I love that you have reviewed the pixel 3a when you opened it, 3 days later, a week later + a whole month later. Its great to see you talk about general usability, sometimes reviewers just look at the hardware and specs but don't really talk about daily use. I'm very tempted to get this phone. Keep up the great reviews man!
I prefer plastic backed phones, I never understood why phones have glass backs. Metal is my overall favorite though. I don't mind not having wireless charging, metal is just the best.
100% agree I really miss metal phones I hope they come back but ik they won't until they have wireless charging since that's what all the tech reviewers care about 😂
@@XP9724 Plastic can be recycled, glass not so much. with the production of glass, sand is needed but not any type of sand can be used, it has to be wet sands from beeches, which is making them disappear.
@@origamifox5180 Yet plastic takes a long time to degrade, hundreds of years, being dumped in landfill and the seas. AND to recycle it (which not all plastic can be - such as Polyvinyl Chloride) requires a huge amount of fossil fuels to do it, including shale gas which requires Fracking which is bad for pollution and can cause earthquakes.
I love how chilled you are. You’re not unnecessarily crazy or jumpy, which a lot of tech reviewers do. And the no music in the background i just really...basically you’re amazing, thank you
Just traded my iPhone X in for the Pixel 3aXL. I am blown away by the phone. I have gone through several flagship phones and their issues and i have found a line that i enjoy even more. I mainly got mine to promote companies to coming back into the "mid-range" market space. I don't want to pay more for a phone than i did for my car!
@@Richard-tu6qc I never compared them side by side, but I don't notice any difference in usability. In direct sunlight the iPhone was probably better but the 3axl does a great job and I haven't regretted it after a month or two of having the pixel!
“I don’t want to pay more for a phone than I did for my car!” I love this! And it’s so true. The world has always been a place where people want things that are excessive just so they have the latest and greatest. However, today people who cannot afford to do so, who do not want to, and who are looking for something that will simply accomplish their daily tasks are practically being forced to pull loans on devices more expensive than their car, computer, electric, internet, or even groceries. This is ridiculous! I am thankful that there have been a few companies that have tried to expand the “mid-range” and true “budget” area of phones such as Motorola with their G series, Nokia, and OnePlus. But I am so happy to see that Google has entered the game with one huge leaping success. I am currently running the iPhone SE and leaning towards upgrading to the 3a, but may wait to see what Google has in store for future. And maybe Apple will consider making a SE2 and putting an actual budget price on it.
Using the Pixel 3a since day one and i am so happy, its so much better than any other android phone ive ever owned. Spec sheet is not everything and ppl will soon learn that when phones will cost 2k and above haha. Really love your style of video and how honest you speak.
I love this phone, switched from S9 and I honestly don't feel like I'm missing out on much, I feel the camera is much better than my S9 was and performance doesn't seem like much of a difference either from the Galaxy.
Agree totally!! Love the way this phone feels in the hand. Love the lightness. Feels snappy to me. No accidental touches. Love all the Google extras. Sent back my OnePlus 7 Pro and selling my S10+ and just sticking with the Pixel 3A XL.
This guy's logic on plastic vs glass backs and having cases on so not caring about glass or plastic in the first place and also comfortable with having a few scratches them have to spend couple hundred bucks when a glass back does break is soooooo on point that I had to subscribe to this channel after listening to him for 3 minutes and 18 seconds. Kudos.
Where has this guy been hiding? He has a great quality of looking past all the hype and talk sense while putting things into Real world perspective. I wish there are more such Tech TH-camrs around. Most tech youtubers just parade each other's latest hyperbole while passing their rose colored glasses, with which they see the world.
Yeah, when watching other reviews, they always talk about how it feels less premium and I always thought that it wouldn't matter because people would put a case on their phone anyway. Glad to see one reviewer who actually thinks about how the phone will be in a real world perspective.
Chipstain Gaming they offered a $100 store credit a little while go, combined with trade-in credit it can be cheap. Here’s a tip: They offer very high value for old phones. I bought a good-quality used iPhone SE off eBay for $80 and they gave me the advertised $250 trade-in credit. Really easy way to save about $150!
i never missed to watch every single one of your video boss, your being natural is what i admire the most. and guess what? you made me decide to switch to pixel. sorry for my english. keep up the good work boss, godbless!
I've been using the Pixel 3a xl for a while now and I love it! I switched from the Galaxy s9 plus and honestly I have very little complaints and those complaints I do have don't bother me to much because I only payed $280 for this phone, and I still wouldn't complaints if I payed the full price because it's only $475. The camera is great! The battery life is great! The screen is still quite good. I personally can hardly tell the difference between 1080p and 1440p on this small of a screen. I don't care, nor do I hardly notice the slightly slower load times.
What do you think it's more worthy? The 3a XL ou s9 plus? I'm getting a new phone soon and I was between those two. The downside for me on the pixel is the lack of a SD card slot.
