Google Pixel 5A: Spot the Difference!
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- Опубліковано 5 сер 2024
- Pixel 5A vs Pixel 4A 5G. A budget smartphone refresh for the history books.
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I hope google continues the 'a' series. Budget friendly with a great camera. That's is all I need. I don't plan on running crysis on my phone.
Same, I literally just want to snap pictures ocassionally and take calls. Seems like the perfect option.
Bro i bought the 3a after the first wave of stellar reviews came out and it runs League of Legends Wild Rift without ever dropping frames. Obvi not crysis but the cheaper processors still got kick too! (So i also hope they continue the a line)
I guess by crysis you mean genshin impact lol
Exactly. Im super happy with my 4a even after almost 1 year of use it feel completely new. Some phones died on me after 1year. Ill for sure stick with the A-Series. Next phone ill buy will be the 6a if they going to release it. The only reason why is skip the 5a is because my 4a is still working so well. The only think that is missing for me is a Pixel watch.
Yes. agreed. I first tried the Pixel 3A after having the Pixel 2 And loved it as a budget phone. It did everything better than the Pixel 2 did. Later upgraded to Pixel 4A which I have now for the 128gb storage!
I think I'll always stick with the A series.
"what do we do to increase our phone's popularity?"
"Announce this year's phone of our most popular linup in the quietest way possible"
"Brilliant"
The phone is worth it. Considering it's 50$ cheaper and has a bigger battery and ip68
@@RadionYT wdym absolutely it is!
Stock android and unmatchable software support offered by google is the single thing that sells me this.
I want to buy google pixel 5A right now😍👍
But my beautiful Blonde wife wants to buy an iPhone 13 😅
@Radion good deal for the money, but with such a big battery, they could have easily gone with 90hz refresh rate.
@@bludhail Fr, could even be 50$ more if it only were 90 hz
They took a great midrange phone. Made it cheaper, more durable and longer battery life.
Sounds absolutely great.
@Marques brownlee CHANNEL PINNED. are you just started learning how to count now?
@@mohdasyraafsyahmi3250 and you to speak english?
@@YourLocalCafe hg sapa nk menyampuk 😂
@@YourLocalCafe savage😂
which works for me. i ended up trading in some stupidly old phones for the Nord N200, and I see Google will give me more than I paid in taxes for the Nord. Seems like an easy trade in deal for me.
The Pixel 4a was my perfect phone, if it had water resistance. The Pixel 5a has water resistance, and doesn't cost me leventy billion dollars. I ordered it immediately, already have received it and migrated. Couldn't be happier. My phone is a utility, not a toy. Even as a tech person, I no longer care about the "latest and greatest" specs. I care about stability, reliability, a good name, and good support.
I'd buy a 5A if they weren't so expensive....s10e was cheapee
I’m still rocking the 4a right now. I really don’t wanna give up free storage for photos. Gonna milk that storage saver dry.
@@Matanumi 5a is not expensive
I dropped 4a into the water today.
Now, I'm here for 5a 😭😭😭.
If the 5a was the 6a, I'd happily get it. My contract ends in October though so the 5a will just be a bit too old for me to commit to on a new contract. My 4a has been great, less powerful, worse battery and slower than my OnePlus 5T was, but it's all I really look for in a phone. Runs well, great camera and gets updates. The latter two the OnePlus failed on.
My 4a has had its own hiccups though and I don't like it. It's fine 90% of the time but I have to restart it every now and then and the RAM is noticeable.
I'm kinda stuck because I don't like what they're gonna do with the 6a so I don't know what brand or phone I'll go with.
Love the simplicity. Pixel 4a was just one color, Pixel 5a is just two countries and I can't buy it. I am a minimalist and I truly appreciate this. Now I get to hold nothing, which truly is a big step for budget pixels.
Underrated comment 💯
Just use a freight forwarder to get the phone from the US
What countries is it gonna be in?
@@unnderneath both US and Japan
@@VliengWieng Shipping costs...
