Two new smartphones Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are finally officially presented. This budget couple, judging by
Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL
In terms of design, the new Google Pixel 3a andThe Pixel 3a XL looks rather conservative. But they have one key feature that you might not immediately guess — This is a flagship level camera. One 12 MP lens supports the Night Sight function. This means the phones should take photos as cool as the flagship smartphones from the Pixel 3 series.
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
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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 charging
3,700 mAh, 18 W fast charging
Security
Rear fingerprint scanner
Rear fingerprint scanner
Details
There is a headphone jack
No microSD card slot
Free unlimited storage in Google Photos
There is a headphone jack
No microSD card slot
Free unlimited storage in Google Photos
If you compare the new products with the Pixel 3 series, hereThe main differences are the use of cheaper material, lack of water resistance and the use of a slower processor. Indeed, instead of the flagship Snapdragon 855 chip, the new phones have a better so-called mid-range processor. However, looking at the processor benchmark, it offers performance comparable to that of the Snapdragon 835 that 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
This is probably worth talking about.You are unlikely to find a camera like this in the budget segment of phones. Even though some phone makers put two, three, four or more cameras on their phones, Google is proving that you don't need more than one camera to get great images.
The new Pixel 3a series has just one12 megapixel camera on the back. And if that sounds familiar, that's because it's the same camera found on the flagship Pixel series. Now the question is, how often have you seen a true flagship camera on a mid-range phone? The new products have an impressive Night Sight feature, so you can get a bright photo even at night.
Price, release date
New Pixel 3a costs just $400the smaller model and $479 for the larger version, the Pixel 3a XL. The price tag is nice. The release date is set for May 7th. The new items are presented in three colors to choose from.
Finally, I would like to note that Google Pixel 3a andPixel 3a XL — it's a new concept for an affordable phone. The manufacturer focused its attention not on the appearance of the device, but on the main criterion for users — camera and performance. Well, don’t forget about regular software updates. I think that these smartphones will quickly occupy their niche.