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Brand | |
Model Name | Pixel 3a |
Wireless Carrier | Unlocked |
Operating System | Chrome OS, Android |
Cellular Technology | 4G |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
Color | Just Black |
Screen Size | 5.6 Inches |
Wireless network technology | GSM, Wi-Fi, CDMA, LTE |
About this item
- Capture stunning photos with features like night sight, portrait mode, and HDR Plus.
- Save every photo with free, unlimited storage at high quality through Google photos.
- The Google assistant is the easiest way to get things done – including screening calls.
- The Fast Charging battery delivers up to 7 hours of use with just a 15-minute charge.
- Comes with 3 years of OS and security updates and the custom-built Titan M chip.
- Switch seamlessly and keep all your stuff. Plus your favorite Google apps are built in.
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3 years of security and OS updates. Keep your phone protected against the latest threats and performing at its best.*
Keep your data protected. The custom-made Titan M security chip helps secure the operating system and your most sensitive data, like passwords.**
Keep more of what you love. Use the Quick Switch Adapter to transfer your messages, contacts, and photos to your new device.***
*Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google Store. See g.co/pixel/updates for details.**See g.co/pixel/security for additional security information.***Some third-party apps and data may not be transferred automatically. Visit g.co/pixel/help for information.
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Charges fast. Lasts all day.Get more done with an Adaptive Battery that delivers 7 hours of use on just a 15-minute charge. It’s designed to learn your favorite apps and reduce power to the ones you rarely use.* *Charging rates are based upon the use of the included charger. Actual results may vary. |
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Value for money | 4.8 | 4.1 | 4.2 | 4.5 | 3.9 | 3.8 |
Battery life | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 3.5 |
Fingerprint reader | 4.5 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.5 | — |
Screen quality | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.8 | — | — | 4.2 |
Camera quality | 4.8 | — | 4.8 | — | 3.8 | — |
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display size | 5.6 inches | 6.3 inches | 6.3 inches | 6 inches | 6 inches | 5.7 inches |
memory capacity | 64 GB | 4 GB | 64 GB | 64 GB | 128 GB | 64 GB |
model name | Pixel 3a | Google Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 3 XL | Pixel 2 XL | Google Pixel 5 | Pixel 4 |
operating system | Android, Chrome OS | Android, Chrome OS | Android 9.0 | Android 8.0 | Android 11.0 | Android |
connectivity tech | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB | Wi-Fi | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, NFC | USB, Bluetooth |
display type | LED | OLED | OLED | OLED | — | OLED |
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Product Dimensions | 5.96 x 2.76 x 0.32 inches |
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Item Weight | 5.1 ounces |
ASIN | B07R7DY911 |
Item model number | G020G |
Batteries | 1 Lithium Polymer batteries required. (included) |
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4.3 out of 5 stars |
Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | Yes |
OS | Chrome OS, Android |
RAM | 64 GB |
Connectivity technologies | Bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
GPS | True |
Special features | Fast Charging Support |
Other display features | Wireless |
Human Interface Input | Touchscreen |
Other camera features | Rear, Front |
Form Factor | Smartphone |
Color | Just Black |
Phone Talk Time | 7 Hours |
Whats in the box | USB-C to C Cable, SIM tool, AC Adapter, OTG Dongle, Quick Start Guide |
Manufacturer | |
Date First Available | April 29, 2019 |
Memory Storage Capacity | 64 GB |
Standing screen display size | 5.6 Inches |
Ram Memory Installed Size | 4 GB |
Battery Capacity | 3000 Milliamp Hours |
Weight | 5.12 ounces |
Charging Time | 15 minutes |
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Get more done with Pixel 3A. It has an extraordinary camera with features like night sight, portrait mode, and HDR+. A battery that charges fast and lasts all day [7]. All the helpfulness of the Google assistant built in. And 3 years of security and OS updates included [8]. It’s everything you love about Google – in a phone. Works with all major carriers. 1. Google photos offers free unlimited online storage for all photos and videos uploaded in high-quality. Photos and videos uploaded in high-quality may be compressed or resized. Requires Google account. Data rates may apply. G.Co/help/photostorage2. U.S. and Canada only. English only. 3. Approximate battery life based on a mix of talk, data, standby, mobile Hotspot and use of other features, with always on display off. An Active display or data usage will decrease battery life. Charging rates are based upon use of the included charger. Charging time performance Statistics are approximate. Actual results may vary. 4. Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google store. See G.Co/Pixel/updates for details. 5. See G.Co/Pixel/security for additional security information. 6. Some third-party apps and data may not be transferred automatically. Visit G.Co/Pixel/help for information. 7. Approximate battery life based on a mix of talk, data, standby, mobile Hotspot and use of other features, with always on display off. An Active display or data usage will decrease battery life. Charging rates are based upon use of the included charger. Charging time performance Statistics are approximate. Actual results may vary8. Android version updates for at least 3 years from when the device first became available on the Google store. See G.Co/Pixel/updates for details.
