Pixel 3A: Ridiculously good for the price
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- Опубликовано: 10 сен 2024
- It's not every day you'll use a phone with lesser specs than the flagship - and with it being half the price - and come away pretty darn amazed. But that's me and the Google Pixel 3a XL. Put it this way - half the time I completely forgot I wasn't using the Pixel 3. It's not perfect. But it's also half the price - and ridiculously good for what you'll pay.
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Man what a great review! Seriously need more subscribers. This is the review for consumers. Ie. 90% of those who care about making a purchasing decision rather than being a nerd.
Thanks so much!
I feel the same way, i only saw 200 likes....this is straight forward, honest, well shot review. also you made me laugh, you deserve more attention for your hard work. thanks modern dad!
Totally agree
Go tell ALL THE PEOPLE THEN!
No, I don't want to pay $1000 for a phone. Ever. My 3A XL arrives Monday. Stoked.
I got mine Thursday 😁. #worthit
You won't regret it. Its a great phone.
Or you could get a Moto G, Moto's been doing budget phones since 2013.
I didn't want to pay $1000 for a laptop so I got a mid-range Asus.
The Galaxy S10e isn't $1000.
For anyone who loved Nexus phones in the past and are looking for a new phone - Just get the 3A and carry it for a couple years. You'll love it. For anyone who doesn't want a giant phone, just get a Pixel 3 or 3A. Size never gets discussed even though I know people who are sick if large phones.
Exactly.
Should I be concerned that the images only save in high quality as opposed to original quality in Google Photos like the regular 3 and 3XL? I've wanted a Pixel for a long time to have a phone that takes great pictures of my kids. My wife and I take an insane amount of them. We print them off from time to time too (especially when I create her a Mother's Day photo book every year on Shutterfly). Seems odd that a phone that's all about the camera would remove that perk.
Like you said, it's a perk. For most folks it shouldn't be an issue.
Here in India, the Pixel 3a sells for $571, which makes it way too overpriced for what it's worth.
Yeah... 1$ is equivalent to 100rs what the heck.
You Indian people only care about the number written next to the SoC name.
Not knowing that the 670 is very similar to the 845 and outperforms the 835
@@YounesLayachi Really then why does google gives 845 in flagship Pixel devices ? Don't get me wrong this is a good device, but not for India or Asia for that matter because we have lots of options when it comes to mid-range which gives better features and if you're worried about camera then you can install GCam in all of those other devices, it's just doesn't make sense because
"You western people only care about the logo drawn on the back of the device, Not knowing that other phones with GCam installed gives similar quality photos as Pixel 3a and outperforms 3a in most of the other categories".
No offence though, I'm just giving my opinion because the way you guys are jumping right on "such good mid range device" we were also in same state about 1-2 years ago, and since then we had lots of other brands competing in that segment.
Nishant Desai The difference is in the US we don’t have mid range devices at the carrier or at stores like Best Buy. Our market is saturated with flagships, primarily Apple and Samsung. We have the Pixel and now OnePlus, you may even come across a Sony or LG but that’s about it. The “average consumer” won’t go on Amazon or eBay to find those excellent mid range phones. So yes, people in the US are going to buy a brand name and as far as a good mid tier phone the Pixel 3a is about it.
Isn't worth it in India but in US it is
This is going to be a very solid phone for the next 3 years with great camera, battery, and software.
Got the 3a Xl, with $250 trade in and $100 store credit. Thats like $130 for this device lol
Crazy, ain't it?
i got mine from tmobile and they give me $400 for my galaxy s8 not bad so im only going to be paying like $5 per month for this phone
You, me and a bunch of others... Can't complain at all.
Google has 2 winners with theses 3A series phones. I know my 3a has better brightness than the original 3. Very quick opening apps and smooth screen scrolling.
Not quite a SD845 but the SD 670 is no slouch.
I've been using the Pixel 3 Axl (feels like Google missed an opportunity, should have made an "Axl Rose" edition) and, like you, I'm very impressed. I absolutely love the phone. I'm starting to use it as my daily driver -- I prefer it to both an iPhone and the Galaxy S10e.
AT HALF THE PRICE! (Did I mention that?)
Android is nasty?!?!
I really hate to break it to you...
...you failed as a father.
jk, glad to see another video after so long.
lol. ... It's good to be back.
Love these reviews. Right to the point. Keep 'em coming!
