When Google unveiled the $800 Pixel 4 earlier this month, it highlighted the phone's advanced camera and motion-sensing capabilities as main selling points.

But the less expensive Pixel 3a, which starts at $400, offers a similar experience — like a quality camera that can take great photos in the dark — for hundreds of dollars less.

The Pixel 4 does include some impressive new features, like faster facial recognition and a better camera that can capture photos of stars in the night sky. But those additions may not justify spending twice as much on a new phone.

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After an avalanche of leaks, Google finally unveiled its new flagship smartphone, the Pixel 4, earlier this month. The phone officially started shipping on October 24 and starts at $800.

Google's Pixel 4 brings a handful of improvements, such as a motion-sensing system that can detect when you're near the phone to unlock it faster, and a camera that lets you adjust the highlights and shadows in real time as you're shooting.

But if you're in the market for a new phone and don't want to spend $800 or more, it's worth looking at the $400 Pixel 3a, a cheaper version of the Pixel that Google launched this spring. The Pixel 3a may not have all the bells and whistles that come with a premium device like the Pixel 4, but for those seeking a reliable Android phone with a great camera and good battery life, it'll certainly fit the bill.