What $450 Gets You in a Smartphone: Pixel 5a Review

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

Update: There's a graphic during the video that shows the display is 90Hz, it's actually 60Hz.

[@Qiqi10]

Thanks, I was very confused.

[@Thatdude615]

Also it has a 12mp+16mp ultra wide (not 14mp)....great video though

[@chancesareshewears]

Proof, there is no difference to the naked eye

[@isaace.6157]

@@chancesareshewears What, between 60hz and 90hz lol?

[@chancesareshewears]

@@isaace.6157 zero to the naked eye and I believe only gamers would notice

[@SeptienPatterson]

I liked that he said that he doesn't like to watch any other reviews to remain unbiased. Good job

[@ayyjayy2583]

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[@FA7ALtheGOD]

I'd agree the Pixel is a purist phone, if you want stock Android and great cameras then a Pixel is your best bet. I'd go as far to say it's the Android iPhone.

[@asmc1492]

Evo more so with the pixel 6 because Google will make the tensor SOC themself in pixel 6

[@sjfrank88]

Coming off 2+ solid years with 3a this feels like a premium phone. I've been with Google since nexus with a couple of Samsung's. Camera and battery are more important then diminishing returns on cpus in premium phones now. Only issue is the 60htz refresh.

[@fend5333]

Same, I'm with a broken 3a right now and I cannot wait the feeling of changing to a 5a, battery and camera are the only things that matters to me, the rest are just blablas for nerds who want a processor that is 0.5 sec faster for some reason.

[@HoweyJR_]

@@fend5333 PROCESSOR should be the most important thing especially when you have a Android..

[@tijamir4998]

@@fend5333 get the 6

[@mistermaumau]

Just went from a 3 XL to 5a, due to damage. Loving the battery life, wide angle lense is fun. Other than that not dramatically different, though that says more about how the 3 XL holds up rather than anything bad about the 5a

[@chancesareshewears]

@@tijamir4998 3 times the price for what?

[@SlaterLater]

I just traded my Pixel 4 in for a 5a and am very pleased I did. Battery life is fantastic and just a perfect phone for me. Enjoying 5g service too. I use Google Fi as my service provider and together with the new phone Im a happy camper. I don't miss wireless charging as the usb-c PD is super fast

[@ExDementia666]

I bought one to replace my OnePlus 8 Pro -- while on paper that seems like a downgrade, the much better battery life and waaayyy better camera more than make up for it. It's a little slower, and the loss of the high refresh rate display was noticeable at first, but overall I'm way happier with the 5a.

[@artdogg50]

That's pretty high praise considering you had a Oneplus 8 Pro.

[@adilshaikh4238]

It has a 60hz panel instead of 90hz, right?

[@campersmith]

Thanks!

[@TheMarslMcFly]

I definitely would buy this. Shame it isn't available in Europe/Germany :/

[@h7productions286]

Is it coming though? Since I've heard that it's coming here in India really soon.

[@dazide767]

@@h7productions286 its not

[@h7productions286]

@@dazide767 Where?

[@dazide767]

@@h7productions286 they have said they will only ship to US and Japan for now and they dont plan on doing it elsewhere

[@homesavvytech]

@@h7productions286 Is this confirmed? I read that the focus is on priority markets only

[@XxXStoneFingerXxX]

the production and picture quality just went up miles since your move! good job

[@ithehappy1]

Loved your subtle humours you mixed with your feedback on the phone.

[@anthonybrowning2281]

This is def the mid ranger I would get! Good review

[@Pac_2o12]

Always wanted a Google pixel the budget ones last year I was getting a new phone and ended up with the IPhone 11 I went from a 6 plus to it but the Google pixel series was tempting pure android without the crappy apps

[@chancesareshewears]

All I miss is the squeeze for Assistant, it does have the 5 G Milliband, Google may open it at their discretion

[@ferrettidm]

I have the 4a5G (very similar) and I love it… nice review…

[@iamjogun]

@3:23 pretty slick transition!

[@ThreeTwentyTech]

Great video, Jimmy! Would love to see you post more!

[@pricardoso4189]

My grandma used to say that it's better to poo on the floor than pee in a glass, the same glass you drink water. Disgusting.

[@CraigSouthwick]

Nice review. Waiting to see what the 6 looks like.

[@TheEmrickman]

As always, great review. Watching from my old Pixel 3.

