Google Pixel 3a XL review

ALL YOU NEED TO KNOW about the Google Pixel 3a XL's top features, build and screen quality, battery life, performance, and camera image quality in a short and sweet video.
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[@antoniusfajarhermanto4973]

Watching this video on my Pixel 3a XL best phone i've ever used 😍

[@basilegituranya5168]

How's that notch

[@antoniusfajarhermanto4973]

it doesnt have notch btw

[@harbirsandhu693]

How is the Snapchat and Instagram camera performance? because it lacks the pixel visual core. Also does it lag while playing games?

[@antoniusfajarhermanto4973]

in my opinion.. google pixel is just like iphone for android.. this phone has been made for us so that we can enjoy the camera experience just like pixel 3 or 3 XL etc, but with the lower price.. its photo has a good detail btw , dont worry about its camera performance for instagram .. and for gaming,, i havent found any lag so far, i just played pubg though . but for this range of price ,, actually u better go with redmi k20 for performance, or mi 9 . i think.. but i havent bought them yet 😁😁

[@richardsulc183]

@@antoniusfajarhermanto4973 Hi there, please what about the battery life of Pixel 3A XL ? Do you get a full day of use? How many hours of Screen On Time? Thanks!

[@gigglezmiller5275]

i just bought this camera..trying to lower cost..but over all. IM happy :) THANK YOU for all the time you put into this

[@naseelbasheer6970]

nice review and honest. Keep it up mate

[@courtney.behindthetourbus]

My next plan is gonna be with the Pixel 3 XL. Love the clucky buttons, camera and squeeze for G Assistant.

[@attnMoFo]

Those photos are supreme. Crazy.

[@Moonchildetoo]

Great review. You’re one of the only reviewers who have said the screen was bright enough in sunlight, so thank you. It’s been my main concern due to so many reviewer comments that you can’t see the screen to take a pic in full sun. My color preference would be Purplish but T-Mobile doesn’t offer it, so black it will be I guess.

[@enricopascual4990]

I like your well presented review, all areas covered which some reviewers failed to point out in haste to put out their videos ahead of others. Yours is well thought and d effort for details is very2 good. And that trademark music intro..never fails😊. I will definitely buy this phone cuz of this review👍👍👍 Thank you.

[@endyprihambudi4774]

Google know they're strength is the camera, so they build a cheap phone around this, not to mention there is so many Chinese brand has more to offer, just can't compete the photo quality of google

[@shmvd]

Sorry man, but any chinese phone is garbage. Any. No quality only Quantity

[@endyprihambudi4774]

@@shmvd yeah of course, but someone trash can be somebody else gold, just depend on where you see it

[@fabriciopucheta8109]

@@shmvd i disagree buddy. for 150usd you can get a redmi note 7 and it´s a great phone.

[@flowgoi1741]

Camera is not worth the price. K20 pro is a much better value for money.

[@natasaragih9970]

@@fabriciopucheta8109 actually, this is Google. User experience with the google OS is much better comparing with other androids. Keep in mind, google do regular updates on improving their pixel phones, which is a shortage of other android brands who don't do regular updates out there. I might say pixel is the iphone of android. Just my personal opinion.

[@netfolks]

Nicely organized and presented.

[@shatalizer9458]

Upload the full review of Sony Xperia 1 please!!!

[@AugustoLugo1983]

I love your review, and love the cafetera in the counter, un cafe Cubano x favor

[@View2Views]

Thank you for a very thoughtful review. I have a Pixel 3a and in my experience it is the best phone I have ever used. I don't need all the bells & whistles & extra cost of the 'flagship' models. The plastic body makes for a light phone that will not shatter from the impact of a fall to the ground. I think the Pixel 3a is the phone to have with regard to cost and quality.

[@patcola7335]

Totally agree . Got the Pixel 3a back in early May and am still using it. Best Android phone I have used yet. Does everything well and still no slow downs or lags unlike some other Android phones I had .

[@m.4612]

Does it have a theme store? I'm thinking of going from a Galaxy to a Pixel but I love customizing my phone.

[@coolgirlHK]

John Ledwidge hows it working now ? Has it gotten slow or anything like that ?

