Very true, it wasn't that long ago that £250 was considerd mid range affordable, now since the £1000 iPhone all have gone into orbit, I however remain grounded...which is why I bought a pixel.
Well today’s phones make yesterday’s look like calculators so of course they’ll cost more you can’t expect innovation and not an increase in price that’s ignorant
@@mirzarizwanbaig9449 If they make the jump to a snapdragon 700 series I would be very surprised. Seems to be lacking here in the Western market. Face unlock would Def be great, no reason not to add it. Here's to hoping for more RAM but I'm not optimistic, they seem to skimp a lot in that regards.
Eww. Who uses wired headphones on a phone? lol That wire is so god damn annoying. Getting grabbed on the door handle ripping it out of the phone. Getting up forgetting and pulling phone off the desk. Running, or going jogging and the wire getting caught on something, or needing some cheesy harness. The list goes on. Horrible. I have amazing wireless headphones with a 40 hour battery life with built in mic. Charges in 2 hours. I have zero need for a shitty pair of wired archaic headphones. They also have a built in High dec with sound quality that sounds better than my audia techs. If this was 5-10 years ago yes. but Bluetooth tech is so amazing right now there just is no need. if for some strange reason I really care about a wired? Buy headphones that have USB C chord you can interchange. (my audia techs can do that). Just a waste of time. i can freely dance around, work and do all things safely. Wired headphones are a safety hazard. And they break constantly.
@@crazytech5755 Weird... I've had none of these issues outside of intense exercising. In that regards I completely agree that Bluetooth is far superior. For as many disadvantages as you've pointed out I can easily think of more for Bluetooth. They are more costly, the sound quality is less, another thing to charge, and you can't charge while listening to music. I don't see the issue why they both can't coexist together? If I'm forced to use Bluetooth headphones I'll just go back to Apple.
I recently bought a phone and was going to buy the Pixel3a but bought a less expensive interim phone (Moto G7 play) only because the Pixel 4 is rumoured to be out in October. The Moto G7 play is nice for price ($130.00 if activated) but almost regret not spending more and getting a Pixel3a. It's an excellent phone and the camera is incredible. On Pixel 4 - dual cameras (?) for optical zoom. But as far as the 3a, great camera, good speed and price. If I could do over I would have bought the Pixel.
The processor on the G7 play is still a 600 series snapdragon. Still a great processor for the price. The biggest drawback of the G7 is that it's only a 720p lcd and the camera isn't as good as the pixel. As far as everyday useage goes your phone could easily keep up with the Pixel. I was actually considering getting the Play just for the processor alone. Boost mobile was selling it for only $104 on their site just recently.
@@commentarysheep If new Pixel is coming in 2 months, it wouldn't be worth getting a 3a now. I bought an unlocked one (Moto G7 play) that was at $180.00 or $130.00 with activation. I already had an account (Verizon) so got it for the activation price. Unfortunately the store (Best Buy) had the Pixel3a on sale with activation, but not with my carrier. If they would have had same deal in regards to carrier activation choice, I wouldn't have hesitated and would have bought the Pixel.
@@baaaddude3184 The Moto G7 play is an excellent phone for general purpose, the camera is decent enough but not close to being a Pixel. Resolution is ok .. nothing to brag about. But for the price it's an awesome deal. But I wanted a great camera .. which is actually the real benefit of the Pixel3a.
Budget and midrange phones are the ones to go for in my opinion. I have the Nokia 7.1 and it is an extremely good phone with amazing build quality. Nokia is the best for affordable and durable phones right now but the Google pixel 3 a is a great phone in its self, I'd highly recommend it
What I love about the regular 3a is how it feels in-hand.I have a screen protector on it but no need for a case.The last time I didn't use a case was back in the iPhone 5s days lol
I am basically flipping a coin between the 3a and the Samsung A40. It's not easy because at that price point there is a compromise somewhere. 3a has better camera, A40 has a brighter screen, 3a is cheaper, A40 might be faster... wtf.
This is one of the things that would make me buy it. Because smartphone cameras (I'm not talking about the flagships) are typically not that good in low light. So I think it's worth it for the camera, especially if I get a discount.
Got a 3A XL: - The 64GB storage CAN be really small. Mind you, there is no SD card, and the only way to expand is through a USB-C pendrive. Removing the case, and plugging in a monstrosity so you can watch your favorite series - honestly - looks laughable. - The lack of expandable storage AND dual sim, is a major drawback for media consumption. As one could always get a secondary, more "data-driven" SIM card. If you could add one to the 3a/3a XL. - The SOC does indeed feel slower at times. NFC payment takes like 2 solid seconds, while it's instant on a OnePlus I seldom use. Opening emails, browsing the web, these things just take a while longer than a Snapdragon 845/855 fitted phone. - The RAM, while 4GB sounds still a lot, it isn't. Preloading apps is very common. Android itself (the OS) eats up like 1.5-2gb of ram. Then there are the apps that always run in the background... That said, the Google Pixel experience is still the best on Android. So I'd definitely get a Pixel 4. Or Pixel 3. Whatever your budget allows. Pixel 3a? I'd honestly stay away. I'd recommend this device to people who are not very techie, but like Android and still use smartphone features. (Think of like your dad, if he is okay with tech. He is the kind of guy who just wants' a daily driver that does not break down, does not get ads, changes it's entire interface, etc. The Pixel 3a is just like that. And it gets updates, you can unlock/root it. I'd highly recommend it for a person like that.)
I'm a pretty serious amateur photographer, so I was curious to see how the 3a holds up against my Olympus E-M10 camera, as opposed to the Moto Z2 Play that the 3a replaced. The Olympus has the 3a beat in all comparison categories and in every situation. The 3a is NOT the tool for most of the people who approach photography as an art form. HOWEVER, it is significantly better than the Z2 Play, which is a good thing! What this means is, that when I'm out and about without my camera and presented with a photo opportunity, I feel comfortable using my phone, knowing that I won't be embarrassed by the results. Yeah, I'm a snob. It also means that my wife, who I am encouraging to upgrade to the 3a, will enjoy using it as her only camera. The quality is as good as the best of her old dedicated point and shoot cameras and significantly better than the Z2 Play's otherwise fairly decent camera. I think comparing the 3a to the flagship phones is short sighted. The 3a blows away the other mid priced phones when it comes to price and performance. It has significantly changed the expectations users have of the mid priced phones. Motorola and Samsung will have to step up their game in order to compete in the mid priced market. This will apply indirect pressure on the flagship phones to be even MORE consumer friendly to get people to spend $1000 or more on a smartphone. Could we see a return to user replaceable batteries on flagship phones with a continued reliance on 'disposability' with the mid tier phones? I don't know, it would be nice. But if they want my money to buy a flagship phone, they will have to offer MORE of the stuff that differentiates mid priced from flagship in a way that I can SEE! Fancy test result graphics that don't affect how I make phone calls, use google maps, or check the weather, can only go so far in persuading me to spend more money.
