Iam a Good person Sorry kiddo, but the different in weight between the 3 and the 3a is 2 grams. TWO. GRAMS. Lighter, sure, but not too much lighter. It’s definitely going to be much sturdier however. Tainted Flare Actually, since the phone is more durable now, people are less inclined to use a case. Plastic isn’t going to crack when dropped on the ground, and buyers know that. (Which is the real reason why they shouldn’t be concerned about the plastic body, they know what they’re getting into.) My two cents: Some people say that the plastic body doesn’t feel as premium as metal or glass, which seems reasonable in a world of silicone, fabric, rubber, and plastic cases. That is until you realize that you can get a slim tempered glass case and bypass the plastic back entirely. (See: ESR “Mimic” Case for Pixel 3a)
Just got a pixel 3a, was a bit concerned about the plastic, as low end budget plastic phones really feel crappy. However I am very impressed with the 3a plastic, doesn't scratch anymore than metal, doesn't shatter if you drop it, keeps a much more consistent temperature and doesn't sacrifice structural strength. Shocked this high quality plastic isn't standard in premium builds cannot see any advantage with glass.
@Rerin Lunghar for the price, it has a rlly good battery and judging by the way your typing, the ram management is pretty good. I've had more jumps and glitched and crashes on my iPhone 8 plus than this phone
@@Thetechchap loved the flow of information in such short span. Really great points without making boring and not wasting much time into points like gaming, benchmark, speed comparison, battery. Just great.
totally agree + he shows real conditions video taken FROM the phone now i can really make up my mind thanks to this review (i've watched maybe 6-7 tests and this is the best i've seen yet too)
Same here for the first time I'm considering a Pixel. I bought all most every Nexus phones but the pixels were always so expensive. I'm glad these also have oled screens not LCD.
@@phantomtq depend S really, if they want camera this is the best cheapest mid range camera phone unlesss you put gcam on other phone which defeat the pixel reason to exist, simplicity.
@@bazahaza What about the display brightness, is it not too low? Because I heard it just reaches 400 nits and my Nexus 5x almost reaches 500 nits. And still it's a little bit dim on sunny days. Or is it acceptable because of the Oled screen because of better contrast maybe?
@@valmirxheladini9145 it's very smooth. I moved from a P20 pro and do not regret it one bit. The haptic isn't iPhone level but it is satisfying to squeeze etc
@@stomer8125 4-5 hours only? To me,that's kinda disappointing. My older 5T can last 7 hours easily. The only thing that got me interested in the 3A is the camera, because I do a lot of photography
I didn't listen, I purchased a Google Pixel 3 and love it :P I really am glad though that there is more budget option available to people who really want the great camera experience
Hiya Tom, my instinctive reaction was yuk plastic! Then I thought about how so called ‘premium’ phones and how we perceive this.... is it the glass back or a one piece bit of aluminium. Alley being a soft metal scratches easy and glass breaks when you drop it so buy a case to put it in for protection that has carefully been crafted to hide the ‘premium’ look/feel! First thing I always wanted when I bought my expensive new iPhone was a case to protect it and yet I bought it based on the design/look/feel. I just wonder if we are all suckers these days; apple have always been my favourite with regards smart phones and they have done a good job of hiking up the prices and making us feel we had the best product. Android designers which was always considered a poor mans alternative has really done an excellent job of upping their game and producing phones that are great too and their business model has cleverly kept their price point (although not all manufacturers) a bit cheaper than apple. Thus they can cream off a lot more money from the people that cannot afford an iPhone! Whilst not a fan of google - I like the fact they have put a phone jack in for those that don’t want an earphone radiating inside their phone and of course their camera seems to take great photos. Mind you - the P30 Pro looks interesting and I can’t wait to see what One Plus do. Thanks for the review. :-) Oh and I forgot to mention.... scratches can be buffed out of plastic ;-)
Hey man great video... Here in the states if you go through the Google store and trade in an iPhone SE ( Black Friday sale $79) they'll give you $250 bucks so that brings down the price quite a bit and then they also give you $100 gift card for the Google store . So the Pixel 3a ends up being about $80.
You’re a very professional and concise presenter! I’ve over researched phones recently and completely stuck on what to buy when moving on from my 6s. It’s great that you compare it to other offerings rather than talking about just that phone in isolation. And it’s helpful that you put the bad points into perspective eg slow processor. I agree with all your points and it’s really helpful to have someone like you around. Thank you!
Nice. I got mine on may 9 and it is the best Android phone I have owned yet. Nearly all the qualities of its more expensive siblings but for half the price. Google has a winner in the US with this .
Using the phone right now. I'm taken back by how good this thing is, having also the S10. I went for the 3a because I didn't see the extra £70 worth it for the XL.
I have the s10+ and compared size in store, the 3a xl is essentially identical to the s10+ in size aside from the larger bezels on the pixel which surprised me.
@@meritosagie4394 well I'm planning to switch my s8 plus for this 3a xl because I'm tired of samsung edge screen and bleeding screen but is it really worth it,my main concern is the 64gb storage
I was surprised you said they didn't sell well, I just purchased mine, my 14 yo brother is a tech fan and convinced me right away. My moto g4 plus was heading towards its last days of life and this launch was perfect timing for me. Under 500, great camera, 3 years of updates, headphone jack, sold! ☺️
thank you for this very well done video, i appreciate the fact that you introduced real samples and took a video in real conditions i've been watching couples of other test and yours is the best i've watched thanks to above mentionned
This is a revolution in smartphone industry,i have been waiting for this for so long:budget phone with great camera and finally google made.I hope other companies will follow this step
The 3a did feel very small in width when I first got it but now that I'm used to it I'm loving this phone. Never noticed how comfortable it is to easily reach all of the screen
Agree totally. Selling my Pixel 3 to replace it with the 3A XL. I like the lighter feel in the hand, thought the 3 and 3 XL were too heavy and delicate. And the camera is blowing me away. Plus, stock just feels so seamless on Pixel phones. It's a awesome value.
Seams like a downgrade to me tbh. I don't know why you'd go out of your way to downgrade the the less premium version of a phone you already have lmfao.
@ABreathOfReason iPhone video isn't the best because it is the most stabilized. Samsung has stuff like super steady, and Google is always getting better with their software stabilization. iPhones have the best video for a lot of reasons like video color and mic quality (where as far as I know only Samsung really keeps up).
