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{{short description|2019 Android smartphone designed by Google}}
{{Infobox mobile phone
| name         = {{ubl|Pixel 3a|Pixel 3a XL}}
| codename     = {{ubl|Sargo (Pixel 3a)<ref name="AD">{{cite web |title=Factory Images for Nexus and Pixel Devices |url=https://developers.google.com/android/images |website=Google Developers |publisher=Google Inc. |access-date=May 10, 2019 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>|Bonito (Pixel 3a XL)<ref name="AD"/>}}
| logo         = Pixel 3a wordmark.svg
| logosize     =
| image        = [[File:Pixel 3a (2019).svg|70px|frameless]]{{pad|1em}}[[File:Pixel 3a XL (2019).svg|76px|frameless]]
| imagesize    =
| alt          =
| caption      = Diagrams of the Pixel 3a ({{abbr|L|left}}) and Pixel 3a XL ({{abbr|R|right}})
| brand        = Google
| manufacturer = [[Foxconn]]
| slogan       =
| series       = [[Google Pixel|Pixel]]
| modelnumber  =
| networks     = [[GSM]]/[[EDGE]], [[UMTS]]/[[HSPA+]], [[Evolution-Data Optimized|CDMA EVDO Rev A]], [[WCDMA]], [[LTE (telecommunication)|LTE]], [[LTE Advanced]]
| released     = {{Start date and age|2019|05|7}}
| available    =
| discontinued = {{End date and age|2020|07|1}}
| unitssold    =
| unitsshipped =
| predecessor  =
| successor    = [[Pixel 4a]]
| related      = [[Pixel 3]]
| type         = {{unbulleted list|'''Pixel 3a:''' [[Smartphone]]|'''Pixel 3a XL:''' [[Smartphone]]}}
| form         = [[Slate phone|Slate]]
| size         = '''Pixel 3a:'''<br />H:&nbsp;{{convert|151.3|mm|in|abbr=on}}<br />W:&nbsp;{{convert|70.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}<br />D:&nbsp;{{convert|8.2|mm|in|abbr=on}}<br />'''Pixel 3a XL:'''<br />H:&nbsp;{{convert|160.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}<br />W:&nbsp;{{convert|76.1|mm|in|abbr=on}}<br />D:&nbsp;{{convert|8.2|mm|in|abbr=on}}
| weight       = {{unbulleted list|'''Pixel 3a: ''' {{convert|147|g|oz|abbr=on}}|'''Pixel 3a XL:''' {{convert|167|g|oz|abbr=on}}}}
| os           = [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[Android Pie|9 "Pie"]] <br /> Last: [[Android 12]]
| soc          = [[Qualcomm]] [[Qualcomm Snapdragon|Snapdragon]] [[List of Qualcomm Snapdragon systems-on-chip#Snapdragon 632 and 670 (2018)|670]]
| cpu          = 2.0{{nbsp}}GHz + 1.7{{nbsp}}GHz, [[64-bit computing|64-Bit]] [[Multi-core processor|Octa-Core]]
| gpu          = [[Adreno]] 615
| modem        =
| memory       = 4{{nbsp}}[[Gigabyte|GB]] [[LPDDR4X]]
| storage      = 64{{nbsp}}GB [[eMMC]] 5.1
| memory_card  = None
| sim          = [[Nano SIM]] and [[eSIM]]
| battery      = {{unbulleted list|'''Pixel 3a:''' 3000{{nbsp}}mAh|'''Pixel 3a XL:''' 3700{{nbsp}}mAh}}
| input        = [[USB-C]]
| display      = '''Pixel 3a:''' {{convert|5.6|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} FHD+ OLED at 441{{nbsp}}[[Pixels per inch|ppi]], {{resx|2220x1080}} resolution ({{ratio|37:18}}) <br />'''Pixel 3a XL:''' {{convert|6.0|in|mm|0|abbr=on}} FHD+ OLED at 402{{nbsp}}ppi, {{resx|2160x1080}} ({{ratio|2:1}}) resolution<br />Both displays have [[AGC Inc.|Asahi]] [[Dragontrail]] Glass
| ext_display  =
| rear_camera  = 12.2{{nbsp}}[[Pixel#Megapixel|MP]] (1.4{{nbsp}}μm) with {{f/}}1.8 lens, Dual Pixel Phase autofocus, optical and electronic [[image stabilization]] [[1080p]] at 30/60/120{{nbsp}}[[Frames per second|fps]], [[720p]] at 30/60/240{{nbsp}}fps, [[4K resolution|4K]] at 30{{nbsp}}fps
| front_camera = 8{{nbsp}}MP with {{f/}}2.0 lens and 84° lens,<ref>{{cite news |url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/photography/google-pixel-3a-vs-pixel-3-camera-shootout/ |title=At half the price, how does the Pixel 3a camera stack up to the Google Pixel 3? |author=Chokkattu, Julian |date=May 7, 2019 |work=[[Digital Trends]] |access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref> fixed focus, 1080p at 30{{nbsp}}fps, 720p at 30{{nbsp}}fps, 480p at 30{{nbsp}}fps
| sound        = Stereo speakers
| connectivity = [[IEEE 802.11|Wi-Fi 2.4{{nbsp}}GHz + 5.0{{nbsp}}GHz 802.11a/b/g/n/ac]], [[Bluetooth 5|Bluetooth 5.0 + LE]], [[Near-field communication|NFC]], [[GPS]] ([[GLONASS]], [[Galileo (satellite navigation)|Galileo]], [[QZSS]], [[BeiDou]])
