Google Pixel 3a XL In 2021! (Still Worth It?) (Review)

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The Google Pixel 3a Xl came out a few years ago, so how does it hold up in 2021? Let's find out!

[hernchen]

Got a used pixel 3a xl in good condition from swappa for $100. It is one of the cheapest universal phone (all carriers) with active support. It has good screen, camera, and battery. Very happy with the purchase.

[felawes]

Bought mine in April 2019 and in action everyday as a very heavy user. Wonderful. The camera continues to produce fabulous photos. Software has been faultless.

[awesomerocker]

This is probably going to be my next phone, especially for the money. I would get the Pixel 4a, but it has a much smaller battery and a hole punch.

[turbodarkle]

Android 12 supposedly gain 20% CPU efficiency, so it will make the 3a even better. Should definitely update it this fall

[sizzlabasketballonline]

Just got an iphone SE 2 to replace my Google pixel 3a xl just because I wanted to try something different. I'm now sending the iphone back and keeping the pixel lol.

[lordofloneliness]

Just bought one almost new for $120 shipped! Can’t wait

[chrissmith]

Good video. This was my first pixel w Google Fi and I love the build quality. No creakiness at all and can take a drop. Can even get wet despite no official ip rating. Just don't leave it under water. Got the purple-ish w color splash on power button. Has an understated cool look.

Cameras are great. Surprised you didn't mention Night Sight feature. As for videos, I don't really care much about frame rate, etc. Don't use a Go Pro either. Just take snaps and for that this phone still stellar. I'm sure A12 will do this pixel just fine. 👍

[tylermoses]

I have the 4a but broke the screen this morning. I decided to buy another one because I didn't want to be without my phone "for work reasons" for 3 days to send for repairs. So, I bought another 3a with next-day delivery. I personally didn't see much of an upgrade between the 4a and 3a...so went back to it. I have always loved my pixels. Used them since the OG.

[avs_ytb]

My primary phone is OnePlus 8T but my 2ndary phone is Pixel 3, works well and takes awesome snaps but sadly it's battery life is bad, if heaviely used I get at max of 3.5hrs SOT.

[savannahjimenez]

I love the Google pixel phones ❤️ 🔥
Beautiful Phones ❤️

[peterford]

I still love my 2 XL. Never even noticed any screen issue. Battery is still whole day, sound is best on phones of today. Front facing stereo speakers is still what I shoot for always. I'm getting a 3 XL soon just to have it ready. I do think the 3s will definitely get android 12, because I have 11 on my 2 XL and was told by Google that that's it.

[dinabalumka]

this phone is still the best for shure

[chrismejia]

I bought mine back in 2019 and I'm still using it, up until that point, I had only bought the cheapest phones from T-Mobile, they were usually about $120 and would only last me 2 years max, i paid about double for this phone, but it was a huge upgrade, great camera, battery life, and a lot faster than what I was used to, still going strong to this day, it's the perfect phone if you're tired of budget phones and want a nice seamless phone in comparison.

[nivedhsobhanan]

I own google pixel 3a, camera is stellar till now its camera is comparable with some flagship

[animalcol]

Bought one of these 2nd hand as a emergency phone about 6 months ago. Only wanted a few days of a phone and was going to pass it on.

Kept it.

Best phone I've ever had from an overall experience perspective - can't believe how cheap these were at launch.

Thinking of getting a pixel 6, but not definite as this is doing pretty much all I need it to do.

A superb phone 👍🙂

[TuPhonezFree]

I still have that phone and its my only one and favorite one lol 😆

[mr.t]

It is very good, but for me, who is Thai, many services from Google do not work. Plus, spare parts are hard to find. And apps that are unnecessary but cannot be removed. And still doesn't explain what the app actually does.

[mbaxter]

You forgot to mention one of the best reasons for sticking with this old phone in 2021: all the decent phones have messed up displays! Yes I'm talking about notches and camera cutouts. They're asymmetric, unnecessary and they ruin the full screen video experience. When did we all collectively decide this notch/punchhole sh*t was ok? And don't anybody tell me "you get used to it". Ever had to use a phone with dead pixels or a cracked screen for any length of time? Yeah you get used to that after awhile, too, but nobody's asking for dead pixels or cracked screens on their brand new expensive phones. WTF is this madness? Am I the only one who wants a symmetrical, uninterrupted display?

Well, for me there's an upside to the current phenomenon of everyone wanting f*cked up screens on their phones; it's forced me to stick with older devices and save a lot of money. I would normally buy $500-$700 phones; now I'm looking at old phones instead (I just bought a Pixel 3a XL for $150 on Amazon Renewed) and spending far less.
I was going to upgrade from my current device (Pixel 3a) to a 4a or 5a, but when handling them at the store and playing some videos, I just couldn't unsee that disgusting punch hole in the corner.
BTW, Android 12 is running just fine on my 3a, so I'm sure it will do likewise on the 3a XL. This made my decision even easier.
Good job, manufacturers! You've managed to convince a chronic phone upgrader not to give you more money. With your decision to make notches and punch holes universal, you've hurt your bottom line.

[chriserony]

Only thing this phone is missing is wireless charging. It's a pain to get used to plugging the usbc in getting in/out of my car

[I.am.ROTH.]

How's the battery is it still good?