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BINGO! If you just use it and it feels great to use and you feel like you received a great value, it's a win! Most people won't run a benchmark test like you did and even when you did, the areas that matter are there!
To be perfectly honest, this is the device I was waiting for someone to make. I work in tech, I sell expensive tech, it's my life. But I refuse to pay for it because I don't USE any of it. I don't need a Snapdragon 8 processor, I have never ONCE used wireless charging on any phone I've bought with it and frankly, it makes me angry that the back of my phone is glass. I've had it replaced 5 times on my other devices. My checklist was simple: 1) No glass back. 2) Low price. 3) Great camera. 4) Reasonable 'idle gaming' ability. The Pixel 3a was a no-brainer. I bought four for my whole family.
@@georgeeeeeeeee8110 With the saving you'd make you could buy a new 3a in the event you killed the first one in water, which is unlikely as long as you are careful with your phones.
Congrats is this a video that needed to be made. For the last few days I have watching as you say SpecNerds tear this phone to pieces. They can quote what kind of specs there own phone has and quote the specs of other phones clear down to what kind of memory storage is in this or that phone. The average person not only doesn't know this stuff but doesn't care about it. All the average person care's is weather they like and can afford this or that phone or device. And can they use it easily. Not how much resolution it has or how fast the cpu clocks at. The average person wants to know can I afford it do I like using it.
I agree - I was waiting for this phone (upgrading from a 5X) because of stock Android, a good camera, Verizon, and A HEADPHONE JACK!!! This was the only phone that met those criteria. The awesome display, battery, fast charging, Google Assistant, and price were just icing on the cake. I was not a price conscious buyer and I'm really happy with this phone.
Deadass. I will eventually be forced to switch to Bluetooth but in the meantime I am not compromising my headphone jack ever. Literally the most important feature in a phone as I use it several times in a day.
Good to know. I'll buy my 3a, de-solder the headphone jack, send it to you and you can wire me $399 - that'll pay for my phone, and I'll make do with bluetooth... deal? :p
This phone is not made for other markets really. Its mainly made for the North American market or maybe Europe. Yes it would not be competitive in Asian markets or say India.
@@NotNowLater I watched a review of the phones over at the XDA channel, and its clear Google cut a lot of corners to bring down the price but they just went too far with it. Spec wise the phone is not a great value at that price even though they seem cheap.
@@ThisIsTechToday Yep, well do you know an alternative with stock Android under 400 and a better SoC? Because I can only name Nokia 8.1. And as the Pixel 3a is now 350€, I might as well go for it.
After this phone there is absolutely no reason to buy 1000.00 phones anymore. Glass back phones break easy, IP 68 and 67 are useless if the phone gets wet and damages the phone. All water resistant phone ha e a warning about getting them wet...it's not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Wireless charging is nice as long as you don't need to pick it up and use it while it's charging...a plug in charger allows me to pick up the phone and use it at the same time. If you are a spec nerd this is not your phone. If you just want THE best Android phone that does what it says it will do....get this phone. Google just crushed the competition with phone takes me back to the Nexus phones of back in the day. Thank you Google!! This phone is for the working people on a budget who don't try to keep up with UA-cam tech reviewers buy buying into having the best specs which such a massive waste of money.
Wireless charging means nothing to me. Just get a long charging cable. Also, I need a headphone jack. I run/jog and a wireless just doesn't work out if your pounding pavement for more than an hour while listening to music or podcast. You need a way to listen no matter what, and a dead wireless device just won't cut it. I've never dropped my phone into the watery depths, and frankly if I did, then I deserve to buy a new one.
@Matt Frazier Correction - Glass phones don't brake if you put them in a phone case (which kind of defeats the object of a nice asthetic) but if you are "careless" then it'll cost significantly more than the £21 for a pixel 3a xl housing ! It's easy to kniow when your phone will get wet, if your go near water it might get wet, if it rains it might get wet. IP rated phones encourage you to be less careful which is where accidents happen kind of like an IP rated toaster if you get my point.
I am a tech enthusiast, not your mam or dad or grandma. But I also love reasonableness and good "delight/price" ratio. I have the 3a XL and it's an amazing phone, I don't get why people spend 1000$ or € when you can have the same experience for half the price. Great review btw!
They might like the some features on other devices. Best Snapdragon for heavy use case scenario, wireless charging for some convenience, IP rating to not be too worried about your device getting wet, S-pen if you are a fan of the note series, versatile camera to go with Huawei. Those people can honestly go with 1 or 2 year old flagships but some might still want they newest. It's a great phone for the average person but some might choose more expensive ones.
I'm honestly so surprised by this device. I'm now rethinking what I actually need out of a daily device. This is coming from someone who carries both and iPhone XS and a Galaxy S10+. Awesome video and perspective Brandon!
Thanks! I know, I'm using a galaxy S10+ along with the 3a and I can totally tell the difference between the s10+ and 3a, and it's really nice, BUT, when I go back to the 3a I DON'T miss the S10+. That's quite telling.
I think us techies finally realize that the best of the best smartphones that are $899+ don't do much more than a $399 Google pixel. Why do I need to spend $1,000 on an iPhone 11?
@@evacody1249 Sadly not much in hindsight. I had the Galaxy S7 and I realize that I used maybe a third of the features. Majority were cool parlor tricks to impress my friends. Although some of them were insanely helpful like Samsung Pay and Screen Stay and Clipboard Manager Pro.
iPhone exhaustion. Traded a poor battery life 6S for this and wow. Ultra easy transition to Android and it helps I have been loving a Pixelbook for the last two years. (I haven't needed a waterproof phone since I dropped a Blackberry in a urinal in 2002. Lesson learned...)
I feel out of synch with what the tech industry deems as important in flagships. Shatter prone glass back, battery draining fastest cpu, image distorting curved front glass, bezzelless hand holding problems. I don't understand how any of those features are considered premium. The Pixel 3a is what I want. Practical, durable, excellent optics, and... something that just works. I know it's a stretch, but to me - that's what a premium phone should be.
I'm with you on everything you say! Glass is a ridiculous backward step. I want an unbreakable, light and cheap back. Only a fool doesn't put a cover on. Nobody is going to look enviously at a mobile phone today, I certainly haven't since 1999. Couldn't care less about bezels.Or fingerprint readers.
a lot of us want just a practical solid good phone, but those premium flagships are made like luxury accessory or jewelry, that's why they make them like that, to be fancy thing...
People are massively underrating how capable a 670 is in daily use. I own a moto x4 which rocks an SD 630 with 3GB of RAM and I don't really find it to be underperforming at all. A 670 is a massive upgrade to that and an extra gig of RAM will probably go a long way too, I can't see how this phone will have any issues whatsoever for the average consumer that doesn't play Fortnite on his damn phone. Also, glass backs are a massive meme and don't add anything worthwhile aside from being prone to cracking more easily and adding unnecessary weight to a device. Plastic is way more durable and can definitely take a beating. The 3a shows in which direction phones should head towards: Ticking all the right boxes while still being affordable, reliable and durable. Phones are tools and not jewelry, simple as that. Also, people seem to be forgetting that with Pixels you get a clean stock Android experience and don't need to worry about updates for 3 years, can't really say that about any other OEM out there (aside from Apple), speaking of planned obsolence. This is the revival of Nexus devices and it's long overdue. Great job Google and great review, you nailed it!
