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Rating 4.6 out of 5 stars with 1125 reviews

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    Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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    Rating 4.4 out of 5 stars

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93%would recommend to a friend

Customers are saying

Customers are impressed with the Pixel 3a XL's camera quality, describing it as outstanding and still good even in 2024. They also appreciate its affordable price, long battery life, and user-friendly interface. However, some customers have expressed concerns about the limited storage capacity, lack of wireless charging, and choppy speaker audio at high volumes.

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The vast majority of our reviews come from verified purchases. Reviews from customers may include My Best Buy members, employees, and Tech Insider Network members (as tagged). Select reviewers may receive discounted products, promotional considerations or entries into drawings for honest, helpful reviews.
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  • Rated 2 out of 5 stars

    So incredibly disappointing

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

    It feels cheap in your hands. Having owned every Pixel this one is such a let down.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Very bad phone

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

    this phone works only for two months and start switching of while I am on the phone. We got this my mistake what we request was the white one. Google - Pixel 3 XL- 64GB. what they gave is the smaller size and the black. What to return or exchange with the working device please help me what to do with it.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price
    Cons mentioned:
    Storage

    Rated 4 out of 5 stars

    Decent phone with some limitations

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

    I was getting annoyed with some of my OnePlus 6 quirks and always wanted a Pixel and pure Android. Oddly maybe I am not as eager for pure Android as I thought I was with some of the dumb things Google forces on you. I hate the Google search bar and wish they would let me delete it and the quick info date/weather status which waste too much valuable home screen space. I see the 3a XL suffers from the same very low ringtone volume that the flagship Pixels suffer from. Build quality and display are excellent. I am eager to see how battery life hold up. Also my OnePlus 6 had frequent call connectivity issues and tower hand off issues so I am eager to see how Google's hardware hold up. I am not a power user so this phone is more than fast enough for me. I do wish Google offered microSD for expanded storage, but I can fit what I need in 64GB. Clearly at this price point it is hard to beat this phone especially if you use the camera occasionally. I was ready to get a Moto G7 Power as I like their phones, but then this came out and BestBuy had some great discounts via gift cards so was hard to pass up.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Be careful when you purchase phone from Bestbuy

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

    Returned it due to issue of front camera, it takes unclear image. However BB still charge the stocking fees even though I received defect phone.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Microphone Failed after 20 days

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

    Microphone failed just after using 20 days. it has 15 days return policy. so I don't know what to do right now. if best buy doesn't replace this item, I will probably dispute that charge on my credit card.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      We really appreciate your feedback, and we are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your microphone. If you are still experiencing this issue, we recommend contacting our 1:1 support for assistance. (From your phone click on Settings > Tips & support > Contact us) googlepixel

  • Pros mentioned:
    Battery life, Camera

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Amazing phone for the money!! Can't go wrong here!

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

    I have been a fan of Google phones since the Nexus 4. Had a 5x and 6p, then moved onto a pixel 2 for the last 1.5 years. I have been very pleased with the pixel 2 and had been debating upgrading to a pixel 3 or pixel 3 xl, and then these were unveiled. I am very pleased with the pixel 3a XL in so many ways. The camera is nearly identical and the battery life so far is outstanding. I have had 3 hours of screen time over about 40% of the battery used so far since I have bought it. Android 9 right out of the box and the screen is also pretty awesome. The speakers are plenty loud even though they're not front facing which I was a little worried about when I was considering this. All in all I would give it a perfect 5/5. Nothing short of amazing with this device. I'd switch again in a heart beat.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    So fragile. Screen easily broken.

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    Posted . Owned for 10 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    The phone screen got broken 3 days after purchase. And now started malfunctioning. I'm not even sure if I have a warranty on it. I need to change it or get it fixed.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Just not that good

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

    It’s nothing to rave about. The camera is just ok and there were several basic apps that weren’t compatible like Chewy for instance. Not worth the expensive price tag!

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Pixel

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

    The worst phone purchase ever. It will not happen again. The phone itself may not be the problem but Google is.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Doesn’t work

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

    Within 1 month, speakers don’t work & several other issues. And, of course, not returnable Won’t be buying another phone from here ever.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Terrible phone

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

    Sound volume is so low for ring and music it can’t be heard. Internet search has many other owners with the same issue.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
    • Brand response from Google Team
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      Hi Repowell,

      We really appreciate your feedback, and we are sorry to hear that you are having issues with your bottom speaker not working

      If your bottom speaker is still not emitting sound, we recommend contacting our 1:1 support (From your phone click on Settings > Tips & support > Contact us) for assistance. googlepixel

  • Pros mentioned:
    Camera, Price

    Rated 5 out of 5 stars

    Fantastic Phone, specially with Promos

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

    Finally, all the beautiful Pixel 3 / 3 XL features for everyone. Excellent camera, clean OS, timely updates and exclusive google features at a price we can agree on. 670 processor is more than enough for everyday use, not to mention 4GB RAM is the same as Pixel 3 XL. Camera hardware is also same. Price is right where it needs to be.

    I would recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    I feel like I got opened box as new.

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

    I feel like I got opened box as new. There is no manual and tools inside the box.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Don’t buy

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

    Not a good phone. I will not recommend this phone to anyone

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Receiving defect phone

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

    Bought open box excellent phone and It as a defect, non-working phone. Have to return.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Came broken

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

    Stores didn't have stock and it came broken so it was late and defective.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Cheap and brittle garbage phone

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

    After a couple of weeks, screen is shattered after dropping it once from 2 feet.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Bad wifi

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

    Signal keeps dropping every few minutes. Really disappointing product by google.

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Junk

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    Posted . Owned for 8 months when reviewed.
    This reviewer received promo considerations or sweepstakes entry for writing a review.

    Junk right out of the box, returned with no problems

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend
  • Rated 1 out of 5 stars

    Phone is problematic

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

    Phone not working properly, wouldn't recommend this phone to anyone

    No, I would not recommend this to a friend