[@View2Views]

@@coolgirlHK It is in full function. Each months' regular pixel/Google Android upload seems to sharpen performance of my Pixel 3A.

[@coolgirlHK]

John Ledwidge thank you for letting me now !

[@KuraiKingFluff]

I know they 3a line is not officially waterproof, but has anyone tested how the water resistances.

[@thenubianspeaks4329]

Appreciate the detail, light years above other reviews. This phone is a winner. yeah, I can afford more expensive phones, but I refuse to pay 1000 dollars for a phone.

[@omerf8899]

Biggest question DID YOU CATCH THE BULBASAUR??

[@ThNamesAL]

Finally!! Been waiting for this.... Anyways how does it compare to the 2XL though? Cause in my country those are cheaper here than the 3a

[@pedrochiapello]

Buy 2XL, cameras are the same or even better in 2XL but you have water resistance, better chipset, Screen, speakers, etc.

[@sateg]

I am also considering the same, pixel 2xl is available in my country and even cheaper than 3a XL (which is not available)

[@pedrochiapello]

@@sateg As I said, go on with the 2XL, there's nothing better in the 3a. The camera sensors in the pixel 2 and 3 are the same but the 3a lacks the especialiced photo processing unit found in pixel 2 and 3.

[@shuijuh.1371]

Waiting for Xperia One's review

[@markk2745]

My nexus 6p (or p6 forget which) i bought in 2016 was my favorite phone, have had 8 or so sense it bricked and have liked none until i recently bought the pixel 3xl ($499 half price day on google fi). The user experience is just simple and enjoyable to use. I was shocked at the camera, not really into camera quality but some picks and the blur effect where incredible on the phone. I think i'll just stick with the pixel, maybe get the Pixel 4a if it ever comes out.

[@martinvegas1327]

Order one today for £104 new for the camera alone👍

[@meindra1489]

Finally my beloved rick on the air 😁

[@selw0nk]

I'm waiting for Angie to come on the air.

[@chad6864]

I'm planning to buy one for christmas but i have a couple qestions. Please tell me, does it have a nightmode? Can we hide the navigation bar and use gestures like the iPhone XS? Does it have a themes store where we can download themes and icons? Thank you in advance for your answer. Regards

[@DKNex]

Hey Ricky, where's the realme 3 pro review?

[@dbzabhiram]

Very satisfying review! It is great phone as per the price tag and brand name, though would have hoped for better name than 3a.

[@kvsaditya8972]

There are phones which offer way more bang for your buck than this phone

[@bobbyfischer5286]

@@kvsaditya8972 -Depends on your priorities I guess.I went for the OP7 over the pixel3a because camera is not that important to me but for those who value camera quality the most,this is a better buy.

[@lukesamerson9600]

Watching on pixel 3a. Great phone. No regrets

Why photos not available for comparison on your website for pixel?

[@NightFox3D]

I had the Pixel 3 Xl, unless they've changed it for 3a (wouldn't see why), the gestures can be turned off by going to Settings > System > Gestures, tap on Swipe on Home Button, turn it on.

[@davidmartrano1549]

I never owned a pixal so on cyber Monday picked up the 3a XL for 4oo.oo bucks tax included. A good phone? Absolutely the OLED display, camera & battery are very good. The 670processer runs well, no lags or stutters. For the average consumer at this price is an excellent buy. I would highly recommend this phone to anyone. The stereo speakers are quite good. Yep, I also like the polycarbonate build quality better than the glass sandwiche. Very good review!

[@maryrosenkranz5738]

How do I Flip a Photo in order to read any wording in the photo. Can't find an option..

[@PlainD]

Great review! Thanks!

[@ElectricInevitability]

Bought one for £100 last month to replace my 2xl as it's battery was no longer holding a charge as long as I need it to. I've always been an Android purist and came from the Nexus phones which I rooted and flashed to my heart's content. My 2xl had lineage OS on it but I haven't flashed this as yet but probably will for adblocking 😅😂🤣 I'm liking Android 12 as it's very polished IMO and gives the phone a modern feel and it's one of the best things about pixels

[@lynelredfv5097]

Nubia red magic 3 review pls😊

[@askhowiknow5527]

“Unapolagetically plastic”. I just wish it came in less subtle colors, then I’d buy the heck out of this.