[@hafiz5375]

Same still using p3... just battery getting old maybe need to change it

[@TheEmrickman]

If this upgraded the WiFi with more 5g I'd buy it

[@pedrop7000]

I switched over to the pixel 5 last year I think... It makes me miss my Samsung devices they just felt "easier" to use(probably cause I've used Samsung smartphones forever). I'm not doing anything crazy on my phone just some mild web surfing, pictures, text and calls nothing major but nothing really feels right. I'll usually end up on the home screen or going back a page cause I swiped wrong on my screen. The camera is great i do like the picture quality but the image gallery is not really "fun?" to navigate (doesn't feel very well organized at least not like it felt on my old Samsung devices but that could just be me being used to the Samsung phones) I find myself taking more pictures from snap chat rather than the camera app cause I hate messing with the image gallery. Connecting my Bluetooth headphones was a nightmare for a little while I would always have to go into the settings and pair them never had that issue with my Samsung ended up buying some beats and those connect better to the pixel I dunno what that's about . Lots of little stuff that just really don't make the experience pleasant for me I'll definitely be going back to Samsung when I get a new phone. Not trying to trash on the pixel line I don't think they're bad phones they just weren't for me

[@chrissmith2963]

You might give Gallery Go a try. It's also by Google but, unlike Photos, it isn't cloud oriented.... I like Samsung too but all those Samsung apps that duplicate Google apps and waste storage just ruins it for me. Do love Samsung Browser tho 😎

[@liudalong]

I have been seeing quite a few people complaining about the fragile screen. Not sure that's a QC issue or design flaw. The other pixels did not get nearly as much of complaints (but they have their own issues)

[@Revenkin]

Is it more durable than the 3a? It doesn't have wireless charging and the water resistant is not a big issue normally so I probably won't get rid of my 3a yet

[@prakharagnihotri5579]

Hey, can you test two things for me please? (1) How much charging time does it take to fully charge? and (2) what is the touch sampling rate and peak Nits of Brightness of this 60Hz display? Thanks a ton!

[@jeffj318]

About 2 hours from 0 to 100%.

[@TimKeh]

Excellent and humorous review, keep em coming!

[@SoftConInc]

The phone is actually pretty decent. Especially considering all the features you get for that price. The only drawback is it doesn’t have wireless charging. Something that has become a standard nowadays. But, overall, I would say it’s a pretty decent device

[@imadi3820]

Nah it's not really a "standard" Nobody uses wireless unless if they're traveling, wireless charging is a useless thing tbh and it's bad for the battery health too so can live without a wireless charging and wireless charging hasn't become a standard.

[@djomanchester]

Great review. I have pixel 4a5g. The water resistance is a plus as is increased battery. For me 5a perfect phone now except... I live in the UK 😔 On up side 4a5g can get for £399 when on offer. If 5a comes to Blighty then it'll be on my shopping list 👍

[@diamonddoom1538]

Great review brother, just might upgrade my Galaxy S8 to the pixel 5a

[@ExDementia666]

Damn, you've held onto that thing for a while! Hows it holding up in 2021?

[@Glacius91]

My target price for a phone is USD200 or less. I don't really care about fancy features as long as it has the basics and feels good to use. A good amount of storage is a must though.

[@-U-P-]

Danke!

[@Andesu]

Thanks for your honest review!

[@JustZivo]

I was thinking Pixel 5a with 5G or Asus ROG Phone 3 they're both around the same price what you think

[@earnistse4899]

Definitely 5a lol , rog phone is not best for the cameras and battery life , also it would look funny out in public

[@earnistse4899]

@CR45H 0V3RR1D3 from an on paper specs standpoint yes rog is better , but daily useable pixel is best

[@earnistse4899]

@CR45H 0V3RR1D3 I have the 5a for 3 days now and 0 issues like that for me

[@SeanJohnson-sj1su]

I am have a Samsung Galaxy S8 which I have had for four years and need to upgrade. Would this phone be considered a step up from the Galaxy S8?

[@cobaltblue5523]

I have a pixel 4a and a samsung galaxy s 9. From my experience if you want the best value for your money the 5a is damn good. The reason being is I believe my 4a is on par with most things as ny s9 and the pictures it takes are amazing. Before we get into more what do you use your s8 for and what do you hope to get out of your next phone , so I can best help.

[@SeanJohnson-sj1su]

@@cobaltblue5523 The things I use my phone for the most: using apps to pay bills, using entertainment apps, surfing the web, using social media sites Facebook, Instagram, and KZbin, listening to music in a normal setting, and listening to music while working out on my treadmill. So, my usage of the phone is pretty straight forward, no hardcore use of anything.

