Google Pixel 3a 64GB
Google are making big strides in the smartphone field. The Pixel 3a is a prime example. It's the budget version of the standard Pixel 3 model.
First things first
The first impression of any phone is the display; the Pixel 3a comes with a 5.6 inch FHD+ OLED display that Google promises will "take your viewing experience to a whole new level".
A camera that performs magic tricks
At first glance the camera specs might not stand out; a 12.2 MP rear camera and 8MP front camera. Where the camera set up really impresses is the range of tricks it lets you perform. This includes Night Sight, which delivers rich detail and colour in the dark. Depth Editor lets you adjust the depth of field so you can focus on the most important things, while Colour Pop makes the background turn black and white while the subject stands out in vivid colour.
Protect the sensitive stuff
Protecting sensitive data is of increasing concern. In the Pixel 3a, Google’s custom-made Titan M security chip will protect what’s important to you.
Why worry about storage? Storage is virtually unlimited in the Pixel 3a, thanks to Google Photos. You can save all your photos and videos in high quality without worrying how much space they take up.
Google is at your service
One of the best things about a Google phone is Google Assistant. You can send texts, get answers to curly question, set reminders and much more. To get all the help you need, just ask, or give your Pixel a squeeze.
Pixel power
The battery promises upto 30 hours of life. Pixel’s Adaptive Battery learns your favourite apps and reduces power to the ones you use less often. Meanwhile, performance power comes from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 processor.
A newer model Google Pixel 4a 128GB was released in September 2020.
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Google Pixel 3a review
The Pixel 3a is a great mid-range option for those who want a Pixel but can’t afford the real deal. There might be more powerful and flashy phones at this price but Google offers something different.- Affordable
- Fantastic camera
- Pixel software
- No waterproofing
- No wireless charging
- Old-fashioned design
Google Pixel 3A review: Google's cheaper Pixel 4 alternative has a great camera
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. Despite an exceptional camera and a handful of useful software tricks, the Pixel 4 (and its sibling the 4 XL) didn't blow us away when it launched in October 2019. That's because the phone had an average battery life that rivals easily outlasted, it had limited storage and other phones had excellent cameras with their own impressive low-light modes (like the iPhone 11 and OnePlus 7T at the time).- 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.
Google Pixel 3A review: a $399 phone with a great camera
I am going to break an unwritten rule of tech reviews and tell you the ending right at the top: if you want to buy a new smartphone that costs between $300 and $500, you should buy a Pixel 3A or Pixel 3A XL.- Low price
- Excellent camera
- Clean Google version of Android
- Low price
- Excellent camera
- Clean Google version of Android
- Slow processor
- No wireless charging
- Not water resistant
- Slow processor
- No wireless charging
- Not water resistant
Google Pixel 3a review: The affordable Pixel champion
The affordable Pixel champion
Google Pixel 3a review
I think that the Pixel 3a is a fantastic phone. It ticks most of the boxes at being a great smartphone, with its only main shortfall being an average-sized battery. The value for money that the Pixel offers regarding performance, experience and especially camera performance makes the device a...
Google Pixel 3a review
Having told you about a far larger Google offering the 3XL in February as summer turns to autumn a smaller more compact offering crosses my desk this may suit those who have slightly smaller hands or pockets both cost and size.
Google Pixel 3a review
You simply can't get a smartphone with a better camera at $399.- Incredible pricing, Big and vibrant OLED displays, Fantastic cameras, Has a headphone jack, Clean bloat-free Android 9 Pie
- Slower Night Sight processing, No wireless charging, Slower performance especially for AR, No IP rating