Pixel 3a in 2023: The BIRTH of the AFFORDABLE Pixel!

The start of something quite special...a budget Pixel less prone to issues ;)
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[@ikadamaniket]

Watching on pixel 3a

[@vikhneshar104]

Watching on pixel 6a

[@TheMatiaxXXx]

Same, still love my pixel3

[@TheMatiaxXXx]

Love the so long software support. Feel like google wanted me to keep my pixel as long as I did

[@iiTzKrypt]

@@TheMatiaxXXx 3 years of support isn't long..

[@KingdomWithin7]

Watching on Pixel 6 Pro

[@chriscampbell8214]

Call me crazy but I loved this form factor much more than my Pixel 6.

[@aliweber3906]

Me too :)

[@richardsmith682]

ME TOO!!

[@garrettbenally6693]

It's nice and clean. Minimal 👌

[@Maeeastro]

I just switched from pixel 7 back to pixel 3a xl :D

[@liomisi7455]

​@@Maeeastro is it that good cuz i want to buy it i. Use camera and games the most

[@blasien1]

The 3a was the first Pixel design by the HTC division purchased by Google. Although HTC had previously been involved in Pixel production, by this time HTC was on life support - and Google bought out the HTC engineering division and tasked them to produce the 3a. Under quarantine from the rest of Google, they came up with this fine little phone. I consider the 3a the last true HTC phone.

[@michaelcorcoran8768]

It's interesting because the pixel 4a has basically the identical external design.

[@StracculaTM]

@@michaelcorcoran8768 mmm no, the pixel 4a has a much modern design on the front and a very different back

[@dankdc5_]

Mine was the HTC Thunderbolt lol

[@emmanuelmwanzia]

It really has the DNA of a HTC phone

[@eduardoquerino]

It was the best Pixel design ever! Looks super minimal and clean

[@arithmetic7105]

Lol it certainly wasn't, it felt very cheap and looked bad from the front

[@anands4492]

Absolutely yes..

[@tonyb3629]

I owned a 3a for over 18 months, then passed it to my daughter, who also used it for over 18 months. It never skipped a beat, was reliable, fast and got all the security updates on queue. I agree it's a brilliant handset - Google absolutely nailed it. My next phone was a 4a, which my daughter now has, and I traded up the 3a to a Pixel 7. Google have been on a roll since the Pixel 3 - they've really got their mojo back.

[@THExDUDEx8624]

That's funny. I did the same thing. I used mine for about 2 years. I am on the 6a now. I have been so impressed with what they are able 2 do for the price. I do worry that they will stop making pixel phones. Google doesn't have the best track record. Don't know if you have tried them, but the Pixel buds a series are amazing. I don't need anc so the pro wasn't the best option for me. I have been blown away with pixel headphones even.

[@Maeeastro]

I returned pixel 6a and pixel 7 you will see why .Bought a new pixel 3axl again asI used to have one and 4a5g

[@VigneshBalasubramaniam]

Give me my headphone jack back Google!

[@HarishBabuM]

Is it good to buy this device in 2023 as Primary device, daily driver and for banking?

[@T33K4Y]

still have my pixel 3a to this day, brilliant phone and will probably have it for a couple more years, i see no reason to buy a new phone.

[@xioracky]

"Pixel 3A birth of the affordable pixel" So basically a Nexus.

[@PranavRajagopal]

I had a 3a from May 2019 up until October 2022 when I switched to Pixel 7. Absolutely loved that phone! So good and lasted so long despite most tech reviewers bashing it for having a 60hz screen. I actually miss it and liked it better than the Pixel 7.