Bingo! People think the numbers mean it's super underpowered but it lacks the extra side processors and processes that add extra bells and whistles but not the main things!
Agreed. I, like every human on planet Earth, have a phone case. So, the back of the phone is not an issue because I never see, or feel, the back of my actual phone. I need good battery life, good camera, decent memory and a decent processor. I watch a video of the 3a and other phones with the 800+ snapdragon. The difference is less than a second for even the most robust applications. Yes, the numbers are the numbers on various tests. But, the real life experience is that you probably will not notice the difference.
@@ThisIsTechToday I have a Nexus 6p, I hated to give it up because of the front facing speakers. I ordered this phone from Google Store. They were totally out at all the Best Buys in my area. They did have the display model so I was able to at least touch it. (It's important to me to be able to actually touch it before I buy it.) Thanks for the review. Subscribed....
I have the Google pixel 1 and through this whole entire week I've been researching videos on UA-cam about the Google pixel 3 a and so far I'm pretty sure I'm most likely going to upgrade to the Google pixel 3 a
Honestly specs aren’t even that bad. Snapdragon 670 is close to a 835 in performance and 4gb of ram is not that bad for most people as long as google fixes the pixel software issues.
As a tech head I often wonder why I buy flagship phones. Realistically I only use it for social media, taking photos and Google pay. I was waiting for the Pixel 4 to come out but realistically the pixel 3a xl ticks all the boxes for me and I can get one without a contract. A is for Awesome.
Am I the only one who's tired of having to pay over a thousand bucks for a phone.... I'm not because I didn't and, wouldn't. That being said, I'm probably buying this phone. Wife bought a galaxy A50 today. I like it but it is just a bit too big, wont fit into my pocket like my old S5. So went looking for a phone similar to the A50 the same size as my ancient but still working S5. I think this pixel 3a is it. I'll know for sure when I get it in my hands for a demo.
They just need to put the headphone jack back and I'm buying it. Whether it has a notch or not I don't care, I'm sure there'll be a way to hide it natively or through an app. That's the only reason why I didn't buy the Pixel 3. I NEED A HEADPHONE JACK! Also more ram Pixel 4 should have at least 6gb of ram.
In my case, I want to buy the 3a for Mom for the camera - however, I want the the 3a XL for *me* for the support. Mom needs a killer camera for her pictures - and her current phone does not have that. (Even my phone does not have that. However, I don't need it.) And in my case, the 3a XL would have the longest-range support of any phone I have EVER owned - let alone have ever purchased - new OR pre-owned. The last phone I have ever bought NEW pre-dates *Android* - and I have never owned an Apple iPhone either.. (HINT - It goes back to the flip-phone era.)
@@evacody1249 Depends, of you get a late 2XL, the 1440p outweighs the 1080, but if you compare the regular 2, yeah the screen is an upgrade. I'd say you're better off keeping the visual core and the 835 though
Watching this on my 3a XL. Upgraded from HTC 10 I had for 3 years, and although the specs are pretty much the same this phone has blown me away. The software is so optimized everything is just buttery smooth. Battery is great and although the screen is lower resolution than my old HTC 10 it looks much better. The speakers are louder as well, and I'm stoked that I get 3 years of software support straight from Google. I used to want the latest and greatest but these days, the Pixel 3a XL has everything I could ask for in a phone and for as affordable as it is I can say it's money well spent
What? ,Last time i checked , samsung ohones havent been the highest of specs compared to some brands , xiaomi ,realme , asus , etc , samsung is acyually the more " usability " instead of performance oriented kind of brands
I just had to say you are for me the best tech reviewer on UA-cam. Way better than the rest. Your infusion of humour with factual and personal advice is superb. Keep doing what you’re doing. Millions of us look forward to your amazing videos.
I traded my Pixel 1 to the 3a XL, with the T-MOBILE promo ($400 bonus on top of the $60 trade in for the Pixel 1.. !!!). My out of pocket cost? $7.25. What a DEAL!! The 3a XL is every bit as fast as the Pixel 1, with a much better camera and battery life. You cannot go wrong with this purchase!
These are the comments I've been looking for, being on the fence about grabbing the 3a. I'm still rocking the original Pixel from 2016. So it's definitely worth it?
I guess we can say the a stands for aggressive, as in pricing and thoughts to actually selling well. I'm interested in getting it for my daughter who is into photography.
@@frenchfries8745 s9 is already a year old, so it won't be supported for as long. Also Samsung is considerably bad at updates. My s7 egde didn't get Nougat until after Oreo dropped, and got Oreo right before PIE dropped.
smart move by google. overall, the pixel phones have been trash, aside from having best in class cameras. the average person cares about camera quality...a lot! google: lets make a device that goes all out on the thing people care about most which is camera quality and not worry so much about everything else, and we can sell it dirt cheap. well played google.
I'm not gonna lie, I'm REALLY curious about this Pixel... The ONLY thing I don't like is no SD card slot...I have a 128GB SD card for my music, so that's a problem
I put in 128GB microSD in 4 of my phones (32-64GB).... None of them are anywhere near 64GB total storage used and I have 130 apps, huge collection of music (8GB), tons of videos and pictures, some games, etc.... Do you really have 128GB of music files? 1GB is like 300 songs... 128 GB = 38,400 songs.
@@Bflo23 While I don't have 128GB of music,it's good to have a good backup and with the Pixel's camera, I'm most DEFINITELY gonna be taking videos and pictures!
So hey I have a Pixel 2 and was curious. Do you think the 3A is an upgrade over the Pixel 2? I know that the specs aren't technically as good. But if you were to compare the Pixel 2 to the Pixel 3A would you say that the Pixel 3A is worth going for from the Pixel 2?
I'm 43 and believe it or not this is my first smartphone. My wife has a cell and we have a landline at home (where I work). I always had a Ipod touch for mobile music and a sony point and shoot for pics. I just could not really justify paying $1000+ for a phone I would hardly use. My Ipod touch broke 2 months back and I was going to replace it with another until I read about the Pixel 3A that was dropping that day. It was $550 here in Canada and came with a $150 google store credit. I was keen to get more into the google enviro and the price was killer as well as now needing a new music device, so I pulled the trigger. I love google pay, the camera, translate, assistant, the fast charge, battery life, price, 3 years updates and a headphone jack ta boot.. Even with the limited memory size I was able to download several thousand of my favourite songs in the higher quality format from Spotify Premium and still have a bunch of free space left. I have to say it's the perfect phone for me and the cost was great. I paired it with freedom mobiles $24 a month pay as you go for unlimited talk and text with 1.5 Gigs lte data. I did not even need .5 gigs of the 1.5 because almost every nook and cranny of my city has freedom hotspots for wifi. Between Norton VPN and Googles active encryption it feels very secure. To sum up my rant, I waited to find a really great phone and a very cost effective phone plan to meet my needs and this combo was perfect.I just used the $150 promotional credit for Pixel buds to hopefully use it's translate features on an upcoming Japan trip. Be fun to try the pixel camera sign translate features there as well.
