Price and Specifications of Google Pixel 3A

It's no secret that Google's hardware division is not very profitable. Many factors make this division continue to suffer losses. One of them is because Google does not focus on making mobile phones in the middle class.

To try to survive in the middle class, Google then released Pixel 3A in the middle of 2019. This phone then sold like hotcakes in its home country. Besides selling well, this phone also received brilliant reviews from technology review sites.

In the 400-dollar class, this phone has several competitors, one of which is the Pocophone F1 which has dropped in price. In Indonesia, Google Pixel 3A is not yet officially available, but there are already several importers that provide it. What are the interesting features of Google Pixel 3A?

In Pixel 3A, Google seems to follow the trend of full view phones. This phone is equipped with a 5.6-inch screen size of 2220 × 1080 resolution, and 18.5: 9 aspect ratio. Fun, this phone does not have a notch or bangs so the experience of accessing multimedia content becomes more comfortable.

With an OLED type screen, this phone is capable of displaying a black screen that is truly perfect. This is possible because on an OLED type screen, only the pixels needed are lit up. This perfect black appearance will be very helpful when watching movies.

As a Google-branded mobile phone, this phone has a guaranteed version of two versions and a monthly security update for three years. Glancing at Google's track record that even today is still updating the first generation Pixels, this guarantee is quite convincing.

Android 9.0 brings significant updates compared to previous versions. One interesting function is Digital Wellbeing. This feature keeps track of when you are using a cellphone and gives advice so that you are not too "addicted".

Even though it is only equipped with one lens, Google Pixel 3A still dares to compete with a camera with a middle-class phone and above. This is possible because of Google's computational graphics capabilities. No wonder the DXOmark score of this phone is very high, which is 100.

One of the advantages of mobile phones made by Google is a camera that can be used in dark light situations without the flash. This feature is called Night Sight, and is also available on Google Pixel 3A. The results of the Night Sight camera are amazing.

Google Pixel 3A is powered by a processor with a 10 nanometer fabrication process, the Snapdragon 670. This middle class processor has eight cores and is divided into two clusters. The first cluster consists of two Kryo 360 Gold cores, and the second cluster has six Kryo 360 Silver cores.

Combined with Android 9.0 which is free of bloatware, the performance of this phone is quite fast when used everyday. Mobile phones can also be used to play several game titles that demand intensive graphics capabilities.

However, keep in mind that Snapdragon 670's performance is not as good as Snapdragon 7 or 8 series, which can be found on flagship phones. AnTuTu score achieved by Google Pixel 3A, which is in the range of 150,000, is equivalent to 2016 Snapdragon 820.

If you like multimedia content like music and videos, you will like Google Pixel 3A. This phone is equipped with stereo speakers. The first speaker is at the bottom of the phone, while the second speaker is integrated with the earpiece of the phone.

The sound quality produced by Google Pixel 3A is very good when compared to other middle class phones. In fact, many of the more expensive cellphones only have mono loudspeakers. High-quality stereo speakers become one of the selling points of Google Pixel XL.

The advantages of Google Pixel 3A

1. The Android 9.0 operating system that is used is free from bloatware and is guaranteed to get an updated version when the latest version appears.
2. Night Sight feature on the camera is very helpful in taking pictures in dark environments. The photos are bright without the need for a flash.
3. The installed processor is already made with 10 nanometer fabrication so as to make a power-efficient cell phone.
4. The full view screen on the phone is free of bangs or notch so it doesn't interfere with eye sight.

Lack of Google Pixel 3A

1. The phone is only offered with one internal memory and RAM configuration, which is 4GB RAM and 64GB internal memory.
2. Cellphone body made of plastic makes it easy for fingerprints to stick.
3. The battery used is a planting battery, which makes it difficult for you to replace the battery if damage occurs.
4. The phone is not equipped with an external memory slot so memory expansion cannot be carried out.

Conclusion

In its home country, Google Pixel 3A is very attractive because it offers luxurious features at a medium price. However, in the Asian market, there are still many other cheap phones that offer features above Pixel 3A XL, one of which is the Pocophone F1.

If photography is your priority in choosing a cell phone, you can buy Google Pixel 3A through a local buying and selling site. However, if you need an Android phone that has a faster performance, there are still other options you can consider.

Google Pixel 3a Full Specifications

General

Brand	Google
Model	Pixel 3a
Release date	May 2019
Launched in India	Yes
Body type	Polycarbonate
Dimensions (mm)	151.30 x 70.10 x 8.20
Weight (g)	147.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3000
Fast charging	Proprietary

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.60
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x2220 pixels
Aspect ratio	18.5:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	441

Hardware

Processor	1.7GHz octa-core (2x2GHz + 6x1.7GHz)
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
RAM	4GB
Internal storage	64GB
Expandable storage	No

Camera

Rear camera	12.2-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron)
Rear autofocus	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	Yes
Front camera	8-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)

Software

Operating system

Android 9 Pie

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	1
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

Sensors

Face unlock	No
Fingerprint sensor	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes