Pixel 3a | 5 Days Review

[@adamyelle4901]

Your wireless charging comment couldn't have been said any better. Love it!

[@HaevyGlow]

Well, I'm one of those who cares about wireless charging - I have a fast wireless charger at my desk at work and it's a lifesaver. I leave office multiple times a day and just popping phone there and getting a huge boost in 20 mins is nothing to look past. I also have a wireless charging pad built-in into my car that I use all the time, so wireless charging is important to me. Just don't tell me I don't need it :)

[@bigmatt503]

@@HaevyGlow because plugging in a USB type c cable is hard!! You WANT wireless charging. You don't NEED wireless charging. It's great and everything but not having wireless charging would not be a deal breaker for me imho.

[@leexgx]

Would I like wireless charging yes do I need it no as the 2 locations I use my phone has a usb-pd charger so it charges pretty fast even just for a short time wireless charging is unsuitable for car I use if you're using it with navigation cause the phones overheat are causes the wireless charging to switch off when it gets too warm as well as it charges backwards with the wireless charger because it can provide 1 amp of power to run the GPS and the screen

[@JuanRamos-wg5ol]

"There is no support for wireless charging anymore. But honestly, who gives a F***!" Hahahah yess. Glad someone had to say it.

[@K3zz21]

YES

[@TheRealBleach]

Wireless charging is shit

[@TheJimmy144]

Right!? It's such a cheesy gimmick. Until they get it to charge insanely fast, then I'll always stick to regular chargers

[@JuanRamos-wg5ol]

TheJimmy144 and it’s not 100% wireless. You still have to keep the pad plugged in 🤷🏽‍♂️

[@nitemanify]

^ this

[@monzy911]

I love your sense of humour.

[@jesusortizchavez]

This guy looks like James Murray from Impractical Jokers

[@nickkovalenko2891]

That's why I clicked on this video

[@onyiimale]

Yes yes,

[@blabla7521]

Gaunter O'Dimm

[@pkatmusic5800]

@@blabla7521 He even sounds like Gaunter :D

[@blabla7521]

@@pkatmusic5800 i played with russian voices so not know this. But interesting:) excuse for my english:)

[@Scofaa]

aye glad to see a fellow man of culture with those anime wallpapas

[@suewright1299]

I bought a 3a yesterday and, quite honestly, I’m chuffed to bits with it! Thanks a lot for running through it with the odds and sods Tech Spurt. Many thanks and, it’s great to have a comical Brit doing the reviews!

[@chiloveradiouncut]

I loved my Pixel 2 XL....I bought a 3a XL today and passed my other one to my son ♥️♥️♥️

[@bookofdan7916]

how is it so far? would you recommend it?

[@mattsanchez4893]

Excellent review. Nice bit of humor, as usual, too. Picked this phone up for my son, I think he'll be very happy with it

[@zeno7752]

This man got a whole kill la kill wallpaper, respect:100

[@hendrapfr]

You mean kiru ra kiru

[@invluo3219]

Hendra R you mean キルラキル smh

[@RamMohammadJosephKaur]

can you share the link

[@lagseeing8341]

Where can I find them

[@pigozs]

he also watches Netflix with Japanese subs

[@roywilson1504]

Great review! Always like your videos.

[@steweeez]

I see you have some kill la kill wallpaper here... weebs gonna love you And the review is good !

[@timo1383]

Bought it 7 days ago as successor for my Nexus 5 and i'm impressed. Best bang for 400 bucks ! Thats 400 Euros so thats 352 British Pounds + got a Google Home Mini on top !

[@millennial3001]

That's nice, I bought last week 5% more costlier than u here in India. Quite satisfied with the device.

[@izza2681]

I will personally but the pixel 3a than the chinese smartphones because of its software and stock android

[@OniNekomon]

Oneplus offers better software in my opinion it just doesn't have the camera AI but you can side-load pixel camera from xda forums.

