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Security Patches? What's happening?
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Ok, so here are my initial impressions:
First of all, they are about the same size so if you like the size of the 7.1 you’ll like the 3a also. It is a bit lighter than the 7.1. The screen is OLED so it seems a bit brighter also. One thing is the on/off and volume buttons are reversed so I need to get used to that. Fingerprint sensor is in the same place. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is no SD card slot but I don’t use much memory anyways. They are very similar hardware wise.
The UI is very similar to Android One. A few subtle differences, like in the camera app, but for the most part they look and act the same. The 3a seems faster and smoother. Not by a huge margin, but you can tell. It immediately updated to the latest update including the February security patch. I think most of us on here have the knowledge to keep us safe but it’s nice to know you have the latest update as soon as it’s available.
The biggest difference, no doubt, is the camera. The A.I. Google adds along with things like night mode make the camera on the 3a much better. Night mode is quite amazing and I’ll have fun trying it out.
I can’t speak on battery life yet, of course. I’ll let you know in a week or so. While the 7.1 isn’t bad I hope this is a bit better.
Which do I prefer? I’d say the Pixel 3a is slightly better, especially if you take lots of pictures. I also like the 3 years of guaranteed and fast updates. Other than that they are very similar, almost equal. I’m glad I got it but, if I hadn’t, I know I’d be happy with my 7.1 for another year or so.
First of all, they are about the same size so if you like the size of the 7.1 you’ll like the 3a also. It is a bit lighter than the 7.1. The screen is OLED so it seems a bit brighter also. One thing is the on/off and volume buttons are reversed so I need to get used to that. Fingerprint sensor is in the same place. It has a 3.5mm headphone jack. There is no SD card slot but I don’t use much memory anyways. They are very similar hardware wise.
The UI is very similar to Android One. A few subtle differences, like in the camera app, but for the most part they look and act the same. The 3a seems faster and smoother. Not by a huge margin, but you can tell. It immediately updated to the latest update including the February security patch. I think most of us on here have the knowledge to keep us safe but it’s nice to know you have the latest update as soon as it’s available.
The biggest difference, no doubt, is the camera. The A.I. Google adds along with things like night mode make the camera on the 3a much better. Night mode is quite amazing and I’ll have fun trying it out.
I can’t speak on battery life yet, of course. I’ll let you know in a week or so. While the 7.1 isn’t bad I hope this is a bit better.
Which do I prefer? I’d say the Pixel 3a is slightly better, especially if you take lots of pictures. I also like the 3 years of guaranteed and fast updates. Other than that they are very similar, almost equal. I’m glad I got it but, if I hadn’t, I know I’d be happy with my 7.1 for another year or so.
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As you've only had the 3a for a few hours, that's a good comparison. But be aware that your paying an additional £100 for the 3a over the 7.1
Having no SD card would be a deal breaker for me as I have thousands of music files.
That camera is very good though.
Having no SD card would be a deal breaker for me as I have thousands of music files.
That camera is very good though.
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Would love the 4a to have wireless charging since the 3a doesn't.
Two Nokia 7.1 phones got the USB plug bug and one was under warranty and one wasn't. Personally I think the design of the 7.1 is incredible except for the slippery finish. Minor bugs here and there but love it.
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Did you try it out yet? It's incredibly annoying. Nokia should have released a patch for it by now but haven't.
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Yes Tony, I did try it and reported back (see above). I don't have that issue on my 7.1 but I never use contact search anyway. I always just scroll as I only have 55 contacts.
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That's a lot of referees for sure. It could have a bearing on the issue.
I got shot of most of my work contacts when I retired a couple of years ago. Trimmed them down from 300 to 55.
Just a short update on the 3a.
Battery life seems to be much better on the 3a. I have the same apps, etc. on it so it’s apples to apples. Nice plus.
Also, Google assistant call screening rocks! I love how it shuts down spam callers or screens others. You can tweak it how you want what which is nice also.
Battery life seems to be much better on the 3a. I have the same apps, etc. on it so it’s apples to apples. Nice plus.
Also, Google assistant call screening rocks! I love how it shuts down spam callers or screens others. You can tweak it how you want what which is nice also.
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Is it correct that the 3a is of plastic construction and not metal/glass like the 7.1?
Correct (polycarbonate). Lighter and feels well built. I don't drop my phone's every 5 minutes so no problem for me.
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Thanks for the updatesCorrect (polycarbonate). Lighter and feels well built. I don't drop my phone's every 5 minutes so no problem for me.
I have search in contact issues only when searching in the Android message app. It won't find contacts with 3 or more numbers. So annoying.
But searching works fine in the Contacts app.
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Got the Security Patch update (19.5 MB) . Haven't had any delays up to now.
Did you see the article on Android Central where Nokia comes in second after Apple, as one of the brands whose devices depreciate the least and retain their value for longer periods of time?
Did not see that one coming...bit it's a nice little surprise to be sure...
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Yes, I did read that article last night and found it not only surprising but gratifying.
Maybe it's to do with the fact that Apple are a US based company and Nokia are based in Europe? Most of the other companies are either Chinese or situated in Asia.
Just a thought.
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