Small correction on the speaker: 4a does use the earpiece up top for a subtle stereo effect. I think they could bump up the volume on it a bit more, but it is there!

“No extra useless cameras” finally someone being honest about this camera craziness

Update: Zach didn't manage to snap this phone in half

Got this phone and works just like my pixel 3. Great camera, battery life, and user friendly gui. Updates continue till November 2023. Will keep you guys updated if this gets likes. :) Have a good day.

Top 3 things I look forward to when watching MKBHD's videos: 1. "I've been using this for a week now" 2. Roast towards cheap quality macro cameras 3. The crispy video quality

"Without spending the extra money for extra useless cameras" *Oneplus has left the chat*

Still rocking it in 2024 button -->

The repeated use of "budget" for a phone that's still €400 made me feel poor 😂

Pixel 4A's camera is the phone version of "Quality" over "Quantity" Who needs a quad-camera setup anyways when only 2 of the 4 cameras are *actually* usable

"I have been using this phone for quite a long time now" it never gets old tbh.

I've had mine since the beginning of January. I'm happy they're giving system updates up until 2023. Camera is good for the price. Have no negative to say about this phone, it's just a good all-around phone. 🔥

reviewers: "its slow" *has millions of apps open*

"Its a Simple Phone" - So basically should be more than enough for like 75% of people out there?

It's Black.. Just Black...Matte Black. MKB: Take my Money!

Using it for a week at this point. Im super happy with it. It runs super smooth, great camera, clean pictures, very detailed screen. I like it a lot!

MB: "It's doesn't feel very fast" He flicks and everything moves very smooth.

useless things: 0% too large size: 0% minimalism: 100% i love it

The biggest selling point for me is the relatively compact size, probably the smallest decent android phone around in 2020.

This phone just doesn’t feel smooth. Shows phone being very smooth

Smartphones aren't made for bending, just for some calls and internet ..

Loving the new more "affordable" category that these companies are investing into. It perfectly fits the average person that wants the lastest model to keep up to date with the bear basic stuff in a smartphone with really good hardware that's just ok but not flagship. How they maintain their value over time is what I'm interested in

Hey, the Pixel 4a actually has Stereo speakers! Just letting you know, small mistake 👍

The 4a actually has stereo speakers and they sound pretty decent :)

Havent watched your videos since the last time I bought a phone, but glad to see you are still successful with your channel. Thanks for the content!

everybody else : making videos based on leaks MKBHD: been using it for a week now

I absolutely love that Google aren’t putting glass backs on phones without wireless charging.

Marques: Talks about performance hitches Me, still using a Nexus 5X: can't see a single hitch

Thank you for this review! This is exactly what I needed. My Pixel 2 XL just kicked the bucket after a nasty fall, and I've been looking for a quick, affordable replacement. I love the Pixel so much that I didn't want to deviate from the brand, but I also didn't want to splurge on the 5 (the Pixel camera is so great to begin with, I have no need for more). I believe the only downgrade from the 2XL to the 4a is that it's not water resistant, so I'll just have to be more careful. The flimsiness is fine as I'll be putting a case and screen protector on it.

I'm liking this trend of major smartphone makers finally concentrating on the low budget phone market instead of flagships and trying to one up each other when it comes to price. First apple with the iphone SE2, oneplus with their nord and now google with their new pixel, i'm hoping for more phones in the future with better specs in this price point. Let's face it not everyone can afford 1000$+ phones

5:48 *Dave:* video speculating about 4a *Marques:* watches that video on the 4a

In India we buy a $100-120 Phone and use it for 3-5 years 😁

That has got to be one of the best intro songs I've ever heard.

"I've been using this for a week " Has become an iconic line

It's a device for people looking to save money and get a phone that is enough for you without all the more premium features.

Reads this thumbnail. Simple and clean immediately starts in my head

Compact size, light in weight, excellent cameras, stereo speakers, good haptic feedback, physical fingerprint sensor, headphone jack, stock Android OS. Pixel 4a is really good

"Plus *Zach* does his durability tests." *Me intensely muttering* : "Scratches at level 6 with deeper grooves at level 7"

Me streaming mkbhd's video in 144p KZfaq: brings up an ad in full hd

Finally! This is a perfect simple phone. I need the 3.5mm phone Jack.

Every single one of Marques's phone reviews is a delight to watch. At this point, it's safe to say that Marques is the best tech youtuber on KZfaq.

Everyone: When will the vaccine for COVID be ready? MKBHD: So I've been using the vaccine for about a *year* now

"Matte Black Everything" First time I've seen a tech company make a phone specifically for Marquez. Nice!

jerry gave this the most durable smartphone award tho

3 years with this phone and still kicks ass

Marques: I've been using the Pixel 4A, 4A week now.

All one piece: SIMPLE One size : SIMPLE One colour: SIMPLE One spec: SIMPLE Not gonna be launched in your country: SIMPLE *crying inside

probably not a big deal and you’ve been doing this for a while, but i just appreciate that you make your videos in the wider screen. it fits better in the zoom mode for the new iphones 😌

Great review as always M

Marques: It’s really clean and simple, clean and simple. Very clean and simple. Title: Simple and clean.

0:36 he said it. he said the thing.

Greatly appreciate your honest feedback. Have been looking to buy another phone and believe this is the one for my travels (whenever that is).

1:50 I could sense the excitement when he was talking about the matte black

Verge: "Basics" Marques: "Simple"

Marques " I've been using it for a week now" Brownlee at this point this dude is legit saying it just to keep the meme alive

I started watching all of these phone videos before picking a new phone and even though I made my choice, I can't stop watching them 😅

0:50 OP spoiler alert: this is one piece. So one piece does exist.

Everyone in the comment section : so we've been using the same joke for years now

"Simple and Clean" Just like Marques' new haircut Looking sharp bro!