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Customers like the value and battery life of the cellular phone. For example, they say it's well worth the money and the battery lasts all day. Customers are also impressed with the quality, ease of use, and photos. That said, some complain about the sound quality and signal.
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Customers like the quality of the cellular phone. They mention that the camera is great as advertised, the phone works well, and runs all their apps just fine. They also like the durability.
"...into having beautiful crisp and sharp images, this phone has the best quality and for me... beats the other two and any other phone I've researched...." Read more
"...4. Speakers are on the weak side. Sound is even, good quality just not very loud.5. Notification sounds are too soft.6...." Read more
"...YouTube, YouTube TV and Pluto work wonderfully on this device. I think the sound, both on speakers and bluetooth is very good." Read more
"...The camera is great as advertised including the night sight...." Read more
Customers like the battery life of the cellular phone. They mention that it has a good battery life and quick charge time. Some say that it lasts for at least 6 hours under heavy usage while texting and playing games.
"...I also like the display and battery life is more than sufficient for my purposes. I’m not a game enthusiast so game performance is of no importance...." Read more
"...This battery lasts all day long even with regular use, which is something I wasn’t used to on the Samsung Galaxy or iPhone even when they were new..." Read more
"...the screen size, the versatility, the range of apps available, the battery life, and quality of pictures...." Read more
"...The only issue I have is the charging port. Seems to wear out and have replaced a couple of times on older phones...." Read more
Customers appreciate the value of the cellular phone. They say it has an awesome speaker for the phone price, and is well worth saving up the money for. Some like the size and the price, while others say it's high-dollar performance without the high-dollar part.
"...But the main reason this phone stands out is due to its affordability and the superior pictures, the no- nonsense ease of use, it's matching power..." Read more
"...It wins in value, setup, camera, operating speed and battery life...." Read more
"...Definitely a good deal for the price and you are having a phone that looks like a high end product although it is a middle class phone and it also..." Read more
"...the vast majority of people want and need in a smartphone for a great price...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the photos that the cellular phone takes. They mention that the camera takes really nice photos and the portrait feature is a nice touch. They also appreciate the vivid display, great image processing, and sharp screen resolution. Overall, customers are happy with the quality of the photos and overall user experience.
"...This phone has accomplished for many years. The photos are the best out of all the phone I have ever had. My son has the Pixel 7 and can not compare...." Read more
"...If you are into having beautiful crisp and sharp images, this phone has the best quality and for me... beats the other two and any other phone I've..." Read more
"...Not a deal breaker because the images are usually just so good.3. Screen is just a hair warmer than I’m used to...." Read more
"...that is most often talked about and I have to admit it can take incredible pictures...." Read more
Customers find the phone very easy to use. They say the system is simple yet fully functional, and the setup instructions are easy to follow. They also say the phone is snappy to use, making it easier to handle and unlock with one hand. They enjoy the simplicity and ease of use with Google. Overall, customers say the overall user experience is great.
