r/Pixel4a • u/ConstructionNo9594 • Sep 12 '26
Google Please Read this thread
Can Google Create this masterpiece again. Pixel 4a was one of the best in lineup. I miss this phone badly. Is there any way we can crowdfund this or someone can reach out to google to create this gem again
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u/Hugoslav457 Sep 12 '26
My 9pro xl died, switched to my backup pixel 3 i havent used for years. Im thinking of staying on the 3, it was also such a great little phone
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u/Sheetmusicman94 Sep 12 '26
They can (could) definitely create a smaller phone, but it will not fit the modern cameras and it would not be an top device. It would be a line similar to Samsung lower A line series and it would be less powerful than Google Pixel A series. Do we want that?
I mean I would like Google Pixel with a new android and better CPU, but .. not sure it is realistic.
I suspect the real problem is demand and economics. Compact phones have a loyal fanbase, but apparently not a very large one, Apple dropped the iPhone mini after weak sales, and ASUS also moved away from its compact Zenfone. Google would have to develop and manufacture another chassis, display and battery configuration for relatively few buyers.
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u/ConstructionNo9594 Sep 13 '26
Mini was never good on specs Google a series always made sure that there hardware is not mediocre
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u/Little-Helper Sep 13 '26
Unfortunately today's software is too bloated for its tiny battery.
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u/Pokemongodiscord1 Sep 15 '26
as someone who recently had to switch back to the 4a. I have some thoughts. I think the size is good. Well I like the large pixel phone I have now (9a) I appreciated the smaller size being easier to hold in one hand. However, the rear fingerprint sensor was very frustrating as I had to put my phone out of my phone holder to unlock it. The under screen is much easier. The camera still holds up pretty well today. The battery life was bad but that's because they received the death update around a day after I started using it again. Overall it's not a bad phone but I don't think I would want Google to bring it back. I much preferred using my 6A and now the 9A I recently bought
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u/wandering_sheep18 28d ago
FR, this was almost perfect (smaller battery) phone for me. Small form factor, lightweight, headphone jack, great camera, Oled screen, stereo speakers, back fingerprint, stock android, fast enough processor to carry normal daily task 😩
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u/tprickett Sep 12 '26
Create it again? It's already created. You can pick up one for cheap, then install LineageOS for an up to date OS and you are good to go.
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u/ConstructionNo9594 Sep 13 '26
Why lineage OS if they can make a good phone
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u/Echon97 Sep 13 '26
He's saying you could just get a pixel 4a and update it to the latest software with lineage
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u/Distinct_Panic9523 Sep 12 '26
Seriously bro. I have been waiting for a phone like this. And thought of buying iphone 18 but looking at the price i fainted and thought of buying another pixel 4a from eBay or whatever. ðŸ˜ðŸ˜