I agree about the iphone 11 for dynamic range in video. It’s the reason i chose to buy it. To be fair, for some subjects the dynamic range is a little too artificial looking on textures and details, but i like being able to capture as much of what’s in the frame as possible, regardless of exposure. The latest phones from a few brands are nearly as good, but the iphone still has a slight edge
HDR is very good on the iPhone, but its also a bit too much when it comes to natural photography. The way iPhone handles warmer tones is not very pleasing and with faces it tends to cast a very red hue and flattens the highlights on the face too much. Also the noise levels are often what turn the iPhone photos too mushy. I agree the video looks great, but if you dwelve into it, the artificial stabilisation and very jumpy HDR make it quite unusable for serious camera work. Stabilisation is what ruins the video for me the most, because its obvious how much warping is in the image and how much crop is used on the sensor. Its not bad at all if you view it from the phone screen or just use it for regular image capturing, its fast and reliable, but quality is actually better on most other flagship phones.
You can actually take ultrawide photos with the pixel 4a using photosphere, it requires quite a bit of patience and I recommend doing this in landscape mode, not portrait.
Salute to you for the only one as far as i know mentioning the HDR flickering issue that plague iPhone video recording, it compromised the video quality so much imo but somehow, there's barely a UA-camr mention anything about that, cheers for you my dude🥂
So glad to finally see this comparison! Other reviews only focused on the number of cameras, or price point, giving it an absolutely unfair review. Really happy to see a objective side-by-side of the 4a against some big name flagships!
@@MzwandileHarmans It's also not quite as clean. That said I don't like the s20 sound unless you specifically want background noise reduction. I'd probably turn it off for a lot of videos
@@Mark-uk8wz yeah honestly though for most people I think there videos are good enough. I don't think most people will notice a striking difference between goggles and the iPhones or Samsung's video quality, unless it's side by side.
@@beautyofindia6137 the pixel 4XL was priced at $899 and it didn't match Samsung's hardware unfortunately. Of course, the budget versions can't even be close
Really impressed by pixel 4k. I know that iPhone is better but price of iPhone almost 3x then to pixel. I must take pixel for future. Thanks for best comparison.
I'd love to have a comparison showing video taken indoors with natural light. I just got the S20 plus and my indoor video sucks. Trying to find a good replacement before the return period ends. Great vids though!
Its ok for me even if its priced high. Some phones are worth the price and value. I actually waited for this phone so ugrading to it after using my 3 year old phone would be good. No chinese phone and no gimmicks just a simple secure phone
@@nishitagarwal8614 # go for it bro it's value for money The most loved thing UA-cam premium N 100gb Google drive storage 3 years guaranteed updates Imagine android 13 over it
If google keeps its AI, image processing unit, and software while improving its hardware and adding triple camera's like the samsung S20 or iphone 11 pro max, it would be able to compete with the flagship phones.
Dude when you told you bought them yourself I was like I have to like the video no matter what.Hats of to your dedication. Good luck for future ✌️✌️👍🏼👍🏼
Great review! Just gotta mention that wide shot photos are possible on Pixel 4a. Been using the 'Photo Sphere' option on the camera is a game changer for me since the 3a XL ;)
It’s awesome that a phone costing way less can make the same things competing close to its expensive brothers. It’s a shame that Google doesn’t sell them in Brazil.
Amazing. I got my S20 for equivalent of $720 so a good deal. If pixel had bigger storage and was waterproof, then I'd have bought it. It's amazing for the price.
I had to see this video several times and sometimes stop or slow it down. I'm shocked by the extremely high quality of Google Pixel 4a. how much of it offers for its price. It's amazing. I want that phone.
Hi, just something I've noticed. Pixel phones do have an ultra-wide mode, as part of their Photo Sphere option in the camera app. If you go to more > photo sphere > swipe down > wide angle it can take pretty good wide angle shots by stitching together 9 regular shots. It's pretty good imo
It seems the 11 Pro activates night mode on 2x mode by using digital zoom on the main camera, instead of using the 52mm camera straight. Maybe you can try in low light by covering the 52mm camara to see if there is still image:) Also I suppose Apple gonna introduce night mode on ultra wide this year and call it an improvement which they could have done in 2019...
actually, even though he told you in the video that the pixel seems to win, it doesnt. look closely while comparing and don't just listen but think and look at the color and clarity of the front camera videos.
@@gcg8187 haha well i think i have a good monitor to view this video and fair enough that pixel camera just crushing all the situation with balance amount of everything ,may be you get some anesthesia 😂😂😂😂
So the back camera of the Pixel 4A is, for 99% of people, just as good if not better in some situations than iPhone 11 Pro and Galaxy S20. For the price difference that is just insanely amazing. However the selfie camera is bad, which means this phone isn’t good for people who use Snapchat and Instagram a lot, sadly.