The Google Pixel 3a shouldn’t be compared against (new) flagships it should be compared against they’re competition, iPhone 7, Galaxy A series, PocoPhone F1, Moto G6/G7, Huawei P30 Lite, Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Honor 20 the list goes on and on, but they all have different strengths, the iPhone 7 is for somebody who wants to stay in the Apple EcoSystem on a medium budget, the Galaxy A line is very similar to the iPhone 7 in some sense, people in the Samsung ecosystem who want to be on a budget with a decent screen and great build quality, the PocoPhone F1 is for people who don’t mind the Camera quality and just want the best value they can get and don’t mind about the build quality, the Moto G6/7 People who are on a budget, don’t really care just want a smartphone, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite/P30 Lite, people who are in the Huawei ecosystem are people who want to test the water with Huawei on a budget, the Honor 20 is what I personally think is the hardest competition to beat, smaller bezels better Specs and the Same Price (Or at least in the U.K.) and it also has quite a good camera
Yep but they like to stir the pot and create some type of controversy. Funny how they dont compare this to the Google 3 I mean if specs dont matter its obviously better then Google pixel 3 . I'm already seeing reports how the phone lags while they text and open UA-cam. What do they expect with a 600 snapdragon serious.. I mean if people complained with the Google pixel 3 with 845 and 4 gigs of ram with lag and ram management I can only imagine this phone in a month or 2
I'm loving my Pixel 3a. The screen is gorgeous. The stereo speakers sound great and it gets really loud. It is blazing fast and runs similar speed with my Moto Z2 Force (835 processor). It is nice to have an optimized system with no clutter and bad skin to slow it down. Awesome battery life where I got 6.5-8 hours screen time (heavy use) over 24 hour span but on normal usage I will get 2 days. Nice bump in battery life due to not using a very powerful battery draining processor. The camera is ridiculously awesome. Best user interface! Pixel 3a feels like a stock android with IOS tweaks. Plenty of fast updates. I can go on and on. The "cons" aren't high on my list of priorities or wants. Wireless charging? Never cared for it and I have it on my other phone. I purchased the dock and it felt like a waste of money. Water proof resistance? I never ever dropped my phone in the toilet or felt the need to jump in the pool with my phone. Plastic build? This isn't a cheap build plastic. It looks very similar to glass on the rear back. It looks nice and it has some benefits better than "premium glass". It is more durable and won't crack like glass. It is also lighter too. Plus lots of us use cases to protect our phones and improve the grip. I am getting my case today for my Pixel 3a but I have been treating my bare Pixel 3a very cautiously especially when laying it on the table. Very afraid to scratch the camera bump on the rear. I need my case. 64GB storage with no microSD support? I currently have 4 phones with total 160-192 GB after adding microSD cards. None of them are over 64GB total and I have a ton of apps, 8GB of music, videos, pictures (I don't even use cloud with pictures), some games, etc........ Did I mention that I got the Pixel 3a for real cheap? $400- $250 trade-in of iPhone SE and then received $100 google store credit on top of that. That is more like budget entry phone price than mid-range price.
Good review, good humour and very informative, your right specs don't matter to a lot of people! but camera and screen really does! What's your choice 3a vs 3axl vs 2xl?
I traded in my OnePlus 6T for a Pixel 3a XL and am absolutely thrilled with the camera and performance. The camera utterly destroys the 6T, even with gcam. You really can't go wrong with a Pixel 3a or 3a XL.
Yes! I always get so much crap for saying gcam STILL isn't good as the Pixel camera. Glad you can clearly see that difference and are enjoying the change!!
@@ThisIsTechToday I was using the 6T for about 6 months and that camera, even with the gcam app, was just okay. Using gcam was definitely better than the stock camera app, but this Pixel 3a XL simply destroys the 6T, regardless of the app. I am also extremely surprised how well the performance is on the 3a XL as well. I have all of my apps and services installed and haven't had any slowdowns or stutters yet. Time will tell of course because my 6T became less stable over time. Hopefully this 3a XL holds up.
Great review! I just bought a Pixel 3a XL to replace a super old Samsung Galaxy s6 that was on its last leg. I haven't been able to test it too much yet, but your video introduced me to a few things I didn't know it did, like the augmented reality on google maps. I bought it b/c of the camera and headphone jack. (And the price-- b/c no one should have to toss 1,000 bucks into a phone!)
first video i’ve watched from you and you’re so funny and informative. I just ordered my Pixel 3a (and this is coming from a long time apple user) i’m tired of paying so much and i want to be able to charge my phone and listen to music lol.
Aw, thank you, Jessica! I'm so glad I could help you laugh! Yes! The ability to charge while listening to music is so nice! Funny how a headphone jack feels like a premium feature now 😅
Hey..saw u review and got myself the Pixel 3a...but somehow Amazon Prime Video doesnt play in HD....im al not being able to see the HD Icon while streaming...doesnt the pixel support HD on prime video?
Plastic? I'm in, had a hell of a time choosing a descent phone two-three years ago, everybody went Aluminium, I can't say why I dislike metal on a phone... My rooted and ad free Xiaomi Redmi note 5 pro (aluminium) serves me well right now but next one is this one.
I don't get why people want a glass and aluminum finish then cover it up with a plastic case. Those expensive flagship phones were not made to last. I think the plastic finish on the Pixel 3a is perfect.
This was made for me. I need something affordable and lightweight with a good camera. I'm not a heavy user and I don't want to pay extra for features I'm never going to take advantage of.
Got my 3axl for $279 after lg g6 trade in with tmo, I am loving it.. $1k phone ain't for me. After using this phone for a weekend, I am feeling lag on the keyboard while typing. Anyone have this problem?
You said guess what a is for in pixel 3a but I think u guessed it without realising u said it's pixel affordable I think that could be what it stands for lol
I’ve spent a couple years trying to break free of the iPhone ecosystem. I love Android, but I didn’t want to spend the same amount I spent on iPhones, believing there had to be a phone out there that could deliver on what I truly needed- an exceptional camera- while not breaking the bank. This is the first and only phone I’ve found to meet that requirement for me. I traded in my iPhone 7 Plus for the Pixel 3a and I haven’t looked back. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles like wireless charging and the best processor, but it has everything I actually need in a phone, including useful features like Google Assistant (Where has call screening been all my life?) and a camera that runs circles around my iPhone. I always go back to iPhone. This is the first phone I’ve tried on a budget that I don’t feel I will ever go back again.
@@madworldproductions855 I gave an s9+ and it feels as snappy or snappier than original. Also why dont you trade it in to get the s10e for like 200 bucks
So I actually upgraded from my Note 8 and it is a breath of fresh air...no it doesn't have flagship features but it does what it needs to. Get out of that comfort zone and try something different .
The ONLY reason people (SAY they) "hate" the Pixel 3a line, is because they were mug enough to be suckered into stumping up nigh on £1,000/$1,000+ for a so-called "flagship" phone, and to now be absolutely open and honest, and admit that a device which is 1/2 to 1/3rd of the price of their investment (which they're STILL paying off, in most cases, I'd reckon) would mean "losing face", and since humans are proud, arrogant, and don't like to "look bad", they deride the phone which is a GENUINE amazing machine for a SUPERRRRRB price. Ain't no one gonna tell me that a $1,000 phone is giving you 3x MORE ENJOYMENT - you're a LIAR or delusional, if you say so. Hard cheese kids, you got ripped off - you HATE it, and you haven't the spine to admit YOU made the purchase choice, so you resent the fact that a $399 phone is VASTLY better than your overpriced toys.
yeah but the processor is kinda weak and it will need more ram. stock android, or rather, google's skin for the pixel, is just like any other android versions for different oems. heavy, bloated, a power hungry.
