Google Pixel 3A

• Pros
• • No frills
  • Excellent rear camera
  • Smooth Performance and decent battery life
• Cons
• • No frills
  • Overpriced
  • Selfie camera could have been better

• Verdict

Priced at Rs 39,999 and Rs 44,999 respectively, I`d have to say that the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are a bit of a tough sell, especially in a market like India where we have tons of other options. At that pricing, these phones encroach upon the so-called flagship killer segment, where we currently have the likes of the OnePlus 6T (review) and the LG G7 Plus ThinQ (review). Then there are the upcoming ones, such as the OPPO Reno (10x Zoom), Vivo iQOO, Samsung Galaxy A80 (first impressions) etc to contend with ... Read Full Verdict  

Priced at Rs 39,999 and Rs 44,999 respectively, I`d have to say that the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are a bit of a tough sell, especially in a market like India where we have tons of other options. At that pricing, these phones encroach upon the so-called flagship killer segment, where we currently have the likes of the OnePlus 6T (review) and the LG G7 Plus ThinQ (review). Then there are the upcoming ones, such as the OPPO Reno (10x Zoom), Vivo iQOO, Samsung Galaxy A80 (first impressions) etc to contend with too. And if you can stretch your budget a tad, phones like the Samsung Galaxy S10e (review) and the Apple iPhone XR (review) are there as well. If you ask me though, the real threat is going to come from the upcoming OnePlus 7, which is expected to come powered by the Snapdragon 855 SoC and likely to fall in the same price bracket. And with no other frills like a display notch, gradient finish, pop-up camera, etc to boast of, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL hold more nerd value than mass value. I really wish Google would have priced the Pixel 3a duo lower, but as things stand, I`d say they still deserve to be shortlisted if you want a relatively affordable, no frills smartphone that takes great photos. A price cut or two, and the Pixel 3a and 3a XL might just rule the mid-range, believe you me.