Package Dimension-6.649999993217 inchesL X 3.49999999643 inchesW X 1.7699999981946 inchesH
Package Weight -0.98987555638 Lbs
Product Dimensions
6 x 4 x 2 inches
Item Weight
13.4 ounces
Item model number
GA02293-US-cr
Batteries
1 Lithium Ion batteries required.
OS
Android
RAM
6 GB
Wireless communication technologies
Cellular
Connectivity technologies
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Other display features
Wireless
Other camera features
Rear, Front
Form Factor
Smartphone
Colour
Just Black
Battery Power Rating
3885
Manufacturer
Google
Country of Origin
USA
Date First Available
December 22, 2020
13 reviews for Google Pixel 4a with 5G, 6.2″, 128GB, 6GB RAM, Unlocked Cellular – Just Black (Renewed)
Rated 5 out of 5
S. Austin –
This handset, known as “bramble” in Google parlance, is everything I need, because I’m a reluctant smartphone user. After the 3G sunset I was forced to choose a “feature phone” (try sending a TXT with just the 0-9 keypad, no thanks) or a smartphone with a zillion features like real-time cat videos and battery charging several times daily.
Really all I want is voice, txt, the occasional photo and long battery life. I removed the Google Android and flashed the CalyxOS Android into both flash banks and the phone has been flawless. If I make a few calls and send a few dozen txt messages daily, I get about 5 days on a single charge.
Photo quality is meh, but after all it’s a phone and I have a whole collection of digital cameras and lenses if I want to take pictures. CalyxOS does give me some features I might like but haven’t tried yet, such as USB tethering/hotspot with my 4G/5G connection (ATT Prepaid), live/offline mapping with OpenStreetView maps and Bluetooth streaming audio to my car stereo. All without being trapped in the Google ecosystem!
Rated 5 out of 5
Bret P. Carlin –
Very nice phone, would be nice to be able to unlock the bootloader to extend the life of the phone. Too bad Google cripples unlocking the bootloader, putting the phone in a landfill sooner.
Rated 5 out of 5
Carmen –
the phone is very nice and I like it. I am still learning how to use it because I am hard of hearing, and it works just fine. thank you, amazon,
Rated 1 out of 5
Azmi –
The media could not be loaded.
Battery life at present ok…value for money can’t say now…charger and data cable not working not compatible
Rated 3 out of 5
nbh –
This item was returned because it was not compatible with TracFone. TracFone indicated that this unlocked Pixel would work but after several hours of trying, two tries and multiple phone inquiries, it was found to be NOT COMPATIBLE. Too bad. Pixel is a great phone if you can afford it. I am a retired man on fixed income and prefer to not have an expensive phone and contract. I’ll stick with TracFone for now.
Rated 4 out of 5
Let’s Be Honest –
I thought the phone was broke at first, would not come on. Plugged it in and it read 1% and charging. I don’t think that’s good on the battery to discharge it like that. Plus, it was sent by the post office, so it sat in my hot mailbox for the day. I was looking for it to arrive by Amazon.
Other than that, it arrived in like new shape. It’s charging now, will come back if I run into additional issues.
Rated 3 out of 5
Rakesh –
Phone have issues with software because it’s automatically restart when it use one don’t restart and show a error of factory reset after factory reset it will start
Rated 5 out of 5
Kiran Kumar –
I purchased refurbished google pixel 4a 5g. I recommend to purchase any body , because 1) seems like new. 2) I got 1.5 day battery atleast. 3) No scratches, no dents, no used marks, 4) Easily updated OS to latest to android 13 5) Touch sensitivity is excellent. Then what more we need. I really satisfied. Don’t think it is refurbished. Simply go to buy.
Rated 4 out of 5
Parvez ahmed –
Phone was very excellent in condition. everything was top. Just 5G settings are not showing even after update to android 13 and hence I returned the product. If 5g setting are there then no reason for return.
Rated 3 out of 5
Shawn C –
This is my very first Pixel device and so far, it’s amazing. I just swapped out my Motorola one 5G Ace, a 90 day old phone, for this one for numerous reasons, including lack of support, software and security updates. With the Pixel on my Google Fi account, those issues no longer exist. Right out of the box, the 4a came with Android 12 and updated to the May 2022 security patch and the most recent Android 12 OTA updates. It now runs the SP2A.220505.002 build.