[@fantasytky28]

@@OniNekomon lol not the lousy optimisation and ram management from one plus 8 gb ram and still lose to some phone in multitasking

[@OniNekomon]

@@fantasytky28 I don't want to keep all my apps in memory and kill the battery like Google phones do. I never had a problem with my apps so oneplus is what I buy and I'm still rocking oneplus 3 with android pie!

[@Mark-uk8wz]

@@OniNekomon Ram saves battery and Oneplus has the best ram management out there, over 30 apps including 5 games can be opened without refresh and they stay in ram for days

[@yrnjuvy4806]

It's still very laggy it should have cost 200$

[@yourikhan4425]

Price doesn't matter that much. A jack, no notch (or hole), OLED and some bezels are what I'm looking for. Bonus are IP68 and removable battery. Too bad for the weak CPU. I hope it sells well and that the next flagship isn't a fashion phone but a usable; practical one. It's one of the contender for my next phone. I need to see a battery test.

[@yourikhan4425]

@ben owen Indeed. I know how powerful it is (almost a 835). Compared to a 855 that's not much. On another hand I don't play games. I aim for the biggest CPU out of habit. And when I say "too bad", I don't mean it's a deal-breaker.

[@raspy__]

I think the battery is better than the flagship Pixel because of the compromises, it should last a full day I think.

[@felreizmeshinca7459]

It starts at 600 USD here. Price matters much here unfortunately.

[@yourikhan4425]

@@raspy__ You are probably right.

[@yourikhan4425]

@@felreizmeshinca7459 That's much more expensive it's supposed to cost here (400EUR ~ $450). But what I meant is that whatever the price is, if the features are not there, it could be free that it would not matter much.

[@Avesim13]

I wish my phone hadn't died last month forcing me to get a new one. As much as I like my P30, I defonitely would have gone for this. I hope they keep these same Nexus style phones going. This is what I've always wanted.

[@eddtru]

If you think just because its $399 that makes it a Nexus then yeah you deserve this phone.

[@Avesim13]

@@eddtru nah, it's just undeniably in the Nexus spirit, sub processor speed for camera quality which is a a tradeoff I'll make every day. But by all means. Seek out people to try and start pointless arguments with on KZbin because obvs your pointless opinion is better!

[@eddtru]

Avery Simmons My old nexus 4 has Corning Gorilla glass, wireless charging and top of the line specs for 2012 lmao. Yeah Nexus spirit my ass.

[@patcola7335]

All i hear is bitching in the comments on every channel for this phone. It isn't for you folks and your uppity attitudes. After all most of us have more important things in life to worry about.

[@jakeduggan3854]

On a side note, poly-carbonate can wireless charge, look up the Nokia Lumia 950, Google didn't include it to cut costs and cable charging is still superior speed wise.

[@papicisco2897]

This man looks like Laurel Lance's dad from Arrow 👀

[@ndnoq112]

i had it for 8 days, i love it. I think google can win it if they made it water proof. Hopefully they will it for Pixel 4a and 4a xl.

[@venomousvenom010]

Not with this price point to be fair.

[@rubenjanse3065]

@@venomousvenom010 It should either be at 350 or have more features at 400.

[@GARY-fromOntario]

I am UPGRADING from a OnePlus ONE and purchased a 3aXL. Appreciate your thoughts!

[@AireJayy]

Congrats you're gunna love it. I came from a OP5T and enjoying this little phone a lot

[@ngoodwin101]

I need to get the purple one thank you for the reviews always make me chuckle take care

[@PurpleRupees]

Any chance of sharing that wallpaper? You always got great ones but this one is amazing.