"...is due to its affordability and the superior pictures, the no- nonsense ease of use, it's matching power to the more expensive phones...." Read more
"...of adjustment from the larger 6.2" G but it is noticeably easier to navigate with one hand...." Read more
"...The set up instructions were easy to follow to get the phone up and running quickly...." Read more
"...Crazy set - up - and the new contact format is very confusing - need an explanatory sheet to list what goes where for each of the lines - In short..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the cellular phone. Some mention that it has absolutely no noticeable lag, and that their apps load faster. They say that the phone charges much faster due to its USB C port, and can handle many tasks. However, others say that it started to get slower and slower after a few months, and the screen sometimes freezes up.
"...phone is missing the dedicated image processing chip it takes longer to process images...." Read more
"...Good size. Charges fast." Read more
"...The phone build is plastic but you really wouldn't know it by holding. Plus as soon as you put a cover on, non issue...." Read more
"...In terms of ease of play, Google Pixel is easy to use, handling is fair and the brightness/ visuals are absolutely fine...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the signal. Some mention that the phone gets a great signal in places where their v20 didn't, and call quality is not an issue. They say it has the latest reliable connectivity technology for 2019. However, others say that they can no longer receive calls or texts, have trouble sending texts on some WiFi networks, and have trouble with voice controls and internet connections.
"...Anyhow, we noticed that she was not receiving quite a few of her texts, especially group texts, from her friends...." Read more
"...is available where I need it, most everywhere these days, call quality is not an issue, even in an environment with a poor quality cellular signal...." Read more
"...2. I have trouble sending texts on some wifi networks (at my gym, for example). As soon as I disconnect form wifi, it works fine...." Read more
"...Anyway, a few days later I started noticing how I am missing calls. The phone is next to me but it doesn't ring...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the sound quality of the cellular phone. They mention that it only sounds once for a missed text or call, the sound is inconsistent, and the volume is pathetic. The speakers aren't as good as expected, and it sometimes mutes itself. The ringtone and text message notification sounds are a hassle, and no one could hear them on phone calls for about a week.
"...4. Speakers are on the weak side. Sound is even, good quality just not very loud.5. Notification sounds are too soft.6...." Read more
"...Moto G6 Plus mainly because the charge was not holding and the sound was inconsistent. The phone flexed and it affected the speaker...." Read more
"...CONS: sound quality is awful, you run into issues with missing functionality that you are generally used to and the OS has bugs" Read more
"...I bought the phone right before I went on a trip and noticed that it didn't ring so I thought that I would return it after I got back...." Read more
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Enter Google Pixel 3.... I like it overall. It doesn't brush your hair or make you richer looking... but for significantly less than iPhone which charges an arm, a leg and your dogs teeth....I think it's an alright phone.
I am young...early thirties with children. I am not a photographer but boy, does this phone have some nice shots. I walk around telling people I am a self-made photographer. Don't be fooled by the advertisements surrounding other megalodon-type mobiles. This phone has some of the best picture quality of any phone I've had before.
PHOTOS
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If you are into having beautiful crisp and sharp images, this phone has the best quality and for me... beats the other two and any other phone I've researched. I am a lunatic when it comes to researching...i.e. I use my Google pixel to split screens and look at multiple phones side by side and compare every little detail. Lol
I digress. Just an example to explain my theory better: we took a trip to Colorado, by far one of the most beautiful landscapes the eyes could see. I don't have the ability to go to Colorado every year and so I really wanted pictures that would capture that moment with my family. At the time it was 2017 and I had a different random phone. Now that I look back at my thousands of photos in Google photos, I realize the quality was somewhat grainy and didn't capture the light the way I wanted it to.
I am a lover of everything beautiful and nature. I love to capture the simple moments in life and the memorable ones with crisp, sharp and alluring photos and to relive those moments with nostalgia. This phone has hands down the best photo quality. I have researched it to be true (since a few months ago) and I can wholeheartedly say that the evidence speaks for itself. If you want to see every blade of grass, this phone will get you pretty close.