@ABreathOfReason for half the price, is not worth it...the pixel pictures come out better, it destroys iPhone in night sight...for 1000 dollar phone, it should be 100 times better. Lol
I've had my 3a for a couple of days and love it. My primary phone is a S10e and there is very little if any difference in day to day speed. Battery life is very good and I love the polycarbonate back. Hopefully we will start to see other manufacturers using polycarbonate. It's lighter, extremely durable and will work with wireless charging. I would like it even more if it had a grippy rubber coating. Glass backed phones need to go away for good.
@@SirLallington Jatty Lal - Yes, by maybe 10 or 15%. I was pleasantly surprised though by the battery life on my 10e even though its predecessor was a Mate 10 Pro. Don't get me wrong, neither are a match for the M10 Pro, but when I get home after work which is 12 hours after unplugging my 3a it will have 60+% left and I'd call that very good battery life.
At least with this the U.S market has more mid range options rather than the moto's, occasional nokia and oneplus 6t and that Google ended their Verizon exclusivity finally!
@@gavinclark525 the Moto X4 will only get a few more months of updates (it's 2 years old), and the camera, battery life, and processor are worse than the 3a.
@@josharntt Thank you for your help however in all honestly I dont know a whole lot about phones in general. With that being said I did a bit of research and from what I found I believe that the battery was the exact same and the processor was definitely better on the pixel but it wasnt too drastic. However the camera is a priority for me and it is the main reason I'm leaning towards the pixel.
@@gavinclark525 I know a lot about the Moto X4 actually, last year I advised my mom and brother to buy the X4 because it was the best phone around for the price. This year however with the Nokia 7.1 and Pixel 3a it's a more difficult choice. The main feature of the Moto X4 is actually the ip68 water and dust resistance, nice to have, but not necessary for most people. The camera on the 3a would definitely be a major improvement, the X4 takes decent pictures in good lighing with enough time, but it's rather slow to take a photo and without good lighing it falls flat. The battery sizes for the Pixel 3a and Moto X4 are exactly the same, and the battery life should be equal as well, the X4 lasts about a day and a half for my mom, who is a light user, and much less for my brother, who is a heavy user. The experience and longevity of the Pixel 3a will undoubtedly be better due to it being much newer and straight from Google, but it is also more expensive. In the long run I feel the Pixel 3a is a better buy, especially for one who doesn't want to deal with custom ROMs to keep a phone updated and someone who value good cameras.
Looking to upgrade from a hand-me-down(a meaningful one though) Galaxy S5...your video and a few others have really convinced me to go for this phone. The bang for your buck --- or punch for your pound is just too great to pass up. Hoping to pick it up soon. Thanks so much for all you do, Tom!
Wow you guys, thanks to The Tech Chap, you just earned a new subscriber. It's my birthday in 7 days and I'm getting this phone and I hope it won't be a disappointment, but after I watched this video, I reassured my self that I should definitely get this! So in 7 days from 27/10/19 Sunday in Australia, or Saturday in America, I will be getting that phone thanks to you! I prefer the smaller one because I tried the XL dummy phone at a store, and it's only a tiny bit bigger, not much difference, but more money. Thanks again.
I bought the smaller version of the Pixel 3a, just lost my Nexus 5x and felt like time for an upgrade. Can't wait to see how it goes! The only thing that worries me in the battery, I used to get up to 3 days with my Nexus 5x.
Can we just own "the best camera" already? No other camera comes close in general usage. Though the samsung and the iphones have great day light performance they are all put to shame by night sight so that is the end of it when it comes to best camera at least until those companies similarly use ai smarts to get better night vision...but for now Pixel owns the camera. Objectively. Also, like most reviewers you are making the MISTAKE of comparing the 3a to the top line phone...most people who will be buying it will not only not know what it is like to use a 3 xl (since they don't own it) they would be coming from much slower phones. So you are doing the consumer a better job of reviewing if you compare the 3A to phones in its price range ONLY. I don't understand why reviewers always do this compare to top phone nonsense when it doesn't matter to the bulk of phone buyers who would be on an UPGRADE path to new phone not on a downgrade one. Fin.
True, regular phone buyers only want snappy phone with great screen and camera. Most don't deep high spec. Is like telling Xbox and PS users to buy computer games only lol. Finally a midrange phone with great camera
Bought the 3a in July of 2019 and I can still recommend it! Great battery and great camera! No slow downs at all... Not to mention it is now $349.99 or less...
@@ATwistedLove I bought my Pixel 3a during Black Friday. I *deny* the claim of "no slow downs at all". There are a few times where the device stutters and skips a bit, but they're gone almost the same time they arrive. The device is durable, but you don't want to throw it at a wall or something. Get a screen protector. Be warned: If you're using a case, make sure it's not so tight that it scratches the phone when you put it on or off. I have an ESR Mimic case that scratched up the left side of my device and I can't hate the company more for that shitty, non-pliable TPU material. The Purplish color is a very, very pale lavender and it's actually hard to see the color unless the lighting conditions are just right.
@@MrDarren690 so I mostly talk to my mother and she said that when I talk it vibrates and it makes it harder for her to hear. Is that something that you've had issues with?
Well in the United States where xiaomi (including redmi), huawei\honor, oppo/realme/vivo doesnt exist....this is probably the best we get in the mid range category for around $400ish.
Thanks for this extremely helpful review. I’m a simple ‘non-techy’ guy, in the market now to buy a midrange phone and was getting really confused with all the phone options...I think this review just tipped the scale for me to decide on buying the 3a! Appreciate so much!
Just picked up the 3aXL and so far it's a great update from my Pixel 2. Really loving the bigger screen. Not just for video but typing! I make way fewer mistakes with this much more screen to work with. And I use split screen a LOT. The battery life is so much better it's not even funny. Great for that as well. I'm very pleased.
Oh c'mon, how much memory do you needed? Didn't you try just delete old photos and videos that you doesn't need anymore? I have version 32gb Nokia, i never use even half of this capacity. What do you do with your phone??? Why do you need more than 64gb? I'm not sarcastic now.
Solid review. I'm loving my Pixel 3a. It has a stock android/IOS feel to me. Everything is pretty much a pro especially because I jumped on the awesome Pixel 3a sale with the awesome iPhone SE trade-in on google store. The cons of using polycarbonate build, 64gb storage, borders (Ridiculously overblown. It has a solid 75% screen to body ratio) and no waterproof aren't high priorities on my phone wants/needs. At first, I was worried about storage but then I realized all my 32-64 storage phones with 128gb microSD card are well below 64gb actual total storage used.