[@wicky201]

Great review, thanks

[@Harsha1081]

How is the performance !!

[@imp0rtt]

What is the refresh rate ?

[@csaimol7066]

Is it not OLED display 12:08 ?

[@jcotton8512]

Love it..... But I'm going to explore the 4

[@NoCluYT]

In Canada the 3a cost $549.99, but it's not worth it since the pixel 3(flagship) is now finally lowered to $599.99

[@MYahya-kc4ho]

keep the digital wellbeing turned off , you'll get a banger performance

[@thetute59]

Elaborate plz, im curious about this.

[@okorochinemerem4917]

I got mine today Best phone I have ever seen But need to upgrade the battery 🔋

[@fairuzponcoaji3055]

How about realme 3 pro

[@Lurker1222]

Broward?

[@marcochavanne]

Got a 3a XL to replace my Mate 20 Pro. No regrets. Just waiting impatiently for a waterproof case to come out

[@borecko1]

1 question - why would you replace a flagship with a midrange phone..... for pure Android?

[@marcochavanne]

@@borecko1 more reliable. Don't have to restart it a lot. Battery life is just as good. Pictures are way better. Unlimited photo storage for pictures of my kids.

[@borecko1]

@@marcochavanne then it's just cuz you had a weird device. I have it too and I never had to restart (ofc if I don't count updates), about camera, yes googles algorithm is unbeatable, but I like the versatility of mate 20's cameras, especially the ultrawide. And about the storage that's just probably personal thing cuz I don't see myself running out of storage anytime soon. But thanks for sharing 😉

[@marcochavanne]

@@borecko1 I'm glad yours works well for you. I'm in the US and have no after purchase support or warranty on my phone. We don't get regular updates here. I tried reaching out to Huawei but they won't help. The Pixel does a better job with the UI and feels faster and more stable. The pictures blow the Mate 20 away. There is zero comparison in day to day use. Still manages to run games and get everything else I want done and it is half the price. My Mate has 256gb and was filling up fast. Now I have unlimited, again. No comparison there.

[@borecko1]

@@marcochavanne well now, the fact that you are from US makes everything clear. There, getting pixel is a must do, especially now when Trumps is doing the bs about Huawei.... Plus ofc in US the pixel has more features compared to EU where I'm from. And ofc even the price is completely different, making the pixel more affordable in US compared to EU.

[@ivanott7196]

Nice review.. Google should pay you 1 million dollars.

[@ikramnawaz2557]

Awesome

[@devo-teeee]

I have the choice of this or the galaxy s10, which should I get

[@richardjeffnevado8058]

spliffy _ s10

[@urbanfireblade]

Been very happy for 2 years owning my Pixel 3a XL, battery still great, camera good, shame it doesn't have wireless charging, thats the only thing i've missed owning this phone. Otherwise it's been awesome!

[@olabamijioyetubo3281]

Selfie camera great as well?

[@Ibrah287]

​@@olabamijioyetubo3281No it's bad as hell

[@End3rW1z]

11:20 Splashing ice on a glass of water next to a wall plug. Not so close, but it seems as smart as Google not adding an external microSD for extended storage. Least there's a headphone jack.

[@jacobreubenaglipa5669]

Currently, watching with my Google pixel 3a XL😎

[@rakhshanmakhdoom126]

how about the battery life?and Camera performance?

[@jacobreubenaglipa5669]

@@rakhshanmakhdoom126 everything is excellent

[@ashishchaddha1140]

Good video sir

[@vrsCarnage]

why are you guys always late for reviews?

[@gurkiratsingh8747]

It would've been amazing if both the speakers were loud and on the front. I mean make use of that bezel.

[@johnosullivan6439]

I've just bought a 3axl and I can tell you that the speakers on it are excellent. The review on the GSMArena.com website goes into fuller detail on the speakers/audio quality than this video - GSM gives the speakers an''excellent'' rating and here are their results: Voice 79.3 decibels; Music 77.1 decibels; Ringing tone 91.1 decibels. Direct quote from their review: ''In fact, our tests show that the pixel 3axl speakers are one of the loudest we've tested so far''. You will have no worries with this phone if you want a phone that has excellent speakers.