@@romulosantos8359 take a real careful look at how much space you end up taking up on your phones and your micro SD cards. I always used a micro SD card on my old phones (Motorolas) yet switching to the 3a I honestly found that for what space I take up it has more than enough to cover that. 64GB model had about 46gb or so free after installing a few apps and the most recent security update.
@@romulosantos8359 I love this pixel 3a xl and I like it better than my Galaxy s9 plus. If you like taking photos, this phone is it. Also it feels really good, you would have no idea that it is a plastic build. I totally love my pixel 3a xl and would 100% recommend it.
@@romulosantos8359 Also pictures and videos take up no space as you get free unlimited high quality storage of your pictures and videos on Google photos. I just keep my ultimate favorites saved directly to my phone and all my other photos are only saved in Google photos.
Mark, very nice review, I like the 3a. The polycarbonate build quality, I prefer over the glass sandwiche. That camera, pure android, stereo speakers, the return of the headphone jack, OLED display for 299.00 at Best Buy. The camera alone is worth that price. At this price I think they will sell boatloads!
Those who are on the fence as to if they should get this phone I say do it. I got the pixel 3a over the Xs as I like a phone to be pocketable and the Xs is just too big for me. Performance is great and I don’t feel like I got a £399 phone I feel like I got a £800 phone. What a winner I chose.
i enjoy watching your videos . they are well done and you are very easy to listen to, unlike a lot of other TH-camrs. You have a nice speaking voice and demeanor and present the info in a great way! thanks!
Got this two days ago and loving the regular 3a over my previous 3xl. And I'm so glad the call quality is great, whereas it was almost impossible to have consistent good calls on the 3xl. The battery on this has been better too! Great phone, probably my favorite I've ever owned. I've seen the bezles as a plus as well.
You know, the funny thing is, I own OnePlus 7pro and my previous phone is the Nokia 7 Plus, which I still have. Sometimes I take it in in my hand and play around and think, wow, this screen is really good (it's LCD) and the phone is really fluid with snap dragon 645 with stock android, although my current phone is the fastest android you can get. You can get this phone for 250 and the build quality is great with aluminium back and ceramic coding. This kind of phones are perfectly enough.
Trust me Nokia 7 plus is not smooth. Maybe for you it looks smooth but the phone processor is not good enough to provide smooth experience like with a 845. I owned 7 plus but I switched to a zenphone 5z which is smoother.
Have been using mine for about a week, and I have to say that this is definitely my favorite phone of 2019. Coming from the Moto g6 with the sd 450, the 670 is plenty of performance for me, the screen looks great, camera is amazing, with my usage the multitasking is snappy, and the battery is better than the g6 for me.
@@ilyagutnik7640 You have unlimited High quality photos. Not original quality. I end up keeping my photos on my phone and backup to both google photos abd my pc.
Oh my god finally someone understands i mean why do people want a bezeless phone its just stupid. As cool and good media will be on a none bezeless phone its just hard to hold and the s10+ or OP7 are the thinnest bezels i can tolerate i still need bezels to hold my phone and i dont know why companies want to try their best make a bezeless phone it will just be a nightmare to hold and easier to break your $1000 device
@@tacotech777 And harder to reach the top, my Pixel 3 is easy to use with one hand and has front facing speakers, only for a couple milimeters more bezel.
Been watching a few of your videos on the Pixel 3a and I'm sold. I'm not sure it's really much of an upgrade to my current OnePlus 5T but we shall see. I figured that if I wasn't satisfied, I could put it up on eBay and make most of my money back.
I rarely leave comments but this was a great review which actually focused on useability and covered topics like call quality other youtubers never even touch on.
Thank you! Finally some common sense. Whether a phone is plastic or glass doesn't matter at all if you put a plastic phone case on it anyway. As someone who's been using a phone with 8gig storage and 2gig ram and only recently have found complaints I think people these days are so quick to criticise little things.
I recently switched to the pixel 3a from my iPhone 6s and love it! I will never be switching back to apple. I never thought I would like an Android phone until the pixel 3 came out, and the lower price point of the 3a sealed the deal for me.
I've had my Pixel 3a for a couple days now and love it. There is a "dark mode", go to Settings> Display> Advanced> Device Theme, and select Dark Mode. Thanks for the video, subscribed.
Okey, you are gonna be the reason I'm getting this phone. I fully agree with the other comments, you are a great reviewer and I enjoyed this video thoroughly after been watching reviews and reading articles for the past 4 days. Thank you a lot for this video!
Shared your video into PCMR (PC Master Race) group on facebook with over 100,000 people lets hope they come and give you a sub, you deserve it. New favourite tech youtuber already!