Now that the Pixel 4 is out, you get get the regular Pixel 3 for pretty cheap. Would you recommend getting the Pixel 3 over the 3a? Is the battery on the 3a significantly better, or are the battery results similar?
Already bought it (3a XL), it´s a no brainer getting it. Bigger screen, bigger battery, headphone jack, pure android with not bloatware, what more can you ask for in a midrange phone?
Very great comprehensive review !! One of the best actual usage wise ones so far! Also anyone else hate when reviewers are like "doesnt feel quite as premium" like everyone whos normal puts either a case or skin on it within a day of owning it and never feels the 'premiumness' again for the life of the phone so im honestly fine with the plastic
Oneplus 5 owner here, waiting to see what the 7 (and 7 Pro) looks like tomorrow. From what I've heard, it won't be able to compete with the flagships on pic quality. Since my 5 already has pretty big bezels (and a now-old 835 processor), the Pixel 3a is looking seriously tempting. Oh, and the fact you get a Google Nest Hub thrown in with it here in the UK makes it even more attractive.
@@laurents1906 I'm in the UK I don't think it's a galaxy A 70 .It's definitely the A50 Ted salmon from the Phone Show chat podcast review it. According to TechRadar it's should cost around £350 the small pixel 3a is £399
@@laurents1906 I mainly wanted to know which one was best. That's why I asked him to do a head to head. You was right I just checked the price of the galaxy a 70, and that phone is nearer the price of the pixel a3
Compared to my current Xperia XA2, the 3a's performance is butter smooth. I think a lot of people coming from mid-range phones will be happy enough. My #1 requirement from a phone is camera quality, so the Pixel wins. I don't trust Huawei anymore, otherwise I'd get a P30 Pro. I previously had a Huawei Mate 9 and its photo quality was amazing. I can't wait to get the Pixel!
I'd go for the smaller one, because I'm cheap. Thanks for the video! I'm going to be buying a smartphone soon, and I think I'll seriously look at this! I'm glad I can get such a good camera for so cheap!
Hi Tom I’m using a Samsung S7 Edge looking to upgrade do you think this would be better if not could you please recommend any other phone ps great review as usual
I went to a T-Mobile the other day to finally see the 3a in person and I gotta say. HOLY SHIT. The screen looks really good for a $400 phone. I swiped through the phone for a while and it was pretty damn smooth and I was damn near close to buying it but the thing is I have an iPhone 8 Plus right now and it still does what I need it to do. Google definitely caught my attention now.
I would still get a galaxy s9 instead, close enough price, close enough battery, close enough camera, but it has much better specs, build quality, screen, IP rating, and premium feel, the pixel do have better software updates though, but that's really not enough for me, s9 is a better choice all around, but that's me, you do you.
Yeah... It all depends if you want the software updates quickly / night shots and how long you keep your phone as the 3a will get three years of updates.
@@MiguelJRiley I get your point... S9 is clearly the better phone hardware-wise no doubt at all... But at the Google store right now they took my iPhone SE that I got for $79 on a Black Friday sale they gave me $250 trade in and they also gave a $100 gift card and so the pixel ended up being about $80 bucks to me in reality. I had a Galaxy s9 before and it was a really good phone but I found I didn't make it through the day on the battery and so I sold it anyway I think there is a market for the 3A for some people and especially if you get it with a trade in right now.
@@jejunamja Of course if you're going to pay just $80. Send me one for that price :). And everyone has different needs also. I hope it works out great for you
That's what i keep wondering. I never buy things the year they come out, and would love to know how it compares to the s9 and s8. This will be the first phone i've bought right after it came out.
seems like an amazing device tbh, also that having been said the samsung s9 and huawei p20 pro in my country are about 400-500 dollars and i feel like they are good too for that price category
Great review!!! I'm going to go and get my new phone today. It's probably going to be the Pixel 3a. I do like that the 3a XL has a bigger battery and bigger display, but only 401ppi vs. 441ppi for the 3a. I'm sure I'll be VERY happy with either one. I currently have a HTC desire 530, that's battery has just about sh*t the bed, and It's over 3 years old. The only feature I wish the Pixel 3a's had was a bigger storage options and/or a micro SD card slot. My HTC only has 16GB so I think I'll be thrilled with 64GB.
Sushi_Fam Relax dude.. 100% sure he was joking, you're getting heated over nothing, but shitposting. Keep in mind people also use Socialism/Communism pretty interchangeably as Lenin described Socialism as the first step towards communism. Also *countries
I bought the Pixel 3a after the iPhone 13 update which wrecked my iPhone and compatability with my cochlear implant/speech processor. Apple dragged their feet sorting the MFi issues etc. So I got Pixel 3a as it has Cochlear Nucleus 7 compatibility. And it has jackplug socket which I need for some cochlear nucleus 7 equipment. I am highly delighted with the pixel 3a for my needs. And the bonus is the camera is brilliant!!!
Prashant Gnawali been about 3 weeks. What I love most is the camera. Helps that it shares the same qualities as the 3. I’m not a gamer so the 3a works perfectly for me. And great battery life!
I would definitely buy that phone. I am not a smartphone junkie but I like to have a decent hardware. What is really important for me is the clean, bloatware-less software - and timely updates to ist newest versions. The price is also in acceptable range - I simply do not have a use-case for a high-end but also an expensive phone. This one hits a sweet-spot. Once my Pixel will die I will definitely go for 3a.
Luca Costantini I’d miss the eco system, but I wouldn’t miss being behind on the innovation. Granted Apple imo still innovate, but it just doesn’t seem as responsive as some Android based devices.
The bigger brother is the Pixel 3aXL , which is a terrible name . Ooooh so happy to watch a video from you again! I didnt watch one for a long time now
I bought the 3a XL and so far really happy with it. Don't notice any lag time. Would have been nice to have kept the wide angle selfie but it's not a big deal. All in all I think this proves we don't need to keep buying expensive phones.
This is the reason I will not buy one of the Chinese phones. I still have my old OPO, but it's got a custom ROM running on it and not stock software. Although, security was not as big a concern then since CM was providing their software.
