The Guardian | Samuel Gibbs

... for a smaller, lighter phone that works really, really well from the actual maker of Android, the Google Pixel 4a is simply great.

phoneArena | Eugene Jeong

The Pixel 4a follows up on the popularity of the affordable Pixel 3a, which brought most of Android best at a competitive price point.

Engadget | Cherlynn Low

Google proves it is the ruler of midrange phones with the Pixel 4a.

Wired | Julian Chokkattu

It's the best phone Google has made, and it's the phone I'd recommend to anyone right now.

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

The Google Pixel 4a is an unbeatable phone and the best in its class if camera performance is your primary concern.

Tech.co | Tom Fogden

The Google Pixel 4a is everything that a phone needs to be, and nothing more.

SlashGear | Chris Davies

The Pixel 4 may have given us a taste of what Google believes a flagship should offer, but the Pixel 4a's balance of features and price make it a far more satisfying meal.

PCWorld | Michael Simon

The Google Pixel 4a is Android's answer to the iPhone SE and it gets everything right.

Neowin | Rich Woods

If you're OK with not getting wireless charging, the Pixel 4a is nearly a perfect phone.

Mobile Syrup | Jonathan Lamont

... if you're looking for an Android phone with a great camera, reliable software and excellent features, the Pixel 4a is for you.

NextPit | David McCourt

If you're looking for a compact, stock Android smartphone with a fantastic single shooter, you've found it.

ZDNet | Sandra Vogel

if you want a compact handset that's guaranteed early Android updates, don't mind a relatively small screen ... Google might just have nailed it with the Pixel 4a.

TheEffect.Net | John Reilly

I unreservedly recommend the Pixel 4a.

Wired UK | Sophie Charara

... it's the kind of phone that more than seven million people should probably consider.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

If you're after a small, affordable Android phone ... then you're not going to be disappointed with the Pixel 4a.

The Verge | Dieter Bohn

... it's the kind of phone I would be happy to use every day.

TechRadar | John McCann

Pixel 4a will appeal to those looking for an affordable, reasonably sized handset with enough grunt to handle the basics, plus the ability to capture some excellent pictures.

T3 | David Nield

The Pixel 4a looks to have hit the sweet spot in terms of price and performance, offering a very capable phone and an excellent camera at a bargain price.

Stuff | Tom Morgan

4a's restrained hardware can't set pulses racing like the OnePlus Nord

Pocket-lint | Chris Hall

Some people might find it a little too small, but for those looking for a compact phone we can't really see why you'd need to look any further.

PC Mag | Steven Winkelman

The Google Pixel 4a is one of the better midrange Android phones on the market, particularly for photo buffs.

Input | Raymond Wong

It's a good phone with a low price released at the wrong time. Buy a Nord instead if you can.

Android Central | Andrew Martonik

It isn't big or flashy, but you should consider the Pixel 4a anyway. This is a neat little package of good specs, nice software and a great camera - the overall experience is worth way more than the asking price.