[@rolfathan]

I love everything about it but one, huge, major part...... it's just too big for me. I cannot stand large phones. And it's so core to the experience that I can't just look past that. I'm still on the 3a and the thing is still just a little too big for me personally. I have big hands, but I want a firm grip on phones AND to be able to reach the corners with my thumb. It's impossible to really grip a phone that large and touch the entire screen one handed.

[@Roshagomashchenko]

100% agree

[@anthonywilliams9415]

I purposely got the 4A just because of the size.

[@ShallBePurified]

That's the reason I got a 4a despite knowing that a 5a was coming. It's still pretty dang big, but it's small compared to every other phone out there right now. We need more small phones. Not everyone wants a big phone.

[@loucifer9618]

Same reason I bought a Pixel 4a, but as much as I'm in love with how small it is, the battery ruins it for me.

[@ShallBePurified]

@@loucifer9618 The battery is actually pretty good for me once I figured out what app was draining my battery. I fixed it and then restarted my phone, and now my battery lasts a good amount of time. On screen time averages about 10-15% drain per hour, and off screen between 1-2% per hour.

[@homesavvytech]

Nice, detailed review. Do you recommend this over the Samsung S20 FE 5G, assuming they come at the same price point?

[@con2mms2000]

Watching this from a Realme 7 and loving it. 90hz display, huge battery, fast charging, 8/128 GB and you can play any game you want at max graphics perfectly. I'm loving it so far. 220$.

[@ihavenoideahelp5239]

They arent ideal in the us so its not in this part of the market.

[@joejanca]

Debating getting one of these to replace my four-year-old Galaxy S8. The Samsung still does pretty much everything I need it to, but the battery is declining and I'm starting to have some intermittent performance issues. Not looking to shell out $1k for a flagship, so this feels like it would fit the bill? I'd hope its performance is at least equal to my four year old phone?

[@ArkFisted]

Wait for the google pixle 6

[@joejanca]

@@ArkFisted As I said, price is a factor for me. I know they haven't announced pricing for the 6 yet, but I assume it will be at least $250 more than the 5a, and I doubt there will be much to justify that difference from my perspective.

[@dazide767]

@@joejanca pixel 6 might start at 999$ I would recommend waiting for that cause pixel 5 price would then drop

[@eliezerortizlevante1122]

Headphone jack Huge upgrade from Pixel 5

[@romawiahmar5107]

The screen is 60hz not 90

[@Shadowchild695]

Other mid range phones might do some things better than the pixel 5a, but for an overall experience in the mid range, I don't think you can do better than a pixel 5a.

[@rakeiyiikei4225]

is that true that video recording with 4k does it heat up?

[@maruthi04]

Can you give me link of your t shirt??

[@ziich1]

I have the 4a5g and am strongly considering getting this one For the water resistance and battery life

[@HoweyJR_]

Does the 5a 5G work on Verizon?

[@ziich1]

@@HoweyJR_ the 4a 5g did and I assume the 5a will as well

[@HoweyJR_]

@@ziich1 ok I have the 4a I had it on AT&T.. then I went to Verizon yesterday & they said it does work so now I have Verizon🔥

[@ziich1]

@@HoweyJR_ I use visible and pay 25 a month for unlimited data on Verizon network

[@HoweyJR_]

@@ziich1 is it as good?

[@KyrstOak]

3:28 What?

[@rollo93]

I wish this was available in the UK. I really want to upgrade my Pixel 3A but not this year I guess.

[@Victor-xm]

They screwed it up by removing 2 button navigation. That was superior to any other system

[@mcuyava]

You can still have a digital navigation bar at the bottom of the screen. Just go to settings

[@Victor-xm]

@@mcuyava yeah but it's 3 button navigation, not 2 button

[@bulldogms]

I love it. Perfect package for $399 on sale...

[@vincenzolapeccerella503]

Can you link the wallpaper pls

[@0111vramj]

you mentioned this is a "solid" phone when knocking your knuckle on it. Mine sounds hollow!

[@Jerry-xp3cw]

Yeah but is not available to a lot of countries

[@angrynerd2103]

Seems like it hasnt been out very long so maybe in a month or so?

[@Jerry-xp3cw]

@@angrynerd2103 pixel devices in general are not available in a lot of countries

[@StuartTerrey]

When's it coming to the UK

[@Cz007_]

It most likely won't ever, unless you find a way to import it as it's only available in the US and Japan. This phone is meant to be a stopgap or placemarker until the Pixel 6/6 Pro, which should be released globally

[@thabsmashego676]

Dual SIM?