To me the a series have always felt like the most "google" of of all of their phones. The colorful pastels, the matte finishes, simple design, it all really stands out in today's landscape of ultra sleek glass sandwiches. I hope they keep that alive
Yea , that's how I feel about most of Google's products tbh. They are different than the crowd and the a series has just been the best fr. My favorite back of a pixel was the 3 / 3a with that single camera setup and the not pink color 😩. Good thing I was able to get a nice case with my 5a . And on another note google makes the best cases for it's phones. No company comes close to that
Even with a matte finish or simple metal back, I do wish they had a wider range of colours to liven it up a bit. Sometimes their design choices don’t feel very considered and feels like they’re using excess stock of whatever colour thermoplastic they have left be it black or greenish black
Yupp! Stock android and matte black everything, simplicity at its core! Best for introverts who don't like flashy phones 😀
yup, i'm gonna keep using my 4a forever possible..
yes i think the same, i always love the "friendly" pixel a series
Watching this after your detailed studio tour, I can just reimagine the places you are shooting instantly. Curiously it actually makes things more interesting! It's like I'm having some insider info ;)
It’s incredible how Marques does video and reviews. I’ve watched him grow into what he is today and it’s lovely. Keep moving
I know this is just a small update but I REALLLYY like the direction to add waterproofing to the A series. That's literally the only thing that keeps me in the premium line of pixels
Agreed. I hate change just for the sake of change. Sometimes it just needs an update. Google has this A series nailed.
Gg6 its big plus and bigger battery. This phone is better than most midrange phones if not the best.
If I wasn't a freak for wireless charging and didn't really want an upgrade to a higher refresh screen, then I'd have an A series yesterday.
They are releasing old hardware for almost 500$ its not great at all
@@braydenkenney3313 I hear the wireless charging perk but with my Pixel 5 the battery is so big that even with a Google wireless charger it will take over an hour and a half to charge from about 25%. It's still nice for a few minutes here and there like eating dinner and taking a shower, and the reverse wireless charging is nice too, but since my 5 I have used wired charging much more often than with my 3 before it.
I feel like they removed the laser autofocus to cut off those $50 so they can reserve that feature for the more expensive 6 models, and then being able to launch a new 6A model with Tensor in the future adding those $50 back to the price, or even $100 dollars and still make it cheaper than the 6
well i dont know if the lasar autofocus itself costs a full $50 to add to the pixel but yeah
No I guess auto focus sensor didn’t cost that much, i guess it about 3$ to 6$/pies
But just imagining if they can sell 100000 units of this……
How much money they will save?
300000$-600000$
That why !
Mauro Analyst
The reason they're able to cut price is because it never costed as much as to go for $500 in the first place. The 2020 releases included at $350 Pixel 4a and an upgraded version of that, which they really needed to separate in price, so that people looking to buy the 4a wouldn't look at a $450 Pixel 4a 5G and struggle to pick which one to buy, only to end up looking for alternatives to Pixel. When there's multiple offerings, there is always price separation, which doesn't have to reflect the manufacturing costs at all.
they never had laser auto focus since pixel 2, they removed the spectral sensor
I just want the fingerprint sensor on the back of flagships again. I like wireless charging and don't feel like settling for a cheap phone or settling for an expensive one.
YES!! I'm gonna miss LG for this very reason
This is a bummer for me as I just got a 4a 5g for a higher price a couple of weeks ago, and would definitely preferred going with this new option as per the extended battery mostly. Overall, it's a decent upgrade in the Google lineup, not affecting the upcoming model IMO.
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Only available in the US and japan so maybe you can't get it anyway
Actually I think the 4a 5G is still a better deal as after a year, it's price has gone down, probably to 399. So for 50 more, you get water resistance and a bigger battery from already good battery life? Doesn't seem like that much of an upgrade.
You still have unlimited storage saver quality photos on the 4a 5g. The 5a doesn’t have this to my knowledge being they said the 5 would be the last one.
