_IRE wrote: »

Probably want to go head to head with the OnePlus Nord with that release date . I am due a new phone so will be interesting to see who comes out on top

This is what I am waiting for too.

01-08-2020 10:17pm

More leaks ahead of Monday

https://www.google.com/amp/s/9to5google.com/2020/08/01/pixel-4a-press-renders/amp/

[Deleted User] · 02-08-2020 9:54am

$349 in the us

Brought fwd to usurp the OnePlus Nord which doesn't go on sale until Tuesday and is $399

Camera is a lot better on the pixel than the nord

Also priced below iPhone se which is key / deliberate

McMurphy · 02-08-2020 2:27pm

Currently looking to upgrade my pocofone, would these be a worthwhile upgrade and do they have dual SIM as thats pretty important to me.

[Deleted User] · 02-08-2020 3:08pm

it has dual-sim capability but not two physical sim slots.

one physical sim and one eSIM (software sim)

but Ireland doesn't support sSIM for consumers

there's only about 40 countries worldwide that do

McMurphy · 02-08-2020 3:28pm

I may look at something else so, cheers Glasso.

The P-Lite with the special zoom sounds neat, I'm after fairly decent sized screen, android based, decent camera and dual SIM

Budget of 3-500€

The Black Oil · 02-08-2020 6:37pm

My LG V20 has dual SIM and I was going to use that for a trip to the US (for Google Maps/driving, until Covid put an end to that.

Something to consider, thanks for the info above.

RedRochey · 02-08-2020 6:52pm

glasso wrote: »

if anyone still wants the 3A you can get it for €129 if you switch your number (or a random sim card - not all providers accepted)

or €229 if you get it without the number switch

it's unlocked of course

https://n.vodafone.ie/shop/phones/google/pixel-3a.html?gallery=payg

Thinking of getting the 3a, what's Vodafone like as a carrier? Currently on 3

[Deleted User] · 02-08-2020 9:13pm

RedRochey wrote: »

Thinking of getting the 3a, what's Vodafone like as a carrier? Currently on 3

Vodafone has the best mobile network in Ireland but not the cheapest

The Black Oil · 03-08-2020 12:17pm

How does this come about, do we press F5 somewhere? Announcement at 6pm Irish time?

[Deleted User] · 03-08-2020 4:01pm

https://store.google.com/ie/product/pixel_4a

€389

There's only a waiting list at the moment.

peejay1986 · 03-08-2020 4:18pm

glasso wrote: »

it has dual-sim capability but not two physical sim slots.

one physical sim and one eSIM (software sim)

but Ireland doesn't support sSIM for consumers

there's only about 40 countries worldwide that do

Anyone know if I could use the eSIM slot for a Vodafone UK sim?

It's really the only thing stopping me from buying this.

Yggr of Asgard · 03-08-2020 4:59pm

With the Nord being only 20€ more expensive and having better specs I think they made a bad pricing decision.

[Deleted User] · 03-08-2020 5:33pm

I hate how it's cheaper in the US by a good bit. It might not be as snappy as the Nord but most people buy phone's these days for the camera and it's camera blows the Nord's away.

[Deleted User] · 03-08-2020 5:40pm

Dave 2D is a respectable YouTube Apple fan that I follow:

Dave has given a very positive initial impression on youtube: I'll provide the link later. €389 is bit stiff, but still sorta tempting

biko · 03-08-2020 5:48pm

My last few phones have been Pixels. I think they're great

[Deleted User] · 03-08-2020 6:37pm

Basil3 wrote: »

https://store.google.com/ie/product/pixel_4a

€389

There's only a waiting list at the moment.

Shipping August 20th apparently.

Edit : August could just be the US availability. I have heard it's October in the UK so could be the same here.

advertsfox · 03-08-2020 7:43pm

[Deleted User] wrote: »

I hate how it's cheaper in the US by a good bit. It might not be as snappy as the Nord but most people buy phone's these days for the camera and it's camera blows the Nord's away.

Defo. CPU isn't always P1 when the OS is so optimized for it + battery performance. This will be a big seller. My 2XL is starting to feel heavy / big in hand so something more light weight with an excellent camera will do me perfectly.

Yggr of Asgard · 03-08-2020 7:44pm

"The Tech Chap" on YouTube has published a great comparison video about the camera on the 4a, iPhone SE and Oneplus Nord.

[Deleted User] · 03-08-2020 7:45pm

Yggr of Asgard wrote: »

With the Nord being only 20€ more expensive and having better specs I think they made a bad pricing decision.

A lot of people buy a phone for camera and the Nord has been pretty much slated, even the flagship OnePlus phones are average.

[Deleted User] · 03-08-2020 7:53pm

Deleted User wrote: »

I hate how it's cheaper in the US by a good bit. It might not be as snappy as the Nord but most people buy phone's these days for the camera and it's camera blows the Nord's away.

that's not really true at all when you take sales tax / VAT into account

$349 is an ex-VAT price in the US

€389 in euro is a post-VAT price here

compared to the way that things used to be be priced it's actually very good comparatively

comparison to 3a here

https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-4a-vs-pixel-3a

the 3a on the Vodafone deal is the bargain to get really

Pixel 4a

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