[@venukrithish007]

No one expected a high refresh on 3a. Heck no one cares for 5a. Only the 6a was bashed for 60hz

[@TechthroughToni]

I just revived my old 2xl. Now i have to do the same on 3a. Order the display just now lol 😂

[@applemontea]

I still using pixel 3a until now, it's a shame that the hardware is still very capable of running android 13 but has expired its service support period

[@beingbeckham]

I'm still using 3a XL

[@alamchowdhury1581]

Watching on my pixel 3A. Got mine in 2020 for 200 USD. Bought one for my dad last October for 130 USD. 🙂

[@biggranny000]

I miss small cheap phones that were actually still good. Google's custom tensor chip is way faster than what they were previously using but the cameras honestly haven't gotten that much better. I went from the 3a to 4a to 6a to 7. I paid full price for the 3a and 4a, but the 6a was $150 after trading in my 3a and I got free pixel-a series buds, and the 7 was only $300 after trading in my 4a. I already miss the small form factor, modern phones are getting too big.

[@Maeeastro]

I just returned pixel 7 and bought a new pixel 3a xl

[@Historelic]

Go for 4a 5g if you're missing 3a XL

[@stangurule1017]

Give this a like if you're missing the rear mounted fingerprint scanner?

[@gingerkyriakos6968]

Best phone I have ever had. 4 years together and there is nothing I miss. I don't want to switch my dear friend for his new brothers because they seem to have ton of issues my dear 3a simply lack. Still great camera, reasonable speakers, handy size, good software and fast fingerprint reader. True masterpiece and one of my best decisions I have ever made when I decided to buy a phone nobody in my country had as Google gives a sheet about most of the countries.

[@Wokefreedundee]

I just updated my Pixel 3a for the 7 Pro in November & an convinced on occasions its camera is better than the 7 Pro, absolutely loved that little phone, the only reason I updated was cause of old software & it was getting very slow but fav phone of all time

[@martinnhantran]

Currently watching on my always running out 64gb storage Pixel 3a

[@richeshkumar]

Still using Pixel 3a since 2019, this beast just doesn't seem to die. Battery backup is still good, camera is still one of the best, display is still at par with recent mid rangers. I am still trying to convince myself to buy a new phone but this device convinces me otherwise always. Let's see how much longer we would stay with each other before I hand it over to my Dad.

[@Maeeastro]

I just returned pixel 6a and 2x pixel 7 so faulty.I bought a new pixel 3axl so happy as I used to have one and the pix. 4a5g

[@krutarth_suthar]

Pixel Experience ROM for the win!

[@nodrama683]

The 3a was my introduction into the Pixel collection and it converted my son from an iPhone after only using it for a few weeks. We have both now had the 4a series and now we are on the 6 and 7 (non-Pro) versions. I did like the idea of them offering a XL versions in the earlier phones and I wish that was a option with the 6 and 7 tbh. I have seen rumor videos about a 7 mini but I doubt that will happen and I honestly wouldn't do that now that I've committed to the 7. I am super excited about the possible foldable coming into the line up and the Pixel tablet they showed last year.

[@katinasoutherland6173]

Your story and mine is almost the same with your son switching from IPhone as mine did also only I let him borrow my p6 while making a claim on his IPhone 13 needles to say he has retired it for a pixel 7pro & says he’ll NEVER GO BACK calling the iPhone a dumb phone 😂 I myself enjoy both iOS & Android but I understand what he means. Thanks for sharing your story it’s much appreciated. 😊

[@FigWidIt]

Absolutely loved my 3aXL. Upgraded to a 4a then finally the 6a. My family is all in on IOS but I just really like the "A" series from Google. Trade-in deals are always insanely good whenever a new "A" phone is up for pre-order so It's so convenient to upgrade lol edit: Convenient to upgrade for U.S. buyers I mean.

[@jejunamja]

I had to pixel 3a back in the day. It was the first Pixel phone I got and it was great. I would say the only bummer about it is you could only get it in 64 gigs of storage

[@jettnerona]

Watching on my pixel 3a ❤️

[@RogueHetero]

The 3a absolutely changed the course of Google phones for the better.

[@anthonywilliams9415]

It did

[@Davidesrajohn]

I switched from a 2 XL to a 3a XL for some reason back in 2018 and loved it. It remains the only smartphone I felt comfortable using without a case, due to the materials used and the lower price point. The handfeel of this lightweight but solid device was just that reassuring. Absolutely lovely little allrounder phone that certainly pulled more than its weight. Replaced it with a 4 XL which remains my favorite smartphone of all time, but the 3a certainly comes close, being such a charming little device with its orange power button, sleek white body and very pleasant OLED indeed.

