It's hard to see anything the Pixel 3a XL does wrong for the price. No, it's not as powerful as the flagships of last year, but it leaves the main strengths of the Pixel 3 XL untouched: the best-in-class camera and a smooth, bloat-free installation of Android, first in line for updates.

Well planned cuts on the Pixel 3 XL; Same excellent camera; Clean Android 9 experience with early updates

Pixel 3a is even cheaper; No expandable storage

All of this goes together to produce a rather impressive overall package. In fact, in the Pixel 3a XL I think Google has stumbled across a magic formula. This is a phone that's not only far more reasonably priced than most modern flagships, but also looks good, feels just as responsive and takes...

Same camera as the Pixel 3 XL; Same software as the Pixel 3 XL; Better battery life than the Pixel 3 XL

No water or dust-resistance; No wireless charging; Screen isn't edge-to-edge

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

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

Really well designed phone. Lovely bright screen, fast, smooth software experience using stock Android 9, lightweight plastic body without feeling cheap. It may not have the latest processor, wireless charging or waterproof ratings but this is half the price of the flagship devices that have those...

The Google Pixel 3a XL has a lot of positives. The camera capabilities are impressive, better than several other phones, which are priced in a similar range. I say this because I find the Pixel 3a XL's camera or rather the Google Camera to deliver results which are most natural and pleasing.

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.

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

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

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

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

Thick bezels; Build quality feels a little cheap