Great review been waiting for a good phone at a lower price. Was really getting tired of putting the same money on a phone as a down payment on a car 🤦‍♂️

Did I hear “headphone jack”? I want it

Marques Brownlee: "Simple and Clean" Mrwhosetheboss: "Ridiculous"

The phone looks great and the specs aren't that bad for the price. I'm glad they kept the headphone jack.

It won Zacks "most durable phone of the year award" ......

Yoh, words cannot describe what a joyful surprise it was to see you open Spotify to play... Hocus Pocus - and the classic album 73 touches, at that!

I’ll probably buy this. Not because I love it. But because at least I can trust Pixel to give me the best camera for this price. That is all.

Google: "What's BEST thing about this phone?" Every TECH KZfaqr: "The CAMERA." MKBHD: *"JUST BLACK."*

I'm still using Nexus 6P!! It's been 5 years! I'll upgrade now. Middle class things!!

I am wondering who cares for how phones outer body looks like these days ! As most of them get the case on the day 1.

iPhone SE: Super Processor Pixel 4A: Super Camera OnePlus Nord: Super Screen

MKBHD: *"Finally a MATTE BLACK phone. Wait why isn't the FLASHLIGHT MATTE BLACK?"*

2:46 Here's an update for you Marques! Zach just declared it to be the Most Durable Smartphone of 2020.

I've had mine for a couple weeks. Big fan of the incredible battery life compared to my Pixel 3, the headphone jack, the uniform bezels, and so on. I sort of miss the wide-angle selfie lens, even though I didn't use it very often, because when I did it was incredibly useful. Otherwise, I am very happy with my purchase thus far. Gesture navigation has become very easy to use, the stereo speaker is pretty good (not as good as the Pixel 3, but good enough that I don't mind using it), and the camera is always the star of the Pixel show.

2026 : First batch of humans to Mars "Whaddup Guys MKBHD here so i'm here at Mars for almost a week now and here is my full review of the planet"

At this price, a 60Hz screen is fine. $1150 iPhone 11 Pro Max has left the room.

Proud Pixel 4a owner here. I genuinely do not understand how someone could buy an iPhone SE over this. There's no IP rating or wireless charger, but the iPhone SE also has an ancient screen from 2010 who cares if it has the latest apple chip.

I've been using this phone for over a month and it's been an enjoyable experience. I like flagships more, but this phone definitely has its place.

Just wanna say: I really respect you Marques. Amazing videos and time is clearly spent on visuals. Keep up the grind. You’re appreciated! DAM that’s a lot of likes😳 Thanks Guys!

"If you are clumsy or worried about dropping your phone" Linus has entered the chat

I love watching things that i cannot afford

I've had this phone for a week now and it is exactly what I want in a phone at this point. Nothing wrong with Simple and you gotta stop and think of the times we live in where we call a $350.00 phone budget. Loving that there is one price point and non of that bump in price for a few more gigs of storage. The only thing I have found lacking to my needs is the speaker.

Dave 2D: This is going to the kill the market when it comes out Marques: **chuckles in early access**

I see a headphone jack...I like it already

Decide to pick this up and i'm impressed

After a week with the 4a, I honestly can't imagine ever shelling out for another flagship, as long as companies keep making phones this good for the midrange market. The 4a does exactly what I need it to do with minimal frills and no fuss, and at an unbeatable price. The camera is a marvel of software and processing - it's actually a challenge to take a bad picture with it. I don't really notice the lack of superwide or telephoto lenses - the 4a's standard focal length is plenty wide enough for my day-to-day photo taking, and it does just fine with close-ups. I also don't miss wireless charging - it's neat, but not a deal-breaker for me. Not sure how the 4a's lack of water resistance will play out over time, but my phones are never around water anyway (I'm paranoid, even with IP-rated phones). The clean, minimal Android interface and integration with Google services makes setup a breeze - less than 10 minutes out of the box and I was good to go. Basically this phone is a treat, and I can't recommend it highly enough for people who want a user-friendly phone with a shockingly good camera that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

Truly love the honest, professional; yet relatable content which guides me to make the right tech purchases! Thanks MKBHD!

December 2020 MKBHD: "I've been trying 2021 for about a month now and here's my opinion."

Proud to say, watching on my Pixel 4A 🥰

I arrived here several hours after ordering this phone through my local provider. I just felt confident in the Google Pixle after seeing the first one a couple of years ago at a demonstration and then I see this video and now I am very reassured and ultra happy.

MKBHD: We'll get to performance in a second Phone makers: *Sweats Profusely*

I still think this phone is peak Pixel, or at the very least peak Pixel a series in terms of value for money. Each one since has impressed me a little less each time. What you got here for the price was incredible.

I've had it for almost a week and I definitely think it's worth it if it's what you're looking for.

When Alexander Graham Bell invented the telephone he had 3 missed calls from MKBHD, legends say MKBHD had been using the Telephone for 2 months 🤣

My man really had the drop clip to flex his Jordans 😂😂

Have had mine since January 2021 & I'm still impressed by it. Stock Android, still getting around 2 days battery life, battery 'life' is good thanks to adaptive charging... Just a very good, reliable phone!

Cmon Marques, let's get that Pixel 5 review out!!

2:05 when he said supper clicky I was like how much could it be , but after hearing the click , DAMN they are damn clicky

What we have learned from the Pixel 4a: • Doubled down in specs • Headphone jack • Marques hating the living hell out of macro cameras • $399 > $349

Love the fingerprint reader on the back. I've got a LG v20 with the removable battery and fp reader on the back. Love that feature.

Thx u soo much I really needed to hear this review ✌🏾

“Performance is not good” 6:36 proceeds to show a perfectly smooth and responsive phone