I compared the image quality of a Canon Rebel XT with a Tamron 90mm macro lens to the 3a. The 3a did well but couldn't beat the 15 year old camera with what is basically a $500.00 lens new, about $200.00 used. Nothing beats sensor (even crop sensor) and reasonable glass.
Maybe look at some LGs. I got a cheap one and the camera wasn't very good, but the phone wasn't bad for the price. And then I got a Stylo 3 and it wasn't bad at all for the price. It doesn't really have enough memory now, but it still works fine, great for video and books. You could go with a newer LG, and they will have at least 32gb.
I would spend 300$ most on phone, if I wouldnt know what to do with my money. 400+ would be absurd, because you can get decent PCs or something else for that price.
After spending 764€ on an iPhone 8 two years ago I'm not only never buying an iPhone again but also never spending more than 400 max 500€ on a phone. So happy with my Pixel 3a.
Coming from an iPhone XR I can say I really like the 3a. Nice build quality, very good screen (much better than on the XR), amazing camera, fast os. Only downsides for me are the missing water resistance and the mediocre battery life.
There is no mediocre battery lol I've had one since launch and the battery still lasts me the whole day and I use my phone alot. I don't even leave out with my charger anymore
I agree. Nothing ruthless at all. Should've done some side by side pictures with other phones in its price range and you'd see how outdated the bezels look on the Pixel as one example.
If your speaker sounds sluggish after dropping your phone in the water, than in the app store there is an app that makes a high frequency noise so your phone can release sound normally again.
I have personal standards for phones. 1) 64gb + microSD slot. 2) 3.5mm audio Jack 3) no glass back (who thinks a glass back is desirable?) 4) 6GB RAM 5) user removable battery (yes I know) At least the pixel 3a has an audio Jack, and no glass back. But no microSD slot is a deal breaker for me. I may have to wait for Chinese phones.
@@skiptopher I have a Galaxy S9+. It has the 64GB, the microSD slot, the 6GB of RAM, and the 3.5mm audio jack. No removable battery. Due to the glass back I have a cover on it. I truly don't understand putting glass on the back. The phone actually is quite good but in the long run doesn't suit me. To me the removable battery has nothing to do with daily use. The Galaxy runs all day on a single charge and charges quickly. Removable batteries are about the battery life cycle. I don't drop my phone and they easily will last me 3 to 5 years. I just want to drop in a $20 battery and put new life in the phone after a couple of years. We bought the Galaxy s9+ phones for $400 each in a Verizon deal. I'm not likely to buy another of the same type because of the curved edges of the screen. Light always reflects off one or the other edge. My fingers or thumb, just holding the phone, touch the screen because it wraps around the side. Not all cases fit because of the screen wrapping around. I want a simple flat screen next time. I also will buy a smaller phone so it won't be so large and weight so much. I like to carry my phone in my shirt pocket and the Galaxy S9+ is quite large and heavy for that pocket.
@@johndonaldson5126 I didn't disagree with any of your points actually. I was just curious if you had found a phone with a removable battery for the most part. I totally agree with your reasoning for one as well. As someone who for the first time has a glass back phone (Pixel 3), I definitely prefer one without. I do appreciate the smaller form factor though. I can live without the SD and 3.5mm. Though I much prefer them. Haven't had any issues with only 4GB of ram, but 6 couldn't hurt. Dropped my phone and having issues now. Thinking of switching to a 3a instead. The only thing that Really bothers me about it, is the lower speaker is on the bottom instead of the front.
was snooping around in best buy as my father bought his TV and saw three phones that caught my eye: this phone, blu v9 and moto g7. i learned a lot about budget phones and how they're getting more and more used than the 1k$ ones. i don't currently have a job so i will probably have to get the blu v9 which is pretty great for its price (170 something) but i really want to get this one, even for extendable storage not being available. i only hope i can get those deals that can let me pay x amount of dollars a month to keep the phone. thanks for the review!
Got this phone when it launched in the US in April. The best Android I have used yet. Still no stutters and no lags unlike all the other Android phones I had previoulsy. I'll keep the pixel 3a until the Pixel 4a comes out Lord willing.
pat cola that’s great news, i just purchased the white one two days ago because of all the great reviews, this video included. i remember seeing an ad for the phone way back when about unlimited photo storage, that’s still a thing with this phone right?
Watching on my Pixel 3a. I was skeptical about it before buying but performance is very good and camera is top notch. Now after Android 10 update, performance has improved with dual sim standby support and overall buttery smooth. Battery life with heavy usage is more than 5hrs of SOT and overall 1+ days. Coming from OP3T, didn't know haptic feedback also can be good. Very happy with the device.
I am due for an upgrade really soon and I am seriously considering to get this 3a. I am curious to know how is the Pixel 3a holding up? Does it have the same problems with charging, random rebooting, and screen issues as the flagship Pixel 3?
A google phone? How's the bloatware situation? I don't suppose it can be rooted, can it? Any chance of running Lineage? What's the repair situation? Will it be repaired to original manufacturing specs? Waterproof? Glued together or screwed? A lot of this is stuff manufacturers don't want to talk about. Tell us what you can.
Samsung is actually the one who bloats their phones with worthless crap, this phone only has the barebones plus the essential Google services installed. Unlike Samsung, the Pixel phones are easily rootable and the 3a already has LOADS of custom ROMs developed for it, including your desired custom ROM flavour, Lineage OS. I don't know anything about how Google repairs the phones, but they offer 2 years of warranty (if you don't unlock the bootloader). According to JerryRigEverything, the phone is held together with loads of glue, so you have to apply heat if you desire to repair it after the warranty period. This is what I know about the 3a in these regards.
