Google Pixel 3a XL

45 reviews

Apr, 2024

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price (33)
camera (24)
battery (16)
performance (13)
screen (10)

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usability (4)
durability (3)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 45 reviews of Google Pixel 3a XL. The average rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the battery and screen. The performance and camera are also mentioned favorably. The usability and durability get less positive comments.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Google Pixel 3a XL is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 89/100 = Very good quality.

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Expert review by (engadget.com)

Pixel 3a XL review: Google's triumphant return to affordable phones

Don't think of the new 3a XL as just Google's cheap new phone — that's selling it short. It might not have the same kind of horsepower as the original Pixel 3, but the 3a XL offers just about everything else that made last year's models compelling at a...

You get the Pixel’s best features on a budget ; Reliable performance for the price ; Good camera performance ; Much-improved battery life ; It has a headphone jack!

No water resistance or expandable storage ; Unclear so far if performance will degrade like the original Pixel 3 ; Screen isn’t quite as crisp as the 3 XL’s

May, 2019

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Google Pixel 3a XL review

The Pixel 3a is Google's attempt to return to the affordable premium smartphone category. After sunsetting the Nexus program, Google moved on to the...

Excellent display

Dated design with plastic construction

The Pixel 3a XL is not a phone that will win spec wars. It is not a phone that turns heads or starts conversations everywhere you go. But if you want a smartphone that will keep its head down and do its job, day in, day out, a phone that has the basics...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Andrei Frumusanu (anandtech.com)

The Google Pixel 3a XL Review: Does Mid-Range Make Sense?

It's nearing 8 months since Google released the Pixel 3 and we extensively reviewed the phone . It also has been several years now since Google abandoned the Nexus line of devices; one of the most attractive aspects during the early days of Google's...

Speakers on the Pixel 3a XL are good – it’s not the best, but the fact that the phone even has stereo is something that’s a differentiating factor against mono competitors. Having the 3.5mm headphone jack is also pleasant and useful, even though it’s a...

Jun, 2019

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Expert review by : Jason Bouwmeester (techaeris.com)

Google Pixel 3a XL review: All Pixel without the extras

Our Google Pixel 3a XL review takes a look at the mid-range Pixel smartphone that offers most Pixel features at a much more affordable cost.

Solid build quality ; Decent performance ; Fantastic camera ; Great battery life ; 3.5mm headphone jack ; Stereo speakers ; Stock Android ; Great price point

No wireless charging ; No water-resistance ; One speaker is down-firing, easy to cover ; No microSD card slot ; Only comes with 64GB storage option

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : Jason Cipriani (zdnet.com)

Google Pixel 3A XL review: Google raises the bar for mid-tier phones Review | ZDNet

Google's Pixel 3A XL is half the price of a flagship phone.

Battery life ; Camera ; Google's software experience

Good, not great, display ; Slow at times

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Dhruv Bhutani (androidauthority.com)

Google Pixel 3a XL review: Come for the camera, stay for the experience

For the most part, the Pixel 3a XL makes the right compromises to hit a more affordable price point. This is the same Pixel experience you get on the full-fat Pixel 3 right down to the image quality. An affordable phone, however, this is not. In...

Stunning camera ; Excellent battery life ; Well optimized for performance ; Three years of updates

Price ; 4GB RAM is limited ; 64GB storage is too little in 2019

May, 2020

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Expert review by : Vigneshwar SR (fonearena.com)

Google Pixel 3a XL Review

Google forayed into the mid-range segment with Pixel 3a XL (spec-wise at least) in the Indian market. This line of smartphones came into existence since the search engine giant found it challenging to sell their premium Pixel 3 series.

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : Deepak Singh (smartprix_com)

Google Pixel 3a XL Review – A Fabulous Experience

Not so recently, Google introduced mid-range Pixel phones to make its own Android vision more accessible to masses as is. The new Pixel 3a phones aren't exactly affordable in India, but they still make a compelling case for the mid-range. (Google Pixel...

Excellent camera performance ; Pleasant notch-less display ; One of the few light phones around ; Decent Battery mileage ; Excellent software ; Stereo speakers and audio jack

Not for gaming ; No dual SIM support ; After-sales support network in India needs improvements ; India price is steep

It’s the tiny bits and an excellent camera that make Google Pixel 3a XL a great phone. The charm lies in the simplicity of the experience and the fact that everything works as it should. The longer we have lived with the phone, the more we have come to...

Jul, 2019

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Expert review by : Dave Altavilla (hothardware.com)

Google Pixel 3a XL Review: Full-Featured, Affordable Pure Android

The Pixel 3a XL is a new, mid-range Android phone from Google that brings all the features of its higher-end Pixel siblings at a much lower price

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Philip Michaels (tomsguide.com)

Pixel 3a XL Review: Everything You Need in a Phone for $479

While we still need to complete some display and battery testing, I've seen enough of the Pixel 3a XL to recommend Google's latest as a low-cost alternative for fans of big-screen phones. The two most important things that a smartphone can provide are...

Camera measures up well to the Pixel 3 XL’s ; Affordable price tag ; Long-lasting battery ; Headphone jack ; Good performance for a midrange model

Dim screen ; Prominent bezels ; No wireless charging or water resistance

If you balk at paying top dollar for big-screen phones, get the Pixel 3a XL. Its camera nearly matches that of the more expensive Pixel 3 XL, and it lasts longer on a charge. If you demand the best performance, though, consider slightly more expensive...

May, 2019