Just chanced upon the video.. And I love the relevant and practical points you've covered for real world users.. And the naturality is fantastic.. Got yourself a subscriber.. Good luck.. 🙂
I was gonna buy the pixal4 XL & changed my mind. I chose the 3a XL on Cyber Monday for 4oo.oo bucks tax included. Saving 6oo.oo bucks made me & my pocketbook very happy. What am I missing, not much? The flagships are getting more expensive but the mid-range phones are vastly improved. I made the right choice and saved a ton, Marky, very good review!
Marky, it's great to see you reviewing mid-rangers. Most times many don't bother, it's always flagships. But you take the time & I for one appreciate your views. You have yourself a great holiday season. 2020 will be another exciting year for the mid-range phones! Not everyone can afford these 1,ooo dollar phones?
Thank you for an honest review. Your channel will grow very quickly as you do more of these...no bs reviews!!! Thanks...been looking at the Pixel 3a xl...adios!
Love the 3a! Traded in my Refurb iPhone SE 64gb (with bad audio jack and light leak from flash to camera), and got the quoted trade in credit to my card of $251, so this was a huge upgrade and a great deal for me. Also I can use my MacBook charger with fast charging. The $100 Google Store credit is due around the end of June to make it a $48 +tax deal.
This is a great review. Other famous TH-cam reviewers just tackle the same sh!t over and over. Good to see a phone being reviewed as a phone (audio and calls), not just a media-consumption device.
Make a lot of sense, glass back vs plastic & covers 😊👍 & all u said are important😎 and for info , here in dubai the price was correct on d first two weeks, but now they hiked it up like a flagship. I wish google can intervene. Iam planning to buy but i have to wait if they wud bring d price down.
Watching because I just got a pixel 3a and I wanted reassurance that I made an excellent choice. But also watching because you look like Jesse Pinkman post El Camino & I'm into it. 🤷😍
this device is the polar opposite of the 7pro. those who just want the camera and aren't that concerned with the other stuff its a great device. with the 7pro, those who want the other stuff to be great and don't care about the camera it's a great device.
Well you are spot on, i have gone from the pixel 1 to the 3a, and have to say, its freaking amazing, screen, sound, battery life, performance and feel. its just a very good phone, and for 399 euro its a steel, the way pixel series should have been from the start
Love that u r talking w.r.t usablity, generally people just see the ram and memory thats it. They dont know that actually RAM matters but the algorithm optimisation is also matters and that is best in google. Hope people should understand only specs dont matter
I got it yesterday and I've never been happier of a phone for now. Plastic feel well enough and truely it is comfortable to use. Screen is good just I would prefer just a bit more brightness
Yeah i dont mind a little bezel, nor a flat screen. I still can't forgive the edges of the samsung s10. It just requires you to use it with a little more thought. I especially notice this when i try to touch something on the left hand side with my right hand. As it stretches over the screen my palm starts to like.... write an entire essay or something
i love this review! i think im getting this phone. also idc about plastic back if anything i like the look of plastic in phones so fuck yea im getting it
Another factor that makes phones more comfortable to use is a non-curved screen. I use a S10+ without any problems, but I'm 6"1 and have large hands. My girlfriend tried both the S10+ and the S10e and the flat screen made all the difference in usability for her (besides the smaller size, of course).
Mark, It's nice to hear a reviewer talk positively about polycarbonate backed phones. Common sense tells us that it should be the material used on the back of our cell phones. They are mobile devices that get bumped and dropped and there is absolutely no reason glass should be used. This phone proves that plastic looks as good and feels as good as glass. It is infinitely more durable, it's lighter and also works with wireless charging. As far as the bezels go, I end up using my 3a far more than my S10e because it is far more comfortable to hold and use. I constantly get accidental touches on my S10e as I did with my Note 8 which is why I didn't buy a N9 and why I won't buy a N10. Keep up the good work!
Still using the phone after 4 months and still like it. I have the XL and do everything on this phone not one problem. It was worth every dollar I spent on it
I hope the Pixel 5a (which is the next phone I intend to purchase after my 3a currently) retains the headphone jack and the bezels, albeit smaller ones.
@@f1playlist308 I switched from the S10 because I've always been a fan of the stock Android experience especially the Pixel itself. I didn't see the need to go with the full Pixel 3 seeing as how I have the S10 for all of the specs and features but the 3a is just enough to give me a feel
Love you man thank you for reviews love em. I can completely relate to your experience being that I have always used iOS the last five years. Switching to android thank you for your advice love your honesty even when your mic shuts off lol. Shows your human and not a bot editing to perfection like most known tech reviewers
About the bezels: I have the pixel 2 and I love the big bezels. Small bezels/bezel-less are super overrated. My screen doesn't have any hole punches in it or weird notches, and I can actually grip the phone when watching fullscreen.
I have a Pixel 3, I honestly haven't noticed a single usability difference with the bezel size from my Pixel XL. This screen is technically smaller though, it would probably be more apparent if I switched from a small Pixel. I love the speakers though, I much prefer a few milimeters more bezel with front facing speaker than small bezels.