Actually rooting and installing custom roms on a google phone is extremely easy. All you need to do is unlock the bootloader by using the command "fast boot oem unlock" via the terminal and you're ready to go.
@@commentarysheep: Thanks for that detailed reply. It's very encouraging. My S7 won't last forever & I'll definitely be looking at a Pixel. (I'm really surprised by this info.) 👍👍👍 4 U
There's no bloatware, it's completely stock android like on the pixel 3. You can check out repair stuff on ifixit, they gave it a 6/10, which is better than most phones
I bought mine a month after launch and I love it, as a person who hates the bezel-less design, and only really cares about the camera and it not lagging on you while scrolling down twitter it's the perfect phone imo i want to try one of the new oppos tho
Maybe the only thing i would like this phone to have, is the image processor of the regular 3, just to get the final image faster. If you take a photo and go to the gallery to watch it inmediately you took it, you'll have to wait ~1 sec to get it processed.
Google & Samsung did themselves a favor with their two mid-rangers. The 3a & A50. Both will have stellar sales. Both phones were created for the average consumer! Good phones for cheaper!
The Pixel 3a is a far better phone than the A50. The Pixel has superb stereo loudspeakers, whereas the A50 has a single (non-stereo) loudspeaker at the bottom of the phone and as with most Samsungs (apart from their c.$1000 flagships) it sucks. When you add in the superior camera quality of the Pixel 3a it's no contest.
I am using pixel 3a from 1 month , call quality is good. Yesterday, got the android 10 update, now dual sim standby support is also there. Phone performance is excellent so far!
Really good video...I got the pixel 3a when it first came out ,as Google was giving great trade-ins on older phones and so I’ve had this for a while and the camera ,speakers are good , battery I’ve always made it through the day , the processor is more than fast enough ...my only complaint is that it comes with 64 gb and I like would have liked wireless charging I’ve gotten used to having that.
I was skeptical with Google Fi, told myself i''ll activate it for a month but looks like I'm keeping it. No SIM needed to activate on the pixel 3a/xl and boom you got service that you can pause if you don't want it or cancel whenever no questions asked. I just use the phone as a secondary device, many times I prefer it over my iphone. It gets me service even when my main carrier (Sprint) has a blank area. There are a few things you can deactivate to make the battery last even longer, just look up the forums.
Considered the 3aXL to replace my very sad Pixel 2XL. Bought a Redmi K20 (aka Mi 9T) and no regrets. Cameras are great, including the selfie one, and the full front notch less screen is just amazing. Battery is literally a full 2 days per charge with 25% left.
Me: Buys flip phone for $20, get's a "budget" Samsung Luna for $100 back in 2016. 2019 Thio Joe, "Phones have gotten expensive... here's a budget phone for $400-500."
I am pretty sure the difference in resolution between the phones is the aspect ratio. The aspect ratio is slightly different between the two. So the resolution has to be a certain way, in order for it to look correct.
The Pixel 3a is good enough, and the cloth backed case is awesome. The reason to get a google phone instead of something else about the same price is the OTA is not months behind. The clean no fluff launcher is nice too and has enough features now not to miss out.
This is a great phone and I was very close to considering it. However there are 3 things that really made me hesitant. 1) The fixed storage was a deal breaker for long term usage (if I buy a Pixel I will use it for 3+ years.) 2) The bezels, while not a deal breaker at all, just feel too big in 2019. I would've loved to have them as small as my Honor 7x!! (phone that came out originally in Dec 2017). 3) Lastly, I just don't have faith in the processor. I'm sure it runs smooth the majority of the time but, again, for long term usage I don't have faith this will last long. Also the flash storage isn't even UFS?? I'm really looking forward to the Nokia 7.2 which may remedy all these issues in the next 2 or 3 weeks at IFA. I'm really looking forward to the Pixel 4a, as I believe that will be the midrange Pixel to purchase.
I use the pixal3a XL & yes best in class camera hands down. The OLED display is very nice. Software, battery 6to7 hrs SOT. Even the jack, I paid 4oo.oo bucks tax included. Do I recommend this phone? Yes, it's kind of a no brainer! Very good review!
Another amazing phone is the samsung galaxy a50. 4 gigs of ram, 64 gigs of storage, andoid 10 support, really nice 1080p camera, 1080p amoled screen, finger print senser in the screen, sd card slot, usb c, headphone jack, 8 core 2.7ghz I thing cpu, sadly no wireless charging, all for $250 new. Amazing phone for the price, and disregarding the price it's pretty decent
@@tom_tech I have 2 fast chargers here at home, but the wireless is handy. lay phone on charger, if it rings simply pick it up and use it. no cables to deal with.
@@tom_tech It is called a "Magic Tag" Available through Amazon. I did a video on it on my review channel, at: High End Cheap Tech. Once there just click on videos and you should be able to find it, it was done a month or so ago. In the video I also mentioned the charger I bought for home use, a Seneo charger, both its will have a link in the description. Charging on the magic tag is limited to 5v at 1 amp, but that is plenty fast enough to keep a phone topped up. It will do a lot faster charging if a QC charger is plugged in if the phone or other device has built in wireless charging.
So, is it safe to say that the Pixel 3A & 3a XL is absolutely safe for light rain and accidental water spills especially with its ports? Is battery life really that good I.e. will last the whole day? (Was underwhelmed with the 3 XL battery life)
Miss the blue led notification light Headphone jack at top is weird I find it hard to tell which is the top and bottom..why hide the on/off and volume bottoms by making them blend into the outside??
Mine arrives tomorrow. I've used Samsung Galaxy phones since 2012 and S7 has lasted since March 2016 - a great phone but sadly its battery loses charge so quickly now and the charging connection is having problems. Samsung want £75 just to replace the battery so after nearly 4 years of service it's her final day :(
Do you know how to fix windows failed to start.a recent hardware or software change might be the cause. Hope you respond (also before that error i did some things in bios and msconfig)
I never liked any pixal. Until I picked up the 3a XL on sale for 4oo.oo bucks tax included. Well I am impressed, that camera, OLED display & battery are very good. The 670processer works admirably, no lags or stutters. Yes the software is all it's cracked up to be. I would recommend either phone to anyone. It's that good, very good review!