[@gurkiratsingh8747]

@@johnosullivan6439 I was talking about the speaker in the earpiece, does it have the same loudness?

[@johnosullivan6439]

@@gurkiratsingh8747 I suggest you visit the GSMArena.com website for the full in-depth review of this phone.

[@richardbutiong8762]

Does it have a dark mode?

[@sgommerable]

with the new OS

[@ankitparker7234]

Nice phone I am using this phone now a days😅

[@gurkiratsingh8747]

4:25 I get that apple/samsung are it's competition but there are a lot of smartphones that comes with 4000mah battery in that price range, so IMO the honest comparison should've been done that way, not like this.

[@davidmartrano1549]

Best camera in a mid-range phone. Plus, better than most flagships. The OLED display is not Samsung good but still produces great color contrasts, deep blacks. The 670processer works admirably, no lags or stutters. I paid 4oo.oo bucks tax included. This was 💰 well spent? I highly recommend this phone to anyone, the tech nut or the novice consumers?

[@lukefroberto]

Good review, but seems a bit overly positive given its high price vs Chinese OEMs.

[@lewiscrise-walker8227]

Plastic may be more prone to scratching, but glass is prone to cracking and breaking! Sent from my Motorola Edge S 💚💙💗☑️👋🏼💝

[@lewiscrise-walker8227]

Also, splashing water near a non-GFCI outlet? Foolish!

[@arvizaslt]

Is this low budget phone?

[@ezrapardede1921]

Mid range

[@patcola7335]

...a very well done mid range.

[@alexp3577]

Endurance rating for s10e doesn't match what's on the site review of s10e

[@ezrapardede1921]

Whats on the site?

[@alexp3577]

@@ezrapardede1921 83 hours

[@gurkiratsingh8747]

4:30 But the pixel 3a might not last you a day with that 3000mah battery.

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

I LOVE MY 3a !!! Who care about plastic backs? Glass sucks !!! We all buy a case anyways. This Pixel is EPIC !!!

[@mohammedabdullah4618]

I really appreciate your detailed review but i hope you make your further videos more nappier. The video felt too long and my attention deviated from the video.

[@newfnshow031]

for some reason, the screen on this phone felt bigger than the pixel 8 🥺

[@simyk810]

I was excited to get the Pixel 3a XL in 2021. Wonderful camera of course but after a month or so, I broke the screen. I really can't recommend this phone for the fact that it was just impossible to get another screen.

[@Angeluz007]

Your right eye looks like it has eyeliner but it looks cool 😊

[@gurkiratsingh8747]

That's the thing, this phone only makes sense if you live in US, cause that's only where you get it at it's original price and heavy discounts. Anywhere else it just doesn't makes any sense, as one would end up paying more than buying a better overall phone than this one.

[@hugomalaya2055]

nice video

[@IAmJe]

if Google wasn't Anti external storage this MIGHT have been something to consider - I think pricing should have been $299.99 and $349.99 - though - I'm not paying a "tax" just because the companies wants to make EXTRA $-

[@gurkiratsingh8747]

This review was different especially in case of camera department, cause we can't compare it with other videos which are shot in the studio. I don't like that. All the camera samples are totally new.

[@hitori_gurashi]

this phone can keep up with asus zenfone 6 when it comes to battery life wth! im impressed

[@saviom8166]

GSMArena's tests rated the Zenfone 6's battery much higher.

[@jamescalvinmonleon3842]

@@saviom8166 check out mrwhosetheboss battery test. 3a was able to keep up with zenfone 6. That is the actual battery test.

[@harrys8605]

@@jamescalvinmonleon3842 Based on GSM battery tests: Zenfone 6 does better in web browsing and phone calls. Pixel 3a XL did better in video playback. Seems the more intensive stuff benefits more from the extra power of the Zenfone 6. Zenfone 6 will also survive in standby longer but not proportional to the extra battery size.

[@Ken.-]

My favorite color is blue.

[@terp02Andrew]

Pretty good watch at 1.5x speed.

[@jimwertel6599]

1.25 👍🏼

[@packersfan036]

Pixel 3a 4 life!!!!