I attached some pictures. I wrote Google/Samsung/iPhone on the pictures to show the difference in quality. The picture of my 🌹 rose from my rose bush has won alot of recognition from a gardening photography group. They couldn't believe it wasn't an expensive phone or DSLR camera.
Now the bad.......
I gave it four stars yes....it does have some issues but I can say with experience that it is due to my own errors.
GAMING ABILITIES
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I am an avid gamer. I play sometimes for hours on end, on this phone. In terms of ease of play, Google Pixel is easy to use, handling is fair and the brightness/ visuals are absolutely fine. Maybe not perfect but for the price it's pretty powerful. But if you're into gaming for eSports and making a living playing video games, maybe find a more gamer-friendly phone. You know, one that doesn't take fine pictures. ;)
The bad issue with this phone which I knowingly blame on myself is that my screen has a somewhat faint shadow on the background that never goes away. I know from experience that my last non-google phone had it too. This is not due to the phone being bad quality but is just a natural cause of the phone keeping one screen on for a long time and in essence that image being burned into the screen. I am not aware of the term for this but hubby is a computer science/math background and explained this to me.
In my case, I had left this notoriously large sized game running in the background a whole entire night. The image burned into the retina display and is forever a part of the phone.
CAPABILITIES & MISCELLANEOUS
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I will not go into detail about GB/ram, storage, battery, chargers, or anything else which can be easily compared online. If I did my review would be a novel. But overall, it is fairly decent in these other important departments. The battery is akin to my other phones I've had. Pretty strong. The storage is true to size. The chargers I had no issue with but I have a horrible habit of using my phone while it's charging.
Don't do this.
There are some cool functions which other phones didn't have from my experience.
This phone let's you choose and set times for the night light...which is a blue light filter. There is of course an option for a dark theme, an option to invert colors, to save your battery by shutting off other apps, there's a lot of ability to choose what you want to see or don't. You can of course split the screen which makes a world of difference when listening to music while texting or typing or reading an important article. Security works really well and is helpful to bundle with ease for Google play, Gmail, and other Google office apps. Just perfect.
Mind you, there's a lot that other companies i.e., Samsung or iPhone or other competitors might be able to match or excel and some which they cannot. But the main reason this phone stands out is due to its affordability and the superior pictures, the no- nonsense ease of use, it's matching power to the more expensive phones. It is clutter free, allows you more control with your apps and interface.
Overall, this phone has not let me down and if you are like me, and can do without the frilly and minute yet unnecessary extras that come with the more popular phones, this phone will truly be a joy to use.
The fact that this phone still runs and works with my notoriously bad behaviors should speak volumes. As well as the fact that my more careful significant other has his phone in pristine condition when he bought his months before mine.....this too should sway you into giving the more affordable phone a chance. And stop following crowds or false advertisement. Do your research before making a large purchase and remember most phones all do the same things. The small differences are about what you want to give and take for your own needs in a phone.
The pictures I put are of landscapes and food and whatnot just to show you the difference in quality as well as similarities. In the end price becomes a factor. I tried to post all three popular phones in similar settings captured over the past 7 years to better show the differences.
The photos with this phone are absolutely clearer and more defined. There's more options with focusing the pictures as well. Blurring the background...you can make that an automatic feature and much much more.
I have had the phone almost two years now. Will buy another one of these when its' time runs out. It's so not worth the extra money to buy more expensive phones especially when you prefer to have beautiful and crisp photos to remember your photos by and can do without the extra filler "features".
Good luck in life whatever your choices!!!!
Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2020
Enter Google Pixel 3.... I like it overall. It doesn't brush your hair or make you richer looking... but for significantly less than iPhone which charges an arm, a leg and your dogs teeth....I think it's an alright phone.
I am young...early thirties with children. I am not a photographer but boy, does this phone have some nice shots. I walk around telling people I am a self-made photographer. Don't be fooled by the advertisements surrounding other megalodon-type mobiles. This phone has some of the best picture quality of any phone I've had before.