I'm glad that google is keeping with the A series, I can't wait to see what the future of google is with Tensor. But it's like a car, I'm going to wait a few years until it's cheaper and they've had time to get the bugs out
Sameee, I get phones a few years after release
Cheaper?
Could you explain to me what is a Tensor please?
@@chaos4115 It's Google's own SoC (System on a Chip) coming to the Pixel 6.
@@rationalmalluthegamer27 yep late model cars have way more electronic/sensor bugs than previous cars. The mechanics themselves are solid so it’s not an issue.
C'mon Marquess don't be shy, take out the pixel 6 from your pocket 😂😂
lol.... I can't wait
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Next videos: okay after couple weeks, this is a review of the pixel 6
Damn, it's a shame Google changed the camera looks in Pixel 6. I like the 4a/5/5a much more. Great minimalistic design, in my opinion.
I like it too.
But they want to differentiate them self
Took delivery of mine yesterday and I absolutely love it. Camera is fantastic, battery life is solid, and it's nice and responsive. Definitely a solid choice for a midrange phone.
Google: "Why our phones don't sell well?"
Also Google: "Let's just drop a new version of our cheap phone at random to a handful of counties while everyone spends months saying it was cancelled"
Google should, I don't know, Google search "why don't Pixels sell well?"
Yep, never seen even an ad for the 5a
🤣
@Slm XXR google cares, they uhh kind of have a history of killing off their stuff that doesn't sell well.
@Slm XXR you’ll feel more special and stand out from the crowd when using a Pixel instead of an iPhone or Samsung
People: “Apple sells the same phone every year!!”
Google:
cheaper tho, most important thing
Google sells crap last few years
@@Xdc5 the budget phones were great but ye their flagships have been lackluster
They are secretly brothers
Hold my A series
I enjoy your detailed yet easy to understand videos.
I'm waiting on the Pixel 6 Pro
Finally, the most accurate subtitles so far, keep at with it! Thank you!
You have made an astonishing comment that caught my attention I have something for you let me have your whatsap number.
The waterproofing is enough for me, battery takes it over the top. I just want a nice camera with a big battery and a phone I can wash in the sink.
Agreed, but I went to the google store site and there's no mention of that missing laser autofocus on the 5a. Does that mean the 4a5G will be a better camera phone?
And another thing not mentioned for both the upcoming 6 and 5a is what type of storage, if any, these upcoming models will get for Google Photos. This is the main reason for my wanting a pixel in the first place.
@@IM-eq9gx Interesting, maybe it depends what region you're in.
U go swimming with ur phone in hand?
@Wurzel Tee because it's the easiest way to clean items?
4a's camera quality is the same but it would be the better focusing camera. How much of a difference? You would have to make/watch a comparison video to know that. Bigger battery is enough for me to go for 5a
“If it ain’t broke why fix it”
- Pixel Engineer
Every company should follow approach with a specific device of theirs.
I saw this after commenting the same thing💀😂
@NotLxrd the difference is that Iphones havent changed much since the X, which released all the way back in 2016. If you look at the S9 vs S21 in the android market, the innovation is real
@NotLxrd Except Android fans aren't fans of every Android device from every Android brand.
Apple: doesnt fix a fixed thing
Literally everyone: NOTHING CHANGED, YOU SUCK!
Google: doesnt fix a fixed thing
Also Literally everyone: YES, GOOD JOB!
After a 2XL and a 3XL, the 5A is exactly what I want/need. :)
Good choice. Still using the 3xl. Works great. Doesn't feel like I will need an upgrade for a couple of more years.
You say like not seeing a design change is a bad thing, except it's often quite the opposite. When you have a great design that feels good in the hand, why bother changing it. Just so people know you're not a peasant running around with last gen? Because that's the only valid reason I can think of why one would change a perfectly good design.
I have to agree with that, even though I love the new Pixel 6 design the older Pixels settled on a very pleasant design that worked and wasn't fussy. I've used my Pixel 2 for so long because it just worked and I was very tempted to get a Pixel 5 or 5A before they quietly discontinued everything but the non 5G 4A in preparation for the Pixel 6 launch.
