PC World - USA (2020-12)

80 PCWorld DECEMBER 2020

REVIEWS

IMAGE: MICHAEL SIMON

T

he Google Pixel 4a 5G sits in a

very awkward place in Google’s

2020 smartphone lineup. As the

newest member, the 4a 5G might

initially seem like a no-brainer purchase over

the Pixel 5 or the Pixel 4a. And for some it

will be. But a closer inspection by a

discerning buyer will reveal equally

compelling arguments to upgrade or

downgrade to either of its siblings—unless

you definitely want a Pixel with 5G.

Everything’s a trade-off. If display matters,

the 4a 5G has a slightly larger display than

the Pixel 4a and 5 (6.2 inches versus 6

inches), but a slower refresh rate than the 5

(60Hz vs 90Hz). The 4a 5G has a headphone

jack like the 4a, but it doesn’t have wireless

charging like the 5. Got all that?

Google Pixel 4a 5G: Stuck

somewhere in the middle

Google has made an easy decision more difficult with the oddly positioned Pixel 4a 5G.

BY MICHAEL SIMON