[@fwoopie2635]

After a bit of searching, here are all the wallpapers he used in this video. I tried to find the originals for all of them. But I couldn't find it for the first one. Hope this helps. Chears! 1: i.pinimg.com/originals/d9/1f/7f/d91f7fb9abb4c4ebf64a585d8118cc61.png 2: www.deviantart.com/carionto/art/Kill-la-Kill-Matoi-Ryuko-minimalism-wallpaper-674602566 3: www.deviantart.com/huelux/art/Kill-la-Kill-Ryuko-Matoi-1366x768-Background-622984003

[@ashwiksingh]

@@fwoopie2635 thanks Bro

[@omemester6985]

Those wallpapers are terrible for led screens, use something dark for better battery life

[@meetsonar1204]

Yes please share those wallpapers Because you are always using amazing wallpapers on your reviews

[@lyduybangpro1995]

i like the back fingerprint scanner, which can drop the notifcation down when rub it from top down. pretty convenience

[@millennial3001]

Using this feature since 2018 in moto z2play to one vision now.

[@darrinthorpe9292]

Just ordered my pixel 3a XL!!

[@SimpleThingsOne]

Or You can wait a month and buy a used pixel 3 for that exact price. You can even sell it at almost 0% depreciation when it will be time for pixel 4.

[@himanshufulmali9225]

You got fucked bro

[@aryans4519]

@@SimpleThingsOne or it's his choice so he can do whatever he likes

[@SimpleThingsOne]

Aryan sharma I dont think “ choice “ is exactly why he is buying 3”a” . Choice is when u can buy pixel 3 . And I am pretty sure he would like to buy pixel 4 too. I am just suggesting a way he can own both 3 and 4 by spending minimum.Personal opinions.

[@aryans4519]

@@SimpleThingsOne I think it's his "choice" to buy the 3a. Maybe he didn't like that big notch on the pixel 3xl or it was his "choice" to choose between a budget or a expensive device.

[@TensorWave]

Can't wait for 10 days review !

[@P5YcHoKiLLa]

1:05 That Viz reference completely wasted on our 'murcan cousins.

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

And everybody else outside the UK

[@steveh4114]

Tempted to buy. Have a Pixel 1 replacement for my 6p. Hopefully a second version in the fall (3b ? ) Hopefully with front facing stereo speakers ! :-)

[@comrade7921]

02:29 sold me on subbing. You're an absolute charm

[@marioyip]

LOOΠΔ 😂

[@ReD_2022]

Great in-depth review of how you like it so far! You found yourself a new subscriber! :)

[@kevinpower9534]

While I think you made valid points. 400 quid is still a piss take. Google are making the same mistake as apple in thinking that cheap is actually half the price of their flagship models , there abouts. It’s not. No phone on any market warrants the price of my iMac in comparison 1000/1200 quid! full stop. Or my iPad with SIM card slot for 200 quid more than this thing. When one of them finally wakes up and makes a retail 200 quid phone then the others may as well pack up shop and go home. If google really wants people to get into their experience and ditch other manufacturers then I think 200 quid is the sweet spot. They would make shed loads...but it a nice phone and if I can sell the missus this weekend I might be tempted!

[@greggbambu411]

I'm buying this over Moto g7 plus. The difference is $50 more for the pixel

[@fucktheworld1207]

"Hello Vicar" HAHAHAHA.....Us English have a fine sense of humour.....

[@nmp244]

I have the original pixel 3 and have no complains on it. Love the size coming from the pixel 2xl. It's compact but powerful

[@Ghoelix]

Hey Chris, thanks for various Pixel 3a videos, it's been useful for deciding what my next phone might be. It sounds like you've gotten some use out of a Galaxy s10e. I think it's already been asked in comments below, but do you have some opinions on using the Pixel 3a vs the Galaxy s10e? With trade-ins and discounts right now 3a is $200 US and s10e $400, making both appealing.

[@geoffbullock8280]

Great review 👍

[@karljacobs7950]

Just ordered one yesterday. Been waiting for a worthy upgrade for my 6p still going strong. This will out sell every other pixel combined. They did the same thing with the Moto g.

[@sburton84]

"Accurate edge detection in any kind of circumstances" ... while showing a picture where it's blurred out the tips of both of your ears...

[@solastephen4447]

I feel this is a good buy for most consumers. You buy a Samsung phone for a 1000 and it becomes obsolete 6 months later due to a lack of updates but with this you are guaranteed 3yrs of update

[@abdulmaliksuleman9111]

That night mode is awesome

[@jakeharrison6603]

You didn't squeak "love you" at the end of the video.... that's a first (that I have noticed anyway) congratulations, a wise move. Your content is excellent.

