Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL, Are They Still Worth It in 2025?
There is never anything wrong with talking about the line-up of smartphones made by Google This one. Yep, Google Pixel! Trust me Vicigers everyone knows it, right?
Of the many models that have been released, one that has been widely rumored is the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. So, the question is: "Are these smartphones still worthy in 2025?"
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Google and its Pixel Line-up
As the owner Androids, no one can deny the “perfection” that Pixel has. Yep, Google deliberately designed Android to be compatible with Pixel.
Even though the Pixel phone has not entered Indonesia, there is still a separate consumer segment that is interested in the products of this American technology giant.
So it is not surprising that there are still many gadget enthusiasts out there who are looking for old Pixel devices (either new or second hand) to satisfy their "curiosity".
One model that still gets a lot of attention is the Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL. With prices that have fallen so much, this model is considered not too old.
Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL Specifications
Well, to be able to answer the question above, it would be better if the specifications of the two smartphones were displayed first. This is the main factor in determining their eligibility.
That way, you can see how relevant the features of the “old” Pixel models are to today’s smartphone technology developments. Here’s the review:
Google Pixel 3a Specifications
Bars
- Battery: Plant type Li-Po 3000 mAh
- Weight: 147 gr
- Build: Asahi Dragontrail glass, plastic back cover and frame
- Dimensions: 151.3 x 70.1 x 8.2 mm
- Charging port: 18W wired, PD2.0, USB Type-C 2.0
- Slot: Nano-SIM + eSIM
- Available colors: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
Displays
- Display panel: OLED, Always-on display
- Resolution: 1080 x 2220 pixels, 18.5:9 ratio (~441 ppi density)
- Size: 5.6″, 79.6 cm2 (~75.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Innards
- Chipset: Qualcomm SDM670 Snapdragon 670 (10 nm)
- CPU: Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz 360 Gold & 6×1.7 GHz Kryo 360 Silver)
- GPU: Adreno 615
- Memory: 64GB 4GB RAM, eMMC 5.1
- OS: Android 9.0 (Pie), upgradable to Android 12
Camera
- Rear: Single 12.2 MP, f/1.8, 28mm (wide), 1/2.55″, 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, HDR, panorama, 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps
- Front: Single 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0″, 1.12µm, HDR, 1080p@30fps
Etc
- 3.5mm jack
- Accelerometer, barometer, compass, gyro, proximity
- Bluetooth 5.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
- Fingerprint (rear-mounted)
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO
- GSM/CDMA/HSPA/EVDO/LTE
- NFC
- Stereo loudspeaker
- Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Google Pixel 3a XL Specifications
Apart from the specifications above, the differences between the Google Pixel 3a and 3a XL only lie in a few minor aspects, namely the following:
- Battery: Plant type Li-Po 3700 mAh
- Weight: 167 gr
- Dimensions: 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm
- Screen resolution: 1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
- Screen size: 6.0 inches, 92.9 cm2 (~76.3% screen-to-body ratio)
Interesting Things about Pixel
Considering the specs that have been displayed above, VCGamers can say that Google The Pixel 3a and 3a XL themselves are no longer worth buying in 2025.
This can be seen from several points that are already too “old”. The first is the number of cameras, both models only offer one main camera (rear).
Although Google's camera is known for its excellent quality, it certainly does not meet the 2025 industry standard which generally includes 2-3 rear cameras.
Not only that, network access is also limited to 4G connections only. In fact, today's smartphone manufacturers are competing to present 5G connectivity.
Lastly, the internals are also very behind. The Snapdragon 670 chipset with Adreno 615 support is not enough to support even basic performance needs.
Not to mention its limited memory capacity of 4GB RAM and 64GB storage. This is certainly far from enough, considering most of today's applications take up a lot of space.
Therefore, if Vicigers here might be interested in the older Pixel line-up, it is highly recommended to look for a younger model than the 3a and 3a XL.
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