Google Pixel 3a Specs

9.0
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Google Pixel 3a Review
9.3

Description

Google’s first mid-range phone, the Pixel 3a, builds on the strong foundation established by the previous Pixel phones and comes along with exceptional camera performance that rivals even the flagship devices out there. That’s because the 3a boasts the same 12.2MP F1.8 camera, which works in unison with Google’s imaging algorithms to deliver great camera quality. The display is a 5.6-inch OLED one. On the inside, the Pixel 3a is powered by the mid-range Snapdragon 670 chipset and has 4GB of RAM, as well as a 3,000mAh battery. All of this is fitted in a polycarbonate body and even has a 3.5mm jack. You also get a traditional fingerprint reader at the back, though no IP water resistance. Google’s pure Android is on board with a slew of Pixel-exclusive software features.

Cons

  • 64GB basic storage (not expandable)
I want it 6 users
I have it 13 users
I had it 4 users

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Display

Benchmarks
Size: 5.6 inches
Resolution: 2220 x 1080 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio, 444 PPI
Technology: OLED
Screen-to-body: 73.93 %
Features: Scratch-resistant glass (Dragontrail), Ambient light sensor, Proximity sensor

Hardware

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System chip: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SDM670 (10 nm)
Processor: Octa-core, 2000 MHz, Kryo 360, 64-bit
GPU: Adreno 615
RAM: 4GB LPDDR4
Internal storage: 64GB (eMMC), not expandable
OS: Android (12, 11, 10, 9.0 Pie)
Device type: Smartphone

Battery

Benchmarks
Capacity: 3000 mAh
Type: Not user replaceable
Battery life test results: link
Charging: USB Power Delivery

Camera

Rear: Single camera
Main camera: 12.2 MP (OIS, PDAF)
Specifications: Aperture size: F1.8; Focal length: 28 mm; Sensor size: 1/2.55"; Pixel size: 1.4 μm
Flash: Dual LED
Video recording: 3840x2160 (4K UHD) (30 fps), 1920x1080 (Full HD) (120 fps), 1280x720 (HD) (240 fps)
Features: EIS
Front: 8 MP
Video capture: 1920x1080 (Full HD)
Dimensions: 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches (151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm)
Weight: 5.19 oz (147.0 g)
Materials: Back: Plastic
Biometrics: Fingerprint (touch)
Keys: Right: Volume control, Lock/Unlock key
Colors: Black, Purple, White

Cellular

4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 32(1500 L-band), 66(AWS-3)
4G (TDD): Bands 38(2600), 40(2300), 41(2600+)
3G: Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 4(1700/2100), 5(850), 8(900)
Data Speed: LTE-A Cat 11 (600/75 Mbit/s), HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 5.76 Mbit/s
SIM type: Nano SIM
HD Voice: Yes

Multimedia

Headphones: 3.5mm jack
Speakers: Earpiece, Multiple speakers
Features: aptX-HD
Screen mirroring: Wireless screen share
Additional microphone(s): for Noise cancellation

Connectivity & Features

Bluetooth: 5.0
Wi-Fi: 802.11 a, b, g, n, ac, dual-band; MIMO, Wi-Fi Direct, Hotspot
USB: Type-C (reversible), USB 2.0
Features: Charging, Mass storage device
Hearing aid compatible: M3, T3
Location: GPS, A-GPS, Glonass, Galileo, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer
Other: NFC, VoIP, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync

Regulatory Approval

FCC approval:
Date approved: Feb 25, 2019
FCC ID value: A4RG020G
Measured SAR:
Head: 1.15 W/kg
Body: 1.13 W/kg
Simultaneous Transmission: 1.59 W/kg
Wireless Router: 1.19 W/kg

Buyers information

Price: $ 399
In The Box: 18W USB-C power adapter, 1M USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), Quick Start Guide, Quick Switch Adapter, SIM tool

Availability

Officially announced: May 07, 2019
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Alternative variants

Google Pixel 3a
G020C
Differences from the main variant:
4G (FDD): Bands 1(2100), 2(1900), 3(1800), 4(AWS-1), 5(850), 7(2600), 8(900), 12(700 a), 13(700 c), 14(700 PS), 17(700 b), 20(800 DD), 25(1900+), 26(850+), 28(700 APT), 29(700 d), 30(2300 WCS), 66(AWS-3), 71(600)

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User Reviews

Overall User Rating
Build quality
9
Camera quality
10
Performance
8.7
Display
9.7
Battery life and charging
10
Rating breakdown (out of 10)
9
Google Pixel 3a Kicks Ass!
Phone owned for less than a month

Google Pixel 3a is probably by far the best Google Smartphone I've ever used. I made a upgrade from my Moto X4 to the Pixel 3a recently and so far, the results is truly amazing since the Moto G (2013). The overall quality in this phone rivals the iPhone 11 and there's no doubt that the solid performance in this Pixel 3a takes the cake. And of course, the Pixel 3a has excellent camera quality and next gen Android updates that will keep the Pixel 3a feel new for the upcoming Android 12 for this year in 2021. However, the new Android 11 update for the latest Pixel phones kinda messed up the Bluetooth connectivity and I would like to see that fixed ASAP. Aside from all of that, the Pixel 3a is probably the best affordable phone you can buy right now if you plan to buy it at a cheaper price. And there's no doubt that Google continues to surprise everyone to see what they have in store in the near future.

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9
Pixel 3a _Good phone minus speaker problem
Phone owned for more than a year

I bought my phone May 2019. In December it developed a bottom speaker problem. There apparently was a quality problem on the phone's bottom speaker. Contacting Google I was able to get warranty work done through a local company. In less than 3 hours my phone was repaired by ubreakIfix. I was even offered a loaner phone, which I declined. Other than the speaker I LOVE the phone.

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10
Real performance at a feasible price
Phone owned for less than a month

I have been using the pixel 3a for a few days now. This is my second of the "nexus" lines of phones if we can still call them that. The last of the nexus line I had was the Motorola nexus 6, and I enjoyed the experience on that device as well. This interface is certainly better than my last nexus, granted we are several operating systems further as well. If you read my review on the Samsung S10e you'll know I had an issue with the way I hold my phone and those bezel-less screens. This device while it has larger bezels also does not get any accidental touches. For now bezel-less is a no-go for me. The display on the device looks excellent, I believe its about the same size as the s10e, but it just seems larger due to the size of the device. The colors are quite accurate, and the photos look great on the phone display. I have had good battery performance and excellent device reception, the calls out of the speakerphone and the earpiece are very clear. I just recently switched to tmobile from vzw due to verizon being super annoying about letting me put a sim in an unlocked phone, some people have stated I am breaking up when speaking with them, not sure if its a pixel issue or a tmobile issue. Anyone have this phone on another carrier and having the same issue? I did turn off the squeeze for assistant feature, as I either would activate it too easily or not be able to fully activate it.

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