[@davidmartrano1549]

I like the polycarbonate build quality. Haven't you grown tired of glass sandwiches? Cheer-e-o!

[@tranduyanh]

you mean plastic:)

[@samikhanswat]

@@tranduyanh Just a note. polycarbonate is a TYPE of plastic. So saying plastic or polycarbonate is both ok!

[@peachin74]

Watching on a Pixel 3a 🙂

[@yum1_124]

Just wanna know, Where did do you download your wallpapers?

[@lukesamerson9600]

Ordered the Pixel 3a. Waiting patiently to hold it when it arrives

[@gio132050]

Subscribed because of your bluntness! 😁

[@mcappperspective6099]

The pixel 3a selling point is the camera and software...the 3a version will probably have a chance to increase the sales particularly in the north america considering that most people their loves taking photos..

[@MichaelMickelsen]

I was really considering the purchase of a pixel phone, but Google still has disabled the use of Miracast on all their phones. Chromecast requires additional hardware and internet connection to be useable.

[@TheJimmy144]

The only thing I don't like about this phone is no expandable storage. Otherwise, it's everything 95% of people need in a phone without being $1000

[@lyrichartley3198]

Facial recognition is in the smartlock settings.

[@TROY2048]

Kill la kill wallpaper, I see you're a man of taste

[@user-tu9bg3md9z]

is he recombu?

[@linndrumfan1959]

Yep...same guy.

[@nepaliman5716]

@@linndrumfan1959 what is point of having two channel with similar content ? any idea ?

[@linndrumfan1959]

@@nepaliman5716 I really don't have any idea I'm afraid. But having two seperate channels is a lot of work!! Maybe he is getting well paid?!

[@TheBigKing0]

nepaliman TechSpurt seems to be his channel and he also works for Recombu

[@linndrumfan1959]

@@TheBigKing0 That's a good point 👍

[@kantKillKenny]

I like this. I really wish it had at least nano coating at a minimum for water protection. I also really wish a somewhat bigger battery would of been well appreciated! But other than that I'd say Google did good this time around. I really hope they learn from this and bring down the cost of it's flagship phones.

[@AssassinXAltair]

I just traded my old first pixel for a new 3a. And I'd like to say I'm very satisfied. :V I recommend this phone for anyone looking for a long needed upgrade or just switching phones to try out something new. The screen is super crisp...speakers sound fantastic, has a headphone jack , and I know it's made of plastic but it doesn't feel like it at all. It feels like a smooth metallic texture almost on the whole back of it.

[@tmorelli1982]

Just bought one this morning, I also am coming from the original Pixel. As a budget Pixel (albeit two gens newer), is it overall better than the original Pixel?

[@AssassinXAltair]

@@tmorelli1982 I've been using it and I'm really happy. No issues and it's super fast. Upgrade was worth it

[@sean640]

argh the wireless charging and the waterproof rating is the only reason im considering the 3 over the 3a.

[@lukasmoodysson4701]

4:34 this is why you’re my fav tech reviewer

[@felreizmeshinca7459]

Fun fact, it starts at 600 USD in countries that could get high end budget smartphones at 200 USD.

[@xSovereign]

Googles main goal is to win over Apple customers in the USA, evidenced by the trade in offers for iPhones towards the Pixel 3A. They arent really trying to compete against international mid-rangers, given non-Americans have many more options than Americans in the mid-range market.

[@nikkoXmercado]

3:05 *What are you saying, mate? Facial Recognition has been built into Android since JellyBean! On Pixel devices it's under Smart Lock settings!*

[@aymericmeindre1223]

Nope, they have removed it since the pixel 3.... I was disappointed when I bought the pixel 3 XL.

[@nikkoXmercado]

@@aymericmeindre1223 Why did they remove it?