Now for the murky stuff and defining what “refurbished” means for this phone and I’m going to do my best to remain unbiased to a point. Everything works without flaw. That is the most important factor.
However… on my device, I believe the display had to be replaced and when it was, it was replaced with what happened to be the cheapest screen available and it’s obvious. This display makes whites cast with a slight yellowish hue or a warm tone and white icons have a halo effect on them indicating display bleed. There are color correction apps in the Google Play store to help remedy that, but most of them don’t integrate well with Pixel themes.
As to screen protection, The Pixel 4a 5G, when bought new, comes with Gorilla Glass 3. I don’t think this replacement screen has that. You’ll note from several photos that I have uploaded that there are some tell-tale scratches already on the surface of the display. It hasn’t been in any pockets, hasn’t gone anywhere with me except to my desk, where I would just sit and tinker with it. Something may have gotten onto one of my microfiber cloths while wiping it down and scratched it, so just be aware that I HIGHLY recommend a screen protector of decent quality to use with this device. I’ve got a few coming in the mail today that I will apply before the phone even sees the inside of a pocket.
You do get a USB C cable and the refurbishing companies own personally monogrammed charging brick for the device in the box. I have 4 port USB charging hubs that I use. That’s just a preference.
In summary, I think it’s a great device. Hands down. I think the refurbishing company did a great job breathing new life into the device. HOWEVER, at some point, I may venture into purchasing a quality screen and installing it myself. I understand the concept of a business wanting to make a profit, but cutting corners at this level really depreciate the experience and immersion of a quality device such as the Pixel 4a 5G to the user.
Update: Merely a day later after this review, the SIM card reader on the phone just randomly stopped working and would not read the sim. I lost my data, calls and sms without so much as a warning. Needless to say, it’s on it’s way back to Celltraders.
Rated 4 out of 5
Amazon Customer –
Was working good for a while but phone started giving error codes for software issues.
Rated 1 out of 5
VIBIN V –
The media could not be loaded.
Reg: Mobile phone is not getting charged
I purchased Google Pixel 4a 5G (Renewed) on 23/10/2022. For the past month, the mobile was working without any problem. In the past two days, the mobile has not getting charged. I am very distressed by this. The mobile phone comes under a 1-year warranty. So kindly I request you to replace or repair the problem. If both are not possible then refund my billing amount.
I bought this phone through “amazon pay later”. I cannot able to pay my 1st EMI, because of this problem. To solve this problem as soon as possible. Please don’t sell low-quality products like this. Within one month, I am facing this many problems how can I use this mobile phone in my lifetime?
Here I am attached the invoice and warranty bill.
Rated 5 out of 5
Morristk –
Phone looks brand new and although I just received it today it works perfectly so far!
S. Austin –
This handset, known as “bramble” in Google parlance, is everything I need, because I’m a reluctant smartphone user. After the 3G sunset I was forced to choose a “feature phone” (try sending a TXT with just the 0-9 keypad, no thanks) or a smartphone with a zillion features like real-time cat videos and battery charging several times daily.
Really all I want is voice, txt, the occasional photo and long battery life. I removed the Google Android and flashed the CalyxOS Android into both flash banks and the phone has been flawless. If I make a few calls and send a few dozen txt messages daily, I get about 5 days on a single charge.
Photo quality is meh, but after all it’s a phone and I have a whole collection of digital cameras and lenses if I want to take pictures. CalyxOS does give me some features I might like but haven’t tried yet, such as USB tethering/hotspot with my 4G/5G connection (ATT Prepaid), live/offline mapping with OpenStreetView maps and Bluetooth streaming audio to my car stereo. All without being trapped in the Google ecosystem!
Bret P. Carlin –
Very nice phone, would be nice to be able to unlock the bootloader to extend the life of the phone. Too bad Google cripples unlocking the bootloader, putting the phone in a landfill sooner.
Carmen –
the phone is very nice and I like it. I am still learning how to use it because I am hard of hearing, and it works just fine. thank you, amazon,
Azmi –
The media could not be loaded.
Battery life at present ok…value for money can’t say now…charger and data cable not working not compatible
nbh –
This item was returned because it was not compatible with TracFone. TracFone indicated that this unlocked Pixel would work but after several hours of trying, two tries and multiple phone inquiries, it was found to be NOT COMPATIBLE. Too bad. Pixel is a great phone if you can afford it. I am a retired man on fixed income and prefer to not have an expensive phone and contract. I’ll stick with TracFone for now.
