Aside from the longer support of the newer device, there are a few other reasons why some might prefer the A series over the “flagship” series of Pixels.
For one, they have a plastic back rather than easily crackable glass that, although feels nice and is scratch resistant, isn’t fun when you eventually drop the phone (plus, it also means more fun colours!)
Another thing, Pixel A series phones have smaller camera bumps, with recent ones (9A and now 10A) having none at all, which is pretty nice I think. It does mean lower quality camera hardware and no telephoto. (but some people might not care so much about cameras, e.g. if you bring a small dedicated camera around)
The Pixel A series also have smaller displays, and until recently there wasn’t a smaller version of the Pro. (and that only came with the 9 series) You don’t get a better processor by buying a used “flagship” Pixel over a new A series since you would just get the same or worse chipset.
I’m not saying there are no reasons to get a used Pixel over an A series (less e-waste, better cameras, etc) but there are certainly reasons why people like the A series
Aside from the longer support of the newer device, there are a few other reasons why some might prefer the A series over the “flagship” series of Pixels.
For one, they have a plastic back rather than easily crackable glass that, although feels nice and is scratch resistant, isn’t fun when you eventually drop the phone (plus, it also means more fun colours!)
Another thing, Pixel A series phones have smaller camera bumps, with recent ones (9A and now 10A) having none at all, which is pretty nice I think. It does mean lower quality camera hardware and no telephoto. (but some people might not care so much about cameras, e.g. if you bring a small dedicated camera around)
The Pixel A series also have smaller displays, and until recently there wasn’t a smaller version of the Pro. (and that only came with the 9 series) You don’t get a better processor by buying a used “flagship” Pixel over a new A series since you would just get the same or worse chipset.
This is true. Spending more for newer A series vs used “higher” end older models is up the how the phone is used daily.
The A Series is like the Nissan Sentra of phones in my opinion.
I’m not saying there are no reasons to get a used Pixel over an A series (less e-waste, better cameras, etc) but there are certainly reasons why people like the A series