[@aymericmeindre1223]

@@nikkoXmercado I don't know.... Maybe to say "we've got a new feature for the pixel 4 : face unlock"

[@elijahf111]

do you think its a worthy upgrade over my OG pixel or should i go somewhere else

[@lightone31]

Wondering that too because I'm still rocking the og pixel xl

[@alcurtis93]

Get pixel 2xl for £349 from Argos. In another League and cheaper

[@bahashajrawi7825]

Wait for pixel 4 But if you want to upgrade then you should go one of these

[@nintendolover114]

I'm sold! Picking one up next week

[@KBoon]

You do realize that the polycarbonate body does not prevent from having wireless charging. It's a metal back that is the problem

[@ericharrison619]

The first qi charging too place inside a polycarb Nokia 920! Was he not into tech back then?

[@TannerJaye]

That bilmuri on your spotify such a good underrated band!

[@Guitarramistica]

It still sucks cause it only comes in a 64 gb capacity..Why dont make 128.. Let me guess the heating issue from pixel 3? It makes no sense that they only has a 64 gb options. its stupid..

[@ashutoshdate6530]

Source of your wallpapers???

[@newton1000]

Google Play

[@Mark-uk8wz]

Android

[@theloller7304]

Where did you get these wallpapers? They’re amazing

[@AINEET]

You're getting a like for that kill la kill wallpaper

[@VersedNJ]

Thanks, looking at the 3a for my Google Fi account which using a Moto z3 which isn't bad, also wanted to have at least one current phone that's under 6inch not only for my Google Fi, but to sim swap to my primary line to carry light. Especially in the summer when your wearing shorts and travel light. That I get $100 credit towards my Fi line which comes down to 4 months of free service. I don't care about plastic poly carb is perfectly fine. While I usually only buy black or color closest won't ever pay more for colors. I Just wanted to see a few reviews before I pull the plug.

[@MRP0STAL]

Sticking to my Pixel 2 XL

[@tanmoy.banerjee]

Did you find any heating issues with the phone?

[@aymanromhi3965]

Pixel 3a is same price as pixel 2 XL which you recommend please ?

[@TheSuperCasualGamer]

Where are you getting those awesome wallpapers??

[@arupsingh]

Hi! did you encounter yellowish white display issue with pixel 3a ? thanks in advance!

[@pres002]

that Kill la Kill wallpaper though =P I know you too well friend.

[@yordan826]

Love this phone for $400 it can’t be beat, and although i have the money for premium phones just got the galaxy s9+ last year and not thinking about upgrading until at least mid 2020, but if i would be in the market this is the phone i would get because in my opinion offers the best combination of premium features at an incredible affordable price, that’s the reason i went with the Galaxy s9+ instead of Pixel 3 because I felt the Pixel was overpriced for what it offered compared to the Galaxy device, but with the Pixel 3a Google really nailed!!!!! But i got a question though is this the new trend from Google now release a premium device at the end of the year and then a cheaper version later on at the beginning of the year?, like the Pixel 3 came out last year in October and now Pixel 3a in May and rumors indicate Pixel 4 to be release in October this year, I’m so confused.

[@drasp87]

1:00..... Fucking genius. That's why I love your reviews. ;)

[@TurboManTom]

Any idea when you'll get an xperia 1?

[@laurarodriguez752]

Love the picture and the price!

[@discoverBR]

Is the snapdragon 670 capable of handling some raw photo editing? 👀

[@nikolavonfulton5195]

You should do a comparison video with the Moto g7. Since there is only a 100 dollar difference

[@K3zz21]

G7 camera isn't that lovely. Get the pixel lol

[@philipwest4553]

I think you could confuse it for the Xiaomi Mi A1 and the Mi A1 is cheaper.

[@philipwest4553]

@ben owen I think that the physical camera is probably close to the Pixel's it is the software that differs and the software can be run on a Mi A1 (I am told) and Google could make it available for other phones so what you're saying is not true. The software is what you're paying extra for it seems. And the Mi A1 runs Android One so it gets monthly updates and major version updates pretty close in time to the Pixel.