I'm a bit of a tech nerd and love my specs but phones are getting outrageous these days. I can appreciate you putting all of us spec nerds in our place. Great video.
After not being sure to buy this phone or not, the water resistant lack on this phone will not make me pass on it. I might be getting this tomorrow in your review convince me thank you so much
normie mom here, this is right up my alley. who needs a glass back when i have to put an ugly case on it to protect it. i've never dropped my waterproof phone in the bathtub yet thanks to popsockets. i know what the specs are and what the flagships can do, i just don't care about them anymore for the price. i want my hands on pie and that camera
Thanks for a instant reply. i'm on the fence with this 3A, but pretty sure i wanna take it. Considering getting Pixel 2XL maybe, what do you think about that compared to 3A? It's an older phone, but it's still is rock-solid and is going for a low price now .
That's actually a video I have coming up. I haven't gone through the tests, but I hope I can find the pros and cons and see if we can have enough data to help out with people trying to decide that. I'm just as curious!
The A in 3a is just a designation for an addition to the pixel lineup. Basically equivalent to 3.1, or if they released another pixel 3 this year it would (theoretically) be called the 3b, 3c, so on. iPhone XR though, that name makes no sense lmao
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BINGO! If you just use it and it feels great to use and you feel like you received a great value, it's a win! Most people won't run a benchmark test like you did and even when you did, the areas that matter are there!
This is Tech Today The “a” stands for affordable but you probably already knew that
lol, yup
Which color should I go for?
Asher, I dig the purle-ish and white one!
Bk3006, what are you referring to?
To be perfectly honest, this is the device I was waiting for someone to make. I work in tech, I sell expensive tech, it's my life. But I refuse to pay for it because I don't USE any of it. I don't need a Snapdragon 8 processor, I have never ONCE used wireless charging on any phone I've bought with it and frankly, it makes me angry that the back of my phone is glass. I've had it replaced 5 times on my other devices. My checklist was simple:
1) No glass back.
2) Low price.
3) Great camera.
4) Reasonable 'idle gaming' ability.
The Pixel 3a was a no-brainer. I bought four for my whole family.
Good for you brother 👊
I would have bought this phone if I didn't buy the Pixel 3. I didn't know they were coming out with this.
But the fact that is not waterproof breaks my heart :/ just because of that im going for the normal pixel 3
Unfortunately, Pixel 3a is overpriced .. In Indonesia the price is 490 US Dollar..
@@georgeeeeeeeee8110 With the saving you'd make you could buy a new 3a in the event you killed the first one in water, which is unlikely as long as you are careful with your phones.
Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL was made for me. Its a perfect smartphone
Congrats! You're not a spec nerd! 😂
Congrats is this a video that needed to be made. For the last few days I have watching as you say SpecNerds tear this phone to pieces. They can quote what kind of specs there own phone has and quote the specs of other phones clear down to what kind of memory storage is in this or that phone. The average person not only doesn't know this stuff but doesn't care about it.
All the average person care's is weather they like and can afford this or that phone or device. And can they use it easily. Not how much resolution it has or how fast the cpu clocks at. The average person wants to know can I afford it do I like using it.
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Same, I love android but I don't use my phone for anything intensive. The midrange processor is better for battery life.
I agree - I was waiting for this phone (upgrading from a 5X) because of stock Android, a good camera, Verizon, and A HEADPHONE JACK!!! This was the only phone that met those criteria. The awesome display, battery, fast charging, Google Assistant, and price were just icing on the cake. I was not a price conscious buyer and I'm really happy with this phone.
The headphone jack is worth $399 by itself
i would sell my headphone jack for 399 lmao
Deadass. I will eventually be forced to switch to Bluetooth but in the meantime I am not compromising my headphone jack ever. Literally the most important feature in a phone as I use it several times in a day.
@@anthonyt425 ya. Well Bluetooth is pretty cool, and you can get cheap Bluetooth headphones if you want. For $5 or less even
Good to know. I'll buy my 3a, de-solder the headphone jack, send it to you and you can wire me $399 - that'll pay for my phone, and I'll make do with bluetooth... deal? :p
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Great honest review.
I like the fact that Google is taking the midrange seriously
In the US at least, in other markets it's not quite as competitive.
This phone is not made for other markets really. Its mainly made for the North American market or maybe Europe. Yes it would not be competitive in Asian markets or say India.
@@NotNowLater I watched a review of the phones over at the XDA channel, and its clear Google cut a lot of corners to bring down the price but they just went too far with it. Spec wise the phone is not a great value at that price even though they seem cheap.
Lol, you're who I'm talking about in the video, Jude. If you just use it, you won't care that the numbers are not as high.
@@ThisIsTechToday Yep, well do you know an alternative with stock Android under 400 and a better SoC? Because I can only name Nokia 8.1. And as the Pixel 3a is now 350€, I might as well go for it.
This phone costs the same as my last phones screen replacement
Probably a amoled screen then
I legit just LOLed right now.
Apple?
Kitty Mittens • 82 years ago bruh that 82 years ago thing confused me so bad for a second and I was questioning everything I have ever known lmao
Broke my XS camera lens, was given a price of £590 to repair it from Apple! Bought a Pixel 3a and saved £200
The a probably stands for affordable
Mad World Productions or alternative
Affordable for the US
"Affordable"
3a. good camera, headphone jack, good display, NOT AN APPLE PRODUCT
best camera*
Always Sunny In Sun City that’s the best part ;)
Always Sunny In Sun City..you’re so right. APPLE..NO HEADPHONE JACK, LAUGHABLE LOW LIGHT CAMERA, EXPENSIVE. yup. NOT AN APPLE PRODUCT.
@@zacharyreynolds4303 It's much better than my iPhone was
It's for people who don't want to spend $800+ on a phone.
After this phone there is absolutely no reason to buy 1000.00 phones anymore. Glass back phones break easy, IP 68 and 67 are useless if the phone gets wet and damages the phone. All water resistant phone ha e a warning about getting them wet...it's not covered under the manufacturer warranty. Wireless charging is nice as long as you don't need to pick it up and use it while it's charging...a plug in charger allows me to pick up the phone and use it at the same time. If you are a spec nerd this is not your phone. If you just want THE best Android phone that does what it says it will do....get this phone. Google just crushed the competition with phone takes me back to the Nexus phones of back in the day. Thank you Google!! This phone is for the working people on a budget who don't try to keep up with UA-cam tech reviewers buy buying into having the best specs which such a massive waste of money.
Wireless charging means nothing to me. Just get a long charging cable. Also, I need a headphone jack. I run/jog and a wireless just doesn't work out if your pounding pavement for more than an hour while listening to music or podcast. You need a way to listen no matter what, and a dead wireless device just won't cut it. I've never dropped my phone into the watery depths, and frankly if I did, then I deserve to buy a new one.