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Loved the Pixel 4! My favorite Pixel ever

[@Historelic]

It came out in 2019 though

[@everybodylovesaids]

I miss my 3a. Traded it in for this 6a and it doesn't feel like a massive upgrade

[@niksvp93]

Really?

[@everybodylovesaids]

@@niksvp93 these new tensor pixels are rubbish. Snapdragon pixels were far better in every way. The 6a in particular overheats and gets almost to hot to touch doing simple tasks. Same task that the 3a had no problem with. Also the fact that these new phones are alot heavier. On paper it doesn't look like alot. But trust me it is.

[@niksvp93]

@@everybodylovesaids I'm using the 6A myself but it doesn't overheat much. Very rarely if I'm using the camera for a long time. It's pretty smooth.

[@Maeeastro]

I returned pixel 6a and two pixel 7 are so faulty devices.I bought a new pixel 3axl as I used to have one previously and the 4a 5g model.The pixel 3axl is the best phone for me.

[@JBrinx18]

Got my wife a pixel 3a for Christmas 3+ years ago. Still an excellent phone, though Gmail won't update until hours after the email comes in. Any ideas?

[@Maeeastro]

factory reset ?

[@kamelalg9859]

Great phone but the bezels are just too big for 2023, I would get the pixel 4a instead.

[@malleshmm1335]

Watching on Pixel 6A

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Me too

[@Ginko735]

The Pixel was the perfect phone for people who just wanted a small phone with descent camera. Still no real competition it that area.

[@markn8535]

The 4A is still the best Pixel they've ever made

[@josealmandosuarezsantana8154]

Heyy I'm dominican i like your vídeo i Wanna buy the 3a XL

[@obscuracamaria2931]

Still the best pixel on my account. Sent from a pixel 6a

[@malizukuabdulaziz143]

Tell me how your pixel 3 is performing today! Mine still doing great job.

[@joakhimkimeli384]

It's a pretty cool phone considering the price,

[@Woody10719]

Lineage 20 is officially supported now

[@fuuredfin7791]

I installed CalyxOS on my pixel 3a

[@jessyk2579]

Watching on Pixel2XL. If the phone is not broken, why change it?

[@doctaC07]

Great phone. I still miss the fingerprint reader on the back. Face unlock is fine on newer devices but still prefer finger unlock on the dedicated sensor. Unlocked before I even look at it, so you can't say it's slower than face unlock. Also love how it acted as a sort of touchpad when you were holding the phone. Could slide notifications down etc.

[@gouravsharma9480]

I have bought Pixel 3 this month for my mom..and it' an amazing device. With the update of android 12 it feels very refreshing. Camera still takes great photos.

[@Varvariata]

I am using 3A today in 2023. Bought new on ebay for $60. Nice device.

[@Varvariata]

@@ShannonMacri-wo9yc I think it all depends on the seller. I don't think that a seller who has been selling on ebay for a long time and has many thousands of positive reviews will do this. And I bought from a seller with a high rating. Although everything is possible. But then he would have indicated in the ad that the phones are remanufactured. And it was stated that they were "open case". But in any case the phone is in new condition and works without any problems for 4 months and I am satisfied.

[@kyb7795]

I feel like the 3a should have videos every year

[@user-pi5wy2fr5j]

Still rocking a Pixel 3a in Clearly Black 🖤

[@TheBackOfTheClassroom]

Started watching on pixel 6a finished watching on my 3a XL 😁 Recently bought a new, unused 3a XL on eBay to replace my mother's old phone. She loves it 👍

[@Vivianite02]

I used my Pixel 3a for 2 and 1/2 years and it was great. I loved using that phone It was an amazing phone. I always wanted a pixel phone since it came out, but it was out of my price range. But when the 3a came out I finally got to experience the Pixel. I now have the Pixel 7 which I'm loving even more

[@sirgreen2792]

I still have the Pixel 3 used the 3a little but the slow photo processing was really annoying. The 64gb was okay I'm not downloading random apps and stuff I'm barely over 60% and we still have unlimited storage in Google photos (not in original quality anymore tho).