Let’s Be Honest –
I thought the phone was broke at first, would not come on. Plugged it in and it read 1% and charging. I don’t think that’s good on the battery to discharge it like that. Plus, it was sent by the post office, so it sat in my hot mailbox for the day. I was looking for it to arrive by Amazon.
Other than that, it arrived in like new shape. It’s charging now, will come back if I run into additional issues.
Rakesh –
Phone have issues with software because it’s automatically restart when it use one don’t restart and show a error of factory reset after factory reset it will start
Kiran Kumar –
I purchased refurbished google pixel 4a 5g. I recommend to purchase any body , because
1) seems like new.
2) I got 1.5 day battery atleast.
3) No scratches, no dents, no used marks,
4) Easily updated OS to latest to android 13
5) Touch sensitivity is excellent.
Then what more we need. I really satisfied.
Don’t think it is refurbished. Simply go to buy.
Parvez ahmed –
Phone was very excellent in condition. everything was top. Just 5G settings are not showing even after update to android 13 and hence I returned the product. If 5g setting are there then no reason for return.
Shawn C –
This is my very first Pixel device and so far, it’s amazing. I just swapped out my Motorola one 5G Ace, a 90 day old phone, for this one for numerous reasons, including lack of support, software and security updates. With the Pixel on my Google Fi account, those issues no longer exist. Right out of the box, the 4a came with Android 12 and updated to the May 2022 security patch and the most recent Android 12 OTA updates. It now runs the SP2A.220505.002 build.
Now for the murky stuff and defining what “refurbished” means for this phone and I’m going to do my best to remain unbiased to a point. Everything works without flaw. That is the most important factor.
However… on my device, I believe the display had to be replaced and when it was, it was replaced with what happened to be the cheapest screen available and it’s obvious. This display makes whites cast with a slight yellowish hue or a warm tone and white icons have a halo effect on them indicating display bleed. There are color correction apps in the Google Play store to help remedy that, but most of them don’t integrate well with Pixel themes.
As to screen protection, The Pixel 4a 5G, when bought new, comes with Gorilla Glass 3. I don’t think this replacement screen has that. You’ll note from several photos that I have uploaded that there are some tell-tale scratches already on the surface of the display. It hasn’t been in any pockets, hasn’t gone anywhere with me except to my desk, where I would just sit and tinker with it. Something may have gotten onto one of my microfiber cloths while wiping it down and scratched it, so just be aware that I HIGHLY recommend a screen protector of decent quality to use with this device. I’ve got a few coming in the mail today that I will apply before the phone even sees the inside of a pocket.
You do get a USB C cable and the refurbishing companies own personally monogrammed charging brick for the device in the box. I have 4 port USB charging hubs that I use. That’s just a preference.
In summary, I think it’s a great device. Hands down. I think the refurbishing company did a great job breathing new life into the device. HOWEVER, at some point, I may venture into purchasing a quality screen and installing it myself. I understand the concept of a business wanting to make a profit, but cutting corners at this level really depreciate the experience and immersion of a quality device such as the Pixel 4a 5G to the user.
Update: Merely a day later after this review, the SIM card reader on the phone just randomly stopped working and would not read the sim. I lost my data, calls and sms without so much as a warning. Needless to say, it’s on it’s way back to Celltraders.
Amazon Customer –
Was working good for a while but phone started giving error codes for software issues.
VIBIN V –
The media could not be loaded.
Reg: Mobile phone is not getting charged
I purchased Google Pixel 4a 5G (Renewed) on 23/10/2022. For the past month, the mobile was working without any problem. In the past two days, the mobile has not getting charged. I am very distressed by this. The mobile phone comes under a 1-year warranty. So kindly I request you to replace or repair the problem. If both are not possible then refund my billing amount.
I bought this phone through “amazon pay later”. I cannot able to pay my 1st EMI, because of this problem. To solve this problem as soon as possible. Please don’t sell low-quality products like this. Within one month, I am facing this many problems how can I use this mobile phone in my lifetime?
Here I am attached the invoice and warranty bill.
Morristk –
Phone looks brand new and although I just received it today it works perfectly so far!