Thanks! More on the way.
I'm glad I jumped on the 50% off the Pixel 3 for Google Fi's 4th birthday.
Definitely a good deal.
Yeah that was a good deal... I traded in my one year old iPhone SE that I got at Best buy for $79 and they gave me $250 bucks for it and it also came with $100 gift card for total of $350 bucks on a $430 phone... I have to say deal on the pixel 3A is pretty sweet. I thought about jumping on the deal you got but I'm now I'm glad I waited.
Yep the Pixel 3 can be had for much less now. So really "half the price" doesn't fully apply.
My last 4 or 5 phones have been flagships, and my current Note 9 will be the last top-tier mobile device I get. These ultra-expensive phones are great, but each of them have a few big problems (usually with durability and customer service, for me) that spending $1000 should negate. I'm reallly looking forward to picking up a 3a when my Note is paid off!
You fell for big and pretty once. You are likely to do it again 😂
Great Review and I agree 100%!!!!!
I just bought my younger daughter a brand new iPhone 6s from Walmart for $150 for her 7th birthday.
It’s just WiFi only for now. We might activate it for her when she’s 10.
What about a current Pixel 2 user? Is it worth it to go to the Pixel 3 or is the 3A good enough? I don't feel like I'm missing anything on my Pixel 2 so where do you think I should go from here?
i switched from a galaxy s8 and im loving it i know i downgraded but is not a big deal. i notice is a little bit slower like apps loading a second or two slower is not a big deal for me also water resistance , i dont go swimming with my phone.
Nobody should swim with their phone. :p
My problem is that it has something called Dragontrail glass....
I'd like to see a couple months review of that phone and see if it's still working smoothly.
Yep - that's a big question. My Pixel 3 definitely got sluggish. (What drove me back to the iPhone for a couple months recently.)
Yeah I read about that online you got to believe that's a software issue which is weird because Google phones are stock Android so anyway yeah we're going to see.
Android phones are actually starting to gain popularity in my high school. I'd like to think it's because of me. I'd say a good 40% of students use an Android device now; that number used to be much lower. I think part of the problem is that many kids receive a terrible cheapo Android phone as their first. If they would just be introduced to a flagship Android device, more would realize how great they are.
That's EXACTLY what my daughter said when we were talking about it later. ... Not that there aren't good Android phones, it's just that there are so many bad ones.
That's a great point. Similar to how a friend also says Android is so much better going from an iPhone 4 to an OG Pixel a few years ago. Anything old to a new flagship will be a poor comparison.
I expect most of it is due to imessage though. I know adults who hate themselves for spending so much on an iPhone, yet do it anyways so they can still iMessage
Great review Phil. I miss your phone reviews. Regarding that polycarbonate, the old Lumia 920 and 1020 had a polycarbonate back and those felt great at the time. I looked at this phone at Best Buy and held it to feel this. It feels premium to me. I have an S10+, and I'm tempted to get one as a Nexus like device to always have the latest Android betas on, and for the camera.
Oh man those Lumias were so good. ... I still have one here somewhere.
Would really like to see you do a Pixel 3a/3a XL vs One Plus 7 Pro as far as value. Is the One Plus 7 Pro worth that extra $200
Only been using the 1+7P a few hours, but it's a different class of phone altogether.
That wouldn't really be an apples to apples comparison. Comes down to what's important to you. Superior photos, immediate & long-term OS updates, and seamless Google-to-hardware (pure Android) experience? Or... More horsepower.
Keep in mind you can get a discounted Pixel 3 since it's been out for 6 months. And 6T for that matter.
The only concern I have is will the 670processer slow down over time? The camera & stock android will sell this phone. Plus the price at 399.00 & handled on all carrier's!
All phones slow down over time regardless of the processor.
Exactly. That's a software, thing, not a processor thing.
"Android...that's nasty.." 😂😂😂 I think this phone is a prime example of bang-for-the-buck! 👍👍👍
Good thing she's my kid, right?
My daughter had the exact same reaction!!!!!
Awesome video as always! Does it also do WiFi hotspot just like the Pixel 3 if on Google Fi?
Not sure, but I don't see why it wouldn't.
@@Moderndad great feature for sharing paid wifi and really hoping it has it. Will try next week, thanks again!
Good to see you, Phil. Hi to snickerson...
I shall!