| other        = {{ubl|18{{nbsp}}W fast charging|[[Titan M]] security module<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3033144/pixel-3a-xl-price-deals-specs-ifixit-teardown|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190510102350/https://www.theinquirer.net/inquirer/news/3033144/pixel-3a-xl-price-deals-specs-ifixit-teardown|url-status=unfit|archive-date=May 10, 2019|title=Pixel 3a XL price, deals and specs: iFixit crowns handset as 'most repairable' Google phone yet|last=Page |first=Carly |date=May 10, 2019 |website=[[The Inquirer]] |publisher=Google |access-date=May 11, 2019 |df=mdy-all}}</ref>}}
| sar          =
| hac          =
| website      = {{URL|store.google.com/product/pixel_3a|Google Pixel 3a}}
| references   = <ref>{{Cite web |url=https://store.google.com/product/pixel_3a_specs |title=Compare Pixel 3a Specs - Camera, Screen, Battery & Processor |website=Google Store  |access-date=May 11, 2019|df=mdy-all}}</ref>
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The '''Pixel 3a''' and '''Pixel 3a XL''' are a pair of [[Android (operating system)|Android]] [[smartphone]]s designed, developed, and marketed by [[Google]] as part of the [[Google Pixel]] product line. They collectively serve as mid-range variants of the [[Pixel 3]] and [[Pixel 3 XL]]. They were officially announced on May 7, 2019 at [[Google I/O]],<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.engadget.com/2019/05/07/google-pixel-3a-xl/|title=Google unveils the lower-cost Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL|work=[[Engadget]]|date=May 7, 2019 |language=en|access-date=2019-05-07}}</ref> seven months after the announcement of the original Pixel 3 lineup, and were released on the same day. On August 3, 2020, it was succeeded by the [[Pixel 4a]].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2020/07/01/the-pixel-3a-may-be-discontinued-goes-unavailable-on-google-store/|title=Google confirms the Pixel 3a has been discontinued|date=2020-07-01|website=AndroidPolice}}</ref>
== Specifications ==
=== Design ===
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come in three colors: 'Just Black' (all black), 'Clearly White' (white with an orange power button), and 'Purple-ish' (lavender, with a neon yellow power button). Both the Pixel 3a and the Pixel 3a XL resemble the smaller Pixel 3, following criticism of the Pixel 3 XL's notch. They look similar to their more expensive counterparts, but both have a [[polycarbonate]] unibody construction and [[AGC Inc.|Asahi]] [[Dragontrail]] glass, rather than [[Corning Inc.|Corning]] [[Gorilla Glass]] which is used on most other smartphones.<ref name="Digital Trends" />
=== Hardware ===
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL come with the [[List of Qualcomm Snapdragon systems-on-chip#Snapdragon 632 and 670 (2018)|Snapdragon 670]] chip and 4{{nbsp}}[[Gigabyte|GB]] of RAM, with 64{{nbsp}}GB of non-expandable eMMC internal storage.  Both phones lack [[Qi (standard)|wireless charging]], water resistance and the [[Pixel Visual Core]] (PVC), all of which are standard on the Pixel 3.  They feature stereo speakers and a 3.5{{nbsp}}mm [[Phone connector (audio)|headphone jack]], the latter of which was omitted on the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3. Unlike the Pixel 2 and Pixel 3, only one of the speakers is front-firing, with the other speaker on the bottom.<ref name="Ars">{{Cite web|url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/google-pixel-3a-hands-on-the-best-parts-of-the-pixel-for-half-the-price/|title=Google Pixel 3A hands-on: The only Pixel phone to buy|work=[[Ars Technica]]|last=Amadeo|first=Ron|date=8 May 2019|access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref> A USB-C port is used on both for charging and connecting other accessories. Both phones also have Active Edge, where squeezing the sides of the phone activates Google Assistant, which debuted with the Pixel 2 and Pixel 2 XL.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/circuitbreaker/2019/5/7/18535745/google-pixel-3a-3-spec-comparison-price-camera-screen-hardware-io-2019|title=Pixel 3A vs. Pixel 3: how the specs compare for Google's latest phones|work=[[The Verge|Circuit Breaker]]|last=Gartenberg|first=Chaim|date=7 May 2019|access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref>
==== Camera ====
