Recent content by Boris Zakharin

  1. Boris Zakharin

    Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

    That was not my question. My question is, is there anything about the Pixel 4a that would make me choose it over the A51 5g?
  2. Boris Zakharin

    Pixel 4a vs Samsung Galaxy A51 5G

    So I've been looking forward to buying a new phone after 3 years with a Moto g5+. My budget is a bit better this time, and I've assumed Pixel 4a would be my choice, ever since it launched with a price well below last year's Pixel 3a. I figured based on where 3a was last November ($275) it would...
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    Is Pixel 3a really that good?

    Well, yes and no. I currently have a Moto g5+, and I'm sure anything will be better than that. I'm not looking for a speed demon, just a smooth experience. Other than that, a good sturdy build and a decent battery life. Aesthetics are secondary. Do I think those zero bezel phones look cool? Yes...
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    Is Pixel 3a really that good?

    I'm not big on camera features. I take photos on rare occasion, but don't need anything special. I'm not really sure how the software experience is different on Pixel. I'm just a casual user, and want a phone on which app responsiveness is as good as possible.
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    Is Pixel 3a really that good?

    I've been reading some reviews of phones in my price range, and I feel kind of puzzled. Looking at the specs, the Pixel 3a is at the bottom of the price range, with Nokia 9 PureView, Moto Z4, Moto One Hyper, and LG G8 Thinq all besting it. Yet, the review ratings put it at the top, with only...
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    How often do you replace your phone?

    This year was the first time I replaced a perfectly working phone with another one. My first smartphone was a Windows phone, and I was committed to that platform. I replaced the first phone when it died, the next two when their screens cracked. That's 4 phones in 10 years. They were all...