Right on .... I'm currently using a note 8..... I'm thinking pixel A
@Matt Frazier Correction - Glass phones don't brake if you put them in a phone case (which kind of defeats the object of a nice asthetic) but if you are "careless" then it'll cost significantly more than the £21 for a pixel 3a xl housing !
It's easy to kniow when your phone will get wet, if your go near water it might get wet, if it rains it might get wet. IP rated phones encourage you to be less careful which is where accidents happen kind of like an IP rated toaster if you get my point.
That mom representation was accurate AF🤣😂
5:52 "Mom's shopping behavior on cam"
As a mom, I will now be buying buy this phone.
Haha, nice 🤣
The a just means its affordable and affordable means its made exactly for my broke student loan debt a**. Great video
lol, dang. Yeah, save up your money and pay those loans off!
a ffordable......
haha, indeed!
good one Will
I am a tech enthusiast, not your mam or dad or grandma. But I also love reasonableness and good "delight/price" ratio. I have the 3a XL and it's an amazing phone, I don't get why people spend 1000$ or € when you can have the same experience for half the price. Great review btw!
They might like the some features on other devices. Best Snapdragon for heavy use case scenario, wireless charging for some convenience, IP rating to not be too worried about your device getting wet, S-pen if you are a fan of the note series, versatile camera to go with Huawei. Those people can honestly go with 1 or 2 year old flagships but some might still want they newest.
It's a great phone for the average person but some might choose more expensive ones.
I'm honestly so surprised by this device. I'm now rethinking what I actually need out of a daily device. This is coming from someone who carries both and iPhone XS and a Galaxy S10+. Awesome video and perspective Brandon!
Thanks! I know, I'm using a galaxy S10+ along with the 3a and I can totally tell the difference between the s10+ and 3a, and it's really nice, BUT, when I go back to the 3a I DON'T miss the S10+. That's quite telling.
@@ThisIsTechToday Exactly!
I think us techies finally realize that the best of the best smartphones that are $899+ don't do much more than a $399 Google pixel. Why do I need to spend $1,000 on an iPhone 11?
@@evacody1249 Sadly not much in hindsight. I had the Galaxy S7 and I realize that I used maybe a third of the features. Majority were cool parlor tricks to impress my friends. Although some of them were insanely helpful like Samsung Pay and Screen Stay and Clipboard Manager Pro.
iPhone exhaustion. Traded a poor battery life 6S for this and wow. Ultra easy transition to Android and it helps I have been loving a Pixelbook for the last two years. (I haven't needed a waterproof phone since I dropped a Blackberry in a urinal in 2002. Lesson learned...)
Thinking of making the same transition
In a urinal? Interesting :-)
Brandon. You are hitting your stride with these videos.. this is one of your best. 👍
I feel out of synch with what the tech industry deems as important in flagships. Shatter prone glass back, battery draining fastest cpu, image distorting curved front glass, bezzelless hand holding problems. I don't understand how any of those features are considered premium. The Pixel 3a is what I want. Practical, durable, excellent optics, and... something that just works. I know it's a stretch, but to me - that's what a premium phone should be.
I'm with you on everything you say! Glass is a ridiculous backward step. I want an unbreakable, light and cheap back. Only a fool doesn't put a cover on. Nobody is going to look enviously at a mobile phone today, I certainly haven't since 1999. Couldn't care less about bezels.Or fingerprint readers.
a lot of us want just a practical solid good phone, but those premium flagships are made like luxury accessory or jewelry, that's why they make them like that, to be fancy thing...
As Nvidia would say:
It just works™.
People are massively underrating how capable a 670 is in daily use. I own a moto x4 which rocks an SD 630 with 3GB of RAM and I don't really find it to be underperforming at all. A 670 is a massive upgrade to that and an extra gig of RAM will probably go a long way too, I can't see how this phone will have any issues whatsoever for the average consumer that doesn't play Fortnite on his damn phone. Also, glass backs are a massive meme and don't add anything worthwhile aside from being prone to cracking more easily and adding unnecessary weight to a device. Plastic is way more durable and can definitely take a beating. The 3a shows in which direction phones should head towards: Ticking all the right boxes while still being affordable, reliable and durable. Phones are tools and not jewelry, simple as that. Also, people seem to be forgetting that with Pixels you get a clean stock Android experience and don't need to worry about updates for 3 years, can't really say that about any other OEM out there (aside from Apple), speaking of planned obsolence. This is the revival of Nexus devices and it's long overdue. Great job Google and great review, you nailed it!
Bingo! People think the numbers mean it's super underpowered but it lacks the extra side processors and processes that add extra bells and whistles but not the main things!
670 ? The a has a 660
@@archfxt3619 Correction, the 3a and 3a XL both have a Snapdragon 670.
@@markcayton6712 ok , it seems i was mistaken , i apologise
Agreed. I, like every human on planet Earth, have a phone case. So, the back of the phone is not an issue because I never see, or feel, the back of my actual phone. I need good battery life, good camera, decent memory and a decent processor. I watch a video of the 3a and other phones with the 800+ snapdragon. The difference is less than a second for even the most robust applications. Yes, the numbers are the numbers on various tests. But, the real life experience is that you probably will not notice the difference.
Im gonna buy, just because of this video, your explanation was lit bro.
Pixel 3a ,especially white is beautiful .iam using it.
@@prempraveen3728 nice, im gonna wait for the pixel 4, need more RAM, and a good processor, camera department I don't have to mention google is best.
@Bastian Schulz with soli? What's a soli?
The whole mom shopping skit was hilarious. I definitely subbed after that 😂🤣
George Marrero
Gucci Gang
Hahahaha, glad you enjoyed it! 🤱
When he did the Mom skit, I was like, he knows me so well!
😂😂😂
@@ThisIsTechToday I have a Nexus 6p, I hated to give it up because of the front facing speakers. I ordered this phone from Google Store. They were totally out at all the Best Buys in my area. They did have the display model so I was able to at least touch it. (It's important to me to be able to actually touch it before I buy it.) Thanks for the review. Subscribed....
The Pixel 3a XL is definitely for me. I recommend the 3a to everybody who's looking for a great deal.
I'm officially upgrading from my Pixel 1 to the Pixel 3a. This was a great review!!
I have the Google pixel 1 and through this whole entire week I've been researching videos on UA-cam about the Google pixel 3 a and so far I'm pretty sure I'm most likely going to upgrade to the Google pixel 3 a
As a mom this phone feels niche for a teen. Brand-y enough, without breaking the bank, or killing them when they inevitably break/lose it.
The mom impersonation was awesome and yet so accurate. Thumbs up
The final walk away was best
Honestly specs aren’t even that bad. Snapdragon 670 is close to a 835 in performance and 4gb of ram is not that bad for most people as long as google fixes the pixel software issues.
As a tech head I often wonder why I buy flagship phones. Realistically I only use it for social media, taking photos and Google pay. I was waiting for the Pixel 4 to come out but realistically the pixel 3a xl ticks all the boxes for me and I can get one without a contract. A is for Awesome.
I know i was also thinking the same as you. But i would buy the normal pixel 3 just because is waterproof ;)
I bought it and love it! Pixel 3a
Pixel 3a, “a” stands for affordable. Pixel 3 affordable. That’s what “a”.