PHOTOS
::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
If you are into having beautiful crisp and sharp images, this phone has the best quality and for me... beats the other two and any other phone I've researched. I am a lunatic when it comes to researching...i.e. I use my Google pixel to split screens and look at multiple phones side by side and compare every little detail. Lol
I digress. Just an example to explain my theory better: we took a trip to Colorado, by far one of the most beautiful landscapes the eyes could see. I don't have the ability to go to Colorado every year and so I really wanted pictures that would capture that moment with my family. At the time it was 2017 and I had a different random phone. Now that I look back at my thousands of photos in Google photos, I realize the quality was somewhat grainy and didn't capture the light the way I wanted it to.
I am a lover of everything beautiful and nature. I love to capture the simple moments in life and the memorable ones with crisp, sharp and alluring photos and to relive those moments with nostalgia. This phone has hands down the best photo quality. I have researched it to be true (since a few months ago) and I can wholeheartedly say that the evidence speaks for itself. If you want to see every blade of grass, this phone will get you pretty close.
I attached some pictures. I wrote Google/Samsung/iPhone on the pictures to show the difference in quality. The picture of my 🌹 rose from my rose bush has won alot of recognition from a gardening photography group. They couldn't believe it wasn't an expensive phone or DSLR camera.
Now the bad.......
I gave it four stars yes....it does have some issues but I can say with experience that it is due to my own errors.
GAMING ABILITIES
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I am an avid gamer. I play sometimes for hours on end, on this phone. In terms of ease of play, Google Pixel is easy to use, handling is fair and the brightness/ visuals are absolutely fine. Maybe not perfect but for the price it's pretty powerful. But if you're into gaming for eSports and making a living playing video games, maybe find a more gamer-friendly phone. You know, one that doesn't take fine pictures. ;)
The bad issue with this phone which I knowingly blame on myself is that my screen has a somewhat faint shadow on the background that never goes away. I know from experience that my last non-google phone had it too. This is not due to the phone being bad quality but is just a natural cause of the phone keeping one screen on for a long time and in essence that image being burned into the screen. I am not aware of the term for this but hubby is a computer science/math background and explained this to me.
In my case, I had left this notoriously large sized game running in the background a whole entire night. The image burned into the retina display and is forever a part of the phone.
CAPABILITIES & MISCELLANEOUS
:::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::::
I will not go into detail about GB/ram, storage, battery, chargers, or anything else which can be easily compared online. If I did my review would be a novel. But overall, it is fairly decent in these other important departments. The battery is akin to my other phones I've had. Pretty strong. The storage is true to size. The chargers I had no issue with but I have a horrible habit of using my phone while it's charging.
Don't do this.
There are some cool functions which other phones didn't have from my experience.
This phone let's you choose and set times for the night light...which is a blue light filter. There is of course an option for a dark theme, an option to invert colors, to save your battery by shutting off other apps, there's a lot of ability to choose what you want to see or don't. You can of course split the screen which makes a world of difference when listening to music while texting or typing or reading an important article. Security works really well and is helpful to bundle with ease for Google play, Gmail, and other Google office apps. Just perfect.
Mind you, there's a lot that other companies i.e., Samsung or iPhone or other competitors might be able to match or excel and some which they cannot. But the main reason this phone stands out is due to its affordability and the superior pictures, the no- nonsense ease of use, it's matching power to the more expensive phones. It is clutter free, allows you more control with your apps and interface.
Overall, this phone has not let me down and if you are like me, and can do without the frilly and minute yet unnecessary extras that come with the more popular phones, this phone will truly be a joy to use.
The fact that this phone still runs and works with my notoriously bad behaviors should speak volumes. As well as the fact that my more careful significant other has his phone in pristine condition when he bought his months before mine.....this too should sway you into giving the more affordable phone a chance. And stop following crowds or false advertisement. Do your research before making a large purchase and remember most phones all do the same things. The small differences are about what you want to give and take for your own needs in a phone.
