Google's Android smartphone "Google Pixel 4a" released on August 20, 2020.
It arrived by Yu-Pack on the day of its release.
Google Pixel 4a
Google Pixel 4a is a smartphone developed by Google.
The SoC is equipped with Snapdragon 730, RAM 6 GB, ROM 128 GB (external storage cannot be used), which is well-balanced, and it is crisp and comfortable for normal use as a smartphone, such as watching SNS, watching videos, surfing the net, checking emails, and making phone calls. can be used for
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Domestic SIM-free Google Pixel 4a 128GB [Barely Blue] Blue smartphone body created by RinkerPIXELThe display is 5.8 inches, which is a small impression compared to recently released smartphones, or rather, recent smartphones are too big. right.
This size is just right for Japanese hands.
Compared to the 4.7-inch iPhone SE2, the difference in body size is that the Pixel 4a is slightly longer vertically, and the Pixel 4a has a narrower bezel, so the screen is full of the body size.
However, since the aspect ratio is not 16:9 when stretched vertically, black borders will appear at the top and bottom of the video when recording a smartphone game and uploading it to YouTube.
Camera performance
Pixel 4a is equipped with a 12.2MP out-camera and an 8MP in-camera.
Compared to smartphones released this year, the number of pixels is lower, but by using a bright f1.7 lens and AI function for the rear camera, you can take bright pictures even at night.
On YouTube, we have uploaded example videos of still images and videos on how to shoot during the day and night.
At night, you can suppress noise and take bright pictures with night view mode, and when shooting movies, you can shoot movies with less blur thanks to optical image stabilization.
Also, if you set the Pixel 4a on a tripod and set it to night view mode, you can shoot astronomical objects, and you can shoot beautiful starry skies with your smartphone.
When you shoot an animal with a lot of fine hair, such as a rabbit, you may feel that the blurring of the border is not done well, but you can adjust the amount of blurring later or remove it, so for now, take a portrait. It is recommended that you take a picture.
It looks beautiful at first glance, but it feels like it's a little more.
Anxious points
I can play with the Pixel 4a, but the scrolling of Notes comes down jerky, and the touch response is not good, so I have to press it at the right time. is difficult.
If I turn off the 3D mode, the scrolling of Notes becomes easier, but I'm worried about the status bar being displayed every time I flick. In addition, the iPhone SE2 scrolls smoothly even in 3D mode, and there is almost no delay in touch response.
It does move, but it's not smooth and depending on the scene, the operation becomes extremely slow, and the Pixel 4a itself gets unusually hot, so I can't say I can play it very comfortably.
After that, the touch response is still worse than the smartphones I have, such as iPhones and Xiaomi smartphones.
Genshin is said to be the heaviest in the latest smartphone games.
As expected, the Pixel 4a is so slow that it can't be played properly with the highest image quality.
When I played with MiNote10, which has the same SoC, it wasn't so heavy, so it's probably the result of not being able to keep up with the heat dissipation.
The reason why heat dissipation cannot keep up is considered to be the material used in the Pixel 4a housing and the internal design. If you lower the image quality for each game, you can play it, but it's still not enough to make it comfortable to play, so if you're considering it for games, I think you should think about it.
Since only one SIM card can be installed in the SIM slot, DSDV with a physical SIM is impossible.
You can use eSIM, but it is inconvenient because physical SIM is easier to handle.
It is also a demerit point that the Micro SD card cannot be used.
Since it is equipped with Felica, it can be used as an Osaifu-Keitai.
The compact size makes it convenient to take it out of your pants pocket and use it.
Waterproof, dustproof, and wireless charging are not supported, so be careful.
There is no problem at all when I usually surf the net or make a phone call, but when I shoot videos or play games, I often feel quite hot. To do.
Since the OS will be forcibly terminated due to the worst heat, care must be taken when using it under high load and high temperature.
Pixel 4a accessories
I also bought a drop protection case and screen protector for my Pixel 4a.
[Ringke] Google Pixel 4a Case Strap Hole [U.S. Military MIL Standard Acquired] Transparent Drop Prevention Smartphone Case Cover Qi Wireless Charging Compatible Google Pixel 4a Fusion (Clear Clear) created by RinkerRingkeAlmost always when you buy a smartphone Buy a Ringke phone case.
Relatively cheap and well made, it will protect your smartphone without any problems if it falls a little.
Because the back is made of polycarbonate, it is easy to get fingerprints.
There are strap holes on both ends, so you can attach accessories or hang your smartphone around your neck.
For Google Pixel 4a [High hardness 9H anti-glare type] LCD protective film Anti-reflection! High hardness 9H filmcreated by RinkerClearViewIt is said that it is a high hardness 9H film, but it was warped thinly, so it is unknown if it can protect the LCD screen, but it seems to be effective in preventing scattering.
The reflection reduction is good, and the touch operation is smooth because it is smooth and slippery.
The sales company is also a Japanese company in Saitama Prefecture, so you can rest assured in case of emergency.
Summary
Pixel 4a is small and easy to use as a smartphone.
The camera performance is not bad, and if you take a quick shot, the AI function will correct the photo beautifully.
Video shooting is also equipped with optical image stabilization, so you can shoot videos with less blur.
However, despite being non-waterproof, it tends to generate heat, and depending on the situation, it can affect video recording and game play, so it's difficult to say that it's an all-purpose smartphone.
It is stress-free and safe to use frequently on your smartphone, such as checking emails, making calls, browsing SNS/websites, and watching videos.
The content of the article may seem harsh, but I can buy a Google smartphone with SoC 730G, RAM 6GB, and storage 128GB for 42,900 yen, so I can use it as my main smartphone. It feels like the Pixel 4a isn't as bad as it sounds.
Especially for portrait photos, you can take pictures that look as if they were taken with a telephoto lens of a single-lens camera that is not found in other smartphones, and the background is blurred. I felt that the performance was so high that I didn't take it.
Domestic SIM-free Google Pixel 4a 128GB [Barely Blue] Blue smartphone created by RinkerPIXEL