[@jdawg206A]

What I wanted to know is if this phone can run Pokémon Go smoothly and this video confirmed it for me lol

[@dplace]

Google Pixel and any Android One phone's are the best experience when it comes to stock Android. Guaranteed 3 years of support which makes buying pure Android phones worth the money now days. Something Apple has been doing the reason why people buy Apple over Android devices. Thanks Google for giving support now . The biggest question I have is WHY IN THE HELL GOOGLE IS TAKING SO LONG IN DEVELOPING A PIXEL WATCH . All the money and brains they have no one can figure out how to make a competitive watch to compete with the Apple watch. REALLY ! Until that happens I still give Apple the edge over Google.

[@carlocolucci6573]

I'm waiting for the Xioami Mi A3.

[@manowar2816]

Only chanle review the sun light

[@ngawangtashi326]

Why pixel 3a xl have less pixel than pixel 3a?

[@PwndByAchick]

Bigger screen

[@ngawangtashi326]

@@PwndByAchick what, is that an answer?

[@ngawangtashi326]

@@PwndByAchick I am not talking about the ppi.

[@ngawangtashi326]

@@PwndByAchick the pixel 3a xl has literally less pixel

[@ngawangtashi326]

@@PwndByAchick pixel 3a - 1080×2220 Pixel 3a xl - 1080×2160

[@ajaykrishna9034]

I love GSM arena

[@ikramnawaz2557]

Amazing 👍

[@illogical1421]

It has a better design that 3 xl's hideous one, it's better that 4/4 xl one too.

[@gdsmokey5099]

Great camera phone but not so good for heavy gaming and performance

[@shubhamspatil]

Camera is it's only selling point. In India the price makes it not worth buying even for camera.

[@gdsmokey5099]

@@shubhamspatil yes bro it doesn't justifies its price. Better look for other phones in this price range

[@richardlobo88]

@@gdsmokey5099 or simply wait for few months for the price drop... I guess at the end of the year... it will be 60% of mrp.

[@gdsmokey5099]

@@richardlobo88 hope so bro 🤞

[@primewilmusean829]

Or just buy a redmi k20 pro and download gcam

[@joelconolly5574]

Overall, a steal.

[@AnushkaSenAnushi]

😎😎😎

[@kamysamaa]

For the average people it's just fine...the main line of this video. Average people don't buy pixel phones!

[@hanschoa4418]

It's an Oled display. Not Amoled.

[@hanschoa4418]

@Sourav Roy thank you for informing me

[@PHENIXSTUDIOSOfficial]

Señor

[@mravg79]

Based on price point I would choose Motorola One series I just checked the prices One Series (One, Vision, Action) - 200-300eur Pixel 3a and 3a xl - 500-600eur At least there are these two with long support.

[@MayankSharma-fp9zz]

Yo

[@azanamir5869]

Iphone as main competitor with pixel wth ... Where does samsung go then ? 😂

[@webbie1891]

I think because Google is trying to be more like Apple

[@azanamir5869]

@@webbie1891 yeah u could say that but am glad that they went for pixel 3a , best camera in any phone and for $400 ...

[@gurkiratsingh8747]

8:49 delicious

[@tricksalot2]

Meh not into the 600 snapdragon chip sets might as well stick motorola on this one.

[@MarkFigan]

Most of Motorola's phones use Snapdragon 600 series processors...

[@tricksalot2]

@@MarkFigan thats why i say theyre better for less money.

[@patcola7335]

@@tricksalot2 ...but they are not.

[@tricksalot2]

@@patcola7335 you sure they cost less than a pixel 3a thats for sure.

[@charlesbryan3746]

Classic

[@Eskayzeee]

The design is a bit urghhhlyyy

[@karibailey2382]

game of thrones reaction

[@tieuquynhOysbroveagyilVLog]

earthquake

[@thangthenganvlog2333]

blackpink coachella

[@karibailey2382]

sad

[@mohdasyraafsyahmi3250]

Purple-ish !

[@corzeske]

How is every reviewer on this channel hot wtf

[@ericbhoybalibalita7026]

Ar yu gae?

[@Hi-nw4dh]

Are you all gay?