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Google announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G, and Pixel 4A

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Re: Google announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G, and Pixel 4A

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Does the 4a still disable the USBC video-out? I've wanted to use that feature a few times in the last few years and I'm bummed that the Pixel line hasn't supported it.

Full spec here: https://store.google.com/us/product/pixel_4a

Not "full" enough to give an answer to this question.

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I wish they brought back original quality photo uploads. I guess I could understand dropping that in the "A" series, but for the flagships, it really set the pixels apart.

Were they ever gone? I thought original quality just counted against your storage limit while the compressed quality is unlimited.

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Has Audio Jack! (Comparison with other Pixel 4's) - https://store.google.com/magazine/compare_pixel?toggler0=Pix...

I know lots of people will be really happy with this, but I probably would have traded the jack for water resistance

I'd have done the opposite as I never take my phone near water. But then I'm a weirdo who'd gladly pay $2000 for a 4" flagship if such a thing was for sale.

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The Oneplus Nord is still a better phone for the same price. If you can wait for the 7T to drop in price when the new Oneplus is released this year you will get an incredible phone compared to the Pixel 4a at close to the same price. IMO Oneplus still makes the best Android phone at the best price/value point. Disregard the prices at gsmarena, they can be found for much less. https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idP…

Better in what way? I buy Pixels for their camera (and LineageOS support).

The mute physical button

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Can anyone comment on how well Google supports their phones 2, 3+ years out? What's their obsolescence history compared to Apple? Thinking of moving over...

They list it here: https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/4457705?hl=en-G...

Re: Google announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G, and Pixel 4A

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This is an awesome phone at $350. I currently have the Pixel 4, but if this was available when I was making my purchase decision, I'd probably have gone with it. That said, the Pixel line of phones isn't known for having long lasting battery. A feature that I've found to be indispensable is wireless charging. I just rest my Pixel 4 on a vertical charging base throughout the day. Otherwise, I'd have to have to constan…

I bought a Pixel 3A a few months ago and my battery lasts 2 days without charging it. I use it for regular browsing, Instagram, twitter, and it is constantly using networks because I have Whatsapp always on on my computer.

Re: Google announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G, and Pixel 4A

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The Oneplus Nord is still a better phone for the same price. If you can wait for the 7T to drop in price when the new Oneplus is released this year you will get an incredible phone compared to the Pixel 4a at close to the same price. IMO Oneplus still makes the best Android phone at the best price/value point. Disregard the prices at gsmarena, they can be found for much less. https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idP…

I agree. Also, the Nord is out tomorrow, whereas after waiting months for the 4a to be officially released, all that happened today was I have been put on a waitlist, to wait some unknown amount of time to then pre-order the phone.

Re: Google announces Pixel 5, Pixel 4A 5G, and Pixel 4A

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post #204

I wish they brought back original quality photo uploads. I guess I could understand dropping that in the "A" series, but for the flagships, it really set the pixels apart.

Were they ever gone? I thought original quality just counted against your storage limit while the compressed quality is unlimited.

I wasn't clear... it was indeed unlimited original quality photos.
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