The pictures I put are of landscapes and food and whatnot just to show you the difference in quality as well as similarities. In the end price becomes a factor. I tried to post all three popular phones in similar settings captured over the past 7 years to better show the differences.
The photos with this phone are absolutely clearer and more defined. There's more options with focusing the pictures as well. Blurring the background...you can make that an automatic feature and much much more.
I have had the phone almost two years now. Will buy another one of these when its' time runs out. It's so not worth the extra money to buy more expensive phones especially when you prefer to have beautiful and crisp photos to remember your photos by and can do without the extra filler "features".
Good luck in life whatever your choices!!!!
It is perfect for that
1. In December 2019 for $299 pre Black Friday limited time offer, no phone has a better camera and software combo. If you double the price, still can’t name a new phone at this writing that can beat it. Google just added the ability to photograph the stars like the pixel 4. This mode is automatic. The phone needs to be on a tripod or otherwise completely still for the long exposure mode be enabled.
2. Less talked about, this particular version G020G US version has band 71 for TMOBILE, their new 600mhz band. This band will do more to make sure you get actual coverage rather than try to get you some high speed. Yes this phone supports all the major carriers, and having that rare (at this time) band 71 is nice.
3. So other positives, Oled screen, always on display, be the first in line along with the essential phone to get bug fixes, security patches at the newest version of android.
4. Headphone jack, let’s all say that one more time headphone jack.
5. Dual speakers, one bottom firing the other is the ear piece.
6. Stock android, no skin just the basics.
7. Battery. Not in the pros or cons. It’s fine, not the crazy 14 hour heavy use champ, but it has never come up short for me.
Some cons.
1. Screen is that tall skinny aspect ratio. No my favorite. On the plus side easier to hold and reach all of the screen without issues.
2. Because this budget budget phone is missing the dedicated image processing chip it takes longer to process images. You can still fire off as many as you feel the need to but to see the finished image, there will be a short wait. The lower the light level, the longer the wait. Not a deal breaker because the images are usually just so good.
3. Screen is just a hair warmer than I’m used to. I have adjusted to it, but I mention it because you cannot adjust warmth.
4. Speakers are on the weak side. Sound is even, good quality just not very loud.
5. Notification sounds are too soft.
6. Camera has no manual controls or any real controls. When the camera chooses the wrong white balance I cannot do anything really. Sometimes changing my aim slightly will cause the camera to choose something better but that doesn’t always work. Also a big pain. There is a big crop in video mode to aid stabilization so your field of view will get really tight. I don’t like this all all. It’s one of those things that isn’t mentioned often. I looked at lots of reviews both written and video and don’t recall any mentions.
I’m sure I missed a lot, these are just some things that come to mind over the past few weeks.
Reviewed in the United States on December 10, 2019
1. In December 2019 for $299 pre Black Friday limited time offer, no phone has a better camera and software combo. If you double the price, still can’t name a new phone at this writing that can beat it. Google just added the ability to photograph the stars like the pixel 4. This mode is automatic. The phone needs to be on a tripod or otherwise completely still for the long exposure mode be enabled.
2. Less talked about, this particular version G020G US version has band 71 for TMOBILE, their new 600mhz band. This band will do more to make sure you get actual coverage rather than try to get you some high speed. Yes this phone supports all the major carriers, and having that rare (at this time) band 71 is nice.
3. So other positives, Oled screen, always on display, be the first in line along with the essential phone to get bug fixes, security patches at the newest version of android.
4. Headphone jack, let’s all say that one more time headphone jack.
5. Dual speakers, one bottom firing the other is the ear piece.
6. Stock android, no skin just the basics.
7. Battery. Not in the pros or cons. It’s fine, not the crazy 14 hour heavy use champ, but it has never come up short for me.
Some cons.
1. Screen is that tall skinny aspect ratio. No my favorite. On the plus side easier to hold and reach all of the screen without issues.
2. Because this budget budget phone is missing the dedicated image processing chip it takes longer to process images. You can still fire off as many as you feel the need to but to see the finished image, there will be a short wait. The lower the light level, the longer the wait. Not a deal breaker because the images are usually just so good.