[@timl.b.2095]

I got the 3a when it was released, put a case and screen protector on it, and am still happily using it.

[@specserge]

Still using 3a) for me still the best!)

[@BIGALiXX]

Ngl the 3aXL is starting to show more signs of its low price point especially now. I'll open the Google app and it even lags on that. Still, loved the phone back when it was new and it's still solid today as a more bottom-tier phone.

[@jokast8861]

I had a 3.5 yr A70 which is a competitor to pixel 3a. Its better in everything except the camera speca

[@shintarotakagi2440]

I used the pixel 3a as my main phone before I got the pixel 7 but I still miss the very light form of the 3a😢. Also I really miss the unlimited uploads😭

[@michaelappiah-kubi2829]

Really enjoyed this phone

[@padraigrab08]

Had my pixel since September 2020, my only complaint would be since switching to Android 12 it is noticably slower but not unuseable. The only cosmetic wear on it is a little chipping of the matte finish around the fingerprint sensor and on the edge next to the power button, the metal ring around the camera has also lost its paint looks cooler now. The screen is quite scratch resistant too. Definitely best phone I've ever had, don't think any other phone would be able to top it especially for the price i paid for it (€220)

[@omarmaamouri]

Looking forward to the next upcoming pixel 7A... I hope it won't disappoint me.

[@KCIsMe]

I love my 3a xl, it's still going strong and still takes amazing photos

[@JeskidoYT]

3a walked where the 5a could run

[@sheersha]

Using 4 XL and I love this thing😍

[@thesalmanakbar]

Watching on a 3aXL

[@idofps9709]

Absolutely adored my 3a XL. One of my favorite phones

[@sabrinavox]

I have it in my hands, I love it. The camera is great.

[@ErnieZee]

I'm still on my pixel 3a since 2019. I could honestly keep using it but the battery has gotten really weak so I'm looking to upgrade. I'd love to get the 8 but it's a bit expensive for me. I think I'll settle for the 7a.

[@esyebl]

I looooooove this phone so damn much. I literally only use my phone for texting, calling and a couple of apps here and there so it’s perfecttttt don’t need anything fancy at all. I use kindle and my old iPod classic for music and reading. This one is a Gem !

[@Daeva83B]

lol.. I still use mine.. and because i realised a few days ago that my phone doesn't gets his security updates anymore. I've decided it's time for an upgrade. Going for the 7a, found a sweet deal and figured i'll keep the 7a until those security updates will expire, before getting a new one.

[@siyzerix]

The pixel 6a with the discount is the real first pixel that actually competes with its real competition. Mainly due to the flagship soc. A good soc will let thephone run smoothly for years.

[@barriniho]

I want to get one cheap and just use it for music when running, headphone jack was a bonus.

[@princeroiofhm]

Is there a phone that is similar in size and system optimization today?

[@andrewq842]

Getting my pixel 3a tomorrow 😍

[@PsalmistScribe]

My first pixel was a 3a XL now holding a 6 pro. I have been keeping my mother on the A series. Right now she has the 3A but pretty soon I'll be moving her to the 6a, this is a good series by Google

[@Eliakim32]

Gpay support or not this pixel 3a sir

[@Eliakim32]

Can i use gpay on this device sir

[@bihireboris3407]

I clicked coz that's the phone I am currently using😂 #BrokeBoi

[@bgjck]

I wished that Google would still have the 2-button navition from Android 9 as an option (Google only let you choose from 3-button and Gesture-based navigation).

[@krishnaSagar69]

I love that design.