Just got my 3a XL few minutes ago but I am mostly going to wait till I get my screen protector and case before I use it. Whoever I am a Pixel XL user and I am really excited to start using the new one.
@@Thetechchap I disagree, the screen sucks on the 2xl and comparing them side by side at best buy that 1080p screen looks better. The 670 is similar to the 835 and has a better GPU. What is bad is the memory speed.
I got my 3a last Friday. I upgraded from an iPhone 7 and the 3a blows it out of the water. I can only imagine what the difference would be from a iPhone 5. The 3a is the phone I have been wanting Google to make since they ended the Nexus 5. The camera on the 3a is just amazing. Only two complaints. 1: no 128 gig option. 2: no wireless charging.
I really don't care if it's plastic because I'm going to get a case anyway.
Btw loved the vid very helpful
Plastic is better. It's not going to break so easy.
I don't know why people care about the back like at all, a lot of people get a cases so 🤷 it doesn't matter
Iam a Good person Sorry kiddo, but the different in weight between the 3 and the 3a is 2 grams. TWO. GRAMS. Lighter, sure, but not too much lighter. It’s definitely going to be much sturdier however.
Tainted Flare Actually, since the phone is more durable now, people are less inclined to use a case. Plastic isn’t going to crack when dropped on the ground, and buyers know that. (Which is the real reason why they shouldn’t be concerned about the plastic body, they know what they’re getting into.)
My two cents: Some people say that the plastic body doesn’t feel as premium as metal or glass, which seems reasonable in a world of silicone, fabric, rubber, and plastic cases. That is until you realize that you can get a slim tempered glass case and bypass the plastic back entirely. (See: ESR “Mimic” Case for Pixel 3a)
Just got a pixel 3a, was a bit concerned about the plastic, as low end budget plastic phones really feel crappy. However I am very impressed with the 3a plastic, doesn't scratch anymore than metal, doesn't shatter if you drop it, keeps a much more consistent temperature and doesn't sacrifice structural strength. Shocked this high quality plastic isn't standard in premium builds cannot see any advantage with glass.
Plastic - do not care. Wireless charging... never use.... sounds like useless features were removed...
XfighterX Gaming the only game I play is temple run
Plastic will devolop scratches and minute dent like blacks when dust goes in metal is better
Exactly!
@@XfighterXGaming03 well yeah, but you didn't need to put in Asian kids. Please don't be rude and offend people when you argue
@Rerin Lunghar for the price, it has a rlly good battery and judging by the way your typing, the ram management is pretty good. I've had more jumps and glitched and crashes on my iPhone 8 plus than this phone
Point to point comparison and best review of Pixel 3a, I have seen yet
aw thanks man! :)
@@Thetechchap loved the flow of information in such short span. Really great points without making boring and not wasting much time into points like gaming, benchmark, speed comparison, battery. Just great.
totally agree + he shows real conditions video taken FROM the phone now i can really make up my mind thanks to this review (i've watched maybe 6-7 tests and this is the best i've seen yet too)
Oh yet because their are others better than this
I have some unpopular views. Google should market pixel 3a with different sub-brand. Now it will kill its flagship, even its future flagship.
I really like the Pixel 3a. It's perfect for me!
InvetorXD do you even have it😂😂😂
Same!! I got the 3axl and I love this phone. More than the s10e
Have good camera but Samsung s8 look much better!
@@Chumacbro69 Why, that's what I'm deciding between. Also considering the Pixel 3, but a little concerned about the battery situation.
What was your previous phone and how does the pixel 3a battery stand with respect to it (question to invetorXD
Same here for the first time I'm considering a Pixel. I bought all most every Nexus phones but the pixels were always so expensive. I'm glad these also have oled screens not LCD.
I upgraded from 5x to the 3a very happy been waiting a long time
for that price you better go with s9+, nubia x, mi9
@@phantomtq depend
S really, if they want camera this is the best cheapest mid range camera phone unlesss you put gcam on other phone which defeat the pixel reason to exist, simplicity.
@@bazahaza What about the display brightness, is it not too low? Because I heard it just reaches 400 nits and my Nexus 5x almost reaches 500 nits. And still it's a little bit dim on sunny days. Or is it acceptable because of the Oled screen because of better contrast maybe?
It’s official. Just switched from iPhone to pixel!!
Watching on a Pixel 3a. I am in love with it after a few days of use
How's battery life?
@@Cozeris I'm getting a solid 4-5 hours screen on time? The lower powered cpu has its perks
@@stomer8125 how is the haptic feedback and is it smooth ?
@@valmirxheladini9145 it's very smooth. I moved from a P20 pro and do not regret it one bit. The haptic isn't iPhone level but it is satisfying to squeeze etc
@@stomer8125 4-5 hours only? To me,that's kinda disappointing. My older 5T can last 7 hours easily. The only thing that got me interested in the 3A is the camera, because I do a lot of photography
I didn't listen, I purchased a Google Pixel 3 and love it :P I really am glad though that there is more budget option available to people who really want the great camera experience
400 pounds?? That phone is heavy and you are strong as Shazam!
xD
Wow XD I hope you're joking 😂😂
Got a pixel 3 refurbished for 400...
It also has a jewel lens.
It's actually light af
Finally, a good phone for UFO sightings!
No more herky-jerky blurred images of unidentifiable objects.
Oh don't get too excited! They will still manage to get blurry shots somehow!
@@taylorwendtland8699 xD
Sometime in 2025 on conspiracy channels: WHY UFO sightings dropped DRAMATICALLY in 2019. GOOGLE HIDES ALIENS, USES THEIR TECH FOR CAMERAS.
I didn't even know wireless charging was actually a thing already so i'm not too disappointed about the lack of it.
Hiya Tom, my instinctive reaction was yuk plastic! Then I thought about how so called ‘premium’ phones and how we perceive this.... is it the glass back or a one piece bit of aluminium. Alley being a soft metal scratches easy and glass breaks when you drop it so buy a case to put it in for protection that has carefully been crafted to hide the ‘premium’ look/feel!
First thing I always wanted when I bought my expensive new iPhone was a case to protect it and yet I bought it based on the design/look/feel. I just wonder if we are all suckers these days; apple have always been my favourite with regards smart phones and they have done a good job of hiking up the prices and making us feel we had the best product. Android designers which was always considered a poor mans alternative has really done an excellent job of upping their game and producing phones that are great too and their business model has cleverly kept their price point (although not all manufacturers) a bit cheaper than apple. Thus they can cream off a lot more money from the people that cannot afford an iPhone!