[@biteth3hand585]

Idk, im leaning towards the galaxy 52s 5g. Something about the 5a turns me off.

[@JeskidoYT]

Would you recommend this or the 4a 5G for like $350?

[@earnistse4899]

Pixel 5a is best , better build quality, better battery and water resistance

[@noah1322]

The water resistance is what sold me on the 5a over the 4a. However, I prefer the smaller size of the 4a

[@loucifer9618]

If you want 90hz, get the 5

[@grimblegromblethegnome]

This is the question I'm trying to answer. 4a 5G and 5a are very similar it's hard to know which one to choose. I don't care about water resistance. I don't live in a place that rains much.

[@earnistse4899]

@@grimblegromblethegnome I would say 5a is worth it because It has slightly better build quality and that huge battery

[@shahaanzaheer5360]

Should I get the 5A or wait for the 6 series? Currently using iPhone X and want to move back to android Edit: I’ve decided to go for OnePlus 8T because Google Pixel has not been officially launched where I live which makes it not a good deal

[@sherrysinharoy]

If u can afford it, then go for 6 or else 5A

[@shahaanzaheer5360]

@@sherrysinharoy going for Oneplus 8T instead

[@artdogg50]

@@shahaanzaheer5360 Personally I think that seems like a much better overall phone.

[@shahaanzaheer5360]

@@artdogg50 Been using OnePlus for 2 weeks, loving every bit of it!

[@migo-migo9503]

Have you experienced any random restarts yet?

[@andrewericson919]

I havent yet been using it since Friday

[@LetsBuildThatApp]

I always thought having wireless charging was a huge gimmick on my iPhone X, but not having it really does suck. Plugging in a cable every day does become tedious.

[@chancesareshewears]

you will plug it in every two days with the Pixel 5A

[@cabbagekitten]

Does it have face recognition to unlock it?

[@aramb]

Reportedly not.

[@bulldogms]

No

[@aakash15sharma]

like your style!! simple

[@sevenelly]

Might just get this one then just get the better Pixel device after 2yrs.

[@fayrbrant2315]

I would have bought it, if it were actually available in my country .-.

[@vladislavsokolovskii8637]

Watching it from my new pixel 5a for 350$😁

[@mousefatfat]

I would buy the Samsung A52 5G over this phone as I love the Samsung UI and its available in my country + its also cheaper with similar specs than the Pixel 5A 5G

[@kishananuraag]

samsung UI? YUCK

[@aravinds7781]

Samsung UI with ads and bloatware sucks ..

[@mousefatfat]

@@aravinds7781 I think no more ads already.

[@KrishLius]

i mean i still love my pixel 5 but i feel like i shouldve waited for this one instead

[@kevintornel]

This phone would be A LOT better if it had 90hz refresh rate. It’s still a good phone though. I recently bought it and I love it!

[@frost6296]

Almost first, what up Jimmy!!!✌️✌️

[@anasvt6799]

Body Dimension?

[@k.alipardhan6957]

IMO 3 years of software updates isnt enough. we need to demand 5 years. the phone should last 5, even if the last 3+ years its just a backup (sports) phone

[@artdogg50]

The Pixel 5a looks like a great phone, but I personally wouldn't buy it at that price. I'm not into cameras that much or water resistance. I typically buy phones with better and newer specs that I'm looking for around the same price and sometimes even cheaper.

[@artdogg50]

@Todor Kolev To each their own. We can agree to disagree on quality too. He asked for people's opinions on whether they'd buy it, which was what I gave. 🤷🏿‍♂️The Pixel 6 does look like it'd be a phone I'd buy though. Again updated specs matter to me.

[@fahm90]

Only thing i think it miss out Is 120 Hertz screen

[@christlover2877]

I want a 256gb storage option.

[@musaddiqahmed3975]

You need an overhead camera.

[@danielgraves2457]

NOT WATERPROOF!! my Google Pixel 5A was submerged for 15 seconds in 5 inches of water, AND IT FRIED!!🤬 Water damage voids the warranty and Asurion insurance. "you dunk it, you bought it"

[@christopherwarsh]

If Jimmy never posts again, we know what happened… 😱

[@Abraham_Prime]

Spider!!!😱😱

[@TomasHledik]

Well. I like under 6" phones, no problem with plastic body, no 5g (we have very good 4g network here - coverage and speed) just leave the price low (350$) and sell it globally. Google does not support many of important services outside US. Google Fi, VPN, call recorder, car crash detection, duplex, VoLTE..... So what remains? A mediocre quality phone with vanilla Android, 3+ years of support, good optimalisation of software. Is it enough for 600€+ for Gray import in EU. Not so sure....

