The Pixel 3a XL is a decent enough phone but the competition is generally too much for it to compete with.

Fantastic camera; Pixel software; OLED display;

No waterproofing; No wireless charging; Below-average specs;

The Google Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL have been out for almost a year and it’s time to take a look back at how the devices have performed and if they’re still a good buy. A device developed and sold by Google is always going to have higher expectations than others on the market because the Pixel is...

After 7 Months of use, the Phones battery life last well enough to last 10 hours of heavy use, 24 or more with regular use. Camera is fast enough to catch 99% of important moments. Has just the right amount of features to ensure a great shot 9 out 10 times.

Great design and Size; Battery is Good; Pics are really good; Call quality (Verizon) is Great

Outdoor Display Brightness could be better

The Google Pixel 3a XL makes for a great big-screened Pixel 3 alternative, without the price tag. It nails the software and camera experiences so important to capturing the feel of the full-fat Pixel 3 series, in spite of its more affordable nature. However, its price tag places it up against more capable and more powerful rivals.

The same great Pixel experience for less; There's a headphone jack; Great OLED screen; Superb camera;

Auto-brightness sets screen too dim; No Qi charging or water resistance; Weak gaming performance;

The Google Pixel 3a XL is a different kind of flagship phablet. It has everything you expect from a high-end Android phone—fantastic camera quality, a beautiful display, long battery life, and solid performance—minus the high-end price. No, it isn't quite as powerful as Google's true flagship, the Pixel 3 XL, but at $479, it costs $420 less. While the slightly smaller Pixel 3a earns our Editors' Choice in the midrange phone department, the Pixel 3a XL is every bit as good a value, and easy to recommend to anyone who prefers a larger phone. Design, Display, and Durability While sexy glass-bodied smartphones have dominated the market for the past few years, the Pixel 3a XL doesn't follow that lead. Instead, it yields to a more utilitarian design language that's reminiscent of its pricier sibling. The phone measures 6.3 by 3.0 by 0.3 inches and weighs in at 5.9 ounces. If you're looking for something easier to handle with one hand, the Pixel 3a measures 6.0 by 2.8 by 0.3 inches and...

Inch-for-inch, the Google Pixel 3a XL offers the best bang for your buck among big-screen Android phones.

Fantastic camera; Beautiful OLED display; Long battery life; Solid performance; Guaranteed software updates for three years

No microSD slot or wireless charging

Class-leading main camera; Good battery life; Hints of old-school Google phone appeal; It has a headphone jack;

Dated-looking borders; Pricier than rival mid-rangers;

Class-leading main camera; Good battery life; Hints of old-school Google phone appeal; It has a headphone jack;

Dated-looking borders; Pricier than rival mid-rangers;

The Pixel 3 is the ultimate expression of Android and proof that AI done right can make your life easier.

Excellent performance; Quality OLED display; Top-tier cameras; Charming design; Call Screen is a godsend

A bit expensive; Bezels could be slimmer

Video and pictures at the Chicago Auto Show - incredible. Use the Pixel 3XL all day at the office. Keyboard is spot on for multiple text messages and emails a day. Call quality terrific. Apps, including, Microsoft office - flawless. Total productivity with a fast and smooth interface.

Google's third attempt at a Pixel phone is its most successful yet. The Google Pixel 3 is an excellent device with a nice display, truly stunning camera (now with the incredible Night Sight feature) and the best version of the Android software.

Great haptics; Google's Android is the best Android; Much-improved design; Breathtaking camera both on the front and back; Fast wireless charging and clever Pixel Stand (even if it's not included

No form of facial unlocking; Can scratch easily