Google Pixel 4a 128 GB / 6 GB (G025J)

For lovers of minimalism

Google's mid-ranger offers great value for money and everything you need for a comfortable experience. At first glance, the device looks unsightly: a plastic monolithic body, a rather large round hole in the screen for the front camera, from the “decorations” there is only an on / off button of a different colour. But as soon as you take the phone in your hands, you will definitely appreciate its convenience: the matte finish is pleasant to the touch and does not leave fingerprints, various wallpapers interestingly play with the presence of a cutout, and the handset itself does not require uncomfortable cases, since the body does not slip. In general, lovers of minimalism will definitely like it. Small dimensions should also be attributed to the pluses — 144x69.4x8.2 mm with a weight of 143 g. At the same time, the screen cannot be called small. This is a 5.8-inch OLED panel with a resolution of 2340x1080 pixels — so to speak, the golden mean between the most compact and large gadgets.

Almost a flagship

Despite belonging to the middle segment, the smartphone has almost flagship capabilities. First of all, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 730G processor in conjunction with 6 GB of RAM gives good performance indicators — you can easily solve work issues, use social networks and instant messengers, and pass the time watching videos or playing games. Built-in memory is also enough — 128 GB, although, unfortunately, there is no slot for expansion. The fingerprint scanner located on the rear panel is responsible for security — it works quite quickly and accurately. But for battery life, it’s worth deducting a point: the battery has a capacity of only 3140 mAh, so you have to charge it daily. Fortunately, 18W fast charging is supported.

In addition, the smartphone received less important, but no less useful options such as an NFC chip, stereo sound and a 3.5 mm jack for wired headphones. At the head of this super squad is the pristine Android without unnecessary frills and with the ability to be among the first to receive major updates.

No man is an island

The model has only two cameras — an 8-megapixel front-facing camera and a main one with a 12.2 MP Sony IMX363 sensor. Nowadays, this is a rarity, even in the low-cost segment, where they try to add more unnecessary modules to devices. Google, on the other hand, goes against the system and once again proves that the number of modules and megapixels is far from the main indicator of photo capabilities. With just one sensor, the Pixel 4a's camera produces great photos and videos with good detail and pleasing colours, even in the evening or at night. It not only gives odds to competitors with the same price tag, but also can compete with the cameras of expensive flagships.

By the way, the manufacturer's assortment also includes a Google Pixel 4a 5G smartphone, which differs, first of all, in 5G support and some other characteristics.