Has anybody else still had continued reset issues? For some reason, it only occurs when I'm in certain locations (the gym, other places), which I find very odd.
The google assistant needs a data connection to do anything really. The stupid thing can't even tell what the time is without it. For people on limited data plans that's really terrible. Imagine someone that bought a budget phone that doesn't have unlimited data. The assistant is also dumb with it always repeating everything you tell it. "Okay google, turn on flashlight." **Turning flashlight on** Like for real? Just do the damn thing. It comes across like all of the dumb computers we saw growing up on TV that needlessly repeat every command. It's annoying and serves no function whatsoever.
I use the S10+ as my daily and my backup is the 3a XL. Speed tests galore, yes my S10+ is faster but not by much. I paid 4oo.oo bucks tax included. The question is, is the S10+ 6oo.oo bucks better, absolutely NOT. Portrait photos are better on the pixal, that's honest. Sure the S10+ has many more features but the pixal is no slouch? Much better than I anticipated? The 670processer works admirably, no lags or stutters. I'm finding myself using it as much as my daily. It is one fun phone. I highly recommend this 3a XL to anyone. That 📷 best in class & better than most flagships. The OLED display is very nice. Plus the 🔋 get's 7to8 hrs SOT. For myself with these two, kinda the best of both worlds!
The positive is obviously the camera and headphone jack but negative was 4g ram and 64 g storage so I passed on this phone ...I never had pixel and was waiting for pixel 4 but that depends on pricing...I'm not genius about phones but seems pretty simple if you make phone for about $500.with 6 or 8g ram,128 storage,headphone jack and good processor it will sell like Crazy!!
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It is sad when $400 is an affordable phone.
I think the same and remember that back in the day $400 is a flagship phone
Very true, it wasn't that long ago that £250 was considerd mid range affordable, now since the £1000 iPhone all have gone into orbit, I however remain grounded...which is why I bought a pixel.
It's good for a 3-4 year investment of a tool you use all day every day
Go get the Motorola G7 then it's one of the overall best budget
Well today’s phones make yesterday’s look like calculators so of course they’ll cost more you can’t expect innovation and not an increase in price that’s ignorant
3A - headphone jack
4 - no headphone jack
Flagship of the year is already out
Lmao. I think the 3a is great but the 2nd generation, I'm sure, will be the phone to get.
@@anthonyt4254a wishlist:
Selfie ultra wide angle lens
730 SD chip
Face unlock (4 feature)🤷♀️ cuz why not, 3a has Pixel 3 camera.
More storage option with 6 GB ram.
@@mirzarizwanbaig9449 If they make the jump to a snapdragon 700 series I would be very surprised. Seems to be lacking here in the Western market. Face unlock would Def be great, no reason not to add it. Here's to hoping for more RAM but I'm not optimistic, they seem to skimp a lot in that regards.
Eww. Who uses wired headphones on a phone? lol
That wire is so god damn annoying. Getting grabbed on the door handle ripping it out of the phone.
Getting up forgetting and pulling phone off the desk.
Running, or going jogging and the wire getting caught on something, or needing some cheesy harness.
The list goes on. Horrible. I have amazing wireless headphones with a 40 hour battery life with built in mic.
Charges in 2 hours. I have zero need for a shitty pair of wired archaic headphones. They also have a built in High dec with sound quality
that sounds better than my audia techs.
If this was 5-10 years ago yes. but Bluetooth tech is so amazing right now there just is no need. if for some strange reason I really care about a wired? Buy headphones that have USB C chord you can interchange. (my audia techs can do that).
Just a waste of time. i can freely dance around, work and do all things safely. Wired headphones are a safety hazard. And they break constantly.
@@crazytech5755 Weird... I've had none of these issues outside of intense exercising. In that regards I completely agree that Bluetooth is far superior. For as many disadvantages as you've pointed out I can easily think of more for Bluetooth. They are more costly, the sound quality is less, another thing to charge, and you can't charge while listening to music. I don't see the issue why they both can't coexist together? If I'm forced to use Bluetooth headphones I'll just go back to Apple.
Wireless charging = second stupidest thing after no audio jack. Literally pointless.
Now on a car it would be nice; when you pull up your electric car in the driveway and it charges (I think you have to have a BMW though). lol
I would also add a glass back to this list of pointless features. Just one more thing to break.
@@ChrisGagner Agreed. Especially if it's hidden in a case, then who gives two shits about a glass back you can't see..
These pointless features also push the price up. Something else to consider...
It is by definition not pointless, it allows you to charge the phone wirelessly...it also reduces wear and tear on the charging port.
"This is not felt. I HATE the feeling of felt." -- Tell us what happened man...
Lol child hood trauma
Watching this on my pixel 3a. Best android phone I ever bought.
How is GPS accuracy?
@@gop305 seems to be a little off, but not bad
Any lag ????
@@mrivan6 Barely. Put it on developer mode it runs like butter 😊.
How's the battery life
My Pixel 3a is EPIC...The processor is fast and does it's job very well. My only issue is the non water resistance. Stock os is amazing...
How does it work in Instagram Stories?
@@alessiocardini I don't know...I don't do social media. Is there a problem with Instagram?
@@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241 in general android phones don't really get along with IG Stories
@@alessiocardini Interesting...Thanks.
Alessio Cardini It's quite smooth and just fine in overall use. I rarely experience any lags.
The settings icon on the left superior corner is making me uncomfortable
apple made me pay 1000 dollars for a thing without a headphone jack
nobody made you buy dumbass you are BROKE stay away from classy apple products and use the nerdy broke androids instead
@@bridgetkirk7065 That's mean.
@@lennon8336 he is just salty, just like the Pacific
@@_nabil7163 You're being sarcastic right? I really hope so.
@John Beaver no it was that i had a iphone 7 and it wasnt sending messages fast so i bought a new phone
that i regret
No expandable storage = Apple's strategy to hook users to own cloud services
Pixels is free and unlimited
I'd probably opt for something else in that price range, but damn Pixel cameras.