This can only mean we should expect a big battery in the Pixel 6 series. Love to see it 👌🏾
Send me one man😅😅😅to india
not necessarily
Wishful thinking
Stfu. That makes no sense
They've already pretty much confirmed a 5,000 MAH for the Pixel 6 Pro
There's no boring review with him. He's so good at what he does. I love watching him 😍
I uploaded my Face Reveal.....
Why are you spamming nowdays ?
I hate your comments
Thinkpad review in the ultra book video was boring as
@@LightningSquad stop it
I'm currently using the Pixel 4a 5G and there are things that are frustrating about it. Especially the overheating issue when livestreaming or just living in California during the summer. So the Pixel 6 sounds really tempting. Even this 5a sounds tempting cuz of the bigger battery and waterproofing. But I'm wondering if I should just wait until the Pixel 6a that will hopefully be running on the Tensor chip as well. Thanks for the informative video once again!!!
hey marquees, there was a lot of noise on the background, kinda sounded like a fan or something, and in other times it was like a eletronic hiss.. wich is weird because your videos are always so on point. anyway, maybe try to solve it and keep up the good work!
This has got to be the lowest energy product launch I've ever seen
I'm happy the a-series is sticking around. I bought a 4a, not 5g, a year ago and it's been a great phone. I really like the form factor. It's practical and easy. Plus I'm already on Android 12.
I mean currently 5g hogs battery a low. So you're better off with 4g until 5g is more developed
I bought the 4A 5G for 50 bucks and let me say i am very very proud of my purchase only now I am concerned because this one the 5a 5G or 5a and 6 or 6 pro is better and now i am worried i got a bad phone but i really hope the 4a 5G is still good i mean come on i think it is considering the price i got for it on offer up
@@Joshonthespectrum where in the world did you get a 4a for 50 bucks??
@@henryhill6251 somebody on offer up didn’t want it anymore so they sold it to me
@@henryhill6251 and its the 4a 5G
This was a very helpful review, thank you! It helped me make my decision of which new phone to get.
Very good review per usual. I'm wondering if the 4a is the better buy if I'm not getting the 6? I want a good camera and video camera. TY.
Google: "Why our phones don't sell well?"
Also Google: " Hey you can preorder our NEW PIXEL 5A only in USA/Japan, ef you Europe/Asia."
They can't release it in other countries because there is a worldwide chip shortage
@@neil_rahmouni there wasnt a chip shortage all these years before covid and they still didn't do it. That's not the reason.
@@chosenundead3174 yes it did, they released it in Europe India and so on
@@chosenundead3174 even the 4a which released in less countries iirc was released in ustralia, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Taiwan, United Kingdom, United States
@@neil_rahmouni Still not even close to Samsung/Apple. I live in Brazil and getting a pixel phone here is fucking impossible.
Feels weird, like, 4a was just a couple of months- OH NO IT'S BEEN A YEAR
Thanks to corona, time is moving weirdly
Hey I know you!😂
Great video 👍 and the end,🤩 just right with a such great sponsore👌
Have had my new 5a for less than a week, and so far so very good. It seems plenty snappy in real use vs the chip spec, it feels extremely solid, screen performance is very nice but 90Hz would have been great... Maybe a bit pricey, but I love getting software updates the day they drop and the huge battery is nice too. Seems a sweet spot at the price/performance ratio. I imagine the new 6 series will be bonkers good.
It's funny when the 5 was released everybody was saying "Google is changing they're strategy to compete in the midrange phones and stop making flagships." Now we know it was because Tensor wasn't ready yet so they had to rush out the 5 lol.
Pixel 5 with Tensor = best compact phone ever
@@ashar8192 hopefully that's the 6a.
