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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 2328 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.3 out of 5 stars

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94%would recommend to a friend

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Customers often highlight the Pixel 3a's camera quality, affordability, and long battery life as its main advantages. The camera is particularly praised for its performance, while the phone's price point is seen as offering great value for the features it provides. The battery life is also seen as a positive aspect, with users reporting good endurance even with heavy usage.

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  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great budget-y phone

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    Posted . Owned for 3 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    So I'll keep this short, you can find phone reviews everywhere. After an unfortunate accident with my pixel 2, (Jeff dropped a 100 pound box on it. Stupid Jeff) I looked for a new phone. I don't need a lot from a phone, but for the price this phone delivered. A good quality screen,amazing camera, finger print reader, and great battery. It's all you could ask for, with good support from the manufacturer

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great Android

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this on super sale for $200 and signed up with Sprint. The camera is really fantastic. There's some great features like squeezing the sides to activate Google assistant. The size is great, not too big or small. As for comparing to its older brother - apparently it's a bit slower...but I don't know any different. I'm really glad I went for it. Only downside is it periodically thinks I'm roaming, which is probably a network issue.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    no slouch at all

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    it's amazing that this "mid-range" phone packs a snapdragon 670 and is able to handle the big.tasks like its flagship pixel counterparts. updates until 2022? count me the heck in! definitely a must buy. battery is insanely great because of the efficient processor. camera is just as good as the pixel 3/3XL. 10/10, would buy 25 more

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Great device for a good price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I didn't want to spend a lot on a flagship device like the latest iPhone 11 or Galaxy. A friend with a Pixel 3 always had good things to say, so I decided to try the 3a model. my last phone was an iPhone 6, so the transition to Android OS had a bit of a learning curve, but I was comfortable after only a few hours of use. Good camera with portrait mode, quick and customizable home screen, and the Google Play store was simple to use. After 2 weeks I would recommend this phone to anyone looking to switch from iOS to Android.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Speed

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    WOW best upgrade ever!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My wife needed a new phone. Her previous phone was an LG Stylo 2. It was running slow. I mean it was a cheap phone. We bought it new for $100. We like budget phones with budget plans. So we bought her a google phone and wow it's a huge upgrade! So far she loves it and doesn't have a problem with it at all. It takes amazing photo's and video's. It's really fast and it works with cricket wireless without a problem.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best affordable smartphones we've ever had!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My husband and I both bought the Pixel 3a and after using them for a month, we can honestly say that they are the best and most affordable smartphones we have ever had. We are photographers and are constantly impressed with the camera on the Pixel 3a. After the camera, our favorite thing about the 3a is the battery life. It really is a game changer not having to charge our phones every few hours.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Greatest camera on the cheap.

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    My work phone is a sluggish Samsung S7 , needed something a little faster that I don't feel bad about breaking. Enter this phone. Has a better camera than my note. Most of the budget cutbacks aren't too bad. The plastic feels good, but won't crack like glass does. there's NFC for Google pay, but no wireless charging. Also, no water-proofing. You know what you do get?? A HEADPHONE JACK! Yeah baby. Great buy. won't regret it.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Good camera

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone is not the flagship, but it is what my wife really needs: a reasonably priced phone that has all the feature she needs. I had only used its camera to take some test shots under low light, and found the image quality is far better than I would expect from a phone camera. I have DSLR and mirrorless systems, but I will probably use this phone more when I don't feel like carrying camera bags around.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    So far so good