Whilst not a fan of google - I like the fact they have put a phone jack in for those that don’t want an earphone radiating inside their phone and of course their camera seems to take great photos. Mind you - the P30 Pro looks interesting and I can’t wait to see what One Plus do. Thanks for the review. :-) Oh and I forgot to mention.... scratches can be buffed out of plastic ;-)
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Hey man great video... Here in the states if you go through the Google store and trade in an iPhone SE ( Black Friday sale $79) they'll give you $250 bucks so that brings down the price quite a bit and then they also give you $100 gift card for the Google store . So the Pixel 3a ends up being about $80.
jonah travisano Well apart from the US it is a whole other deal.
@@pitchblack3138 yeah I get it that's why I mentioned Black Friday sales so everybody would know I was just talking about the U.S.
You’re a very professional and concise presenter! I’ve over researched phones recently and completely stuck on what to buy when moving on from my 6s. It’s great that you compare it to other offerings rather than talking about just that phone in isolation. And it’s helpful that you put the bad points into perspective eg slow processor. I agree with all your points and it’s really helpful to have someone like you around. Thank you!
400 -470 pound you might as well get them from USA at best buy that includes $100 gift card giveaway for buying it
if only google sells these everywhere...
Best Buy won't ship to the UK or anywhere outside the US.
@@wooexhe can use a courrier
Carphone Warehouse are giving away a Chromebook with them. Even Google are giving away a Nest Hub.
@@crosswhite17 a shitty Chromebook that nobody uses...if you sell on eBay hardly will get £120 quid
So far the best review of pixel 3a. 👏👏👏
Pish posh... 🙄
I just got a Pixel 3a a few days ago. I have no complaints, it's an amazing phone for an amazing price. The battery life is insane!!!
That's what I want it for. I want it for battery life. That's my number one thing I want in my phone. Good battery life.
Nice. I got mine on may 9 and it is the best Android phone I have owned yet.
Nearly all the qualities of its more expensive siblings but for half the price.
Google has a winner in the US with this .
That is really good to hear because battery life is the achilles heel of my Nexus 5x!
Using the phone right now. I'm taken back by how good this thing is, having also the S10.
I went for the 3a because I didn't see the extra £70 worth it for the XL.
Brad Jones what are you taking about pixel3a is cost....but I can still buy it.....it should have been 100$or so
The 700 mah battery was not convincing?
@@fightnight14 It's very convincing
I have the s10+ and compared size in store, the 3a xl is essentially identical to the s10+ in size aside from the larger bezels on the pixel which surprised me.
@@meritosagie4394 well I'm planning to switch my s8 plus for this 3a xl because I'm tired of samsung edge screen and bleeding screen but is it really worth it,my main concern is the 64gb storage
I would go to the 3a XL any day instead of that monster 3 XL.
That notch is insulting.
I was surprised you said they didn't sell well, I just purchased mine, my 14 yo brother is a tech fan and convinced me right away. My moto g4 plus was heading towards its last days of life and this launch was perfect timing for me. Under 500, great camera, 3 years of updates, headphone jack, sold! ☺️
thank you for this very well done video, i appreciate the fact that you introduced real samples and took a video in real conditions i've been watching couples of other test and yours is the best i've watched thanks to above mentionned
Bought this last weekend, really loving the camera on this
Best review I have found for pixel 3a..you are the best phone reviewer on youTube... Nice to see your channel grow more✌
Definitely the best pixel 3a review i've watched. Great job!
This is a revolution in smartphone industry,i have been waiting for this for so long:budget phone with great camera and finally google made.I hope other companies will follow this step
This is budget phone??🙄🙄
@@Atulnavadiya this is budget phone(budget midrange)
@@Atulnavadiya well $400 is definitely budget compare to $800 or $1000 phones and the camera is outstanding for that price
The audo really surprised me! That's some good audio!
Not amazing, but good for the price.
The audio recording is not awesome but it's actually better than the flagship 3xl and than the OP 7 Pro.
Love your reviews! I'm still in my 14 day window of return with the 3a XL. Think its a keeper!
I love mine.
The 3a did feel very small in width when I first got it but now that I'm used to it I'm loving this phone. Never noticed how comfortable it is to easily reach all of the screen
Feel the same. Had an Nexus 6P before which is huge. So nice to have a one handed phone again!
Agree totally. Selling my Pixel 3 to replace it with the 3A XL. I like the lighter feel in the hand, thought the 3 and 3 XL were too heavy and delicate. And the camera is blowing me away. Plus, stock just feels so seamless on Pixel phones. It's a awesome value.
What??? Seriously?? Where do you live
@@Sau0791 DC
I very much agree
@@WinterSoldier0315 oh well i thought you are in uk ... Well great for you
Seams like a downgrade to me tbh. I don't know why you'd go out of your way to downgrade the the less premium version of a phone you already have lmfao.
how can it be so smooth at 4k just wow
@ABreathOfReason iPhone video isn't the best because it is the most stabilized. Samsung has stuff like super steady, and Google is always getting better with their software stabilization. iPhones have the best video for a lot of reasons like video color and mic quality (where as far as I know only Samsung really keeps up).
CSTK1N9 ST must be the English accent 😆
@ABreathOfReason for half the price, is not worth it...the pixel pictures come out better, it destroys iPhone in night sight...for 1000 dollar phone, it should be 100 times better. Lol
I've had my 3a for a couple of days and love it. My primary phone is a S10e and there is very little if any difference in day to day speed. Battery life is very good and I love the polycarbonate back. Hopefully we will start to see other manufacturers using polycarbonate. It's lighter, extremely durable and will work with wireless charging. I would like it even more if it had a grippy rubber coating. Glass backed phones need to go away for good.
Is the battery life better than the 10e as I'm thinking of buying the Pixel 3a too? I also have the 10e 😀
@@SirLallington Jatty Lal - Yes, by maybe 10 or 15%. I was pleasantly surprised though by the battery life on my 10e even though its predecessor was a Mate 10 Pro. Don't get me wrong, neither are a match for the M10 Pro, but when I get home after work which is 12 hours after unplugging my 3a it will have 60+% left and I'd call that very good battery life.
@@erichall5874 Excellent, thanks for the reply 😀
One of the best reviews on Pixel 3 A, with so many photo samples. Thanks man!