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL have a 12.2 [[megapixel]] rear camera, which is the same unit found on the Pixel 3, and a single 8 megapixel front-facing camera, lacking the second wide-angle sensor.<ref name="Android Central">{{Cite web|url=https://www.androidcentral.com/google-pixel-3a|title=Google Pixel 3a: Everything you need to know!|website=Android Central|last=Maring|first=Joe|date=7 May 2019|access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref> They feature many of the same photography features as the Pixel 3. Some of these features of [[Google Camera]] include:
* [[Google Camera#Night Sight|Night Sight]] - dramatically improves low light performance with no flash or tripod.<ref name="Android Central" />
** [[Google Camera#Astrophotography|Astrophotography]] - Google updated the Pixel 3a with an improved Night Sight featuring an astrophotography mode.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|url=https://9to5google.com/2019/10/16/pixel-4-features-coming-to-pixel-3-and-3a/|title=Here are all the Pixel 4 features coming to Pixel 3, 3a [Video]|last=Wilde|first=Damien|date=2019-10-16|website=[[9to5Google]]|language=en-US|access-date=2019-10-19}}</ref>
* [[Google Camera#Super Res Zoom|Super Res Zoom]] - employs [[Super-resolution imaging|super-resolution]] techniques to increase the resolution beyond what the sensor and lens combination would traditionally achieve using subtle shifts from handheld shake and optical image stabilization.<ref name="Digital Trends">{{Cite web|url=https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/google-pixel-3a-news/|title=Google's Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are official: Here's everything you need to know|work=[[Digital Trends]]|last=Jansen|first=Mark|date=7 May 2019|access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref>
* [[Google Camera#Top Shot|Top Shot]] - takes a burst of HDR+ photos and automatically picks the best shots.<ref name="Digital Trends" /> An update added Top Shot for short videos.<ref name=":0" />
* Google Lens - recognizes objects and text seen on the Pixel 3a's and Pixel 3a XL's camera.<ref>{{Cite AV media|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1B0PF-aoy0k|title=Google Pixel 3a: Google Lens|date=7 May 2019|website=[[YouTube]]|access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref>
The Pixel 3a's [[Google Photos]] capabilities are more restrictive than the Pixel 3, being limited to free "high quality" backups; full resolution images and videos count towards the Google Drive quota.<ref name="Verge Review">{{Cite web|url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/7/18530449/google-pixel-3a-xl-review-photos-video-specs-price-release-date-features-io-2019|title=The Pixel 3a Puts Google's Phenomenal Camera in a $400 Phone|work=[[The Verge]]|last=Bohn|first=Dieter|date=7 May 2019|access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref>
=== Software ===
Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL ship with [[Android Pie|Android 9.0 Pie]] at launch and is upgradable to [[Android 12.1|Android 12L]] with its last official software update released in September 2022,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/should-you-upgrade-to-pixel-7-see-how-it-compares-to-older-pixels/|title=Should You Upgrade to the Pixel 7? See How It Compares to Older Pixels|author=Sorrentino, Mike|author2=Eadicicco, Lisa|work=[[CNET]]|date=December 1, 2022|access-date=January 2, 2023}}</ref> though third-party operating systems such as [[Ubuntu Touch]] can be installed.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.theregister.com/2022/06/23/ubports_ota23_is_coming/|title=Ubuntu Touch OTA-23 is coming: Do you have one of the older model phones that can test it?|author=Proven, Liam|work=[[The Register]]|date=June 23, 2022|access-date=January 2, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/federicoguerrini/2022/04/03/worried-that-your-phone-is-spying-on-you-try-a-different-os/|title=Worried That Your Phone Is Spying On You? Try A Different OS|author=Guerrini, Federico|work=[[Forbes]]|date=April 3, 2022|access-date=January 2, 2023}}</ref>
The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were updated bringing several features from the [[Pixel 4]] including: Live captions, Google Recorder, New Google Assistant, Astrophotography mode and Top Shot for short videos.<ref name=":0"/>
[[File:Back-google-pixel-3a.jpg|thumb|The back side on the Pixel 3a]]
=== Pricing ===