A ‘quick hack’ of sorts (I like to call it that) is to use the 12w adapter from the iPads when charging an iphone. Even when I had my 7 plus, it charged significantly faster. And if you don’t own an iPad, the adapter sells separately for like $20. But for many phones, I’ve begun to steer clear of ‘fast charging’, since it cycles the battery faster and you lose overall lifespan. On my iPhone XS, I regularly fast charged it and it lost 8% total capacity in just 6 months, and I’m not what you’d call a power user. But if you’re one of those people that get a new phone every year, I guess it doesn’t really matter 😅
I don't know why I keep watching this. Of course I love this phone and I'll definitely be getting it, but also you're so passionate about this phone I am 100% sold on it lol
Finally a reviewer who sees past the pure marketing hype where up is down and down is up. - Plastic is better than glass because it is both lighter and more durable; *two qualities small portable devices should strive for* - Bezels are a good thing because they make devices easier to use - Mid range chip + 4 GB RAM is perfect for non-gamers or casual gamers, especially when running pure Android - Headphone jack should be included for versatility
I love that you have reviewed the pixel 3a when you opened it, 3 days later, a week later + a whole month later. Its great to see you talk about general usability, sometimes reviewers just look at the hardware and specs but don't really talk about daily use. I'm very tempted to get this phone. Keep up the great reviews man!
agree
I did get this phone. Love it.
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I prefer plastic backed phones, I never understood why phones have glass backs. Metal is my overall favorite though. I don't mind not having wireless charging, metal is just the best.
100% agree I really miss metal phones I hope they come back but ik they won't until they have wireless charging since that's what all the tech reviewers care about 😂
besides glass is bad for the environment
@@origamifox5180 so is plastic
@@XP9724 Plastic can be recycled, glass not so much. with the production of glass, sand is needed but not any type of sand can be used, it has to be wet sands from beeches, which is making them disappear.
@@origamifox5180 Yet plastic takes a long time to degrade, hundreds of years, being dumped in landfill and the seas. AND to recycle it (which not all plastic can be - such as Polyvinyl Chloride) requires a huge amount of fossil fuels to do it, including shale gas which requires Fracking which is bad for pollution and can cause earthquakes.
I love how chilled you are. You’re not unnecessarily crazy or jumpy, which a lot of tech reviewers do. And the no music in the background i just really...basically you’re amazing, thank you
HI THIS IS AUSTIN!!! *waves hands around*
You’re a great reviewer man. Natural and sincere. Congrats. Keep that way. Deserves so many followers.
Just traded my iPhone X in for the Pixel 3aXL. I am blown away by the phone. I have gone through several flagship phones and their issues and i have found a line that i enjoy even more. I mainly got mine to promote companies to coming back into the "mid-range" market space. I don't want to pay more for a phone than i did for my car!
Drew Liggett yeah I came from iPhone X as well I’m loving it
@Catherine Myint the 3a uses Google Photos which backs up automatically, so you would just hop on the photos site in safari!
Drew Liggett which screen would you say is better and brighter? Don’t be biased, be honest
@@Richard-tu6qc I never compared them side by side, but I don't notice any difference in usability. In direct sunlight the iPhone was probably better but the 3axl does a great job and I haven't regretted it after a month or two of having the pixel!
“I don’t want to pay more for a phone than I did for my car!”
I love this! And it’s so true. The world has always been a place where people want things that are excessive just so they have the latest and greatest. However, today people who cannot afford to do so, who do not want to, and who are looking for something that will simply accomplish their daily tasks are practically being forced to pull loans on devices more expensive than their car, computer, electric, internet, or even groceries. This is ridiculous! I am thankful that there have been a few companies that have tried to expand the “mid-range” and true “budget” area of phones such as Motorola with their G series, Nokia, and OnePlus. But I am so happy to see that Google has entered the game with one huge leaping success. I am currently running the iPhone SE and leaning towards upgrading to the 3a, but may wait to see what Google has in store for future. And maybe Apple will consider making a SE2 and putting an actual budget price on it.
Using the Pixel 3a since day one and i am so happy, its so much better than any other android phone ive ever owned. Spec sheet is not everything and ppl will soon learn that when phones will cost 2k and above haha. Really love your style of video and how honest you speak.
@@ithehappy1 filthy chinese companies? like xiaomi? whats wrong with them? genuinely asking.
I love this phone, switched from S9 and I honestly don't feel like I'm missing out on much, I feel the camera is much better than my S9 was and performance doesn't seem like much of a difference either from the Galaxy.
Agree totally!! Love the way this phone feels in the hand. Love the lightness. Feels snappy to me. No accidental touches. Love all the Google extras. Sent back my OnePlus 7 Pro and selling my S10+ and just sticking with the Pixel 3A XL.
Wait you prefer the google pixel over s10 and oneplus?