I have the 3a XL and I love it. It's the return of the Nexus line from years back.
It's great, but be careful, it's not a Nexus 😉
Not a Nexus lmao
a Nexus always had the best processor of its time, unlike Pixel 3a
Damn man I LOVED the Nexus phones....
More like a Nexus Plus.
A for...
"Am I the only one who's tired of having to pay over a thousand bucks for a phone with great cameras ?"
Felt this comment on a spiritual level.
Am I the only one who's tired of having to pay over a thousand bucks for a phone.... I'm not because I didn't and, wouldn't. That being said, I'm probably buying this phone. Wife bought a galaxy A50 today. I like it but it is just a bit too big, wont fit into my pocket like my old S5. So went looking for a phone similar to the A50 the same size as my ancient but still working S5. I think this pixel 3a is it. I'll know for sure when I get it in my hands for a demo.
Great video Brandon! Hopefully this translates to the Pixel 4 putting a huge gap between itself and the 3a! They should have to honestly!
I am hoping Google will be taking the chance to improve their phones because I know Google can do better!
They just need to put the headphone jack back and I'm buying it. Whether it has a notch or not I don't care, I'm sure there'll be a way to hide it natively or through an app. That's the only reason why I didn't buy the Pixel 3. I NEED A HEADPHONE JACK! Also more ram Pixel 4 should have at least 6gb of ram.
Literally just going to buy this for the stock android and the camera.
Yup, that's the major selling points aside from 3+ years of updates.
yes stock android
In my case, I want to buy the 3a for Mom for the camera - however, I want the the 3a XL for *me* for the support. Mom needs a killer camera for her pictures - and her current phone does not have that. (Even my phone does not have that. However, I don't need it.) And in my case, the 3a XL would have the longest-range support of any phone I have EVER owned - let alone have ever purchased - new OR pre-owned. The last phone I have ever bought NEW pre-dates *Android* - and I have never owned an Apple iPhone either.. (HINT - It goes back to the flip-phone era.)
Lol, this phone is a hit
I just ordered mine and it will be replacing my beloved Moto G7 on Google Fi, looking forward to the photographic prowess of this little beast!
If you didn't stay till the end of the video then you missed out...lolol 😂
Thanks so much, Joshua! It's been so much fun!
Brandon: I'm watching on my Pixel 2. I am getting 3a XL this week. It's made for me.
Awesome! Can't wait to hear what you think!
Is that not a downgrade in terms of power and build?
@@evacody1249 Depends, of you get a late 2XL, the 1440p outweighs the 1080, but if you compare the regular 2, yeah the screen is an upgrade. I'd say you're better off keeping the visual core and the 835 though
This phone was absolutely made for me, ru serious??? This is perfect. Just got mine on the 4th of july and I love it
I got mine on the 4th as well. :) I love the phone!
Watching this on my 3a XL. Upgraded from HTC 10 I had for 3 years, and although the specs are pretty much the same this phone has blown me away. The software is so optimized everything is just buttery smooth. Battery is great and although the screen is lower resolution than my old HTC 10 it looks much better. The speakers are louder as well, and I'm stoked that I get 3 years of software support straight from Google. I used to want the latest and greatest but these days, the Pixel 3a XL has everything I could ask for in a phone and for as affordable as it is I can say it's money well spent
Such a great review, Michael! I'm glad you're enjoying it!
Brandon: doesn’t matter about the specs
Samsung knights: spazzes out and hits that dislike button
What? ,Last time i checked , samsung ohones havent been the highest of specs compared to some brands , xiaomi ,realme , asus , etc , samsung is acyually the more " usability " instead of performance oriented kind of brands
"Delight-to-Dollar ratio" ... nice. Good video, my man!
Man, I am so glad to hear that you liked this one! I do, too!
I just had to say you are for me the best tech reviewer on UA-cam. Way better than the rest. Your infusion of humour with factual and personal advice is superb. Keep doing what you’re doing. Millions of us look forward to your amazing videos.
I traded my Pixel 1 to the 3a XL, with the T-MOBILE promo ($400 bonus on top of the $60 trade in for the Pixel 1.. !!!). My out of pocket cost? $7.25. What a DEAL!!
The 3a XL is every bit as fast as the Pixel 1, with a much better camera and battery life. You cannot go wrong with this purchase!
That is a crazy deal!!! Glad you like it!
These are the comments I've been looking for, being on the fence about grabbing the 3a. I'm still rocking the original Pixel from 2016. So it's definitely worth it?
@@tmorelli1982 absolutely!
I guess we can say the a stands for aggressive, as in pricing and thoughts to actually selling well. I'm interested in getting it for my daughter who is into photography.
I'm planning to leave Verizon for T-Mobile, and swapping out my Pixel 2 + Moto G6 for matching Pixel 3As (Black/White).
Why do you use 2 phones?
@@JackOLanternBob I only own one, the other is my Dad's. He's onboard with the idea too.
@@OddOneOut665 oh nice
That's going to be a nice upgrade.
I wanna get a new phone, and was initially looking at the s10e, but currently the Pixel 3a XL sounds better for my uses
Why not s9 for the same price ?
@@frenchfries8745 s9 is already a year old, so it won't be supported for as long. Also Samsung is considerably bad at updates. My s7 egde didn't get Nougat until after Oreo dropped, and got Oreo right before PIE dropped.
@@dakit3 For the most they don't need the last android specially with Samsung. yes have somewhat heavy software but full of features
@@frenchfries8745 I also Prefer Stock Android so that's another reason
@@dakit3 Good luck man whatever phone you choose.
smart move by google. overall, the pixel phones have been trash, aside from having best in class cameras. the average person cares about camera quality...a lot!
google: lets make a device that goes all out on the thing people care about most which is camera quality and not worry so much about everything else, and we can sell it dirt cheap.
well played google.
What a brilliant, well-crafted video. Kudos plus a new subscriber. Really well done.
Watched this on my pixel 3a. So far so good. Traded it in an OG pixel XL 32gb for a new pixel 3a
I'm not gonna lie, I'm REALLY curious about this Pixel... The ONLY thing I don't like is no SD card slot...I have a 128GB SD card for my music, so that's a problem
I put in 128GB microSD in 4 of my phones (32-64GB).... None of them are anywhere near 64GB total storage used and I have 130 apps, huge collection of music (8GB), tons of videos and pictures, some games, etc.... Do you really have 128GB of music files? 1GB is like 300 songs... 128 GB = 38,400 songs.
@@Bflo23 While I don't have 128GB of music,it's good to have a good backup and with the Pixel's camera, I'm most DEFINITELY gonna be taking videos and pictures!
This is the most logical review of this phone to date. Awesome!
So hey I have a Pixel 2 and was curious. Do you think the 3A is an upgrade over the Pixel 2? I know that the specs aren't technically as good. But if you were to compare the Pixel 2 to the Pixel 3A would you say that the Pixel 3A is worth going for from the Pixel 2?
I believe the “A” Google said stood for Affordable.
I'm 43 and believe it or not this is my first smartphone. My wife has a cell and we have a landline at home (where I work). I always had a Ipod touch for mobile music and a sony point and shoot for pics. I just could not really justify paying $1000+ for a phone I would hardly use.