The Pixel 3a sold at an MSRP of {{currency|399}} and the Pixel 3a XL at an MSRP of {{currency|479}}.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2019/05/googles-cheaper-pixel-3a-is-official-starting-at-399/ | title=Meet the Google Pixel 3A: A midrange phone with a flagship camera for $399 | date=May 7, 2019 }}</ref><ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.theverge.com/2019/5/7/18527206/google-pixel-3a-xl-phone-announcement-price-release-date-io-2019 | title=Google announces the Pixel 3A and 3A XL, starting at $399 | date=May 7, 2019 }}</ref> That makes them the cheapest Pixel phones to date at the point of their release, with only the older [[Google Nexus]] series having cheaper models.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_3a_and_3a_xl_unveiled_with_snapdragon_670-news-36932.php | title=Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL unveiled: Same cameras, slower chipsets and $399 starting price }}</ref>
=== Models ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; white-space:nowrap"
! rowspan="2" | Model
! rowspan="2" | Type
! rowspan="2" | Region<ref name=PixelTechSpecs>{{cite web | url=https://support.google.com/pixelphone/answer/7158570 | title=Pixel phone hardware tech specs | website=Google Support | access-date=2019-09-01}}</ref>
! colspan="3" | SKUs
|-
! Just Black
! Clearly White
! Purple-ish
|-format
| G020A
| rowspan="4" | Pixel 3a XL
| Verizon<ref name=3aVZW>{{cite web | url=https://www.bestbuy.com/site/google-pixel-3a-just-black-verizon/6347769.p?skuId=6347769 | title=Pixel 3a listing | website=Best Buy | access-date=2019-09-01}}</ref>
| GA00661-US ||  || GA00663-US
|-
| G020B
| UK, Europe, and APAC
|  ||  ||
|-
| G020C
| North America<ref name=RWPSA>{{cite web | url=https://forums.republicwireless.com/t/psa-clearing-up-confusion-over-pixel-3a-3a-xl-model-number-and-skus/27517 | title=PSA: Clearing up confusion over Pixel 3a, 3a XL model numbers and SKUs | website=Republic Wireless | access-date=2019-09-01 | archive-date=September 2, 2019 | archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190902023223/https://forums.republicwireless.com/t/psa-clearing-up-confusion-over-pixel-3a-3a-xl-model-number-and-skus/27517 | url-status=dead }}</ref>
| GA00664-US || GA00665-US || GA00666-US
|-
| G020D
| Japan
|  ||  ||
|-format
| G020E
| rowspan="4" | Pixel 3a
| Verizon<ref name=3aVZW />
| GA00652-US ||  || GA00654-US
|-
| G020F
| UK, Europe, and APAC
|  ||  ||
|-
| G020G
| North America<ref name=RWPSA />
| GA00655-US || GA00656-US || GA00657-US
|-
| G020H
| Japan
|  ||  ||
|}
{{clear}}
=== Cellular networks ===
{| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center; white-space:nowrap"
! rowspan="2" | Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL <br> Region Version
!! colspan="4" | Bands<ref name=PixelTechSpecs />
|-
! [[GSM]] {{small|(2G)}} !! [[CDMA2000|CDMA]] {{small|(3G)}} !! [[UMTS frequency bands|UMTS]] {{small|(3G)}} !! [[LTE frequency bands|LTE]] {{small|(4G)}}
|-
| {{rh2|align=right}} | North America || rowspan="4" | 850, 900, 1800, 1900 || rowspan="3" | BC0, BC1, BC10 || rowspan="3" | 1-2, 4-5, 8 || 1-5, 7-8, 12-14, 17, 20, 25-26, 28-30, 38, 40-41, 66, 71
|-
| {{rh2|align=right}} | Verizon || rowspan="2" | 1-5, 7-8, 12-13, 17, 20, 25-26, 28, 32, 38, 40-41, 66
|-
| {{rh2|align=right}} | UK, Europe, and APAC
|-
| {{rh2|align=right}} | Japan || {{N/A}} || 1-2, 4-6, 8, 19 || 1-5, 8, 12-13, 17-19, 21, 26, 28, 38, 41
|}
[[File:Start-screen-google-pixel-3a.jpg|thumb|The Pixel Launcher on the Pixel 3a]]
== Reception ==
The Pixel 3a's camera quality was highly praised, more so considering the device's price point, with [[Tom's Hardware#Related publications|Tom's Guide]] calling it "the new midrange benchmark" for cameras. Tom's Guide gave the Pixel 3a an Editor's Choice award and a rating of 4.5/5, concluding that it "has far and away the best camera, software and display you could ever hope to get in a $400 phone".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.tomsguide.com/us/google-pixel-3a,review-6452.html|title=Google Pixel 3a Review: The Phone You Want for $400|work=[[Tom's Hardware|Tom's Guide]]|last1=Ismail|first1=Adam|last2=Spoonauer|first2=Mark|date=10 May 2019|access-date=11 May 2019}}</ref> [[The Verge]] was similarly positive, giving both the 3a and the 3a XL an 8/10, stating that "[it] takes photos that are nearly indistinguishable from what you get out of a Pixel 3".<ref name="Verge Review" /> The battery life and build quality were praised as well, while reviewers were critical of the slower processor and lack of wireless charging and water resistance.