Huawei P20 pro?
I recently bought a phone and was going to buy the Pixel3a but bought a less expensive interim phone (Moto G7 play) only because the Pixel 4 is rumoured to be out in October. The Moto G7 play is nice for price ($130.00 if activated) but almost regret not spending more and getting a Pixel3a. It's an excellent phone and the camera is incredible. On Pixel 4 - dual cameras (?) for optical zoom. But as far as the 3a, great camera, good speed and price. If I could do over I would have bought the Pixel.
What about selling the Motorola and buying the Pixel, if you REALLY regretted buying the Moto.
The processor on the G7 play is still a 600 series snapdragon. Still a great processor for the price. The biggest drawback of the G7 is that it's only a 720p lcd and the camera isn't as good as the pixel. As far as everyday useage goes your phone could easily keep up with the Pixel. I was actually considering getting the Play just for the processor alone. Boost mobile was selling it for only $104 on their site just recently.
@@commentarysheep If new Pixel is coming in 2 months, it wouldn't be worth getting a 3a now. I bought an unlocked one (Moto G7 play) that was at $180.00 or $130.00 with activation. I already had an account (Verizon) so got it for the activation price. Unfortunately the store (Best Buy) had the Pixel3a on sale with activation, but not with my carrier. If they would have had same deal in regards to carrier activation choice, I wouldn't have hesitated and would have bought the Pixel.
@@baaaddude3184 The Moto G7 play is an excellent phone for general purpose, the camera is decent enough but not close to being a Pixel. Resolution is ok .. nothing to brag about. But for the price it's an awesome deal. But I wanted a great camera .. which is actually the real benefit of the Pixel3a.
Why would you get the Moto G7 play when you could just get the G7 and it would be a better phone
Budget and midrange phones are the ones to go for in my opinion. I have the Nokia 7.1 and it is an extremely good phone with amazing build quality. Nokia is the best for affordable and durable phones right now but the Google pixel 3 a is a great phone in its self, I'd highly recommend it
Yeeah brother.. just bought Nokia 8.1
@@oveshchanda3408 oh nice, I chose the 7.1 because of the smaller notch 😅 either way both are great phones
@@ダチアヨ the Nokia phones are amazing I have no idea what your on about
@@ダチアヨ the 8.1 runs stock android you idiot xD
@@ダチアヨ you do realise the 8.1 came out this year??? -_-
For me, the biggest attraction is the camera, I was considering buying an iPhone X / XR, but then I found the Pixel 3A and I'm clear.
I have the pixel 3a, love it to death, not going to buy another phone unless it has no bloatware, a headphone jack, and a fingerprint scanner
I don't need wireless charging anyway, so I want this
I LOVE this Pixel 3a! Won’t be going back to Apple! Pictures are awesome!
True the pixs are awesome. I hope you home safe due to this pandemic 😷
Have had the 3a XL since launch and I’ve been very happy with it.
What I love about the regular 3a is how it feels in-hand.I have a screen protector on it but no need for a case.The last time I didn't use a case was back in the iPhone 5s days lol
You've never seen a smartphone review until you've seen a ThioJoe review. Great video and keep it up!
Rubiks cube man Yep, men love him and they’re not even gay.
Maybe it's just me but, he seems to be all about the camera. I guess I'm too old.
The icon arrangement is *triggering my OCD*
I dont even remember what used to be in that spot
Lol
messages app should be there
@@ThioJoe pornhub APK. We all know
I got one yesterday. The Camera is Awesome. Love it.
Pixel 3a hasn't let me down yet^ ^
The SoC is still a disappointment at 350-400$
can it play pubg in max settings?
I am basically flipping a coin between the 3a and the Samsung A40. It's not easy because at that price point there is a compromise somewhere.
3a has better camera, A40 has a brighter screen, 3a is cheaper, A40 might be faster... wtf.
the night sight feature shines when ou use it in the actual night like almost no light situations you can capture really good images its like magic
This is one of the things that would make me buy it. Because smartphone cameras (I'm not talking about the flagships) are typically not that good in low light. So I think it's worth it for the camera, especially if I get a discount.
Noice. Now I know what phone imma switch to my iPhone 6s. Thanks for the video
Eugene Pakhomov 6s gang
Jussie Smollett yea man.
Nice choice of books in the background 👌
Absolutely LOVE this phone BUT the personalization/setting is a bit messy and complicated.
I have the 3a XL, absolutely love it. Best phone I've ever used
Got a 3A XL:
- The 64GB storage CAN be really small. Mind you, there is no SD card, and the only way to expand is through a USB-C pendrive. Removing the case, and plugging in a monstrosity so you can watch your favorite series - honestly - looks laughable.
- The lack of expandable storage AND dual sim, is a major drawback for media consumption. As one could always get a secondary, more "data-driven" SIM card. If you could add one to the 3a/3a XL.
- The SOC does indeed feel slower at times. NFC payment takes like 2 solid seconds, while it's instant on a OnePlus I seldom use. Opening emails, browsing the web, these things just take a while longer than a Snapdragon 845/855 fitted phone.
- The RAM, while 4GB sounds still a lot, it isn't. Preloading apps is very common. Android itself (the OS) eats up like 1.5-2gb of ram. Then there are the apps that always run in the background...
That said, the Google Pixel experience is still the best on Android.
So I'd definitely get a Pixel 4. Or Pixel 3. Whatever your budget allows. Pixel 3a? I'd honestly stay away. I'd recommend this device to people who are not very techie, but like Android and still use smartphone features. (Think of like your dad, if he is okay with tech. He is the kind of guy who just wants' a daily driver that does not break down, does not get ads, changes it's entire interface, etc. The Pixel 3a is just like that. And it gets updates, you can unlock/root it. I'd highly recommend it for a person like that.)
I'm a pretty serious amateur photographer, so I was curious to see how the 3a holds up against my Olympus E-M10 camera, as opposed to the Moto Z2 Play that the 3a replaced. The Olympus has the 3a beat in all comparison categories and in every situation. The 3a is NOT the tool for most of the people who approach photography as an art form. HOWEVER, it is significantly better than the Z2 Play, which is a good thing!