I am currently using the Pixel 2, I am waiting for the return of the Pixel 5, how good it will be, I would like to have a replacement phone. From Pixel followers
Hi, you have great reviews! Please tell me why reviewers, when talking about a display, never check PWM (pulse-width modulation). Today, manufacturers mainly install oled displays, which often have a high PWM, which can cause pain in the eyes and headaches for the owners of these devices. Chinese manufacturers have started to build DC DIMMING, but unfortunately Google hasn't.
imagine if the pixel had an upgrade in the hardware sending its price to $600, it would crush the flagships. Might be interesting to try the same test with pixel 5.
To be honest, The Pixel maintain better quality when it comes to still photography and stabilisation. However, Pixel is not really good if you use it to take video which makes S20 and 11 Pro the Kings os video. What Google needs to add into new generation Pixel 5 is another Wide-angle lens which and 4k video with both front and rear camera.
I wish Google would have used slightly higher pixel sensor (with slight increase of price). It could have been champion in the market with regard to sales.
It would have been a perfect comparison if you showed the digital zoomed shots of the pixel 4a with the telephoto shots of iPhone and s20. Nevertheless still great comparison :)
Can you imagine that this 4A can compete with the premium phones with is camera and just for 349 bucks. And for the powerness it's + than acceptable with no bloatwares... Good job Google
Digital for digital, why nobody compare the optical ultra wide angle lens from other phones with the "wide angle panorama" function on the pixel's gcam? Why? On the pixels is possible to do ultra wide shots, they are 9 pics for 1 but because is valid the "ultra digital zoom" should be valid the "wide angle panorama" function. Avoiding that information is like to admit that with the pixel you can zoom but can't do ultra wide pics. I know is not easy like the zoom, but is still something to create the same effect.
If Google somehow nails the performance with software, then it would be amazing. I know the performance is great, but I am talking about the flagship-grade performance.
Pixel really needs to tidy up on the video front, for the higher end line up in particular. Thyst quality is acceptable at this price but honestly embarrassing at 899, which is the Pixel 4's price.
Even though I have a Samsung galaxy S20 myself I would be more than happy with the pixel that's for sure. Samsung and Apple are ripping us off now on flagship phones. Especially when you see this and some of the Xiaomi and one plus phones
Very impressive Google. You guys are doing an amazing job and with better hardware you could have easily asked for flagship prices for this. But thanks for not taking that path. Keep it simple, honest and affordable. After 5 years rocking a simple Sony Z5 Compact, i FINALLY found a phone that i like enough to make me replace my beloved Sony...
I agree about the iphone 11 for dynamic range in video. It’s the reason i chose to buy it. To be fair, for some subjects the dynamic range is a little too artificial looking on textures and details, but i like being able to capture as much of what’s in the frame as possible, regardless of exposure. The latest phones from a few brands are nearly as good, but the iphone still has a slight edge
Haha, this is very true stuff! You get the pin :)
AuthenTech - Ben Schmanke haha cheers! :)
HDR is very good on the iPhone, but its also a bit too much when it comes to natural photography. The way iPhone handles warmer tones is not very pleasing and with faces it tends to cast a very red hue and flattens the highlights on the face too much. Also the noise levels are often what turn the iPhone photos too mushy. I agree the video looks great, but if you dwelve into it, the artificial stabilisation and very jumpy HDR make it quite unusable for serious camera work. Stabilisation is what ruins the video for me the most, because its obvious how much warping is in the image and how much crop is used on the sensor. Its not bad at all if you view it from the phone screen or just use it for regular image capturing, its fast and reliable, but quality is actually better on most other flagship phones.
Dynamic range is an effect thus it is artificial i
vreau un samsung 20 s
Wow pixel 4a nailed it. Quality over quantity when it comes to price.
When you're a budget phone but still able to compete with thousand dollar flagships that some feat!
💯👍🏽
But can't even compete with iPhone se of same budget range. Lol
I smell a fanboy
@Megatron EX1127 and a home button and fat bezels
@@vasudev5735 the se looks like a fossil next to the pixel 4a
You can actually take ultrawide photos with the pixel 4a using photosphere, it requires quite a bit of patience and I recommend doing this in landscape mode, not portrait.
It's a nice workaround, thanks for the tip. There's a lot more potential distortion, but fun to play with
Man pixel 4a has won my heart 💖💖💖
Wow...Pixel held it's own.
