RAM 4 GB
Internal Memory 64 GB
Sim Slots Single Nano Sim
Battery Capacity 3000mAh – 5000mAh
Sim Type Nano SIM
OS Android OS
Warranty Period 1 Year
Colour Black
Brand Google
Screen size 6 inches
Connectivity USB + Bluetooth + WiFi
Google has traditionally competed in the high-end smartphone market with its Pixel series, so the Pixel 3aXL, introduced as an affordable alternative to the Pixel 2, is a notable shift in strategy for the company.
Launched at alongside the (the lower-cost version of the Pixel 2), the Google Pixel 3aXL shows the company is trying to expand its customer base by offering phones at a lower price point than its flagship devices.
Until rumors started circulating this year we weren’t expecting Google to release affordable handsets any time soon, and we wouldn’t have expected a handset that’s launching at the Pixel 3aXL’s price point to be as impressive as it is. In many ways, the Google Pixel 3aXL is a total surprise for its cost.
With many features inherited from the Pixel 3XL, like its cutting-edge camera and Active Edge squeeze function to launch Google Assistant, the Pixel 3aXL seems a serious rival to its older sibling. Sure, there’s a small specs drop, but there’s an even bigger price cut , so does the Pixel 3aXL make the Pixel 3XL redundant.
The is on the horizon too, with the company revealing its own product in an attempt to drum up interest, so could the Pixel 3aXL show us anything about Google’s future smartphone direction.
To look at, the Google Pixel 3aXL could easily be confused with the Pixel 3XL. it has a similar-looking body with rounded edges and screen corners, and the same two-tone rear design, with the top of the phone is reflective whereas the majority of the panel is matted; however, on the Pixel 3XL the material used for the rear is glass whereas here it’s plastic, which is the first clue to the 3aXL’s budget status
The similarities extend to the placement of the rear camera and flash on the left of the phone’s back panel, the volume rocker and power button on the right side of the handset, and the USB-C port at the bottom of the device.
There’s also an extra port, and it’s a welcome addition. On the other hand, there’s only one front-facing speaker instead of two, so media played on the Pixel 3aXL doesn’t reach the bar set by the Pixel 3XL.
One of the most useful features of the Google Pixel 3XL is Active Edge, which lets you squeeze the edges of the handset to summon Google Assistant, and this is also present on the Pixel 3aXL, which is something we didn’t expect given the lower price. It did feel a little harder to press than on the Pixel 3XL however, so we found ourselves having to squeeze quite tight to use the feature.
Rear Camera
12.2MP dual-pixel
1.4m pixel width
Autofocus with dual pixel phase detection
Optical + electronic image stabilization
f/1.8 aperture
76 field of view
Rear Camera Video
1080p @ 30fps, 60fps, 120fps
720p @ 30fps, 60fps, 240fps
4K @ 30fps
Front Camera
8MP
1.12 m pixel width
/2.0 aperture
Fixed focus
84 field of view
Front Camera Video
1080p @ 30fps
720p @ 30fps