So, I will be getting a new Pixel 7a tomorrow most likely.

It is a one month old device apparently in Mint condition, with ~$100 cheaper price, should I go for it?

I currently use a Pixel 3 XL, which I bought on Day 1 so I am thinking it is time to upgrade. Anything I should know before I go through with it?

  • svcricket@lemmy.worldEnglish
    12·
    1 year ago

    If you have dry hands, the under display fingerprint sensor can be unreliable. I went from a pixel 4 (had a pixel 2 before that) to the 7 and miss the pixel 4.

    The 7 is great in all other regards but the fingerprint sensor only works like 30% of the time. Seems like it varies from person to person though - other folks report no problems with the sensor.

    • Resolved3874@lemdro.idEnglish
      5·
      1 year ago

      Seconding this. If it fails twice for me I wipe my finger on emy short and that fixes it probably 85% of the time.

    • Lasso1971@thelemmy.clubEnglish
      1·
      1 year ago

      I find my index finger a lot more reliable than my thumb. Also yeah, the dry thing. Sometimes you can give your finger a lick then wipe it on your shirt so it’s more hydrated and works…