Beware of People saying they love the Device they replace their 4a with
Hello,
I just wanted to give you guys a warning about people saying they love the new Devices they replaced their 4a with.
Pixel 5 - Sounds like a good replacement on paper but has its flaws. The biggest one is the top speaker which sits behind the glass and sounds horrible, even with the built in enhancements. Trying to use it outdoors, especially in an area of traffic, makes it almost impossible to understand the person you are talking to.
Samung S23, S24 and S25 - Again, sounds like ok replacements, especially sinced their dimensions are only a bit bigger. And while everyone knows about the Software bloat Samsungs come with, don't let their dimensions fool you. Compared to the almost delicate P4a they feel like holding a Brick. thanks to their weight, size and non-rounded edges. And this multiplies when using a protective case, which is a must thanks to the camera bumps.
Zenfone 10 - See Samsungs S series plus a worse Software support and a way sooner EoL date.
Pixel 6-9s - Even worse than Samsungs S series when it comes to their size. Also the new Camera Bar of the 9s looks just horrible. On top of that, people who willingly throw their money at Google again so soon after they f*cked us with the 4a can not be taken serious.
People tend to defend their latest purchase, mainly to encourage themselves. So beware and maybe try an alternative OS first.