@@sploogerzz7548 yes those heavy slabs that cost a ton aren't doing it for me. I'm not a gamer though 😊
@@WinterSoldier0315 meh it's your opinion.
@@sploogerzz7548 sure is
I agree with Craig the Pixel is excellent! Would choose it over S10+ and OnePlus 7 Pro.
This guy's logic on plastic vs glass backs and having cases on so not caring about glass or plastic in the first place and also comfortable with having a few scratches them have to spend couple hundred bucks when a glass back does break is soooooo on point that I had to subscribe to this channel after listening to him for 3 minutes and 18 seconds. Kudos.
My new favorite tech TH-camr 👍🏼 Keep it up bro
Agreed!
Where has this guy been hiding? He has a great quality of looking past all the hype and talk sense while putting things into Real world perspective. I wish there are more such Tech TH-camrs around. Most tech youtubers just parade each other's latest hyperbole while passing their rose colored glasses, with which they see the world.
Yeah, when watching other reviews, they always talk about how it feels less premium and I always thought that it wouldn't matter because people would put a case on their phone anyway. Glad to see one reviewer who actually thinks about how the phone will be in a real world perspective.
I got my pixel 3a for $170 and I don't really regret it, the only thing I truly miss from iphone is iMessage, but the pictures are phenomenal
Jackub N yeah I’d like to know that too cus I may get one
I got it used, the guy just simply didn't want it and wanted to get rid of it
How?
Chipstain Gaming they offered a $100 store credit a little while go, combined with trade-in credit it can be cheap. Here’s a tip: They offer very high value for old phones. I bought a good-quality used iPhone SE off eBay for $80 and they gave me the advertised $250 trade-in credit. Really easy way to save about $150!
@@Applest2oApples that's awesome and really smart
i never missed to watch every single one of your video boss, your being natural is what i admire the most. and guess what? you made me decide to switch to pixel. sorry for my english. keep up the good work boss, godbless!
I've been using the Pixel 3a xl for a while now and I love it! I switched from the Galaxy s9 plus and honestly I have very little complaints and those complaints I do have don't bother me to much because I only payed $280 for this phone, and I still wouldn't complaints if I payed the full price because it's only $475. The camera is great! The battery life is great! The screen is still quite good. I personally can hardly tell the difference between 1080p and 1440p on this small of a screen. I don't care, nor do I hardly notice the slightly slower load times.
What do you think it's more worthy? The 3a XL ou s9 plus? I'm getting a new phone soon and I was between those two. The downside for me on the pixel is the lack of a SD card slot.
@@romulosantos8359 take a real careful look at how much space you end up taking up on your phones and your micro SD cards. I always used a micro SD card on my old phones (Motorolas) yet switching to the 3a I honestly found that for what space I take up it has more than enough to cover that. 64GB model had about 46gb or so free after installing a few apps and the most recent security update.
@@romulosantos8359 I love this pixel 3a xl and I like it better than my Galaxy s9 plus. If you like taking photos, this phone is it. Also it feels really good, you would have no idea that it is a plastic build. I totally love my pixel 3a xl and would 100% recommend it.
@@romulosantos8359 Also pictures and videos take up no space as you get free unlimited high quality storage of your pictures and videos on Google photos. I just keep my ultimate favorites saved directly to my phone and all my other photos are only saved in Google photos.
Mark, very nice review, I like the 3a. The polycarbonate build quality, I prefer over the glass sandwiche. That camera, pure android, stereo speakers, the return of the headphone jack, OLED display for 299.00 at Best Buy. The camera alone is worth that price. At this price I think they will sell boatloads!
I've the 3a XL and I absolutely love it! Just waiting for my clear skin and I will ditch the case completely!
I got my wife the 3a for her birthday, it’s a great phone ❤️📱
Can I marry you?
@@kajukatla6637 you asked too late.
@@kajukatla6637 Arey!
Having a hearing loss, THANK YOU for talking about call quality!!!!
Those who are on the fence as to if they should get this phone I say do it. I got the pixel 3a over the Xs as I like a phone to be pocketable and the Xs is just too big for me. Performance is great and I don’t feel like I got a £399 phone I feel like I got a £800 phone. What a winner I chose.
Like a lot your "person with a normal brain and life" style of review man. Never change. Always think the same you say.
Your video made me get the 3a xl ive had it for a week and i love it
i enjoy watching your videos . they are well done and you are very easy to listen to, unlike a lot of other TH-camrs. You have a nice speaking voice and demeanor and present the info in a great way! thanks!
Got this two days ago and loving the regular 3a over my previous 3xl. And I'm so glad the call quality is great, whereas it was almost impossible to have consistent good calls on the 3xl. The battery on this has been better too! Great phone, probably my favorite I've ever owned. I've seen the bezles as a plus as well.
