New Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL: everything you need to know about them

Two new smartphones Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are finally officially presented. This budget couple, judging by

promises of the manufacturer, received an incredible camera and years of software support. Let's discuss the main specifications of new products right now.

Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL

In terms of design, the new Google Pixel 3a andPixel 3a XL look pretty conservative. But they have one key feature, which you can not immediately guess - this is a flagship camera. One 12 MP lens received support for the Night Sight night shooting feature. This means that the phones should take the same cool pictures as the flagship Pixel 3 smartphones.

Regarding software updates,Google promises that the new Pixel 3a series will receive three major software updates (Android 10 Q, Android 11 R and Android 12 S), and unlike other brands, where you have to wait months to get the ability to download new software, updates here will come immediately after launch.

What are the differences?

Now let's talk about the main differences between Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. And how does the 3a series differ from the flagship Pixel 3 family? Let's start with a comparison table between two brothers.

Specifications

Google Pixel 3a
Google Pixel 3a XL

BY
Android 9 Pie
Android 9 Pie

Display
5.6 inches AMOLED
1080 x 2220 px (FHD +)
6.0 inches AMOLED
1080 x 2160 px (FHD +)

CPU
Snapdragon 670
Snapdragon 670

Ram
4 GB
4 GB

Memory
64 GB
64 GB

Main camera
12.2MP f / 1.8 Night Sight
12.2MP f / 1.8 Night Sight

Selfie camera
8MP f / 2.0
8MP f / 2.0

Battery
3,000 mAh, 18 W fast charge
3,700 mAh, 18 W fast charge

Security
Fingerprint scanner at the back
Fingerprint scanner at the back

Details
There is a headphone jack
No microSD card slot
Free unlimited storage on Google Photos
There is a headphone jack
No microSD card slot
Free unlimited storage on Google Photos

If you compare the new series with the Pixel 3, hereThe main differences are the use of cheaper material, the lack of protection against water and the use of a slower processor. Indeed, instead of the flagship Snapdragon 855 chip, the new phones received the best midrange processor. However, if you look at the test of the processor, it provides performance comparable to the performance of the Snapdragon 835, which was used in the Pixel 2 XL phones.

Also of the minuses here can be noted quitebudget frame, which is made of plastic. The screen is protected by Dragontrail glass, not the popular Corning Gorilla Glass. There are also no stereo speakers, there is only one speaker instead. Well, you will not find support for wireless charging here either.

Camera

Here about her, perhaps, it is worth talking. Such a camera as here, in the budget segment of the phones you can hardly find. Despite the fact that some phone manufacturers install two, three, four or more cameras on their phones, Google proves that you do not need more than one camera to get great images.

The new Pixel 3a series has only one12 megapixel camera in the back. And if this sounds familiar, it is only because it is the same camera as on the Pixel flagship series. And now the question is, how often did you see a real flagship camera on a middle class phone? New items have an impressive Night Sight feature, so you can get a bright photo even at night.

Price, release date

The new Pixel 3a costs only $ 400 foryounger model and 479 dollars for a larger version of Pixel 3a XL. The price tag is nice. The release date is scheduled for May 7th. New items are presented in three colors to choose from.

Finally, I want to note that Google Pixel 3a andPixel 3a XL is a new concept of affordable phone. The manufacturer focused not on the appearance of the device, but on the main criteria for users - the camera and performance. Well, do not forget about the regular software update. I think that these smartphones will quickly find their niche.