Google Pixel 4a

[garychengjw]

not trolling.

but iphone 11 or pixel 4A?

I have to choose between these two. Currently on 3A XL.

Cam and battery life being crucial.

Since you're on 3aXL, the upgrade to 4a not much beside ram and storage. Suggest iPhone 11.

 

[ahboon83]

Does Google Store still has the 1% credit card charge since it is not located in SG?

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[xuan87]

Does Google Store still has the 1% credit card charge since it is not located in SG?

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I bought from SG google store an hour ago, didn't notice any additional charge, 499 final price.

 

[ahboon83]

I bought from SG google store an hour ago, didn't notice any additional charge, 499 final price.

It will only be reflected in your credit card statement, not during payment

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[lin3110]

https://www.hachi.tech/android-zone...pixel-4a-black-128gb-pre-order--0810029930116

Oh now I see they changed the fulfillment date to 9 Sept already haha..

 

[Gixxerfied]

It will only be reflected in your credit card statement, not during payment

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Hold amt on my cc transaction is still $559(Phone + Case)..

 

[xuan87]

comparing strictly specs between 3A and 4A made the 4A a total no-brainer if you're already using 3A and looking to upgrade:

Compared to 3A, 4A is:
slightly smaller
slightly lighter
bigger screen estate
better glass at the front
better processor
more storage that is also faster
more ram
faster USB
slightly bigger battery and better battery life (according to other reviews)

All this and they still drop the price by 50usd!

 

[ahboon83]

Hold amt on my cc transaction is still $559(Phone + Case)..

Ok thanks, hopefully no bill shock after shipping

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[Gixxerfied]

Ok thanks, hopefully no bill shock after shipping

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I think they might have a payment portal in SG now that they have Gpay Singapore??

 

[iDexPro]

comparing strictly specs between 3A and 4A made the 4A a total no-brainer if you're already using 3A and looking to upgrade:

Compared to 3A, 4A is:
slightly smaller
slightly lighter
bigger screen estate
better glass at the front
better processor
more storage that is also faster
more ram
faster USB
slightly bigger battery and better battery life (according to other reviews)

All this and they still drop the price by 50usd!

The only thing that annoys me is the tiny 3000 mah battery and only 128GB of storage with no SD card slot. But other than that, this is a huge design improvement over previous pixel phones. It now looks much more in line like how a 2020 phone should like instead of that atrocious Pixel 4

 

[iamhulk]

oneplus nord is a better buy.

better in the following:
- processor
- screen
- battery
- dual sim
- ultrawide cameras

 

[Gixxerfied]

Hardware wise yes..

Cam wise still potato i believe..I lottery opo many years back and currently on op6t, cam out of box still potato. I tried gcam app before, just slight improvement..

 

[xuan87]

The only thing that annoys me is the tiny 3000 mah battery and only 128GB of storage with no SD card slot. But other than that, this is a huge design improvement over previous pixel phones. It now looks more more in line like how a 2020 phone should like like instead of that atrocious Pixel 4

Yea agree with you, but based on my past and present usage, a bigger battery and sd card slot are more of a good-to-have instead of a necessity.

I had the Essential phone before switching to 3A, the 128gb storage was sufficient then, didn't felt the need for an external sd slot, but I suffered greatly with only 64gb on the 3A. Swore that my next phone die die must have 128gb.

I almost never have to use my power bank to charge my 3A (since I don't play games) so the slightly bigger battery on the 4A is a nice bonus.

Think that Google made mostly the right calls on the 4A ESPECIALLY when you compare it to the Pixel 4 lol.

 

[garychengjw]

Does Google Store still has the 1% credit card charge since it is not located in SG?

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Looks like it does.

I looking at my previous order (2x fabric casings). CC charged $60.60 (1$ of $60 is 60 cents).

 

[garychengjw]

oneplus nord is a better buy.

better in the following:
- processor
- screen
- battery
- dual sim
- ultrawide cameras

OnePlus Nord wins at hardware but not software or its camera.
While, Pixel wins for it software (experience and updates) and camera.

 

[mousepad_88]

did they say whether the pixel 4a material is scratch resistant?Tried googling but cant find. I am thinking whether need to buy casing for this phone.

 

[wesdork]

Pre-order end on 9th September, fulfillment is from 9th September...so order earlier will get earlier? E.g. Order within this two days you will get it on 9th September?

 

[iDexPro]

Yea agree with you, but based on my past and present usage, a bigger battery and sd card slot are more of a good-to-have instead of a necessity.

I had the Essential phone before switching to 3A, the 128gb storage was sufficient then, didn't felt the need for an external sd slot, but I suffered greatly with only 64gb on the 3A. Swore that my next phone die die must have 128gb.

I almost never have to use my power bank to charge my 3A (since I don't play games) so the slightly bigger battery on the 4A is a nice bonus.

Think that Google made mostly the right calls on the 4A ESPECIALLY when you compare it to the Pixel 4 lol.

The best move imo is the price revision in SG. I always found the 3a's full price in SG to be too expensive. With $659 and $779 for the standard and XL models respectively.

Not only did Google lower the price in US from 399 to 349 USD, they also lowered it in SG to $499 which is extremely competitive. The price is exactly like the one in US, not like the iPhone SE 2020 where they jacked it up to $649 in SG. It's main competition is mostly the A51, Reno 3, and Realme 6 Pro, which all have inferior processors and main cameras.

 

[minuteez]

 

[iceman15]

oneplus nord is a better buy.

better in the following:
- processor
- screen
- battery
- dual sim
- ultrawide cameras

yes... Nord is a better phone
(considering OnePlus is also good at updating their software and OnePlus has mentioned that the Nord will get 2 major Android updates, 11&12 + 3 years security updates)

But the Nord is also more expensive... I saw from Lazada that it's presently proced at S$649, compared to the S$499 price of the 4a.

You'll feel the Nord's better processor once both phones are already running Android 12 but is it really worth the S$150 difference?