[@Angel_EU34]

The Pixel 3a is very dear to me. I got it new dirt cheap when the Pixel 4 lineup was on sale and it changed everything for me. It got me into the Pixel ecosystem and with it i traveled through Europe and took pictures that will stay deep into my heart forever. Before it i didn't even like smartphones that much. It's an amazing coincidence that today this vid is in my recommended feed, because just a few hours ago i received my brand new Pixel 7 Pro that will replace my lovely 3a!

[@archangel115]

After Google got rid of the unlimited pictures perk on the newer Pixel versions, i wouldn't even consider upgrading for the time being. Currently on a Pixel 5 here.

[@dbjungle]

Wireless charging is one of those things where if you love it you love it, but for everyone else it's completely irrelevant. Most consumers don't care about or want a colored power button. I wish reviewers would stop trying to make this a thing. It looks so much cleaner with all of the buttons matching the frame.

[@newfnshow031]

I put 3 drops of water on the screen to wash it off and the screen broke.... and I paid $519 after tax for the xl. Anyone that made it 3 years with this phone congrats

[@Al3ksandrOrlov]

I've still my got my 3a XL, I'm thinking about replacing the screen on it (I smashed it by accident) as panels are cheap and it seems rather easy

[@sgt_hobbes]

I used this phone until late last year because the Pixel 4 was missing the finger print scanner and the Pixel 5 wasn't much better. I only gave it up because the volume button had split in half and was falling out and it was a challenge to charge at night. Late last year I bought a Zenfone 9 because I don't like large phones and the Pixel's current large phone direction and craptastic under screen finger print scanner and position. Hopefully ASUS keeps up with updates for more than a year.

[@thomasdaka9920]

It is really not worth it in 2023, unless you're on a tight budget. The regular pixel 3 is the better buy.

[@wyattearp88]

Watching on my pixel 6a , love the smaller size screen and affordable price and camera

[@ruzzelladrian907]

I bought a Pixel 2 during lockdown. I love it. I still have it as collector’s item. And I use it as my backup phone if I need to do something.

[@katherinejackson6021]

love my Pixel 3aXL. Using a Pixel5 till I upgrade,will be sad to give up the 3aXL. Bought a wireless charger sometime ago and charge both phones on it .

[@cannaboy.420]

I don't understand y is wireless charging not being there such a big issue to u? I have a pixl 7 and 4a and don't feel the need for a wireless charger

[@michaelcaley7735]

I had a 3a XL and liked it but the screen started developing lines. Traded in on a 6a with googles trade in program.

[@AlaminNowshad]

My first pixel which is still very valuable because of the free google photos storage.

[@jorgedelgado8364]

What they need to do is release another one like the 4a (not the 5g) size and fingerprint sensor in the back with updated specs. Fav pixel of all time

[@cwkjai]

My first android phone was the Pixel 3a; my second and current smartphone is the Pixel 6a. I had been using iPhone 3GS, 4s, 5s, 6s, and finally 8 Plus.

[@JohannesDavidsen-bw7ki]

Why not talk about Specs? What's point of this video?

[@naseershah2034]

Pixel 3 is love❤️

[@grygoriybezshaposhnikov7638]

used this device for 4 years, sold it this Tuesday. Wonderful phone, very light, great camera, robust, powerful enough for anything you might need even in 2023

[@icyjaam]

I use my Pixel #XL till date, got a new Pixel 6a, but the 3xl just feels so good to use, amazing, the selfie camera on the 3XL is miles ahead, just wish google updated the camera a bit more, but I am happy with what it is.

[@horribletm7630]

The pixel 3a walked so my 6a could run smh

[@alexandreguitchkine2112]

Just ordered today one from old stock for Ubuntu Touch test 😊

[@wethepeoplegh]

Watching this on my Samsung galaxy a53 👍

[@zippertcc559]

While my good old pixel 3a is getting old now with about 30% at 4pm when I finish work , it's a durable phone I've dropped plenty of times in a basic case and it keeps on running ! I've owned the pixel 5 and the 6 pro and I always keep coming back to the 3a

[@subhasish_lmaoo]

Watching on my Nothing Phone 1......oh wait