[@RahulYADAV-iy8ix]

It's 60hz OLED display 🤔

[@Jerry-xp3cw]

Btw im pretty sure is 60hz

[@Automobilesvideo]

Not 90hz. This is 60hz panel

[@lesprice42]

I've had mine for just over a day. Setup went very smoothly. OK so far, but disappointed that it seems to get really hot just taking photos - no gaming or video.

[@muhdfaridhazwan]

Is it true that Pixel 5a will not be getting the free unlimited high quality photos / videos backup anymore?

[@troy612]

The very slight upgrades upon the previous year's models across the smartphone industry are beyond frustrating. At this rate, it'll be another 5 years until there will be a reason for me to upgrade from my pixel 3a.

[@mafikdew78]

You're just cheap

[@singlanand]

Dude it does NOT have a 90hz display

[@JimmyTriesWorld]

You’re correct. Getting that detail removed. Takes some time for KZbin to let me fix it!

[@alter-ego-]

Some reviews said it's only 60hz. Can anyone confirm?

[@artdogg50]

Yes it's a 60hz refresh rate phone.

[@alter-ego-]

@@artdogg50 okay. Thanks!

[@Hud1849]

is not 90 Hz pixel 5a.

[@justinw7323]

Pixel 4a is a good basic phone. You get root access if you get the unlocked version and custom rom support too if you downgrade to Android 10.

[@frulex]

the google pixel 5a has a 60hz screen not 90 hz

[@marcrobert7690]

One year old flag ship phones are my sweet spot; like the when I purchased the LG VELVET 5G in 2021 May.

[@earnistse4899]

Lg velvet LMAO, that thing was a pos

[@marcrobert7690]

@@earnistse4899 Wanted the LG V60 ThinQ, but that was not available for financing through Rogers

[@Mel0nMel]

It's also available in Canada btw

[@uk08wale80]

its 60hz oled

[@CROW_CREEK_SIOUX]

I luv my pixel 5a 5G. 👍🏽

[@scruffynerfherder631]

WTF do you mean by "Closest to an android experience" lol. Google makes ANDROID . genius LOL

[@Merlinfoop]

Other manufacturers like to bloat up their android versions.

[@PGHammer21A]

I have had my Pixel 3a for over a year; the ONLY reason I am looking at newer phones is because of the dings and dents it has suffered in that year of use, ruse, and outright abuse! Here's the shocker: it's not broken. (In fact, it is still my default phone.) It's running the current beta of Android 12. (Yes - Material You and all.) Yet it runs just fine.

[@earnistse4899]

As close to a pure android experience? LMAO it is the pure experience

[@yangman55]

Price really does not matter if you can make nice phone like Iphone...

[@randomwalker2134]

It' costs $499 now.

[@avgpiece]

basically a renamed 4a 5g

[@artdogg50]

Pretty much.

[@TheBostonTom]

I man I do appreciate the review but after getting this phone I was super disappointed. The screen is not bright at all the speaker is ok but my 4a is lower all in all I don't think this phone is worth the cash at all. Your better off with the Samsung a52 over this phone for just a out that same price. And the color of this thing is just green not black.in any way at all to be honest the phone is just sub par. It feels rushed. I was very happy with the 4a. I know you didn't get payed for your review but a free worth 450 is a good reason to praise it. I would say to anyone that thinking of getting this phone to skip it and get something else

[@nicofish1000]

Sounds like you may have gotten a defective screen. I have an S9 and a galaxy tab S7+. I wasnt expecting much from the 5a's screen, but it's pretty good. Not on par with Samsung's AMOLED but it's still great.

[@DJSNAV]

Yeah my screen brightness is fine. Is it the brightest I've ever had? Probably not. But definitely not the dimmest, either.

[@mikemetz82]

Had 2 different phones and they both overheated while taking photos INSIDE. 🤣🤣🤣 No more Pixels for me.

[@manodaimahajan]

1:45 Its 60Hz not 90

[@urt4332]

come on should we trust you? it's 60hz oled.Ok?

[@aditya234567]

No external storage then im not taking!!

[@MsMytube75]

$250-300? Yes