What this means is, that when I'm out and about without my camera and presented with a photo opportunity, I feel comfortable using my phone, knowing that I won't be embarrassed by the results. Yeah, I'm a snob. It also means that my wife, who I am encouraging to upgrade to the 3a, will enjoy using it as her only camera. The quality is as good as the best of her old dedicated point and shoot cameras and significantly better than the Z2 Play's otherwise fairly decent camera.
I think comparing the 3a to the flagship phones is short sighted. The 3a blows away the other mid priced phones when it comes to price and performance. It has significantly changed the expectations users have of the mid priced phones. Motorola and Samsung will have to step up their game in order to compete in the mid priced market. This will apply indirect pressure on the flagship phones to be even MORE consumer friendly to get people to spend $1000 or more on a smartphone.
Could we see a return to user replaceable batteries on flagship phones with a continued reliance on 'disposability' with the mid tier phones? I don't know, it would be nice. But if they want my money to buy a flagship phone, they will have to offer MORE of the stuff that differentiates mid priced from flagship in a way that I can SEE! Fancy test result graphics that don't affect how I make phone calls, use google maps, or check the weather, can only go so far in persuading me to spend more money.
I compared the image quality of a Canon Rebel XT with a Tamron 90mm macro lens to the 3a. The 3a did well but couldn't beat the 15 year old camera with what is basically a $500.00 lens new, about $200.00 used. Nothing beats sensor (even crop sensor) and reasonable glass.
Camera is not a plus for me! Any suggestions for a mid range budget phone?
Maybe look at some LGs. I got a cheap one and the camera wasn't very good, but the phone wasn't bad for the price. And then I got a Stylo 3 and it wasn't bad at all for the price. It doesn't really have enough memory now, but it still works fine, great for video and books. You could go with a newer LG, and they will have at least 32gb.
I would spend 300$ most on phone, if I wouldnt know what to do with my money. 400+ would be absurd, because you can get decent PCs or something else for that price.
You can fly return LondonNew York for less than the price of the latest Samsung Galaxy or iPhone XR.
His books: Adam Smith, Douglas Adams & Sartre. I'm going to subscribe based just on that!
After spending 764€ on an iPhone 8 two years ago I'm not only never buying an iPhone again but also never spending more than 400 max 500€ on a phone. So happy with my Pixel 3a.
Watching netflix on this phone is really nice. Great quality.
Coming from an iPhone XR I can say I really like the 3a. Nice build quality, very good screen (much better than on the XR), amazing camera, fast os.
Only downsides for me are the missing water resistance and the mediocre battery life.
finally a review from an iPhone user , I've been waiting for a comparison bc I wanted to know wether I should trade for a pixel
NEUZETH MUSIC Does no water resistance mean it will die if held in the rain for a few sec, or is it only if water comes in the jack or usb c port
There is no mediocre battery lol I've had one since launch and the battery still lasts me the whole day and I use my phone alot. I don't even leave out with my charger anymore
Guess I'll get 4a or 5a when ever that comes up.
Yeah i heard the 4 wasn't great.
@@Em-mu8ne it breaks really easy
there are other phones aside from pixels you could get
I use a pixel 3a as my second phone. My primary is an s21 and I LOVE how the pixel feels in the hand.
Title - a ruthless review
Intro- I won't sugar coat stuff
Reality- *Says only the pros through out the video*
I agree.
Nothing ruthless at all. Should've done some side by side pictures with other phones in its price range and you'd see how outdated the bezels look on the Pixel as one example.
my 3a fell in the water, still working
If your speaker sounds sluggish after dropping your phone in the water, than in the app store there is an app that makes a high frequency noise so your phone can release sound normally again.
I have personal standards for phones.
1) 64gb + microSD slot.
2) 3.5mm audio Jack
3) no glass back (who thinks a glass back is desirable?)
4) 6GB RAM
5) user removable battery (yes I know)
At least the pixel 3a has an audio Jack, and no glass back. But no microSD slot is a deal breaker for me. I may have to wait for Chinese phones.
Based off of those requirements, what phone do you use?
@@skiptopher I have a Galaxy S9+. It has the 64GB, the microSD slot, the 6GB of RAM, and the 3.5mm audio jack. No removable battery. Due to the glass back I have a cover on it. I truly don't understand putting glass on the back. The phone actually is quite good but in the long run doesn't suit me.
To me the removable battery has nothing to do with daily use. The Galaxy runs all day on a single charge and charges quickly. Removable batteries are about the battery life cycle. I don't drop my phone and they easily will last me 3 to 5 years. I just want to drop in a $20 battery and put new life in the phone after a couple of years.
We bought the Galaxy s9+ phones for $400 each in a Verizon deal. I'm not likely to buy another of the same type because of the curved edges of the screen. Light always reflects off one or the other edge. My fingers or thumb, just holding the phone, touch the screen because it wraps around the side. Not all cases fit because of the screen wrapping around. I want a simple flat screen next time. I also will buy a smaller phone so it won't be so large and weight so much. I like to carry my phone in my shirt pocket and the Galaxy S9+ is quite large and heavy for that pocket.
@@johndonaldson5126 I didn't disagree with any of your points actually. I was just curious if you had found a phone with a removable battery for the most part. I totally agree with your reasoning for one as well.
As someone who for the first time has a glass back phone (Pixel 3), I definitely prefer one without. I do appreciate the smaller form factor though. I can live without the SD and 3.5mm. Though I much prefer them. Haven't had any issues with only 4GB of ram, but 6 couldn't hurt.
Dropped my phone and having issues now. Thinking of switching to a 3a instead. The only thing that Really bothers me about it, is the lower speaker is on the bottom instead of the front.
Sir I like your requirements, but honestly, the future looks dark.
was snooping around in best buy as my father bought his TV and saw three phones that caught my eye: this phone, blu v9 and moto g7. i learned a lot about budget phones and how they're getting more and more used than the 1k$ ones. i don't currently have a job so i will probably have to get the blu v9 which is pretty great for its price (170 something) but i really want to get this one, even for extendable storage not being available. i only hope i can get those deals that can let me pay x amount of dollars a month to keep the phone. thanks for the review!