@@douglasrogers4675 ikr I was about to comment that
People kept assuming the worst because bad news is more entertaining, but it always felt obvious the pixel 5 was simply a place holder while they worked on a true ( hopefully) flagship
@@douglasrogers4675 If it has a 90hz display and it's 6.2" or below then it's an instant buy for me.
Almost 4700 mah battery in 6.3" chasis? Holy crap that's good
And with the google optimisation it will be a killer
The pixel 4a 5G already lasts well past a day
Google optimization? What does that mean specifically?
My 4A5g lasts 2 days with a normal charge. Imagine this phone. Damn
Agreed.
@@RadionYT my pixel 3a xl can last more than a day and if I'm not using it a lot it can go pass 1.5-2 days
Hey MK, thanks for another great video. I have a problem that needs solving. I am in the natural stone marketing division and I need a Phone camera that can provide me with true colors rather than enhanced contrast, etc. Something close to what we see in actuality. Can you please suggest which would be the best options for me?
I know this video's older, but thanks! You really helped me in picking a decent phone within my budget.
It feels like google is allowing interns to play with their devices and their colours.
And I'm here for it.
Definitely feels like it.
And they're doing a good job imo
Owen wilson and vince Vaughn i presume
The pixel 6 colors are the same as the Stadia Controllers.
Honestly, this seems like the perfect phone for me. I almost bought the 4a last year, but didnt quite need a new phone yet after all, now the better construction and ip water resistance have made it even better for me. Im not going to spend over 500bucks for a phone, ever.
Too bad they dont sell it in Europe ._.
Wait a little and maybe they sell to more countries
@@MiguelY22 Thats the plan, or Ill just import it from the US haha
My Honor is now 4 years old I think and could be replaced... nothing that comes close to the pixel 5a on the market as far as I know
@@Lucaemar how will you import it? Like is there a website for that or something?
@@bullymaguire8038 no idea lol, Ill have to figure that out if it comes to it 😂
@@bullymaguire8038 you can directly phone call Mr.sundhar pichai and book your order and he will ensure the delivery of your phone along with a sandwich and a burger.
I am glad I saw this! I heard that they were not doing security updates for the 3 anymore, so I suppose I could get one of these. I wonder if they are going to keep up with the software.
I think arguably the MOST important difference between the 5a and 4a 5g that no other review has mentioned anywhere else is the 5a NO LONGER has Unlimited Google Photos backup for free, whereas the 4a 5g does. That was the deal breaker for me and I bought the 4a 5g.
I really hope the pixel sells too, I know the camera is gonna be a beast but the video aspect has to perform better this year, no gimmicks just amazing performance
How can the pixels sells well when its market availability is a joke? :(
Just like this 5a. Amazing phone that many would buy. In fact, i know that my mom would love this phone. But where is it available in? Just US and Japan. Lmao. :(
It won't sell.. Lol this phone is a joke
@@NathanMulder Hello.
The A series feels a lot more google than their "flagship" phones. Idk why, just feels like it
I told my younger brother about the 4a, he bought it and instantly ditched the apple ecosystem lmao 😂
placebo effect
The only good phone in this series was the 3a. I haven’t found any good argument as to why anyone should buy the 4a or now 5a.
@@f2pgamingcastleclashmore119 4a has literally one of the highest price to user experience ratios. Pixel 3a was pretty good tho, but for sure 4a was the best so far
It's because the A series has stuck with its mantra since its inception. Unlike the flagships where Google have no clue as to which direction to go. Each year they change the design language, the performance-ratio, add gimmicks and then remove them next generation and whatnot.
My question is what'll happen to future Gcam Ports? Being on Qualcomm made it somewhat compatible. If they start making it particularly with the new chips in mind, can it be ported any longer?
Excellent review. I like the 3.5 mm jack. I hate to have to keep up with another thing to charge, i.e., earbuds!!
Bigger battery + headphone jack + "pixel camera" (if that's a thing) = win in my book!!!!
I wish it had a fingerprint sensor below the screen like almost all other phones... But yeah, the slight upgrades + lower price will make it even easier to recommend to friends and family.
