Google Pixel 3a

70 reviews

Nov, 2024

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price (34)
camera (27)
performance (16)
screen (12)
battery (10)

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sound (1)

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 70 reviews of Google Pixel 3a. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the screen and size. The performance and camera also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the sound, while there are some mixed reviews about the design.

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

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Expert review by : Julian Chokkattu (digitaltrends.com)

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL review

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are Google's latest phones, and their key selling point is that they bring the same exact software and camera experience from the Pixel 3 and 3 XL to a much lower price point -- $399 and $479, respectively. You also get...

Smart and helpful software, speedy updates ; Great performance ; Fantastic camera ; Relatively affordable pricing ; Good battery life

A class-leading camera at half the price? Just buy the Pixel 3a already

Dec, 2019

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Expert review by : GSMArena team (gsmarena.com)

Best compact phones 2020 - buyer’s guide

The trend towards growing displays seems to be plateauing, but even in the current state of things, most phones are just too big for easy handling with...

The trend towards growing displays seems to be plateauing, but even in the current state of things, most phones are just too big for easy handling with one hand. This is why we always enjoy it when we come across the ocasional competent compact...

Nov, 2019

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Expert review by : Lynn La (cnet.com)

No water resistance and no wireless charging, but Google packs the $400 Pixel 3A with the features that matter.

The Pixel 3A is cheaper than the original Pixel 3 but packs the same grade-A camera that shoots great in low light. It can also record time-lapse videos and has a headphone jack.

The phone isn't water resistant and doesn't have wireless charging. Local storage is capped at 64GB, and Pixel 3A owners have unlimited uploads to Google Photos at a compressed high-quality resolution, not original.

If you want the latest software from Google and the ability to capture excellent photos, the Pixel 3A has the best camera for its price.

Dec, 2019

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Expert review by : Steven Winkelman (pcmag.com)

Google Pixel 3a

Google's well-rounded Pixel 3a is quite simply the best Android phone you can buy for $399.

Best-in-class camera. Gorgeous OLED display. Solid performance. Excellent battery life.

Not waterproof. No microSD slot.

The Google Pixel 3a is an unequivocal win for midrange phone buyers, with good battery life, a lovely display, the latest Android software, and a best-in-class camera. No other $400 phone comes close to offering this level of performance and polish, so...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Dieter Bohn (theverge.com)

Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera

At $399 and $479, respectively, the Pixel 3A and 3A XL are great deals.

Low price ; Excellent camera ; Clean Google version of Android

Slow processor ; No wireless charging ; Not water resistant

But I do know this: I have been waiting for Google to make this exact phone for something like five years. Google used to make phones that were ridiculously good for the price. 2013’s $349 Nexus 5 is still the pinnacle of an inexpensive, excellent...

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Chris Davies (slashgear.com)

Google Pixel 3a Review: A question of compromise

When it comes to smartphones, it's easy to get caught up on the “more is best” treadmill. More megapixels, more gigabytes and gigahertz, more camera sensors... and more money, of course. Then along comes the Google Pixel 3a and slams the emergency stop...

Best camera in its class ; Very affordable ; Pure Android promises timely updates ; Design doesn't suffer for the budget ; All-day battery, despite the size

No waterproofing ; Wireless charging is missing ; Processor can't keep up with flagship phones

May, 2019

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Expert review by : John Velasco (phonearena.com)

Google Pixel 3a & 3a XL Review

The Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are an off-shoot of the company's flagship smartphones (Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL) that are touted to deliver similar experiences at the fraction of the cost.

Great camera performance under ideal situations; Long lasting battery life (especially the Pixel 3a XL); Fast recharge times; Responsive actions around the interface; All the trimmings of stock Android

Graphics processing can be challenging; Video performance under low light is underwhelming; No 60 fps video recording

May, 2019

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Expert review by : Abner Li (9to5google.com)

Pixel 3a and 3a XL will be eligible for upcoming Android 12L Beta Program

Last week, Google announced Android 12L as a big update for foldables and tablets. It's also coming to phones, with Pixel devices receiving the update in Q1 of next year. The Android 12L Beta Program is set to start in December, and today Google added...

Nov, 2021

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Expert review by : Damien Wilde (9to5google.com)

Pixel 3a vs. Pixel 4a: Worth the upgrade? [Video]

Much like the potential upgrade path from the Pixel 4 series to the Pixel 5 , suggesting that someone shoul09d “upgrade” from the Pixel 3a to the Pixel 4a is a bit silly. Despite maybe being a little overdue, we're here to examine whether this might be...

Nov, 2020

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Expert review by : Damien Wilde (9to5google.com)

Some Pixel 3a owners can’t seem to update from Android Pie directly to Android 11

The Pixel 3a and 3a XL may have been superseded by the Pixel 4a — and recently released 4a 5G — but that doesn't mean they are not great devices. While they still offer a “premium” Pixel experience at a lower cost, it looks as though some Pixel 3a and...

Oct, 2020

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