Got this phone when it launched in the US in April. The best Android I have used yet. Still no stutters and no lags unlike all the other Android phones I had previoulsy. I'll keep the pixel 3a until the Pixel 4a comes out Lord willing.
pat cola that’s great news, i just purchased the white one two days ago because of all the great reviews, this video included. i remember seeing an ad for the phone way back when about unlimited photo storage, that’s still a thing with this phone right?
@@ruthadiscipleofjesuschrist1788 I think it is unlimited. I don't have a ton of photos so I'm not really worried about the storage.
pat cola thanks for the info dude!
@@ruthadiscipleofjesuschrist1788 YW 👍
Watching on my Pixel 3a. I was skeptical about it before buying but performance is very good and camera is top notch. Now after Android 10 update, performance has improved with dual sim standby support and overall buttery smooth. Battery life with heavy usage is more than 5hrs of SOT and overall 1+ days. Coming from OP3T, didn't know haptic feedback also can be good. Very happy with the device.
If someone made a waterproof case for the 3a line I wouldn't even be considering the 4 and hold onto my 3a XL for a few years
I am due for an upgrade really soon and I am seriously considering to get this 3a. I am curious to know how is the Pixel 3a holding up? Does it have the same problems with charging, random rebooting, and screen issues as the flagship Pixel 3?
great thorough review! i appreciate reviews like this so much; unbiased and straight to the point.
What about audio recording? Is it as good as the iPhone?
A google phone? How's the bloatware situation? I don't suppose it can be rooted, can it? Any chance of running Lineage? What's the repair situation? Will it be repaired to original manufacturing specs? Waterproof? Glued together or screwed?
A lot of this is stuff manufacturers don't want to talk about. Tell us what you can.
Samsung is actually the one who bloats their phones with worthless crap, this phone only has the barebones plus the essential Google services installed. Unlike Samsung, the Pixel phones are easily rootable and the 3a already has LOADS of custom ROMs developed for it, including your desired custom ROM flavour, Lineage OS. I don't know anything about how Google repairs the phones, but they offer 2 years of warranty (if you don't unlock the bootloader). According to JerryRigEverything, the phone is held together with loads of glue, so you have to apply heat if you desire to repair it after the warranty period.
This is what I know about the 3a in these regards.
Actually rooting and installing custom roms on a google phone is extremely easy. All you need to do is unlock the bootloader by using the command "fast boot oem unlock" via the terminal and you're ready to go.
@@commentarysheep:
Thanks for that detailed reply. It's very encouraging. My S7 won't last forever & I'll definitely be looking at a Pixel. (I'm really surprised by this info.) 👍👍👍 4 U
@@anujupadhyay8731:
Thank you as well. I must confess, my prejudices sometimes die hard.
There's no bloatware, it's completely stock android like on the pixel 3. You can check out repair stuff on ifixit, they gave it a 6/10, which is better than most phones
I bought mine a month after launch and I love it, as a person who hates the bezel-less design, and only really cares about the camera and it not lagging on you while scrolling down twitter it's the perfect phone imo i want to try one of the new oppos tho
I got a shock proof case for my Pixel 3a
Maybe the only thing i would like this phone to have, is the image processor of the regular 3, just to get the final image faster. If you take a photo and go to the gallery to watch it inmediately you took it, you'll have to wait ~1 sec to get it processed.
Google & Samsung did themselves a favor with their two mid-rangers. The 3a & A50. Both will have stellar sales. Both phones were created for the average consumer! Good phones for cheaper!
The Pixel 3a is a far better phone than the A50. The Pixel has superb stereo loudspeakers, whereas the A50 has a single (non-stereo) loudspeaker at the bottom of the phone and as with most Samsungs (apart from their c.$1000 flagships) it sucks. When you add in the superior camera quality of the Pixel 3a it's no contest.
any1 know how the call quality and reception is for Pixel 3a? I heard Pixel 3 and 3XL had bad call quality issues
I am using pixel 3a from 1 month , call quality is good. Yesterday, got the android 10 update, now dual sim standby support is also there. Phone performance is excellent so far!
Watching this on my Pixel 3a
Great review! How would you c ompare this with the Oppo Reno Z?
Really good video...I got the pixel 3a when it first came out ,as Google was giving great trade-ins on older phones and so I’ve had this for a while and the camera ,speakers are good , battery I’ve always made it through the day , the processor is more than fast enough ...my only complaint is that it comes with 64 gb and I like would have liked wireless charging I’ve gotten used to having that.
It has to be better than my clam shell phone. I want the camera mainly. Thanks ThioJoe. Sounds good enough for me.
I was skeptical with Google Fi, told myself i''ll activate it for a month but looks like I'm keeping it. No SIM needed to activate on the pixel 3a/xl and boom you got service that you can pause if you don't want it or cancel whenever no questions asked. I just use the phone as a secondary device, many times I prefer it over my iphone. It gets me service even when my main carrier (Sprint) has a blank area. There are a few things you can deactivate to make the battery last even longer, just look up the forums.
How is GPS accuracy on this phone?
I'm watching this on the 3a, it's amazing for the price!
Considered the 3aXL to replace my very sad Pixel 2XL. Bought a Redmi K20 (aka Mi 9T) and no regrets. Cameras are great, including the selfie one, and the full front notch less screen is just amazing. Battery is literally a full 2 days per charge with 25% left.
2020 is a crossroads on phone selection for 5G. It will be interesting how Google responds.
How did you get "At a Glance" off the screen?
Me: Buys flip phone for $20, get's a "budget" Samsung Luna for $100 back in 2016.
2019 Thio Joe, "Phones have gotten expensive... here's a budget phone for $400-500."
Pixel 3a is beast ❤
Have you had the chance to play with a 1+ 7 Pro? I'm interested in hearing your thoughts on it.
I have it, and the 3a xl. Ask me anything
I have realised that you have to switch away from Primarily Android based Channels to get a thorough review. Thanks.
Excellent camera and also, what some reviewers don't mention, absolutely superb stereo speakers. Love my Pixel 3a XL, great phone.
I am pretty sure the difference in resolution between the phones is the aspect ratio. The aspect ratio is slightly different between the two. So the resolution has to be a certain way, in order for it to look correct.