If it had a hot swap battery I would buy it right now, my S5 is getting old
@@refreshfr
On the back is better ergonomically than on the front. I speak from experience
If it was the regular 4a body that had that treatment, I would have loved this. But the 5G variant (and so the 5A) are too big. The 4A and 5 were so tiny in the hand it was so great. And the 6 and 6 Pro will also be pretty big phones... I'm really disappointed, I expected Google to be the one doing more compact phones after all the other manufacturers stopped doing them...
Needs a snapdragon 778 at least. But cheaper price is nice
I can't imagine how it would feel holding a phone then going to Google feed and finding news websites talking about you
now this completely makes sense 😁 your prediction is pretty good 🔥
Marques can even make a functional refresh with little to no change between versions seem interesting.
going forward, i hope the A series will be a more compact formfactor. the 6 and 6 pro can be flashy flagships, but what i really want is a reliable phone with a good camera system and a good battery that isnt bigger than my pocket.
That's what the pixel 6 - non pro model - should be. I'm pissed that they're giving us a huge pixel 6 and monstrous 6 pro. Keep the same 6 inch size of the pixel 5 for the pixel 6 and then do whatever with the pro. But nah, fuck people that don't want a brick in their pocket and just make 2 big mother fuckers. K.
I agree. I know phone companies are going for the bigger is better motto but I do miss those compact, smaller phones.
@@derekwright5722 Just get an iPhone 12 mini if you’re so concerned about the size, it’s literally one of the smallest modern phones (unless you like anrfoid)
@@georgebalan6201 I'm not a fan of iphones. And the mini is a bit too small at 5.1 inches. 5.9-6 inch screens are the sweet spot for me.
@@derekwright5722 i care more about availability. Pixel isn't available in my region. I know pixel is great, size doesn't matter for me. They make great phone which could beat Apple but not globally available, they need to be more effective on marketing.
Fun Fact : He was wearing the same T-shirt last year when he reviewed pixel 4a
Was it last year? WAS IT??? Or maybe he already had it...LAST YEAR...*gasp*
@@knightofwind2929 😦
So excited for the 6! Must be a huge release.
Was looking forward for a Pixel 5a review, got an ad for the Pixel 6 instead. Thanks.
Beautifully covered past pixel things how they overcame what is in the present (5A) and what is the future of A series. Magnificent detailing as well. No bias at all.
It's cheaper, waterproof, screen harder to scratch and the battery is now huge considering it's 1080p and 60hz. Great update in practical terms, what's not to like? 👍👍👍
Just need a little bump on refresh rate! Has their screen brightness improved since the pixel 3? That was my oy issue with that phone that I'm not sure of they have worked on. I can see my s21 ultra in direct sun.. but I hate Samsung..
@@almostkinda agreed. Just a bit more frames would make this the most epic choice at that price.
Actually screen more prone to not breaking on impact, still same scratch resistance
@@almostkinda Ya, that's the one thing I wish they added, 90hz
Not available in India.
Great that you compare the 5a to the 4a in terms of specs, but it would've been even better to know screen on-time differences, how the sound compares and screen quality differences.
MKBHD Branding Motto for every video rocks
Marques: "So you may have noticed"
Me: "...........yes..."
actually laughed from this :D
“Bigger screen, same PPI” 🤔
I think the ways they improved are far more useful than CPU. Water resistance and a huge battery bump are far more important in this segment IMO.
True they don't need a better CPU, water resistance is very nice to have, especially if you have experience drowning a pixel 4a like someone... Anyways better battery is always a plus, although I wish they added 90hz instead of changing plastic and color
@@olegb5061 I still don't understand how people drown their phones.