You keep saying "half the price". I purchased a discounted pixel 3 at Best Buy on Verizon for $500 in April. It's been out for over 6 months so it can be had for much less than $900.
You forgot to mention water resistance. That's really important especially if it's being handed to a child.
Yeah, it's missing. But I'm not sure a kid is any more prone to drop it in water than an adult. More likely to drop it on the ground, probably.
Great review!
Thanks!
Which calendar widget are you using?
A Calendar+ play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.withouthat.acalendarplus
Thanks!
I'm debating on trading in my Pixel 2XL for the 3AXL. $400 trade in from T-mobile will have the cost around $90. I'm nervous about processor speed for photos and display.
Not the worst idea.
Don't they make wireless charging pads that plug into the phone and go between it and the case? Tempted to try one.
Back when we had removable batteries, yeah. But they were janky and not worth it.
@@Moderndad I meant something like this. I thought Android Authority or similar referenced it once (not sure if it was just a sale link, but fwiw)
www.amazon.com/Version-Wireless-Charging-Receiver-Nillkin/dp/B06Y5FDXD4
Do you actually feel the picture quality is the same? Genuinely curious cause the camera is a huge selling point to me
Seems pretty darn close.
Love mint!
IKR
You are right!
Happens every now and then. ... And I'll be showing this comment to my wife. ;)
In my case I only buy a smartphone because of its performance in my daily life, regardless of whether it is premium or not. I've already said in other channels, I own a Xiaomi Mi A2 with 6Gb of RAM and 128Gb internal and believe me, this phone has behaved in an excellent way, everything very fluid, smooth, fast and without any type of lag, and the best thing is that I enjoy Android One which is almost the same as having a Pixel. If Google had released a version of this Pixel 3a with 128GB internal memory, I would have left my Xiaomi Mi A2 from now. IMHO!😉👌🏻💯📱
Nice video sir
Thanks.
The gain on your mic is really high but good video.
What microphone? I'm beaming straight INTO YOUR BRAIN.
ModernDad it all makes sense now! Haha
The child...she speaks the truth.
lulz
Screen brightness is the only thing that's wrong with this phone direct sunlight difficult to see the screen
whats the calendar widget?
It's a Calendar+ play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.withouthat.acalendarplus
got this phone in best buy for $300 if you switch to sprint plus a $100 best buy gift card
seems like pixel 3a won your heart
It's really good for the money.
The phone is getting boring .... But I'm excited about this boring looking phone over here.... Funny.
This is not a flagship if you need more from a phone just buy s 10 e or iPhone x r for $750 .
I will NEVER buy another 1000.00 phone again...after this...it would be a waste of money
Only the camera is great, the software too is nice. Everything else the cheaper Samsung a70 has this beaten. Screen/ram/storage/speed/build.
Updates?
It's hard for me to understand the thinking of using an iphone when Android is so much cheaper (phone and apps) and usually has all the same features that a "normal" iphone user needs.
You, sir, are not a 12-year-old girl. :p
Lol. Indeed... I did buy the Pixel 3a XL for me and the wife. We both love it!
I'm not aware of apps, as a general rule, being any more on iOS. I'm not saying they are always the same price, but I've seen some apps cheaper on iOS than Android -- and from what I've seen it is pretty balanced. Beyond that, overall apps are better on iOS; I suspect much of the reason is that developers can make the apps for "iPhones" -- just a very few phones -- whereas there is so much variety (even in screen resolution and processors) with Android.
Airpower is not cancel 2:47 lol
lol. That's IKEA.
woooooooooooooow
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Remember when Sundar stood on stage and said they want to get $100 phones into the hands of the next billion users. Then they make this budget phone that is double the price of Chinese phones in India.
That's because of import duty and import tax.
Get the flip phone. Its $25. For your kid. 😒😒😒
No.
Still can’t beat iphone
Great joke
LG V30 still beats it.
my kids will never own an Iphone they are banned(well when i have kids)
Heh. Be prepared to eat those words.
I'm guessing none of you guys have heard of the Moto G. Motorola has been doing quality budget phones for the past 5 years.
Please tell me more. But first, read this, paying special attention to the byline. www.androidcentral.com/moto-g-2015-review
Put XL in the title, man. You aren’t reviewing the standard 3a.
I also didn't call it a review. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯
Yeah, half the price but no iMessage so it’s a non-starter for teens.
That's exactly my kid's take.