Look at 5:15.
The iphone blows out the sky..Absolutely no clouds.
agreed
Also 5:19.
Lol iphone bed pixel win
Imagine if pixel had bigger sensors and more cameras like iPhone, the results would have been Surreal
Salute to you for the only one as far as i know mentioning the HDR flickering issue that plague iPhone video recording, it compromised the video quality so much imo but somehow, there's barely a UA-camr mention anything about that, cheers for you my dude🥂
Cheers
Me:wow the camera quality looks so good
Also me: watching In 360p
144p🙏
Me too🤣🤣🤣
😂 🤣 🤣
This is the best camera comparison I've ever seen on Reviewers
So glad to finally see this comparison! Other reviews only focused on the number of cameras, or price point, giving it an absolutely unfair review. Really happy to see a objective side-by-side of the 4a against some big name flagships!
I love the pixel's colour accuracy &detailed
TY Man..
Pixel actually sounds better than the S20/ iPhone 11 Prowow who'd see this day coming
Haha niice
I don’t think so, it just holds up well. Doesn’t have background noise cancellation
@@MzwandileHarmans It's also not quite as clean. That said I don't like the s20 sound unless you specifically want background noise reduction. I'd probably turn it off for a lot of videos
Rennie Ash that noise reduction on S20 is lit. No other brand can handle it!!!!
Auguseu. Can get it in the latest note20 ultra indoor video compared to 11 pro max 🤷♂️
Quite impressive for a 1/3rd of the price point
Even it's 3/4 price itd still be impressive. Pixel is still king with still photos
@@remyd8767 Yup , true
At the same price point it would be impressive, Perhaps not on the video side, but everything else ( Even with video its almost there )
@@Mark-uk8wz yeah honestly though for most people I think there videos are good enough. I don't think most people will notice a striking difference between goggles and the iPhones or Samsung's video quality, unless it's side by side.
Pixel better photos, better audio and video stabilization
At the end of the day the pixel 4a is a little beast
You did good, and i didn't skip the ads
Imagine if Google started using hardware like Samsung...
price will be higher
@@beautyofindia6137 the pixel 4XL was priced at $899 and it didn't match Samsung's hardware unfortunately. Of course, the budget versions can't even be close
It wouldn't be as good.
Google- presenting the most capable AI with the most advance hardwares for just 1499$
Nah I rather Google be Google
Really impressed by pixel 4k. I know that iPhone is better but price of iPhone almost 3x then to pixel. I must take pixel for future. Thanks for best comparison.
Thanks!
Eh, only the iPhone's video is better.
@@SnrubSource Just slightly
I'd love to have a comparison showing video taken indoors with natural light. I just got the S20 plus and my indoor video sucks. Trying to find a good replacement before the return period ends. Great vids though!
Pixel 4a is a amazing phone!
Pixel 4a is magical 📷. Camera ...💞...i love it pixel 4a.... octobar in india ....much excited 💞💞💞
But higher price !!!!
Its ok for me even if its priced high. Some phones are worth the price and value. I actually waited for this phone so ugrading to it after using my 3 year old phone would be good. No chinese phone and no gimmicks just a simple secure phone
@@nishitagarwal8614 true
@@nishitagarwal8614 # go for it bro it's value for money
The most loved thing
UA-cam premium
N
100gb Google drive storage
3 years guaranteed updates
Imagine android 13 over it
@@acron7559 higher than what?
If google keeps its AI, image processing unit, and software while improving its hardware and adding triple camera's like the samsung S20 or iphone 11 pro max, it would be able to compete with the flagship phones.
Dude when you told you bought them yourself I was like I have to like the video no matter what.Hats of to your dedication. Good luck for future ✌️✌️👍🏼👍🏼
I appreciate that!
For a phone that is literally a quarter of the price it does fantastic!
i'm surprised how google improve his AI
If 4a was having a wide lens it would be the phone under $500
personally i dont like the ultra wide angle its just a commercial lens
Google is "She"
@Megatron EX1127 Evveryone is BINOD
Aa gaya binod
This week is a good week. 3 videos from u in one week thats a bet keep them coming
I bought Google Pixel 4a 2021. I'm happy with it, feel the solidity of the software. Giants are giants
I've been waiting for this one, and now I have it. Thanks!
I've never been to Huntsville but I know it like the back of my hand after all of your videos
Haha, I'm giving ya a free tour ;)
Just started watching this video, but liked and subscribed. Love your vids men. 👍💯
Appreciate it!
Pixel 4a can compete with Samsung and iPhone at a low price, very solid
Purely as an enthusiast I'd love to see side by sides with the old Lumia 950. That phone had this kind of HDR and lighting quality years back.