@@shahnazfiaz2015 I mean just a little water got into sim card tray and moisture into rear camera, everything works and moisture dried up but sim card reader still doesn't
I have the 4a 5g. Battery is more than enough for 1 day, water resistance is hardly a must have (my previous 2 phones were water resistant, and I haven't used that feature once). Google can afford to launch a piece of 💩 the fanboys will praise it anyway ))
@@shahnazfiaz2015 Imagine the following, you sit somewhere, your phone slips out of your pocket, and there happens to be a water bucket right at the side of your chair, boom, you drowned your phone, don't think this is possible? It happened to me three years ago
I would have compared this to the 4a. Love your videos 🙌🏼
You have given the best critique of this rebranded Pixel 4a 5G. I've watched several "unboxing videos" and I fail to see what the excitement is all about. Google should have just made 3 versions of the Pixel 6 and shelved this.
Last time I was this quick, Google was still making Nexus
Not quick enough to think HTC and Android is the same thing
Well technically, they never made Nexus…
Nexus is dope! Still love it!
To be fair, to answer the "why" question, why not answer it with "why not?". It's a little improvements for people that were, for example, planning to buy a 4A. Now they get a slightly better phone at a lower price. For consumers, it's honestly nothing but a win
They're only releasing it in US and Japan. They shouldn't have bothered.
@@Tboi2206 kind of makes sense. Two huge markets with average selling prices at or higher than the MSRP of this phone. China is a nightmare to sell in, India has an average selling price less than $200. The other three markets that would make sense (Brazil, Indonesia, Russia) I don't know enough about to comment on.
If anything is is a stop gap phone. Everything including the kitchen sink is going into the Six with the new Tensor chip. Google didn't want to NOT have a new 5a this year but like soo many have been constrained by the chip shortage. In doing this they can have a new limited run of the "a" series using most of the same components from last year. In so doing making it cheaper. As was mentioned next year's 6a will more than likely have a tensor chip in it at a reduced price compared to the 6. So if you need a lower cost phone right now this 5a might be what you are looking for.
4a is a lot smaller, who was thinking to buy it probably is not interested in 4a/5a 5G.
They also increased 6 base size, I really can't understand they reasons.
@302 Onewheel and this, especially this.
Really appreciate the info!
Brother I am from Bangladesh, I watch almost all your videos.
Looks like a nice little update. I'm glad they finally got it IP rated and that battery size!
Can't wait for a tensor powered a series 👍🏽
I am kinda sad there is no EU release, the bigger battery would be nice.
On the other hand, 4a 5G is due to importing around €580 in my country...
totally getting this if they make it available for Romania *fingers crossed* OR Marques, do you have a giveaway by any chance? xD
@E M incer sa aranjez ceva, dar apoi poate transportul si cheltuielile vamale vor fi egale cu telefonul :)))))
Great review, keep it up
I daily drive a Pixel 4a5G as one of my phones...at first I regretted upgrading from the 3aXL for various issues, but now that the latest Android 12 beta is more stable I like it a lot more and while for $50 less you get a larger battery w/ the 5a it definitely seems like I won't be wanting/needing to upgrade my pixel until next yr when the 6a releases, hopefully.
It’s a good day when Marques uploads
Congratulations 14.5M subscribers 🥳
Verified equals to likes
@@Adnan-kg4cj yep it's annoying
Shut up
@@Adnan-kg4cj yes
Extremely helpful video on Pixel 5a.Atleast in India they are planning to launch by End of August but not sure if Pixel 6 is getting launched in India.
Google being healthy at the smartphone market is good for android. Pixel 5 to Pixel 6 is the biggest jump I've ever seen on a flagship in a year term
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previously I didn't use to have a net or good headset, now that I have one I get the difference in your videos in relation to the other creators.
I would say that 60hz display is too slow to be competitive, but then I realized there is a specific linup of devices costing 2x as much with the same refresh rate...
Low-key nice one😂
@Skyle Andria nice
What? You expected me to say something else?😐
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That’s why I loved my 4xl, they should have kept the 90hz display
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iphone 13...
"We'll see about that"
Lol just saying though I'm not an iphone user. It's crazy how they've been on 60Hz for a long time when a lot of us android users have been using 120-144Hz.
