In fact, that's kind of the story of the new Google Pixel 3a XL. In general, its a far more compelling product than perhaps you might surmise from the sum of its parts. With the exception of Google's fantastic camera performance, there's no one area where the Pixel 3a XL really stands-out.

Great price point; Clean; unadulterated Android 9; Fantastic camera performance; Excellent battery life; Headphone jack; Solid OLED display

Performance is underwhelming; No wireless charging; No IP water resistance rating

If you like a big screen, Google's Pixel 3a XL is the absolute the best phablet you can buy for less than $500. And for many people, it's also a compelling alternative to high-end flagships that cost nearly twice as much.

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

No microSD slot or wireless charging

Google Pixel 3a XL review: You should buy this instead of a Pixel 3 XL

garbage phone..worthless. nothing works correctly.. no sounds.. half the apps don't work.. waste of money not even close to what google claims.

The Google Pixel 3a XL is a more affordable twist on the Pixel 3 XL , with similar camera features, an almost identical design, and a reinstated 3.5mm audio port. Whereas the Pixel 3 XL starts from £869, the Pixel 3a XL starts from a much more palatable £469. So far, so good.

Phenomenal Pixel 3 Camera; 3.5mm Headphone Port; Fast-Charging / Fast-Charger In The Box; 3 Years Of Android OS Updates Guaranteed; Unlimited Google Photos Storage

Very Difficult To Use One-Handed; No Ultra-Wide Group Selfie Mode From Pixel 3; No Water Or Dust Resistance; No Wireless Charging; Not As Powerful As Some Phones At This Price

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. Do you think a smartphone like Pixel 3a XL at Rs.

Smartphone prices these days are simply insane if you purchase the latest flagship outright. Sure, you can get one for free on a two-year contract with most telcos but then you're tied into a contract.

We don't review mid- and lower-end devices nearly as often as we'd like to here, but the Pixel 3a was an interesting device to have put through the mill. In terms of design, there's nothing really exciting about the Pixel 3a XL.

After 5 iPhones over the course of 11 years I made the switch to Android. I love this phone and would not go back if you gave me a free iPhone! I am a very heavy user, I drive for both Uber and Lyft and need to run apps simultaneously. iPhone just could not handle it.

Amazing phone. Great battery life and I use it constantly. All the new features work great, and despite what people thought, the notch doesn't bother me at all