The 3a received an overall score of 101 from [[DxOMark]] (matching the [[iPhone XR]] and 1 point short of the [[Pixel 3]]), with a photo score of 103 and a video score of 98.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.dxomark.com/google-pixel-3a-camera-review/|title=Google Pixel 3a camera review|work=[[DxOMark]]|last=Carroll|first=Paul|date=19 July 2019|access-date=20 July 2019}}</ref>
The 3a and 3a XL resulted in Google's smartphone sales doubling in the second quarter of 2019.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.talkandroid.com/342424-pixel-3a-doubled-q2-growth-google-alphabet/|title=Pixel 3a put some life back in Google's smartphone business, doubling total Pixel sales year-over-year|date=2019-07-26|website=TalkAndroid.com|language=en-US|access-date=2019-07-27}}</ref>
==Issues==
* Some users have reported that turning off Digital Wellbeing<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://appsierra.com/digital-well-being-a-new-initiative-of-google-for-an-easy-transition-from-a-digital-world-to-the-real-world/|title=Digital Well-being: A New Initiative Of Google From A Digital To The Real World|website=Appsierra|last=Jha|first=Priya|date=June 19, 2020|access-date=June 19, 2020|archive-date=October 27, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201027230117/https://appsierra.com/digital-well-being-a-new-initiative-of-google-for-an-easy-transition-from-a-digital-world-to-the-real-world/|url-status=dead}}</ref> improves performance. The issue affects other Pixel devices as well, although Google claims Digital Wellbeing does not negatively affect performance.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://9to5google.com/2019/05/28/pixel-3-digital-wellbeing/|title=Google: Digital Wellbeing does not slow down the Pixel 3, but other fixes coming|website=9to5 Google|last=Li|first=Abner|date=May 28, 2019|access-date=June 6, 2019}}</ref>
* Pixel 3a and 3a XL have experienced power issues where some users have their phone randomly shut down.<ref>{{cite web |first1=Manuel| last1=Vonau |title=Pixel 3a and 3a XL randomly shut down for some users |url=https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/05/20/pixel-3a-and-3a-xl-randomly-shut-down-for-some-users/ |date=May 20, 2019 |website=Android Police |access-date=May 22, 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first1=Chris |last1=Smith |access-date=May 22, 2019 |title=Google's Pixel 3a has a serious problem for some users, and there's no fix in sight |url=https://bgr.com/2019/05/20/pixel-3a-shut-down-issues-phone-turns-off-randomly-and-needs-reboot/ |date=May 20, 2019 |website=[[Boy Genius Report|BGR]]}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |first1=Milen |last1=Yanachkov |title=Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL plagued by power issues |url=https://www.phonearena.com/news/google-pixel-3a-pixel-3a-XL-random-shut-down_id116158 |website=Phone Arena |date=May 20, 2019 |access-date=May 22, 2019}}</ref>
* Manufacturing defects have also been found on some units, with crooked cutouts at the bottom for the speakers and USB-C port, the latter of which could potentially interfere with charging.<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://bgr.com/2019/05/21/pixel-3a-issues-crooked-usb-c-port-and-speakers/ |title=People are already finding manufacturing defects on the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL |website=[[Boy Genius Report|BGR]] |last=Smith |first=Chris |date=May 21, 2019 |access-date=May 21, 2019}}</ref>
== References ==
{{Reflist}}
== External links ==
* {{Official website|https://store.google.com/product/pixel_3a}}
{{Google Pixel}}
{{Google LLC}}
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