Smart and helpful software, speedy updates ; Great performance ; Fantastic camera ; Relatively affordable pricing ; Good battery life

A class-leading camera at half the price? Just buy the Pixel 3a already

The trend towards growing displays seems to be plateauing, but even in the current state of things, most phones are just too big for easy handling with one hand. This is why we always enjoy it when we come across the ocasional competent compact...

The Pixel 3a doesn’t quite bring back the pure bargain-basement pricing structure of the brand’s once-fabled Nexus series. However, it does lower the barrier of entry for anyone wanting a fantastic camera on a smartphone.

Brings back the headphone jack Affordable price point Has Active Edge

Feels a little slower than the Pixel 3 No wireless charging Plastic body doesn't feel 'premium'

The Google Pixel 3a doesn’t feel like the affordable cousin of a high-end phone – it feels more like a powerful and impressive mid-range handset in its own right, with great specs and useful features inherited from the Pixel 3 that you won’t find in...

Phenomenal Pixel 3 Camera ; 3.5mm Headphone Port ; Fast-Charging / Fast-Charger In The Box ; 3 Years Of Android OS Updates Guaranteed ; Unlimited Google Photos Storage

No Ultra-Wide Group Selfie Mode From Pixel 3 ; No Water Or Dust Resistance ; Wireless Charging Has Been Ditched ; Not As Powerful As Some Phones At This Price

Impressive low light photography ; Vibrant, dynamic screen ; Good value for money

Disappointing audio performance ; Rudimentary design and build ; Slightly underpowered

A fine phone for video and photography, it’s just a pity that the audio doesn’t quite match

Low price ; Excellent camera ; Clean Google version of Android

Slow processor ; No wireless charging ; Not water resistant

But I do know this: I have been waiting for Google to make this exact phone for something like five years. Google used to make phones that were ridiculously good for the price. 2013’s $349 Nexus 5 is still the pinnacle of an inexpensive, excellent...

Clean and smooth software experience ; Great point-and-shoot camera

Quite expensive given its specs/features ; Plastic build feels a bit cheap

We like that Google has opted to build a more affordable version of its pure Android smartphones, and even used some smart AI to ensure the camera and performance is pretty much the same in daily interactions.