Google Pixel 3a review 2021 - Good or Bad?
- Tech Talks
- Aug 20, 2021
- 2 min read
The Google Pixel 3a is Google's mid tier's smartphone released in 2019. Pixel's have been known for their good performance, optimization and good camera. As a 2018 mid tier phone the pixel out performs a lot flagship devices. It runs on a snapdragon 670 chipset instead of the snapdragon 845 in the base Pixel 3. The specs of the google pixel 3a are as follows;
Technology: GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Display: Type OLED
Screen 5.6 inches, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
Protection Asahi Dragontrail GlassAlways-on display
Operating System: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 11
Chipset: Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
Battery: Type Li-Po 3000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Fast charging 18W, USB Power Delivery 2.0
SIM: Nano-SIM and/or eSIM
Main Camera: Single 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Features Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama
Video 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie Camera: Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4", 1.12µm
Features HDR
Video 1080p@30fps
RAM: 4GB
ROM: 64GB eMMC 5.1
Sensors: Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
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Performance
The Pixel 3a has a great performance, all thanks to the snapdragon 670 chipset running it. Also the 4GB's of RAM this phone has makes it's performance way better. You start too feel the pressure on the phone when recording videos as it starts to heat up. This chip isn't a gaming chip but managed to run call of duty mobile well and I experienced no lag or reduction in speed.
Camera
The Pixel 3a has a 12.2 MP camera which takes very good quality photos. The AI of the camera makes image processing clean and perfect. The camera features portrait mode, night shift(brings out better, brighter pictures at night), panorama, photo sphere and playground mode. Video quality is great but can definitely be better. The Optical Image stabilization(OIS) brings out more stable videos.
Is the Google Pixel 3a worth buying in 2021?
Yes! the Pixel 3a in 2021 is a steal as it is a feature packed phone with a lot of customization options. It's secure and will definitely receive Android 12. This relates to better camera performance and overall performance. I'd recommend it for 2021. Also consider the Pixel 4a or 5a if you need more from a phone.
PROS
Great camera
Great speakers
Fast charging
Speed
Still supported with security updates and will receive android 12
Price
CONS
5.6" screen is relatively small
Bezels
Single SIM
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