I’m glad you got the phone. I ordered mine on the 9th supposed to get it today and they didn’t even give it to the shipper
I love my 3A. Battery life, water proofing, and cost while maintaining the headphone jack means I'll strongly consider this phone soon.
Marques: "You haven't forgotten about it?"
Guess I'm living under the rock
So it's basically "Spot the difference" but there was no difference in the first place...
Bruh, you're literally everywhere
Except it costs like 50$ less and has 1 year of updates
Did you guys even watch? There ARE several differences. Minor ones, but…yeah…differences.
My sister has a 4a and it's an excellent phone and still performs very well. A refreshed model that's cheaper isn't a bad idea.
There are differences tho, didn't you watch?
This is fantastic. I was looking for a phone for my dad and was going to get him a used S10e but I reckon this might be the way to go because of the battery.
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Good review . I read somewhere the weight of the phone increased 30% from the 4a to the 5a . toms guide shows the snapdragon chips are different for some reason. Maybe it’s an old review ? I loved your review on the pixel 6..
I actually really don't mind this, the 4a 5G was already a really good phone for the price and now it's cheaper with some nice additions (bigger battery, water resistance)
and free photo storage!
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@@philipcooksey3422 nope, it is still free and unlimited. I have a 4a and my photos don't count to drive storage. Also you get the editing features in Google photos that are now locked behind a one subscription for free. Neither is available on my tab s7.
@@caveman36 yeah on your phone but not on any future phones are they doing that
@@philipcooksey3422 got it, hadn't seen the new announcement
This reminds me of when popular feature phones used to have year over year upgrades like the LG Rumor, LG Env, LG Voyager, LG Chocolate lineups
Don't popular feature phones still have upgrades year over year?
@@anthonyparker1869 no. Feature phones died in like 2010
@Phoenix 𝙾𝚙𝚎𝚗 𝙼𝚢 PROFILE I didn’t say it was a bad thing and this isn’t me complaining about the design not changing. They barely changed anything at all about any area of the phone internally or externally. I’m not saying it’s a bad thing, I’m just saying what it reminds me of.
Would love to see the 5a's cameras placed horizontally (like the S10 series) on the 6a
I've been looking for a new phone for a month. I bought iPhone 13, Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, S21 FE, etc. Finally returned everything and bought cheapest of the bunch, the Pixel 5A - best decision I made. Built like a rock out of metal, flat screen, clean Android, amazing camera, amazing battery, fingerprint reader, aux port, factory unlocked, all for $450.
It will always be a great day when MKBHD drops any video
Spot the difference.
"They're the same picture"
Watching on pixel 3axl...never regretted the purchase ...
So what you're saying is, if I want to upgrade to this from my 3A, it's a 👍
I think MKBHD was the first tech UA-camr I subscribed to. Never regretted a moment of it!
Excellent review. Thanks for comparing it with the 4a 5G side by side. Wanted to see the difference.
Excellent video, the audio has some hiss in the background tho...
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Nice review on a similar phone to last years, helps with upgrade, get this, or wait for the 6.
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now, where would I find the background Marques is using during his sponsored bit?
Me: Oh Snap, I completely forgot about this phone
Marques: You didn't forget about this did you?
Also me: Nope, clear as day, I remember everything
Lol
I've only had the 4a5g for a few months, I kind of feel like I'm missing out since they released a slightly better and cheaper phone so quickly, but I'm happy that google's current midrange option is slightly better for the people looking to get it.
5a doesn't have unlined photo storage!! Stuck with the 4a unless you want water-resistance
The only thing you're missing out on is bigger battery, water resistance, and a bigger screen lol tf?
Hi Marques! I remember you said on one of your old videos that you'd prefer the headphone jack on the bottom part of the phone and like every brands should do that. It stuck in my head and I started to prefer it as well. It kinda became a pet peeve of mine when I see the headphone Jack on the top part of the phone. But, now that the headphone jack is a rarity, does the position of the jack still matter to you? Just curious. Cheers! 🥂
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