My Ipod touch broke 2 months back and I was going to replace it with another until I read about the Pixel 3A that was dropping that day. It was $550 here in Canada and came with a $150 google store credit. I was keen to get more into the google enviro and the price was killer as well as now needing a new music device, so I pulled the trigger. I love google pay, the camera, translate, assistant, the fast charge, battery life, price, 3 years updates and a headphone jack ta boot.. Even with the limited memory size I was able to download several thousand of my favourite songs in the higher quality format from Spotify Premium and still have a bunch of free space left.
I have to say it's the perfect phone for me and the cost was great. I paired it with freedom mobiles $24 a month pay as you go for unlimited talk and text with 1.5 Gigs lte data. I did not even need .5 gigs of the 1.5 because almost every nook and cranny of my city has freedom hotspots for wifi. Between Norton VPN and Googles active encryption it feels very secure.
To sum up my rant, I waited to find a really great phone and a very cost effective phone plan to meet my needs and this combo was perfect.I just used the $150 promotional credit for Pixel buds to hopefully use it's translate features on an upcoming Japan trip. Be fun to try the pixel camera sign translate features there as well.
This has got to be the best Google Pixel 3a review I have seen to date!!! Great job @
ThisisTechToday
Wow! Thank you so much, Julio!! What did you like about it?
The Google Pixel 3a shouldn’t be compared against (new) flagships it should be compared against they’re competition, iPhone 7, Galaxy A series, PocoPhone F1, Moto G6/G7, Huawei P30 Lite, Huawei Mate 20 Lite and the Honor 20 the list goes on and on, but they all have different strengths, the iPhone 7 is for somebody who wants to stay in the Apple EcoSystem on a medium budget, the Galaxy A line is very similar to the iPhone 7 in some sense, people in the Samsung ecosystem who want to be on a budget with a decent screen and great build quality, the PocoPhone F1 is for people who don’t mind the Camera quality and just want the best value they can get and don’t mind about the build quality, the Moto G6/7 People who are on a budget, don’t really care just want a smartphone, the Huawei Mate 20 Lite/P30 Lite, people who are in the Huawei ecosystem are people who want to test the water with Huawei on a budget, the Honor 20 is what I personally think is the hardest competition to beat, smaller bezels better Specs and the Same Price (Or at least in the U.K.) and it also has quite a good camera
Yep but they like to stir the pot and create some type of controversy. Funny how they dont compare this to the Google 3 I mean if specs dont matter its obviously better then Google pixel 3 . I'm already seeing reports how the phone lags while they text and open UA-cam. What do they expect with a 600 snapdragon serious.. I mean if people complained with the Google pixel 3 with 845 and 4 gigs of ram with lag and ram management I can only imagine this phone in a month or 2
I chocolates it to the pixel 3 in this video 🤷♂️
I'm loving my Pixel 3a. The screen is gorgeous. The stereo speakers sound great and it gets really loud. It is blazing fast and runs similar speed with my Moto Z2 Force (835 processor). It is nice to have an optimized system with no clutter and bad skin to slow it down. Awesome battery life where I got 6.5-8 hours screen time (heavy use) over 24 hour span but on normal usage I will get 2 days. Nice bump in battery life due to not using a very powerful battery draining processor. The camera is ridiculously awesome. Best user interface! Pixel 3a feels like a stock android with IOS tweaks. Plenty of fast updates. I can go on and on. The "cons" aren't high on my list of priorities or wants. Wireless charging? Never cared for it and I have it on my other phone. I purchased the dock and it felt like a waste of money. Water proof resistance? I never ever dropped my phone in the toilet or felt the need to jump in the pool with my phone. Plastic build? This isn't a cheap build plastic. It looks very similar to glass on the rear back. It looks nice and it has some benefits better than "premium glass". It is more durable and won't crack like glass. It is also lighter too. Plus lots of us use cases to protect our phones and improve the grip. I am getting my case today for my Pixel 3a but I have been treating my bare Pixel 3a very cautiously especially when laying it on the table. Very afraid to scratch the camera bump on the rear. I need my case. 64GB storage with no microSD support? I currently have 4 phones with total 160-192 GB after adding microSD cards. None of them are over 64GB total and I have a ton of apps, 8GB of music, videos, pictures (I don't even use cloud with pictures), some games, etc........ Did I mention that I got the Pixel 3a for real cheap? $400- $250 trade-in of iPhone SE and then received $100 google store credit on top of that. That is more like budget entry phone price than mid-range price.
As the song goes "You can't always get what you want, but you get what you need "
100% agreed. Actually my dad wants to buy a new phone and asked what should he get. Pixel 3a is the best deal in terms of quality/tech to price ratio.
Does anyone know where I can buy it from México? I want it and I hace the money but I cant find a place that sells it
No idea, sorry! Can you order it on ebay or something?
*It's made for countries where it costs $399 + state taxes=$450 max(3a) and not for the countries where it costs $570+ , a big NO*
Feels bad, man.
@@ThisIsTechToday Really feels bad man, but all I come here for is the juicy & informative content of your channel. Cheers.👍
Have a good one, bud!
True, in Europe first you convert the price in Euro and after that add tax and seller's margin and you get a different price altogether.
Exactly!
I'm watching on a snapdragon 400.
An upgrade is very much needed.
Good review, good humour and very informative, your right specs don't matter to a lot of people! but camera and screen really does!
What's your choice 3a vs 3axl vs 2xl?
Thank you so much! My choice is the 3a XL 😊
I've been rocking Pixel 3a XL for the last two weeks and I've had a great time with it.
It was made for me... But I am so not going to buy it for another 2-3 months, just to see how it is going to age.
This is the right choice, Google is infamous for having various software bugs for their Pixels after release.
@@someguy43210 Hopefully they've refined it enough by now. That said, I haven't had any major issues on my Pixel XL.
Great video. I never heard of you before (sorry) but I'm now a subscriber!
Thanks, Gary! No need to be sorry 😊
I traded in my OnePlus 6T for a Pixel 3a XL and am absolutely thrilled with the camera and performance. The camera utterly destroys the 6T, even with gcam. You really can't go wrong with a Pixel 3a or 3a XL.
Yes! I always get so much crap for saying gcam STILL isn't good as the Pixel camera. Glad you can clearly see that difference and are enjoying the change!!
@@ThisIsTechToday I was using the 6T for about 6 months and that camera, even with the gcam app, was just okay. Using gcam was definitely better than the stock camera app, but this Pixel 3a XL simply destroys the 6T, regardless of the app. I am also extremely surprised how well the performance is on the 3a XL as well. I have all of my apps and services installed and haven't had any slowdowns or stutters yet. Time will tell of course because my 6T became less stable over time. Hopefully this 3a XL holds up.
Hi, is your phone still working good? Do you have issues with your calls? I want to buy one as well
Great review! I just bought a Pixel 3a XL to replace a super old Samsung Galaxy s6 that was on its last leg. I haven't been able to test it too much yet, but your video introduced me to a few things I didn't know it did, like the augmented reality on google maps. I bought it b/c of the camera and headphone jack. (And the price-- b/c no one should have to toss 1,000 bucks into a phone!)