I got the 3a XL. I love it.. even thou I'm a iPhone user 😂
are the normal size and the xl screens the same aspect ratio?
iPhone TEN S! but yeah most Android outdo the iPhones including a phone 1/4 the price
The Pixel 3a is good enough, and the cloth backed case is awesome. The reason to get a google phone instead of something else about the same price is the OTA is not months behind. The clean no fluff launcher is nice too and has enough features now not to miss out.
This is a great phone and I was very close to considering it. However there are 3 things that really made me hesitant.
1) The fixed storage was a deal breaker for long term usage (if I buy a Pixel I will use it for 3+ years.)
2) The bezels, while not a deal breaker at all, just feel too big in 2019. I would've loved to have them as small as my Honor 7x!! (phone that came out originally in Dec 2017).
3) Lastly, I just don't have faith in the processor. I'm sure it runs smooth the majority of the time but, again, for long term usage I don't have faith this will last long. Also the flash storage isn't even UFS??
I'm really looking forward to the Nokia 7.2 which may remedy all these issues in the next 2 or 3 weeks at IFA. I'm really looking forward to the Pixel 4a, as I believe that will be the midrange Pixel to purchase.
Here in India, it is priced at nearly $600
I use the pixal3a XL & yes best in class camera hands down. The OLED display is very nice. Software, battery 6to7 hrs SOT. Even the jack, I paid 4oo.oo bucks tax included. Do I recommend this phone? Yes, it's kind of a no brainer! Very good review!
Another amazing phone is the samsung galaxy a50. 4 gigs of ram, 64 gigs of storage, andoid 10 support, really nice 1080p camera, 1080p amoled screen, finger print senser in the screen, sd card slot, usb c, headphone jack, 8 core 2.7ghz I thing cpu, sadly no wireless charging, all for $250 new. Amazing phone for the price, and disregarding the price it's pretty decent
Is it true 3a doesn't come with the ilimited storage at fill resolution for Google photos?
True they don't have unlimited full resolution storage as the pixel 3 does
I just got the Pixel 3xl for only £3 more per month compared to 3a deals.
Great Video! I am happy with my Mi A2 Gotta love AndroidOne phones!
@@tom_tech Battery life isn't great, but I added wireless charging to mine, so never an issue.
@@tom_tech I have 2 fast chargers here at home, but the wireless is handy. lay phone on charger, if it rings simply pick it up and use it. no cables to deal with.
@@tom_tech It is called a "Magic Tag" Available through Amazon. I did a video on it on my review channel, at: High End Cheap Tech. Once there just click on videos and you should be able to find it, it was done a month or so ago. In the video I also mentioned the charger I bought for home use, a Seneo charger, both its will have a link in the description. Charging on the magic tag is limited to 5v at 1 amp, but that is plenty fast enough to keep a phone topped up. It will do a lot faster charging if a QC charger is plugged in if the phone or other device has built in wireless charging.
This would have been gold if it has the memory card slot for expansion or even made the xl version 128gb version
So, is it safe to say that the Pixel 3A & 3a XL is absolutely safe for light rain and accidental water spills especially with its ports? Is battery life really that good I.e. will last the whole day? (Was underwhelmed with the 3 XL battery life)
Love my 3aXL with the Head Phone Jack ★★★★★
Miss the blue led notification light
Headphone jack at top is weird
I find it hard to tell which is the top and bottom..why hide the on/off and volume bottoms by making them blend into the outside??
Most if not all of my previous phones had the jack on the top.
if only i had this camera on my iphone 8
Can you give me the plug for the phones so I can do reviews as well
Mine arrives tomorrow. I've used Samsung Galaxy phones since 2012 and S7 has lasted since March 2016 - a great phone but sadly its battery loses charge so quickly now and the charging connection is having problems. Samsung want £75 just to replace the battery so after nearly 4 years of service it's her final day :(
If we're talking camera. It's Pixel
I agree. Most processors with the newest phones are mostly overkill
Why doesn't the Pixel 3 have a ear phone jack?
I don't remember the 3a having the "super zoom" feature
Isn't the extra battery power on the XL negated by the fact the screen is larger?
Yes, but the screen has been increased by a lower percentage than the battery, in some tests the 3a XL has 2 more hours of battery actually :)
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The cover looks the same as the new generation III Alexis I like it 👍
I never liked any pixal. Until I picked up the 3a XL on sale for 4oo.oo bucks tax included. Well I am impressed, that camera, OLED display & battery are very good. The 670processer works admirably, no lags or stutters. Yes the software is all it's cracked up to be. I would recommend either phone to anyone. It's that good, very good review!
Has anybody else still had continued reset issues? For some reason, it only occurs when I'm in certain locations (the gym, other places), which I find very odd.
Just got mine for €179 in an amazing black Friday deal
Big Smoke where? I am looking to buy one!
@@franciscoluque9525 Vodafone Ireland 😉
The google assistant needs a data connection to do anything really. The stupid thing can't even tell what the time is without it. For people on limited data plans that's really terrible. Imagine someone that bought a budget phone that doesn't have unlimited data.
The assistant is also dumb with it always repeating everything you tell it. "Okay google, turn on flashlight." **Turning flashlight on**
Like for real? Just do the damn thing. It comes across like all of the dumb computers we saw growing up on TV that needlessly repeat every command. It's annoying and serves no function whatsoever.
I use the S10+ as my daily and my backup is the 3a XL. Speed tests galore, yes my S10+ is faster but not by much. I paid 4oo.oo bucks tax included. The question is, is the S10+ 6oo.oo bucks better, absolutely NOT. Portrait photos are better on the pixal, that's honest. Sure the S10+ has many more features but the pixal is no slouch? Much better than I anticipated? The 670processer works admirably, no lags or stutters. I'm finding myself using it as much as my daily. It is one fun phone. I highly recommend this 3a XL to anyone. That 📷 best in class & better than most flagships. The OLED display is very nice. Plus the 🔋 get's 7to8 hrs SOT. For myself with these two, kinda the best of both worlds!
The positive is obviously the camera and headphone jack but negative was 4g ram and 64 g storage so I passed on this phone ...I never had pixel and was waiting for pixel 4 but that depends on pricing...I'm not genius about phones but seems pretty simple if you make phone for about $500.with 6 or 8g ram,128 storage,headphone jack and good processor it will sell like Crazy!!