[@vrASMR180]

Snapdragon 670 is meh and Google isn't known for good RAM management. Curious how this device performs after a few months of use.

[@misspenguin1839]

Pixel 3a or huawei p 30lite or samsung a40 which is better ?

[@k3wal]

fam that KLK wallpaper is banging.

[@ahmaddzaky94]

Most Important is We don't have to sell our kidney to buy a phone..

[@felreizmeshinca7459]

Does 600 USD qualify for kidney selling? That's the price here in South East Asia.

[@ahmaddzaky94]

@@felreizmeshinca7459 U gonna get that in India

[@sehgalrefrigrations4155]

very disappointed with the google service in India, they collect my 8 days old pixel 3 xl for about a month and did not fixed the issue, i am using it with the same issue, and even they did not respond to any of my complaints or phone calls, they took my phone and told me that phone is at service centre, but delivery boy told me that the phone was in his bag.

[@thewimo8298]

Kill la Kill? A man of culture.

[@fisher10201]

Nice review!

[@marknewman2756]

HI Mate does this have a removal battery also does it have screen mirror function . Cheers

[@dhilsiva]

Please do a comparison between the 3a and the s10e.

[@dhilsiva]

@Sobkou what about battery life and camera?

[@superhamz7]

love the kill la kill wallpapers

[@Chris-dw3xl]

Relying on camera and headphone jack to sell

[@thearyaputra]

^So much this.

[@PoseidonodiesoP]

@Gruzdev Victorovich idk what you're expecting. It has a great camera with a great price. Go buy the XR

[@mdalabs]

@@PoseidonodiesoP You can buy a One Plus 6 that beats this in every way.

[@rdmz135]

@@mdalabs op 6 camera is mediocre

[@PoseidonodiesoP]

@@mdalabs I have the OnePlus 6t, it's nice, but lacking. My #1 complaint is vibration.I hate having my phone on ring but I have to in order to know if Im getting a text or call. Other wise I won't feel the vibration because it's very weak

[@a.b2966]

Will probably buy

[@univenpecalipre]

0:06 "Pixel 3e"??

[@chesterfield3938]

I actually love your voice man!😅

[@TheJusticeCole]

Is this worth upgrading to from my old Galaxy s8+?

[@unlimitedpower4101]

That's my question too.

[@radoz146]

Did you do it?

[@TheJusticeCole]

@@radoz146 yea I found a deal on one. 300 dollars factory sealed. I love it. I didn't think I would be able to notice the 120hz screen that much, but it's definitely a big difference

[@dasbaabu9891]

Where do you get these awesome wallpapers?

[@TheDanielcs]

I want to see it receive the JerryRig seal of approval

[@tonyb3629]

For all those naysayers - this is a £400 phone. Every single thing here is 'good enough' for the majority, and the camera is the icing on the cake - not everyone want's or can afford a £1k phone! If you liked Nexus - this is the spiritual successor, and this phone will be ideal for those wanting a pure Android experience at a sensible price. The last Google phone I owned was the Nexus 5. My next phone will be a 3a. Welcome back to the real world Google. Well done.

[@masonstapleton8236]

If anyone thinking about getting the google pixel 3a xl and want convincing, I just charge my from dead to 78 percent in 30 min, and if you buy it from Carphone warehouse you can claim a free laptop

[@mshaftenberg]

"Accurate edge detection" when you show a picture with your ears cut off at the top :D at 5:26

[@victuringan1429]

Did they fixed the microphone or it's still trash?

[@ijutsu2438]

dood . . . what about the battery??????

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

04:21

[@ijutsu2438]

@@LarsRyeJeppesen aahhhh... thanks, dunno how I missed that lol... well... he had~40% left with 3:50 SOT... means full charge should give about 6 hours SOT, and with Dark Mode even more! not bad at all!

[@LarsRyeJeppesen]

@@ijutsu2438 Yeah I'm surprised, given that the Pixel 3 has bad battery life.. .