At least with this the U.S market has more mid range options rather than the moto's, occasional nokia and oneplus 6t and that Google ended their Verizon exclusivity finally!
Since moto x4 is currently on sale for 150 (at least where I am not positive if this is everywhere or not) should I buy the pixel or the moto x4
@@gavinclark525 the Moto X4 will only get a few more months of updates (it's 2 years old), and the camera, battery life, and processor are worse than the 3a.
@@gavinclark525 both pixel 3 series and 3a's are now at tmobile and sprint too if that helps deciding, surely they'll be offers for them
@@josharntt Thank you for your help however in all honestly I dont know a whole lot about phones in general. With that being said I did a bit of research and from what I found I believe that the battery was the exact same and the processor was definitely better on the pixel but it wasnt too drastic. However the camera is a priority for me and it is the main reason I'm leaning towards the pixel.
@@gavinclark525 I know a lot about the Moto X4 actually, last year I advised my mom and brother to buy the X4 because it was the best phone around for the price. This year however with the Nokia 7.1 and Pixel 3a it's a more difficult choice.
The main feature of the Moto X4 is actually the ip68 water and dust resistance, nice to have, but not necessary for most people. The camera on the 3a would definitely be a major improvement, the X4 takes decent pictures in good lighing with enough time, but it's rather slow to take a photo and without good lighing it falls flat.
The battery sizes for the Pixel 3a and Moto X4 are exactly the same, and the battery life should be equal as well, the X4 lasts about a day and a half for my mom, who is a light user, and much less for my brother, who is a heavy user.
The experience and longevity of the Pixel 3a will undoubtedly be better due to it being much newer and straight from Google, but it is also more expensive. In the long run I feel the Pixel 3a is a better buy, especially for one who doesn't want to deal with custom ROMs to keep a phone updated and someone who value good cameras.
Looking to upgrade from a hand-me-down(a meaningful one though) Galaxy S5...your video and a few others have really convinced me to go for this phone. The bang for your buck --- or punch for your pound is just too great to pass up. Hoping to pick it up soon. Thanks so much for all you do, Tom!
Great honest review mate thanks 😉
Wow you guys, thanks to The Tech Chap, you just earned a new subscriber. It's my birthday in 7 days and I'm getting this phone and I hope it won't be a disappointment, but after I watched this video, I reassured my self that I should definitely get this! So in 7 days from 27/10/19 Sunday in Australia, or Saturday in America, I will be getting that phone thanks to you! I prefer the smaller one because I tried the XL dummy phone at a store, and it's only a tiny bit bigger, not much difference, but more money. Thanks again.
This is a top candidate for my next phone but I'm also looking at last year's 1+6 too.
yeah that's a great option.. or even the new OP7 that's being announced this week
take a look at xiaomi mi 9
Honestly, I like the OnePlus 6 better than the 6t. But we will see what comes May 14th... Otherwise my next phone will be the Pixel 3a
@@jubalvw3302 how can you like 6 better than 6t when that latter is better in literally everything
@@steamline4597 headphone jack
I bought the smaller version of the Pixel 3a, just lost my Nexus 5x and felt like time for an upgrade. Can't wait to see how it goes! The only thing that worries me in the battery, I used to get up to 3 days with my Nexus 5x.
did you liked the battery life so far?
Can we just own "the best camera" already? No other camera comes close in general usage. Though the samsung and the iphones have great day light performance they are all put to shame by night sight so that is the end of it when it comes to best camera at least until those companies similarly use ai smarts to get better night vision...but for now Pixel owns the camera. Objectively.
Also, like most reviewers you are making the MISTAKE of comparing the 3a to the top line phone...most people who will be buying it will not only not know what it is like to use a 3 xl (since they don't own it) they would be coming from much slower phones. So you are doing the consumer a better job of reviewing if you compare the 3A to phones in its price range ONLY.
I don't understand why reviewers always do this compare to top phone nonsense when it doesn't matter to the bulk of phone buyers who would be on an UPGRADE path to new phone not on a downgrade one.
Fin.
I agree with you 100%
Its 400 for christ sake
Great comment.
True, regular phone buyers only want snappy phone with great screen and camera. Most don't deep high spec. Is like telling Xbox and PS users to buy computer games only lol. Finally a midrange phone with great camera
Bought the 3a in July of 2019 and I can still recommend it! Great battery and great camera! No slow downs at all... Not to mention it is now $349.99 or less...
Ivan Ds How durable is it?
@@ATwistedLove I bought my Pixel 3a during Black Friday. I *deny* the claim of "no slow downs at all". There are a few times where the device stutters and skips a bit, but they're gone almost the same time they arrive. The device is durable, but you don't want to throw it at a wall or something. Get a screen protector. Be warned: If you're using a case, make sure it's not so tight that it scratches the phone when you put it on or off. I have an ESR Mimic case that scratched up the left side of my device and I can't hate the company more for that shitty, non-pliable TPU material. The Purplish color is a very, very pale lavender and it's actually hard to see the color unless the lighting conditions are just right.
@@MrDarren690 so I mostly talk to my mother and she said that when I talk it vibrates and it makes it harder for her to hear. Is that something that you've had issues with?
Google sell budget phones
Most Asian countries: Am I a joke to you?
Too bad in india google jacked up the price
One plus7 is cheaper than this
😕😕😕
Google is banned in china so they won't know lol
@@The-Heart-Will-Testify china is not the only one in asia....
@@zulchemical yeah lol
Well in the United States where xiaomi (including redmi), huawei\honor, oppo/realme/vivo doesnt exist....this is probably the best we get in the mid range category for around $400ish.
Originally had my eye on the s10e. But a friend got me interested in the pixel 3a and I can’t argue about the price!
Bang up review, mate. 🍻 Great stuff! 👏
Thanks for this extremely helpful review. I’m a simple ‘non-techy’ guy, in the market now to buy a midrange phone and was getting really confused with all the phone options...I think this review just tipped the scale for me to decide on buying the 3a! Appreciate so much!
I wish the 3a had 3200+ mAh :( Xiaomi has spoiled me with 4000+ mAh batteries :D
The 3a xl I believe has a 3700 mAh battery
I think he's off on how long the batteries last, almost every review I've seen states the 3a lasts longer than the XL because of the screen
Just picked up the 3aXL and so far it's a great update from my Pixel 2. Really loving the bigger screen. Not just for video but typing! I make way fewer mistakes with this much more screen to work with. And I use split screen a LOT. The battery life is so much better it's not even funny. Great for that as well. I'm very pleased.