Atleast in the next 10 years... I am never buying a phne above 500 bucks💁🏻♂️.. Not worth it
Great review!
Just gotta mention that wide shot photos are possible on Pixel 4a.
Been using the 'Photo Sphere' option on the camera is a game changer for me since the 3a XL ;)
If it had a wide angle lens it would be a flagship killer!
(pixel 4a 5g and pixel 5)
I have to say your video's are some of the best on UA-cam I love the way your comparisons are detailed 👌
Great job on this comparison. Excellent lighting, detail and focus examples. Google can thank you for selling me on the 4a.
Amazing review !!! I liked before even starting the video . Pls compare 4a and 11 too!!
Thanks a lot, I was searching pixel 4a vs other flagship camera comparison and finally find it here.
Thank you for another excellent review!
Thanks again!
@@AuthenTech plz reply which phone is better oneplus nord or pixel 4a?
It’s awesome that a phone costing way less can make the same things competing close to its expensive brothers. It’s a shame that Google doesn’t sell them in Brazil.
Good review. @2:16 there is a *big* fail for the Pixel. and this artificial burring issue may get even worse for persons with long hair
Great comparison! Keep it up!
Pixel 4a to these flagships is like those teeny tiny anime character who challenges the titans... At the end u know who wins🤣
You mean like luffy challenging bigmom or kaido?
All are so good. You won't be disappointed with anyone in real world usage
That's not the point. The fact that a $350 phone is similar to phones that cost $1000.
Nice video.i enjoyed start to finish
Amazing. I got my S20 for equivalent of $720 so a good deal. If pixel had bigger storage and was waterproof, then I'd have bought it. It's amazing for the price.
0:45 background noise reduction makes other voices sound awful. Is there a switch or something to disable it?
I had to see this video several times and sometimes stop or slow it down. I'm shocked by the extremely high quality of Google Pixel 4a. how much of it offers for its price. It's amazing. I want that phone.
As usual great review. Superb attention to details
Hi, just something I've noticed. Pixel phones do have an ultra-wide mode, as part of their Photo Sphere option in the camera app. If you go to more > photo sphere > swipe down > wide angle it can take pretty good wide angle shots by stitching together 9 regular shots. It's pretty good imo
Yup, I've been using this for YEARS and it stitches HDR+ frames.
@@fernandocastillo3670 it's great
Great camera comparison!
I can carry a wide angle lens and boom I saved 600 dollars
It seems the 11 Pro activates night mode on 2x mode by using digital zoom on the main camera, instead of using the 52mm camera straight. Maybe you can try in low light by covering the 52mm camara to see if there is still image:) Also I suppose Apple gonna introduce night mode on ultra wide this year and call it an improvement which they could have done in 2019...
Now I badly want to have a pixel 4a 🥺
My personal rating:
*Front video
Pixel : 8/10
IPhone 11 pro : 10/10
S20 : 10/10
*Front video stabilization
Pixel : 10/10
S20 : 9/10
IPhone : 10/10
*Front Camera
Pixel : 9/10
S20 : 9/10
Iphone : 9/10
*Main camera
Pixel : 10/10
S20 : 10/10
IPhone : 10/10
* Main video
Pixel : 8/10
S20 : 9/10
IPhone : 10/10
*Night photography (Huawei is the king)
Pixel : 9/10
S20 : 8/10
IPhone : 8/10
Considering the price pixel 4a is the clear winner (only camera and video)
Great! Thanks much for comparison!
Excellent video duder.
Pixel just crushing 1000$ 🤣🤣🤣🤣
actually, even though he told you in the video that the pixel seems to win, it doesnt. look closely while comparing and don't just listen but think and look at the color and clarity of the front camera videos.
@@gcg8187 haha well i think i have a good monitor to view this video and fair enough that pixel camera just crushing all the situation with balance amount of everything ,may be you get some anesthesia 😂😂😂😂
@@gcg8187 I agree on video because Google can't work there AI magic as well, but in photos it literally beats 1k phones, insane.
Man your voice is so relaxing!
So the back camera of the Pixel 4A is, for 99% of people, just as good if not better in some situations than iPhone 11 Pro and Galaxy S20. For the price difference that is just insanely amazing. However the selfie camera is bad, which means this phone isn’t good for people who use Snapchat and Instagram a lot, sadly.
I am currently using the Pixel 2, I am waiting for the return of the Pixel 5, how good it will be, I would like to have a replacement phone. From Pixel followers
Intriguing review.
Budget phone vs flagships.
