90
Jeffrey Van Camp
Wired
“I’ve used every flagship Android phone on the market, and right now, I think you’re better off saving a few hundred dollars and buying a Pixel 3A or 3A XL.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Affordable price
- Headphone jack included
- Durable polycarbonate build
- OLED display with 1080p resolution
- Smooth performance with Snapdragon 670
- Three years of Android updates
Points of Contention
- No wireless charging
- No microSD slot
- Not fully waterproof
- Limited storage (64 GB only)
- Slower processor
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
James Peckham
TechRadar
“Its design may not be head‑turning, but the Google Pixel 3a XL packs a punch internally and has a great camera for the price.”
80
Dieter Bohn
The Verge
“If you want to buy a new smartphone that costs between $300 and $500, you should buy a Pixel 3A or Pixel 3A XL.”