A maximum of 64GB of non-expandable storage with no full resolution backup to Google Photos?
No thanks.
resolution until 16Mo....so for pixel's photo full resolution.
Oh c'mon, how much memory do you needed?
Didn't you try just delete old photos and videos that you doesn't need anymore?
I have version 32gb Nokia, i never use even half of this capacity. What do you do with your phone??? Why do you need more than 64gb?
I'm not sarcastic now.
@@Chastity_Belt Games, VR Apps, Movies, Series, Music, Videos, Pictures, Porn.
@@locsbcn they still compress it try upload 12mp on full res and original res... Orginal do better
Bruh you're asking for too much its 400
Get your self an iphone then
Solid review. I'm loving my Pixel 3a. It has a stock android/IOS feel to me. Everything is pretty much a pro especially because I jumped on the awesome Pixel 3a sale with the awesome iPhone SE trade-in on google store. The cons of using polycarbonate build, 64gb storage, borders (Ridiculously overblown. It has a solid 75% screen to body ratio) and no waterproof aren't high priorities on my phone wants/needs. At first, I was worried about storage but then I realized all my 32-64 storage phones with 128gb microSD card are well below 64gb actual total storage used.
I get mine tomorrow. I am going from a iPhone XS to the 3a XL
How is it?
Can you tell me what made you changed?
@@joaograca1 Are you still liking the pixel 3a vs the iPhone xs?
Mine arrives today :D the camera was the selling point for me, plus the price of course. And I went for the smaller model.
Really impressive photos quality, amazing.
Just got the smaller 3a and love it - best camera. Very accurate review
The SD670 is closest to the 821 of the OG Pixel.
The only difference is 2.6GHz vs 2.7GHz. And 4 cores vs 8 cores.
Still not a bad processor for daily tasks. I still use my op3 with 820. No issue if camera is not your priority.
Now that the Pixel 4 is out, you get get the regular Pixel 3 for pretty cheap. Would you recommend getting the Pixel 3 over the 3a? Is the battery on the 3a significantly better, or are the battery results similar?
Already bought it (3a XL), it´s a no brainer getting it. Bigger screen, bigger battery, headphone jack, pure android with not bloatware, what more can you ask for in a midrange phone?
Very great comprehensive review !! One of the best actual usage wise ones so far! Also anyone else hate when reviewers are like "doesnt feel quite as premium" like everyone whos normal puts either a case or skin on it within a day of owning it and never feels the 'premiumness' again for the life of the phone so im honestly fine with the plastic
Would be a great upgrade for me. I still use my old OnePlus X 😂
Oneplus 5 owner here, waiting to see what the 7 (and 7 Pro) looks like tomorrow. From what I've heard, it won't be able to compete with the flagships on pic quality. Since my 5 already has pretty big bezels (and a now-old 835 processor), the Pixel 3a is looking seriously tempting. Oh, and the fact you get a Google Nest Hub thrown in with it here in the UK makes it even more attractive.
Is it possible to see a comparison against Samsung A50 and pixel a 3 ,as they are around the same price.Which one would you buy?
Which country are you from?if this phone is the same as a50 ptice then damnnn a50 is expensive. In my country this phone price is around A70.
@@laurents1906 I'm in the UK I don't think it's a galaxy A 70 .It's definitely the A50 Ted salmon from the Phone Show chat podcast review it. According to TechRadar it's should cost around £350 the small pixel 3a is £399
@@anthonymckenzie5300 yeah some people point 3a cost same as a50. Herr you can get a70 for that price. Market difference.
@@laurents1906 I mainly wanted to know which one was best. That's why I asked him to do a head to head. You was right I just checked the price of the galaxy a 70, and that phone is nearer the price of the pixel a3
Hey Tom, hope you doing great! Love your way of explaining things. gives much insight,just wana know should I go 4 pixel 3a or 3a Xl
The lag started from 0:52 is significant on 3a.
Adam Z yea i noticed that damn...
I've watched a couple of videos about 3a and the lag is present in nearly every video. Damn
Also, mic quality is not good
Compared to my current Xperia XA2, the 3a's performance is butter smooth. I think a lot of people coming from mid-range phones will be happy enough.
My #1 requirement from a phone is camera quality, so the Pixel wins. I don't trust Huawei anymore, otherwise I'd get a P30 Pro. I previously had a Huawei Mate 9 and its photo quality was amazing. I can't wait to get the Pixel!
I'd go for the smaller one, because I'm cheap. Thanks for the video! I'm going to be buying a smartphone soon, and I think I'll seriously look at this! I'm glad I can get such a good camera for so cheap!
Buying for sure !! Pixel 3a no the XL.
You won't be disapointed
Somerset looking nice in the spring sunshine!
Good review.. 3a for me. Easy in the pocket 👍
Hi Tom I’m using a Samsung S7 Edge looking to upgrade do you think this would be better if not could you please recommend any other phone ps great review as usual
Lot of midranger can produce similar result with respectively google camera mod. Especially how the potrait works
Please make more videos, I'm waiting to binge haha. Absolutely love your channel man, the energy and information is always great!
😂 thanks man
@@Thetechchap Always keep smiling man, it's what makes you stand out from the rest! Love the enthusiasm.
Is it better to get the pixel 2? because it’s around the same price can be found for even cheaper.
The 3a has better speakers and a better display though
The pixel 2 has super thick bezels
Great review. I've been debating a P30 versus a pixel for a while and this has convinced me to go Pixel. Thanks man
Best price Best android phone! Amazing
I went to a T-Mobile the other day to finally see the 3a in person and I gotta say. HOLY SHIT. The screen looks really good for a $400 phone. I swiped through the phone for a while and it was pretty damn smooth and I was damn near close to buying it but the thing is I have an iPhone 8 Plus right now and it still does what I need it to do. Google definitely caught my attention now.
I would still get a galaxy s9 instead, close enough price, close enough battery, close enough camera, but it has much better specs, build quality, screen, IP rating, and premium feel, the pixel do have better software updates though, but that's really not enough for me, s9 is a better choice all around, but that's me, you do you.
Yeah... It all depends if you want the software updates quickly / night shots and how long you keep your phone as the 3a will get three years of updates.