You know, the funny thing is, I own OnePlus 7pro and my previous phone is the Nokia 7 Plus, which I still have. Sometimes I take it in in my hand and play around and think, wow, this screen is really good (it's LCD) and the phone is really fluid with snap dragon 645 with stock android, although my current phone is the fastest android you can get. You can get this phone for 250 and the build quality is great with aluminium back and ceramic coding. This kind of phones are perfectly enough.
Trust me Nokia 7 plus is not smooth. Maybe for you it looks smooth but the phone processor is not good enough to provide smooth experience like with a 845. I owned 7 plus but I switched to a zenphone 5z which is smoother.
@@GowthamV07 it's smooth enough for the daily use. Of course it can always be faster, for some people it's never smooth enough.
Nokia 7 plus has the snapdragon 660, there isn't a 645.
@@josharntt true.
Have been using mine for about a week, and I have to say that this is definitely my favorite phone of 2019. Coming from the Moto g6 with the sd 450, the 670 is plenty of performance for me, the screen looks great, camera is amazing, with my usage the multitasking is snappy, and the battery is better than the g6 for me.
Caleb cook what about google photos storage?Is it unlimited if you have 3a?
@@ilyagutnik7640 You have unlimited High quality photos. Not original quality. I end up keeping my photos on my phone and backup to both google photos abd my pc.
Nice video, audio quality is superb.... loving my Pixel 3a XL.
Oh my god finally someone understands i mean why do people want a bezeless phone its just stupid. As cool and good media will be on a none bezeless phone its just hard to hold and the s10+ or OP7 are the thinnest bezels i can tolerate i still need bezels to hold my phone and i dont know why companies want to try their best make a bezeless phone it will just be a nightmare to hold and easier to break your $1000 device
New technology is always expensive, bezeless phones are starting to become very cheap
@@tacotech777 And harder to reach the top, my Pixel 3 is easy to use with one hand and has front facing speakers, only for a couple milimeters more bezel.
I do not prefer the Blue Snowball microphone. Sounds narrowband. First microphone was better.
I get 8-9 hours screen on time from 100% on the 3A XL. Its amazing
Me too! 8.5 - 9 hours average screen on time on the 3A XL.
@@yoeitsme I got 7.5- 8 OST
Love these "real reviews" keep up the good work man, and keep it real ;D
Been watching a few of your videos on the Pixel 3a and I'm sold. I'm not sure it's really much of an upgrade to my current OnePlus 5T but we shall see. I figured that if I wasn't satisfied, I could put it up on eBay and make most of my money back.
I rarely leave comments but this was a great review which actually focused on useability and covered topics like call quality other youtubers never even touch on.
Thank you! Finally some common sense. Whether a phone is plastic or glass doesn't matter at all if you put a plastic phone case on it anyway. As someone who's been using a phone with 8gig storage and 2gig ram and only recently have found complaints I think people these days are so quick to criticise little things.
You can listen to this at 1.5 playback speed and it sounds fine. Gets thru the video faster. Good review.
I recently switched to the pixel 3a from my iPhone 6s and love it! I will never be switching back to apple. I never thought I would like an Android phone until the pixel 3 came out, and the lower price point of the 3a sealed the deal for me.
100% I'm on the same boat. The 3a is definitely a super good phone!
I have had it for 2 weeks. Love it! Lean and mean. I did try it with Android Auto today and had a few hiccups so not sure if its the processor.
I've had my Pixel 3a for a couple days now and love it. There is a "dark mode", go to Settings> Display> Advanced> Device Theme, and select Dark Mode. Thanks for the video, subscribed.
By far the most helpful review of this phone I've found. Thanks!
Okey, you are gonna be the reason I'm getting this phone.
I fully agree with the other comments, you are a great reviewer and I enjoyed this video thoroughly after been watching reviews and reading articles for the past 4 days.
Thank you a lot for this video!
Dude I legit get more hyped when you upload compared to when guys like MKBHD or Unbox Therapy upload. Road to 100k!
Shared your video into PCMR (PC Master Race) group on facebook with over 100,000 people lets hope they come and give you a sub, you deserve it. New favourite tech youtuber already!
😮😮 well damn. Thank you!
Just chanced upon the video.. And I love the relevant and practical points you've covered for real world users.. And the naturality is fantastic.. Got yourself a subscriber.. Good luck.. 🙂
"That's what stereo means Mark" hahaha love that line and how you left in with the facepalm lol.
I'm just waiting for this guy to hit a huge blow up period, it's about time!
just imagine a wide-angle photo with Pixel quality, I JUST CAN'T WAIT
Have my pixel 3A now since launch in April still fast and snappy
I was gonna buy the pixal4 XL & changed my mind. I chose the 3a XL on Cyber Monday for 4oo.oo bucks tax included. Saving 6oo.oo bucks made me & my pocketbook very happy. What am I missing, not much? The flagships are getting more expensive but the mid-range phones are vastly improved. I made the right choice and saved a ton, Marky, very good review!