You made my purchase decision easy.. thanks for the help man😍❤
Hi, you have great reviews! Please tell me why reviewers, when talking about a display, never check PWM (pulse-width modulation). Today, manufacturers mainly install oled displays, which often have a high PWM, which can cause pain in the eyes and headaches for the owners of these devices. Chinese manufacturers have started to build DC DIMMING, but unfortunately Google hasn't.
imagine if the pixel had an upgrade in the hardware sending its price to $600, it would crush the flagships. Might be interesting to try the same test with pixel 5.
To be honest, The Pixel maintain better quality when it comes to still photography and stabilisation. However, Pixel is not really good if you use it to take video which makes S20 and 11 Pro the Kings os video. What Google needs to add into new generation Pixel 5 is another Wide-angle lens which and 4k video with both front and rear camera.
Thanks a lot for this video. And Google pixel does a great job with its single camera.
Hey, hopefully constructive feedback: I found the Ken Burns effect to be EXTREMELY irritating and it made comparing photos very difficult.
Cant wait for the 4a 5g! Hopefully has that stuff that I think it's missing on this 4a!
I wish Google would have used slightly higher pixel sensor (with slight increase of price). It could have been champion in the market with regard to sales.
Pixel 4a vs Galaxy S20 THANK YOU!!! 👍👍👍
It is INSAAANNEE how a single camera stacks against flagship triple cameras barring the price ofc!
Very good comparison, thank you
Thanks.Very informative video showing that 4a capable of outperforming the flagships..
It would have been a perfect comparison if you showed the digital zoomed shots of the pixel 4a with the telephoto shots of iPhone and s20. Nevertheless still great comparison :)
The Pixel 4a is very impressive!
google: my budget phone is my best overall flagship phone
Nice video! Are you going to make a video on camera review on Samsung galaxy Note 20 (or ultra)? Thanks.
This is fantastic! Thank you!
Can you imagine that this 4A can compete with the premium phones with is camera and just for 349 bucks. And for the powerness it's + than acceptable with no bloatwares... Good job Google
Nice work Bro 👍👌
Thanks for the visit
Digital for digital, why nobody compare the optical ultra wide angle lens from other phones with the "wide angle panorama" function on the pixel's gcam? Why? On the pixels is possible to do ultra wide shots, they are 9 pics for 1 but because is valid the "ultra digital zoom" should be valid the "wide angle panorama" function. Avoiding that information is like to admit that with the pixel you can zoom but can't do ultra wide pics. I know is not easy like the zoom, but is still something to create the same effect.
I am kinda obsessed with 4a. Waiting for it to release in India.
Certain colors seem too saturated on the iphone. Ex: the blue sky is too blue.
But if the colors are tweaked, i think the iphone would win.
If Google somehow nails the performance with software, then it would be amazing. I know the performance is great, but I am talking about the flagship-grade performance.
I just ordered my Google Pixel 4a! Woot! Woot!
Not considering the price, they trade blows. Considering the price, it's not even a contest. Well done Google.
Good job bro👍🏻👍🏻i love pixel 4a,,now its my next phone🥰
Hey, did you shoot the studio part of this video on iphone?
I'm on my second pixel phone and it really is the sweetspot for a camera phone, truly fantastic for the money..highly recommended..😉
Do pixel phones age well ? Like overall performance and battery life.
Pixel really needs to tidy up on the video front, for the higher end line up in particular.
Thyst quality is acceptable at this price but honestly embarrassing at 899, which is the Pixel 4's price.
I wish pixel improve their hardware in their flagship phones, they will the best phone camera ever
One of the best phone reviewer
Even though I have a Samsung galaxy S20 myself I would be more than happy with the pixel that's for sure. Samsung and Apple are ripping us off now on flagship phones. Especially when you see this and some of the Xiaomi and one plus phones
Very impressive Google. You guys are doing an amazing job and with better hardware you could have easily asked for flagship prices for this. But thanks for not taking that path. Keep it simple, honest and affordable. After 5 years rocking a simple Sony Z5 Compact, i FINALLY found a phone that i like enough to make me replace my beloved Sony...
For the galaxy folks, does your S20 heats up like crazy when you take outdoor pictures with a lot of bright light?
I have the cosmic grey S20 and the phone doesn't feel any warmer than usual. Maybe if I took more shots outside I might notice it.
Great Video 4 phone compare!
Kind of hard for me to tell.. did the pixel have better stabilization than the s20?
Please do a comparison of the camera of OP7T and Pixel 4a!!!
In all honesty, the iPhone and s20 looked better in video and pictures. Not bad for a budget phone. Pixel does not automatically mean great pics.