@@jejunamja 3 years of updates, but on a mid range chip. In 1-2 years you're going to want to get a faster phone.
@@MiguelJRiley I get your point... S9 is clearly the better phone hardware-wise no doubt at all... But at the Google store right now they took my iPhone SE that I got for $79 on a Black Friday sale they gave me $250 trade in and they also gave a $100 gift card and so the pixel ended up being about $80 bucks to me in reality. I had a Galaxy s9 before and it was a really good phone but I found I didn't make it through the day on the battery and so I sold it anyway I think there is a market for the 3A for some people and especially if you get it with a trade in right now.
@@jejunamja Of course if you're going to pay just $80. Send me one for that price :). And everyone has different needs also. I hope it works out great for you
I LOVE mine. Seems a little faster than my 4 year old Nexus 6P. I enjoy the screen, form factor, CAMERA, and price! Great device!!
Would love a comparison with last year's flagships. I can get the s9 for 400
That's what i keep wondering. I never buy things the year they come out, and would love to know how it compares to the s9 and s8. This will be the first phone i've bought right after it came out.
But what I want to know: is the Pixel 3a really safe in light rain or accidental splashes (of tea, water, coffee or fizzy drinks)?
Well if you reduce animations it would be faster.
It makes the animation quality much worse.
@@samstrc but it is faster.
Yeah that's a good point
Are u using a gimbal mate when taking video on pixel in this video or was it with your hand?
Pixel 2 XL or Pixel 3a XL?
Pixel 3a XL
I bought it on the weekend, the camera is amazing.
Monthly security patches have been released for other phones for years
Faster, smoother = better
seems like an amazing device tbh, also that having been said the samsung s9 and huawei p20 pro in my country are about 400-500 dollars and i feel like they are good too for that price category
Can you share your Pixel 3a wallpaper?
That's one of the stock Google art wallpapers. Just download the Google Wallpaper app.
Great review!!! I'm going to go and get my new phone today. It's probably going to be the Pixel 3a. I do like that the 3a XL has a bigger battery and bigger display, but only 401ppi vs. 441ppi for the 3a. I'm sure I'll be VERY happy with either one. I currently have a HTC desire 530, that's battery has just about sh*t the bed, and It's over 3 years old. The only feature I wish the Pixel 3a's had was a bigger storage options and/or a micro SD card slot. My HTC only has 16GB so I think I'll be thrilled with 64GB.
isn't 400 pounds more than $400 USD?
yeah it is more, £400 is $520 right now. Although I think you have to add Tax when buying in the US, but it's still cheaper there annoyingly
@Sushi_Fam he said maybe if...
Sushi_Fam Relax dude.. 100% sure he was joking, you're getting heated over nothing, but shitposting.
Keep in mind people also use Socialism/Communism pretty interchangeably as Lenin described Socialism as the first step towards communism.
Also *countries
In the UK we pay 20% Value Added Tax upfront on everything we buy that is not exempt. In addition, the retail price usually covers import duties etc.
It’s heavier
I bought the Pixel 3a after the iPhone 13 update which wrecked my iPhone and compatability with my cochlear implant/speech processor. Apple dragged their feet sorting the MFi issues etc. So I got Pixel 3a as it has Cochlear Nucleus 7 compatibility. And it has jackplug socket which I need for some cochlear nucleus 7 equipment.
I am highly delighted with the pixel 3a for my needs.
And the bonus is the camera is brilliant!!!
Pixel phones should introduce new video feature --Jelly effect😂😂😂
Great review. Watching on my 3a now :)
Wow, how long has it been since you got it? How's the experience been so far?
Prashant Gnawali been about 3 weeks. What I love most is the camera. Helps that it shares the same qualities as the 3. I’m not a gamer so the 3a works perfectly for me. And great battery life!
I still don't get why people charge their phones overnight ..
I would definitely buy that phone. I am not a smartphone junkie but I like to have a decent hardware. What is really important for me is the clean, bloatware-less software - and timely updates to ist newest versions. The price is also in acceptable range - I simply do not have a use-case for a high-end but also an expensive phone. This one hits a sweet-spot. Once my Pixel will die I will definitely go for 3a.
Saying good bye to the iPhone has never been more tempting...
Raymond B I was thinking the same thing, I’d miss my iPhone though
Luca Costantini I’d miss the eco system, but I wouldn’t miss being behind on the innovation. Granted Apple imo still innovate, but it just doesn’t seem as responsive as some Android based devices.
The bigger brother is the Pixel 3aXL , which is a terrible name .
Ooooh so happy to watch a video from you again! I didnt watch one for a long time now
In India it's 650 dollars. Smh. Not for us.
650$ is just below a Pixel 3 thus it's not worth it
I bought the 3a XL and so far really happy with it. Don't notice any lag time. Would have been nice to have kept the wide angle selfie but it's not a big deal. All in all I think this proves we don't need to keep buying expensive phones.
And there is the issue of poor security with Chinese phone makers. Google Pixel is a better buy any day.
This is the reason I will not buy one of the Chinese phones. I still have my old OPO, but it's got a custom ROM running on it and not stock software. Although, security was not as big a concern then since CM was providing their software.
Just got my 3a XL few minutes ago but I am mostly going to wait till I get my screen protector and case before I use it. Whoever I am a Pixel XL user and I am really excited to start using the new one.
Currently have the pixel 2 xl thinking this will be my upgrade
Its definetely downgrade
yeah I wouldn't change to the 3a - definitely wait until around september for the pixel 4
I really need the headphone jack without the dongle Life
@@nathan9903 nathan u r classy
@@Thetechchap I disagree, the screen sucks on the 2xl and comparing them side by side at best buy that 1080p screen looks better. The 670 is similar to the 835 and has a better GPU. What is bad is the memory speed.
I remember the mic on pixel 3 was pretty awful. But here it wasn't sound that bad.
Did they change the mic? Or just some software magic?
Purchased a S10 huge mistake......should have waited and saved $500
amazing! can't wait to get this phone! (Upgrading from an iPhone 5)
I got my 3a last Friday. I upgraded from an iPhone 7 and the 3a blows it out of the water. I can only imagine what the difference would be from a iPhone 5.
The 3a is the phone I have been wanting Google to make since they ended the Nexus 5. The camera on the 3a is just amazing. Only two complaints. 1: no 128 gig option. 2: no wireless charging.