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    It has most anything you might need in a phone. My previous phone was a Huawei Honor 8 and I liked that phone until the battery died. Got this as a replacement a few weeks ago and feel like it is a smoother interface with similar features. The camera is good, but if you're not great at taking photos, don't expect the camera to do all the work. A huge selling point for the Pixel series is the camera, which is a good camera, but it doesn't make you a photographer. in fact, I liked that my Honor 8 had a manual mode, which the Pixel 3a does not. I find this limiting as far as the camera goes. I used manual mode more often than not on my Honor 8...it's a really nice feature. As for speed and function, it performs well. Having multiple apps open doesn't seem to slow it down at all. I recently updated to Android 10 and it is a smooth system that works well with this phone. The squeeze feature for Google assistant is more useful than I would have thought. It's a nice feature I find myself using daily. Updates seem helpful and it seems that they are adding perks every quarter for the Pixel line. Size and weight are good. Doesn't feel burdensome in any way. Overall I think it probably has everything you would need in a phone for a lot less than other models. If you take a lot of pics and have a lot of apps/games, 64Gigs can be taken up quickly, especially if you're importing everything from your old phone. But, then again, you can always use their cloud storage for free.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Upscale phone at a good price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I was looking for a good phone at an affordable price, without getting a new subscription. The Pixel 3a did the trick. It lives up to the hype in the reviews, and the camera is top notch - a step up from my old Apple (though I have not compared it to the newest model.) It's been a bit of a transition from Apple to this OS, but a lot of the features are the same and of course the apps are exactly the same.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Easy to use

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    I love my google pixel

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    Posted . Owned for 1 year when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I love, love, love this phone!!! I recently damaged my phone and I'm sick about it!! I'm in the process of trying to purchase another Google Pixel but it's been a nightmare trying to order one due to the fact that the supply is limited. The phone is easy to use and takes fabulous, clear photos. I would highly recommend it!!

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Best phone for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The Pixel 3a is by far the best phone for the price. The camera is leagues ahead of everything else at this price point. And if you going to go Android, the Pixels phones are easily the best in terms of software experience and timely updates directly from Google.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic device

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This phone is a great value. The camera alone makes it worth the purchase however there's really no down sides. Every feature is at least decent to average but the software is super clean with zero carrier bloat. The performance is quite snappy and the battery life is very impressive, lasting a full day without charge and still holding about 50% or more on most days. I would highly recommend this for anyone.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Outstanding picture quality

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    Posted . Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I bought this phone for my wife. Her main priority was picture quality and after doing a little research this phone really delivers great picture quality and at a reasonable price. She was coming from a Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge and although that she really liked that phone and thought it took good pictures, the picture quality from the Pixel 3a is a big upgrade from the Samsung.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone, especially for the price

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    Posted . Owned for 1 week when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Very pleased so far with my upgrade in smart phone technology. The Pixel 3a has more bells and whistles than I really need, but I definitely appreciated the display and camera features right out of the box. Nicely packaged, slim/trim design that fits easily in the hand, and looking forward to learning more about all that it offers. The very attractive price sealed the deal for me; it's tough to beat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing Phone, Even Better Camera

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    First off, yes, the camera is absolutely amazing. The best that I have used in a phone (I am an app developer and have many different phones that I use to test apps). But there is even more to this phone. It is a great software experience, fluid and smooth and it doesn't feel slow at all. The battery life is crazy good, I easily get two days on this phone with my usage. Definitely recommend

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Price

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Bang for the buck!

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    Posted . Owned for 2 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    At sale price of $299, this pixel 3a is really one of the surprising phone of 2019. I gave it less stars because I came from a flagship phone, and I am a spoiled with a nice screen resolution. Pros: Affordable Pure android experience Compact and light Headphone jack Excellent camera (back camera) Cons: If I’ll compare it to my flagship main phone, I will be unfair and nitpicking. But for a midrange phone, you really can’t complain with the value you’re getting.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great mid-priced phone

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    Posted . Owned for 5 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    This is my first Google Pixel phone, and I've always been attracted to the high quality photos it can take. The camera does an excellent job. This phone isn't top of the line, but I've ran games and a bunch of apps on it, and it holds its own. For the price, this phone is great. Hope it doesn't brick after 2 years like my previous phones have.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!

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    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I've had this phone for a month now and it's does a pretty great compared to other expensive phones. The camera is amazing and the only con I found from it is the speakers, they're alright but for the price it makes sense I suppose. Overall the quality of the phone is pretty good that it makes me think about how overpriced most phones are now a days. Google did a great job with this one !

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Great phone!

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    Posted . Owned for 1 month when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    I got this phone as a backup to my Pixel 3XL that was sent back to Google for replacement under warranty, but instead I'm using it as my primary phone. It has a nice small form factor, great screen, takes pictures that are just as good as the Pixel 3XL, and doesn't lag when using apps. It doesn't have wireless charging, but does have a headphone jack. All in all, a great phone.

    I would recommend this to a friend