...stops video at headphone jack and orders 2.
What app do you use to test the screen at 3:46
"Display tester" lol
Can we just talk about how SEAMLESSLY he segued into that ad plug?????????????? KUDOS
Haha, thanks!
Does 3a has unlimited storage for photos/videos taken on the 3a with original quality(like the regular 3)?
No, just for high quality
first video i’ve watched from you and you’re so funny and informative. I just ordered my Pixel 3a (and this is coming from a long time apple user) i’m tired of paying so much and i want to be able to charge my phone and listen to music lol.
Aw, thank you, Jessica! I'm so glad I could help you laugh! Yes! The ability to charge while listening to music is so nice! Funny how a headphone jack feels like a premium feature now 😅
Hey..saw u review and got myself the Pixel 3a...but somehow Amazon Prime Video doesnt play in HD....im al not being able to see the HD Icon while streaming...doesnt the pixel support HD on prime video?
The 3a has me really excited for what the 4 and 4a might offer if it exists
They've said they're commited to the midrange, so the 4a will be a thing, when we see it, I'm not certain of, however
I hope I can still delete the launcher and revert back to 3 button navigation like I could with pixel 3. Someone try it already?
Plastic? I'm in, had a hell of a time choosing a descent phone two-three years ago, everybody went Aluminium, I can't say why I dislike metal on a phone... My rooted and ad free Xiaomi Redmi note 5 pro (aluminium) serves me well right now but next one is this one.
I don't get why people want a glass and aluminum finish then cover it up with a plastic case. Those expensive flagship phones were not made to last. I think the plastic finish on the Pixel 3a is perfect.
This was made for me. I need something affordable and lightweight with a good camera. I'm not a heavy user and I don't want to pay extra for features I'm never going to take advantage of.
I'm not a spec nerd when it comes to phones. So its perfect for me
Got my 3axl for $279 after lg g6 trade in with tmo, I am loving it.. $1k phone ain't for me.
After using this phone for a weekend, I am feeling lag on the keyboard while typing. Anyone have this problem?
Change keyboard app to swiftkey.
I have noticed that gboard has some delays
You said guess what a is for in pixel 3a but I think u guessed it without realising u said it's pixel affordable I think that could be what it stands for lol
I’ve spent a couple years trying to break free of the iPhone ecosystem. I love Android, but I didn’t want to spend the same amount I spent on iPhones, believing there had to be a phone out there that could deliver on what I truly needed- an exceptional camera- while not breaking the bank. This is the first and only phone I’ve found to meet that requirement for me. I traded in my iPhone 7 Plus for the Pixel 3a and I haven’t looked back. It doesn’t have all the bells and whistles like wireless charging and the best processor, but it has everything I actually need in a phone, including useful features like Google Assistant (Where has call screening been all my life?) and a camera that runs circles around my iPhone. I always go back to iPhone. This is the first phone I’ve tried on a budget that I don’t feel I will ever go back again.
I'm switching the the Galaxy s9 plus to the Google pixel 3a xl.
@@ahmm9629 my s9 has been so glitchy and has become very hard to use. Also my display is already going out
Mad World Productions - It’s a Samsung. They’re known to become glitchy after awhile. It’s a given.
Naw don't go from a Benz to a Honda.
@@madworldproductions855 I gave an s9+ and it feels as snappy or snappier than original. Also why dont you trade it in to get the s10e for like 200 bucks
So I actually upgraded from my Note 8 and it is a breath of fresh air...no it doesn't have flagship features but it does what it needs to. Get out of that comfort zone and try something different .
The ONLY reason people (SAY they) "hate" the Pixel 3a line, is because they were mug enough to be suckered into stumping up nigh on £1,000/$1,000+ for a so-called "flagship" phone, and to now be absolutely open and honest, and admit that a device which is 1/2 to 1/3rd of the price of their investment (which they're STILL paying off, in most cases, I'd reckon) would mean "losing face", and since humans are proud, arrogant, and don't like to "look bad", they deride the phone which is a GENUINE amazing machine for a SUPERRRRRB price.
Ain't no one gonna tell me that a $1,000 phone is giving you 3x MORE ENJOYMENT - you're a LIAR or delusional, if you say so. Hard cheese kids, you got ripped off - you HATE it, and you haven't the spine to admit YOU made the purchase choice, so you resent the fact that a $399 phone is VASTLY better than your overpriced toys.
Hate to tell you but 3x400 is not 1000
Made for the person that wants a phone that can do the same work as a flagship at a descent price
"descent price"... That kinda works in this case, strangely enough.
yeah but the processor is kinda weak and it will need more ram. stock android, or rather, google's skin for the pixel, is just like any other android versions for different oems. heavy, bloated, a power hungry.
I'm a bit of a tech nerd and love my specs but phones are getting outrageous these days. I can appreciate you putting all of us spec nerds in our place. Great video.
Actually the BEST tech UA-camr hands down- not biased, and a great sense of humour.
Haha, thank you so much! You're very kind 😊
Man, I love your channel. So glad I stumbled across it.
Jon always says "The specs don't matter"
At first I thought the Specs were everything
But now that I think about it Specs don't matter
yep specs dont matter to him unless its a google phone lol... other phones he points out problems that arent even problems lol..
Somewhat
Specs really only matter to SpecNerds. It isn't about how fast something is, but it is about how it feels when you are using it.
You can always tell a SpecNerd they always seem to have this superior attitude about tech.
@@NotNowLater and alot of these spec nerds are google users lol but now specs dont matter lol..
After not being sure to buy this phone or not, the water resistant lack on this phone will not make me pass on it. I might be getting this tomorrow in your review convince me thank you so much
Specs don't care about your feelings!
Dude you should have WAAAYYYYY more subs!!! Your vids are super high quality and you do an AWESOME job every time!
normie mom here, this is right up my alley. who needs a glass back when i have to put an ugly case on it to protect it. i've never dropped my waterproof phone in the bathtub yet thanks to popsockets. i know what the specs are and what the flagships can do, i just don't care about them anymore for the price. i want my hands on pie and that camera
Very nice video good job I'm a fan of Google and you said the Trish
I think Google did a nice job with these phones.
So what's up with the glass being not Corning Gorilla but Dragontrail ?? how's the durability of that?
Hard to tell, but it feels just as good. Not sure about durability yet.
Thanks for a instant reply. i'm on the fence with this 3A, but pretty sure i wanna take it. Considering getting Pixel 2XL maybe, what do you think about that compared to 3A? It's an older phone, but it's still is rock-solid and is going for a low price now .
That's actually a video I have coming up. I haven't gone through the tests, but I hope I can find the pros and cons and see if we can have enough data to help out with people trying to decide that. I'm just as curious!
Good to know! Let's see what's up! thank you :)
The A in 3a is just a designation for an addition to the pixel lineup. Basically equivalent to 3.1, or if they released another pixel 3 this year it would (theoretically) be called the 3b, 3c, so on. iPhone XR though, that name makes no sense lmao
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Yep, some people wanted all Only for the No brainer. I will buy Google pixel 3a XL soon.
6:22 "Gucci Gang" Well done 👏😂
Excellent video. You're funny and enjoyable and I just subscribed.
The 'a' in Pixel 3a should mean 'Affordable'.