Google Pixel 4a Smartphone, 128GB Storage & Unlocked Cellular – Just Black (Renewed)

Brilliant phone
Google’s Pixel 4a was precisely what I needed. For complex reasons, I needed a smart phone that could handle apps that my older, cheaper smart phone couldn’t access. Most of the phones that had this higher capacity were $400+. But then I found this “renewed” phone. It’s fast, it’s innovative. It’s a bargain, and it looks brand new and performs like new.The only problem I had was receiving the phone. It was delivered by UPS but, unfortunately, it wasn’t delivered to me. The photo showed the package outside someone else’s dwelling. This was not the seller’s fault, of course. When I went on line, UPS’s menu said it was delivered. The menu did not allow me to write that it wasn’t delivered to me. The next day, I saw a parked UPS delivery van, and I stopped and talked to its driver. I explained my problem, and he took down all my information. On the following day, I received the phone at around 6:00 p.m.I want to stress that the seller was helpful throughout this period. I would recommend SoonerSoft Electronics to all my friends.

Paid for excellent refurbished Pixel 4a, got a badly used one.
Google Pixel 4aFROM THE ADVERTISEMENT IN AMAZON:The product is refurbished, fully functional, and in excellent condition. Backed by the 90-day Amazon Renewed Guarantee.- This pre-owned product has been professionally inspected, tested and cleaned by Amazon qualified vendors.- This product is in “Excellent condition”. The screen and body show no signs of cosmetic damage visible from 12 inches away.What’s in the box:18W USB-C® power adapter 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0) Quick Start Guide Quick Switch Adapter SIM toolUnlocked Android phoneIN REALITY:Dirty, back plate looks like it has been used to sand a concrete floor. Its over all cosmetic condition is quite poor. I paid extra and picked the “excellent condition/refurbished” version of the three available tiers. There is nothing the seller could have refurbish, as the phone is glued shut, but I did expect at least a nice looking one, with the promised type of charged, cable, SIM tool and UNLOCKED! The phone is carrier unlocked only, not OEM unlocked, so I can not install a custom ROM.It’s a Christmas present, so returning is a not a good option time wise. I’ll put it in a nice Otterbox case, but not happy at all.Took two new photos 75 days out of 90 days warranty for the “excellent” refurbished phone, when returning it. Two sides of the screen open 5 mm (1/5″). The cell was only kept together by the phone case.UPDATE 4-17-23:Phone returned to the seller 5 weeks ago, but they did not mark it as received for Amazon. Had to contact Amazon customer service to get the refund. Luckily UPS had provided me their record of delivery. REALLY avoid the seller thegadgetdeals

Compact budget phone
I bought the refurbished Pixel 4a back around December 2020. It was about $35 less than brand new price. I heard alot of good reviews as it being a great budget compact Android phone, the Apple competition was an IPhone SE 2020, but that was $150 more and less storage space. Right out of the box I noticed there were noticeable scratches along the bottom rear of the phone. It was probably only cosmetic damages and nothing to affect the performance, but being the OCD I am, I decided to return it and get a brand new one from a carrier since they were doing a $100 off promo.I’ve had the phone for about 8 months now and it’s been a great phone, I have no problems. However, if I was going to get nit-picky, I’d say the phone has 1-2 second delays/hiccups occasionally. I’ve learned to live with it, this is not a top of the line phone. I don’t play games on this phone so I can’t say in the graphics hardware department, but YouTube has been great. The battery life feels a bit lackluster as under moderate to heavy usage I have to recharge the phone at least twice a day, but this is understandable for a small compact size and price. Overall I think it’s a good phone for the pricePros:Great Price for what you getAmazing photos, amazing colors, and it has night photosCompact size!! Alot of phones recently are getting larger than 6inches+. I wanted something small I can leave in my pockets and not feel bulky all dayCons:Occasional lags, it’s Very Very minor, but it’s still thereFinger print reader requires a few triesMediocre battery life