Marky, it's great to see you reviewing mid-rangers. Most times many don't bother, it's always flagships. But you take the time & I for one appreciate your views. You have yourself a great holiday season. 2020 will be another exciting year for the mid-range phones! Not everyone can afford these 1,ooo dollar phones?
Agreed! Bezels are still wayy more comfortable, especially when using phone on one hand
Love my Pixel 3a XL. Upgraded from the original Pixel (which I love as well). So far at one month, runs great and battery life is amazing.
Thank you for an honest review. Your channel will grow very quickly as you do more of these...no bs reviews!!! Thanks...been looking at the Pixel 3a xl...adios!
Love the 3a! Traded in my Refurb iPhone SE 64gb (with bad audio jack and light leak from flash to camera), and got the quoted trade in credit to my card of $251, so this was a huge upgrade and a great deal for me. Also I can use my MacBook charger with fast charging. The $100 Google Store credit is due around the end of June to make it a $48 +tax deal.
I ordered this phone, and it's supposed to arrive tomorrow. I'm so excited!
This is a great review. Other famous TH-cam reviewers just tackle the same sh!t over and over. Good to see a phone being reviewed as a phone (audio and calls), not just a media-consumption device.
Digging the tab s6 in the background! Best, tablet, ever!
Awesome review. despite the speed of One plus 7 Pro, It seems that Pixel 3a is your favorite mobile so far
Make a lot of sense, glass back vs plastic & covers 😊👍 & all u said are important😎 and for info , here in dubai the price was correct on d first two weeks, but now they hiked it up like a flagship. I wish google can intervene. Iam planning to buy but i have to wait if they wud bring d price down.
Camera on this thing is Magicsupercalifragilistic like wow 😯 insane quality. Google have a massive lead here. Pixelishis. 😉👍
Watching because I just got a pixel 3a and I wanted reassurance that I made an excellent choice. But also watching because you look like Jesse Pinkman post El Camino & I'm into it. 🤷😍
Thank you for your REAL and honest review Mark! 👍😀
this device is the polar opposite of the 7pro. those who just want the camera and aren't that concerned with the other stuff its a great device. with the 7pro, those who want the other stuff to be great and don't care about the camera it's a great device.
Well you are spot on, i have gone from the pixel 1 to the 3a, and have to say, its freaking amazing, screen, sound, battery life, performance and feel. its just a very good phone, and for 399 euro its a steel, the way pixel series should have been from the start
Love that u r talking w.r.t usablity, generally people just see the ram and memory thats it.
They dont know that actually RAM matters but the algorithm optimisation is also matters and that is best in google.
Hope people should understand only specs dont matter
I got it yesterday and I've never been happier of a phone for now. Plastic feel well enough and truely it is comfortable to use. Screen is good just I would prefer just a bit more brightness
I go on lots of bike rides, and I really wanted a good camera. The pictures I get with the Pixal 3A XL are amazing.
I enjoyed your excellent review. I have a Pixel 3a and I think it is simply a great phone!
5:10 _"About 5 hours and 35 hours and 45 minutes of on screen time"_
Lol
He literally says : 5 hours and thirty, 5 hours and 45 minutes ... You need either a better speaker, or a hearing device...
@@pagadqs, I'm just trying to have some fun here, bud.
@@pagadqs damn ma is it that serious
Nice vid Mark. I bought my mom the 3aXL for mother's day. She loves it. The 1st mic sounds better btw
Awesome review! Ordering the Pixel 3a
Yeah i dont mind a little bezel, nor a flat screen. I still can't forgive the edges of the samsung s10. It just requires you to use it with a little more thought. I especially notice this when i try to touch something on the left hand side with my right hand. As it stretches over the screen my palm starts to like.... write an entire essay or something
True true...it's much better with some cases...guess u knew that tho😅
@@Alex-pv3jx Yup, but I hate cases i don't use em :D
i love this review! i think im getting this phone. also idc about plastic back if anything i like the look of plastic in phones so fuck yea im getting it
Camera is really better than what Apple claims. Great work Google 😍
thank you for this honest video❤️ it really helped me
Another factor that makes phones more comfortable to use is a non-curved screen. I use a S10+ without any problems, but I'm 6"1 and have large hands. My girlfriend tried both the S10+ and the S10e and the flat screen made all the difference in usability for her (besides the smaller size, of course).
I'm currently saving up for the google pixel 3a but in the meantime I'm watching every single vid you have about it ehehe! I'm so excited!!😊😊👊💕
Mark, It's nice to hear a reviewer talk positively about polycarbonate backed phones. Common sense tells us that it should be the material used on the back of our cell phones. They are mobile devices that get bumped and dropped and there is absolutely no reason glass should be used. This phone proves that plastic looks as good and feels as good as glass. It is infinitely more durable, it's lighter and also works with wireless charging. As far as the bezels go, I end up using my 3a far more than my S10e because it is far more comfortable to hold and use. I constantly get accidental touches on my S10e as I did with my Note 8 which is why I didn't buy a N9 and why I won't buy a N10. Keep up the good work!