3. Screen is just a hair warmer than I’m used to. I have adjusted to it, but I mention it because you cannot adjust warmth.
4. Speakers are on the weak side. Sound is even, good quality just not very loud.
5. Notification sounds are too soft.
6. Camera has no manual controls or any real controls. When the camera chooses the wrong white balance I cannot do anything really. Sometimes changing my aim slightly will cause the camera to choose something better but that doesn’t always work. Also a big pain. There is a big crop in video mode to aid stabilization so your field of view will get really tight. I don’t like this all all. It’s one of those things that isn’t mentioned often. I looked at lots of reviews both written and video and don’t recall any mentions.
I’m sure I missed a lot, these are just some things that come to mind over the past few weeks.
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Reviewed in Mexico on September 2, 2023
Al ser mi primer Pixel, tenía las expectativas muy altas con respecto a la cámara y para mi fortuna el Pixel 3a las superó todas. Tanto el software como la cámara trasera son idénticos a los del Pixel 3 que cuesta el doble que este modelo. Las fotos que toma son increíbles, se acercan bastante a mi cámara mirrorles a la cual le he invertido casi 3 veces el precio de este teléfono, con la gran diferencia de que puedes llevarlo a todos lados sin tener que cargar lentes y accesorios. Al ser un télefono de Google, la versión de Android es limpia, sin aplicaciones de terceros y muy fluído. A pesar de no tener el mejor procesador, he usado muchas aplicaciones sin problemas de rendimiento, incluso dos aplicaciones corriendo a la vez en pantalla dividida con YouTube flotando sin ningún problema. La pantalla OLED está a la par con las de teléfonos de gama alta. Cuenta con el modo Night Sight que de momento sólo era compatible con el Pixel 3.
PROS
-Impresionantes fotos de día y noche con HDR y modo retrato.
-Modo Night Sight compatible con las cámaras trasera y frontal.
-Sistema operativo limpio.
-Pantalla OLED de 441ppi
-Precio
-Audio jack de 3.5mm
CONTRAS
-No es a prueba de agua
-En video 4k sólo graba a 30fps.
-Sin carga inalámbrica.
Observación: La caja vino con las etiquetas de seguridad cortadas, probablemente por la aduana, sin embargo el teléfono por dentro estaba intacto con los plásticos sin remover y todo perfectamente sellado.
Reviewed in Mexico on June 4, 2019
Al ser mi primer Pixel, tenía las expectativas muy altas con respecto a la cámara y para mi fortuna el Pixel 3a las superó todas. Tanto el software como la cámara trasera son idénticos a los del Pixel 3 que cuesta el doble que este modelo. Las fotos que toma son increíbles, se acercan bastante a mi cámara mirrorles a la cual le he invertido casi 3 veces el precio de este teléfono, con la gran diferencia de que puedes llevarlo a todos lados sin tener que cargar lentes y accesorios. Al ser un télefono de Google, la versión de Android es limpia, sin aplicaciones de terceros y muy fluído. A pesar de no tener el mejor procesador, he usado muchas aplicaciones sin problemas de rendimiento, incluso dos aplicaciones corriendo a la vez en pantalla dividida con YouTube flotando sin ningún problema. La pantalla OLED está a la par con las de teléfonos de gama alta. Cuenta con el modo Night Sight que de momento sólo era compatible con el Pixel 3.
PROS
-Impresionantes fotos de día y noche con HDR y modo retrato.
-Modo Night Sight compatible con las cámaras trasera y frontal.
-Sistema operativo limpio.
-Pantalla OLED de 441ppi
-Precio
-Audio jack de 3.5mm
CONTRAS
-No es a prueba de agua
-En video 4k sólo graba a 30fps.
-Sin carga inalámbrica.
Observación: La caja vino con las etiquetas de seguridad cortadas, probablemente por la aduana, sin embargo el teléfono por dentro estaba intacto con los plásticos sin remover y todo perfectamente sellado.