Google Pixel 4a 4G

Great camera;Refreshingly small size for an Android phone;The promise of fast updates;Nice, sharp OLED screen;Affordable

You’ll find competition with far larger spec sheets and feature lists;Some mild performance and touch latency hiccups;As well as being a Pro, the small screen might put some off

One-handed use possible Powerful single camera Headphone jack

Mediocre battery life No 5G (yet) or wireless charging Cheaper-feeling design

The compact size, clean interface and great point-and-shoot camera of the Pixel 4a will appeal to those looking for an affordable, reasonably sized handset with enough grunt to handle the basics, plus the ability to capture some excellent pictures.

Great camera ; Plenty of power ; Great display ; Compact format ; Clean Android software ; Great speakers

Battery life a little variable ; Might be too small for some ; Not the latest hardware

As a mid-range phone we can hardly fault what the Pixel 4a offers. It's very capable and delivers a great camera experience. Some people might find it a little too small, but for those looking for a compact phone we can't really see why you'd need to...

– Camera, battery life and screen

– Slightly dull design, missing a few big features and availability

Google Pixel 4a is a small phone that’s easy to recommend. It has a camera we’d pay more than double for, a great screen and enough power to get the job done. It ditches some luxuries, but for £349 we’re not going to complain too much. If only we...

Amazing camera ; Refined software ; Cheaper than Pixel 3a at launch

Shorter battery life than rivals ; No 5G (yet) ; No IP rating

So, where does that put the Pixel 4a? If you’re after a compact phone that won’t make too much of a bulge in your pocket, then it’s definitely the phone for you. Although it isn’t as fast as the Apple iPhone SE (2020), it is a better all-rounder, with...

Streamlined Android experience with guaranteed updates ; Camera quality competes with flagship rivals ; All-day battery life

Few standout features on the hardware front ; Plastic build gives away budget nature ; Expandable storage still a no-go

Google nails the software side of its no-frills phone and camera smarts give it an edge over costlier competitors, but the 4a’s restrained hardware can’t set pulses racing like the OnePlus Nord

Flagship-quality camera ; Great interface ; Good value

Plastic back ; 60Hz refresh rate ; Average battery life

The Google Pixel 4a takes two of the best things from flagship Pixel phones (namely their camera capabilities and interface) and sticks them in a much cheaper handset, with just a few compromises. It's not for everyone, but if you like Google's phones...