Thank you Mark, great in depth review the phone appears to tick all of the boxes ..👍
Man, the chillest review ever! Love the simplicity. And yeah, it was technical and daily-usage relatable review!
While part of me wants the s10e, and I was alright set on the Pixel 3a
I really want this phone now. Everything I hear about it is good
Doooont do s10e! I've had it for 3weeks and camera quality suuuux. Swaping for this tomorrow!!
Nice video. I returned my Samsung Galaxy s10 and have been using it every day. Love it
Still using the phone after 4 months and still like it. I have the XL and do everything on this phone not one problem. It was worth every dollar I spent on it
If only mkbhd went back to longer reviews. Nice😎
I have a Note 9 and needed a smaller phone for work. TMobile has it for $250 and I've love using this as my daily driver.
I hope the Pixel 5a (which is the next phone I intend to purchase after my 3a currently) retains the headphone jack and the bezels, albeit smaller ones.
I got mine in Europe for 430 euros and I think it's still worth it! I bought it mainly for the camera.
It's an excellent phone!:)
Just picked one up for £100. Battery isn't great compared to my OnePlus 5 but so far it's pretty snappy and the photos are amazing.
I'm getting a pain in my arse sitting on the fence whether to buy this phone 😲
😂 I'm with you. For the past couple of weeks, I've been saying I'm gonna order it today, and never get around to it.
Just do it get the xl tho the battery is insane
What are some things in mind that's stopping you? I myself have the 3a XL and I'm coming from the Samsung S10+
@@codym0519 Note 10 will be out soon, also interested in S10 maybe even give an iPhone a go. Hard to choose 😂 why did you move from S10+?
@@f1playlist308 I switched from the S10 because I've always been a fan of the stock Android experience especially the Pixel itself. I didn't see the need to go with the full Pixel 3 seeing as how I have the S10 for all of the specs and features but the 3a is just enough to give me a feel
Love you man thank you for reviews love em. I can completely relate to your experience being that I have always used iOS the last five years. Switching to android thank you for your advice love your honesty even when your mic shuts off lol. Shows your human and not a bot editing to perfection like most known tech reviewers
Excellent video man! Talking like a normal person and not some arrogant tech snob. Thumbs up!
Brother Mark is the best reviewer and the most honest I've ever seen!! Awesome video as always sir!!!
Thanks so much!!:)
About the bezels: I have the pixel 2 and I love the big bezels. Small bezels/bezel-less are super overrated. My screen doesn't have any hole punches in it or weird notches, and I can actually grip the phone when watching fullscreen.
I have a Pixel 3, I honestly haven't noticed a single usability difference with the bezel size from my Pixel XL. This screen is technically smaller though, it would probably be more apparent if I switched from a small Pixel. I love the speakers though, I much prefer a few milimeters more bezel with front facing speaker than small bezels.
I got this phone a few weeks ago on the iphone 6 trade in deal for basically $80.
2:16 Thanks for mentioning the whole case vs no case thing... Phone should be able to withstand daily normal usage without any add on case.
"Pixel 4 is gonna have a wide-angle lens" -Mark
Great video! And I got this phone like 2 weeks and I love it!
Plastic back is fine...easier to grip doesnt slip off surfaces etc..id even be happier with a textured back and sides, even easier to keep hold of..
Subbed. The camera comparisons make the regular pixel look much better though for me
Much love from India man , keep them coming ♥️
A ‘quick hack’ of sorts (I like to call it that) is to use the 12w adapter from the iPads when charging an iphone. Even when I had my 7 plus, it charged significantly faster. And if you don’t own an iPad, the adapter sells separately for like $20. But for many phones, I’ve begun to steer clear of ‘fast charging’, since it cycles the battery faster and you lose overall lifespan. On my iPhone XS, I regularly fast charged it and it lost 8% total capacity in just 6 months, and I’m not what you’d call a power user. But if you’re one of those people that get a new phone every year, I guess it doesn’t really matter 😅
I don't know why I keep watching this. Of course I love this phone and I'll definitely be getting it, but also you're so passionate about this phone I am 100% sold on it lol
Finally a reviewer who sees past the pure marketing hype where up is down and down is up.
- Plastic is better than glass because it is both lighter and more durable; *two qualities small portable devices should strive for*
- Bezels are a good thing because they make devices easier to use
- Mid range chip + 4 GB RAM is perfect for non-gamers or casual gamers, especially when running pure Android
- Headphone jack should be included for versatility
Have you seen the Samsung Galaxy a range(a50,a70,a80) I think they go underrated in the tech world.
I've heard good things, but here in the US, the Samsung A series is not directly available to us. 😢
I like your opinions which are more practical than other reviewers
Probably one of the most intelligent review I've ever come across. Especially at 2:11, so f... true.