Pixel 3a in mid-2020?

[rexxsor]

Hi team Pixel 3a!

Have recommended the Pixel 3a to my aunt since she needs a smart phone. It has a good discount at the moment and Pixel 4a is just taking too long.

Been using a Pixel 3 since launch (Nov 2018) and been very pleased with it (besides the so-so battery life). No idea how the Pixel 3a has held up in comparison, so wanted to get some input.

How is the Pixel 3a performance after a year or so? Battery life and software/UI speed still good?

Thanks!

 

[pkcable]

My nephew loves his!

 

[Scott337]

I can't comment on a year in, but my wife has been using hers since February and loves it. It's still smooth and snappy after several monthly updates & feature drops. Battery life is decent, no complaints there if you are not a power user. For most folks I think the battery life will be just fine. For heavy gamers or heavy movie watching it might be different.

 

[anon(50597)]

I think, for 99.9% of people, it is still an adequate smartphone for 2020.

 

[rexxsor]

Thanks for the response all! My gut tells me it is still a great buy, especially at a discount.

Hope my aunt will find the Pixel 3a amazing. She's been using an iPod touch mostly plus an Amazon tablet, but this will actually be her first smartphone.

 

[Morty2264]

I've heard that the 3a line has held up well! I think the entire Pixel 3 line has been quite future-proof. I'd still grab the 3a today if I could! I actually prefer the entire 3 line to the 4 line.

 

[tfitzpat03]

Mine has held up well after a year of owning it. Performance is still rock solid.

The 64gb of storage is the only thing that concerns me a bit going forward but I can manage. I don't have an urge to get another phone anytime soon.

 

[anon(50597)]

Mine has held up well after a year of owning it. Performance is still rock solid.

The 64gb of storage is the only thing that concerns me a bit going forward but I can manage. I don't have an urge to get another phone anytime soon.

I’ve downloaded Android 11 beta to mine and it’s running like a top.

 

[rexxsor]

My aunt's Pixel 3a Purple-ish just arrived today.

Feeling good about my recommendation thanks to all your responses. Appreciate it.

Have a great day all!

 

[anon(50597)]

My aunt's Pixel 3a Purple-ish just arrived today.

Feeling good about my recommendation thanks to all your responses. Appreciate it.

Have a great day all!

Hope she enjoys it!

 

[Scott337]

My aunt's Pixel 3a Purple-ish just arrived today.

Feeling good about my recommendation thanks to all your responses. Appreciate it.

Have a great day all!

Awesome, hope she likes it!

 

[Chuck Finley69]

So, I’m happily awaiting Pixel 3a to replace my V30 that is stuck on Android 9 Pie through simple old age.

 

[Chuck Finley69]

I’ve been using the Pixel 3a today since changing out the SIM from my V30 and I love it so far.

 

[wcavaliere88]

I’ve been using the Pixel 3a today since changing out the SIM from my V30 and I love it so far.

It is a great phone, been using mine since June 2019. It has held up well overtime. I was thinking of getting the 4a to replace it since Google Fi has it for $216 at $9 a month. Other than the screen I don't think the upgrade would be worth it. Maybe the 5a next year.

 

[Chuck Finley69]

I'm really liking the Android 11 too.

 

[Chuck Finley69]

It is a great phone, been using mine since June 2019. It has held up well overtime. I was thinking of getting the 4a to replace it since Google Fi has it for $216 at $9 a month. Other than the screen I don't think the upgrade would be worth it. Maybe the 5a next year.

How do you like Google Fi service and coverage?

 

[wcavaliere88]

How do you like Google Fi service and coverage?

Overall I like it, have not had any service issues since signing up. I have found a few rural areas where there is no coverage, I was previously on AT&T. I primarily stay on tmobile and switch to Sprint as I leave a highly populated area. Coverage is good in like 90% of the areas I usually go. Definitely check t-mobile coverage in your area if interested

 

[Chuck Finley69]

Overall I like it, have not had any service issues since signing up. I have found a few rural areas where there is no coverage, I was previously on AT&T. I primarily stay on tmobile and switch to Sprint as I leave a highly populated area. Coverage is good in like 90% of the areas I usually go. Definitely check t-mobile coverage in your area if interested

Thanks for the reply.