Google Pixel 3a XL

Google has finally launched its mid-range offering the Google Pixel 3a XL sports a 6-inch full-HD+ display with 1080x2160 pixels resolution and is protected by Dragon Trail glass. The phone has a 16 million colours and a polycarbonate unibody design. The new phone competes with mid-range offerings from Samsung and Apple.

Google Pixel 3a XL price in India starts at Rs. 44,999 for the 4GB RAM/ 64GB storage variant. The Pixel 3a XL has been launched in three colour variants Clearly White, Just Black, and Purplish colours. Customers will also get a free 3-month YouTube Music Premium subscription.

Under the hood, the device is powered by the Snapdragon 670 SoC and offers a maximum of 4GB of LPDDR4x RAM, and 64GB of storage. The phone has a 12.2MP Dual-Pixel Sony IMX363 sensor on the back, complete with optical and electronic image stabilisation. The phone has an 8MP sensor with 1.12-micron pixels. Sensors on the phone include an accelerometer, barometer, gyroscope, ambient light sensor, magnetometer, and a proximity sensor. The Imprint fingerprint sensor is placed on the rear panel of the device. The smartphone also has an Active Edge sensor which was also seen on the Pixel 3 and Pixel 3 XL. With Adreno 615 there will be no lag while you enjoy high-end games and multitasking.

The Pixel 3a XL powers a 3,700mAh battery which delivers up to 14 hours of video playback. It comes with an 18-watt charger, which the company claims can deliver up to 7 hours of battery life on a 15-minute charge, and up to 30 hours on a full charge. The device offers ample power supply for more than a day with moderate use. It also has fast charging technology. Connectivity options included in the smartphone are 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth v5.0, GPS/ A-GPS, NFC, and a 3.5mm headphone jack on top. It measures in at 160.1x76.1x8.2mm and weighs just 167 grams. The phone is exclusively available from ecommerce seller Flipkart in India. The Pixel 3A XL is up for pre-order the store and will hit the retail shelves on May 15.

Overview

The Google Pixel 3a XL is one of the best big-screened camera phones available in the market. The phone can capture stunning photos. It has a prominent notch cut out at the top of the 6.3-inch display, and a bigger battery life. Google is offerings 3 years of guaranteed software support on the Pixel 3a XL. It offers a good user experience and has excellent response time, with no lag or stutter during usage.

Design

The Pixel 3a XL has a 6-inch OLED display with full-HD+ resolution, 1080 x 2160 pixels and an 18:9 aspect ratio. The phone has a notch display and comes in three colour profiles. It is available in Just Black, Clearly White, and Purple-ish colours. It has a Fingerprint (rear-mounted) sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, and barometer sensors. It has an Asahi Dragontrail Glass that protects the phone against bumps and scratches. The phone has an always on display. It has sleek dimensions of 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm and weighs just 167 grams.

At the top of the phone there is a headphone jack, and the bottom a USB-C port and a speaker. The phone has a fast and accurate fingerprint sensor at the rear.

Camera

The device has a 12.2MP rear-facing camera and an 8MP front-facing camera. The smartphone comes with Dual-LED flash, HDR, and panorama features. It has the Night Sight, Super Res Zoom and Playground modes. The camera performance is very good and the phone delivers crisp shots in even low lighting conditions.

Performance

The phone has dual front-facing speakers, and is powered by a Snapdragon 670 octa-core processor with 4GB of RAM. The Pixel 3a XL runs on Android 9.0 out of the box. The phone is excellent for browsing the web, gaming, playing videos, etc. Connectivity options included in the phone are 4G LTE, WIFI, NFC, Bluetooth 5.0, and GPS. The phone comes with Google’s various Pixel-first features like AR navigation in Google Maps, Now Playing ambient music recognition, as well as squeeze to activate Google Assistant.

Battery and Storage

The Pixel 3a XL comes with 64GB non expandable storage. It has dual-sim support and a 3.5 mm headphone jack. The phone has a non-removable Li-Po 3700 mAh battery and supports fast battery charging 18W. Google promises a good battery life, and the phone can last over a day once fully charged.

The Google Pixel 3a XL is available at a launch price of Rs. 44,999.