Skip to content
Home…›Google
Google Android 9.0 Pie Released May 2019 Discontinued

Google Pixel 3a XL

8.2 / 10
Compass Score
Based on 40 critic reviews
Android 9.0 Pie Operating system
6.0" Screen size
12MP f/1.8 Main camera
SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm) Octa-core Processor
64 GB Storage
3,700 mAh Battery
By category

Key specs

What critics say

Critic consensus

Compass Score
40 reviews
weighted by credibility
Notebookcheck
Notebookcheck
8.9

“The Pixel 3a XL is an exceptional midrange smartphone that has a better camera and battery life than its competitors. The device is well designed too, and most of its weak points are a matter of taste.”

GSMArena
GSMArena

“If you want a smartphone that will keep its head down and do its job, day in, day out, a phone that has the basics down pat and will get things done with minimum fuss without breaking the bank, this is it. It's the Pixel camera and experience that you always wanted in a more sensible package.”

TrustedReviews
TrustedReviews
8

“The Google Pixel 3a XL makes for a great big-screened Pixel 3 alternative, without the price tag. It nails the software and camera experiences so important to capturing the feel of the full-fat Pixel 3 series, in spite of its more affordable nature. However, its price tag places it up against more capable and more powerful rivals.”

TechRadar
TechRadar
8

“Its design may not be head-turning, but the Google Pixel 3a XL packs a punch internally and has a great camera for the price. It's some of the best of Google in a phone, at a lower price tag than previous Pixel handsets. You won’t get the best processing power or lots of storage, but when you’re paying a lot less that shouldn’t be so much of an issue.”

Video reviews

Watch before you decide

Long-term
Google Pixel 3a XL Long-Term Review | 6 Months Later…
Tech Spurt
Review
Google Pixel 3a XL: Greater than the sum of its parts
Engadget
Review
Google Pixel 3a XL Review
MobileTechReview
Review
Google Pixel 3a XL vs Pixel 3XL | Premium versus mid-range
Tech Spurt
Review
Huawei P30 Lite vs Google Pixel 3a XL vs iPhone XS Max Camera Comparison
TechMagnet

In Depth

The Pixel 3a XL is the top-end model in Google’s 2019 budget-focused lineup. But it shares many similarities with the smaller, lower-priced Pixel 3a.

Notable differences include:

  • A larger 6-inch OLED display running at 2160-by-1080 pixels
  • A larger 3700mAh battery

However, this comes with some tradeoffs. Technically, the larger screen has a lower pixel density. Still, it’s not low enough to be noticeable in any major way.

Also, while the battery is technically larger, most reviews found that battery life between the two models is nearly identical. In some cases, the Pixel 3a actually won out.

Otherwise, the phones are identical. For more on what to expect from Google’s latest release, be sure to check out our summary of the Google Pixel 3a.

Common questions

What people actually want to know

When was the Google Pixel 3a XL released?
How long does the battery last on the Google Pixel 3a XL?
Does the Google Pixel 3a XL support wireless charging?
Does the Google Pixel 3a XL have a headphone jack?
Does the Google Pixel 3a XL have NFC?
Where can I get support for the Google Pixel 3a XL?
Community

Questions & answers

💬
Be the first to ask

Have a question about the Google Pixel 3a XL? Ask it here and we'll email you as soon as someone answers. Readers have answered 5,000 questions across PhoneCompass.

Google
Made by
Google
70
Phones reviewed
PhoneCompass Newsletter

New phones, honest scores.

One email when something worth knowing changes. No deal spam, no filler.

By subscribing you agree to receive emails from PhoneCompass. Unsubscribe anytime.

Compare is full