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 think they should drop the a series. The used phone market can fill the gap.
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.
The a series phones have been the best bang for your buck android phones since they have released imo. Plus they support GrapheneOS.