The shutter speed isn't slow at all.
To process the image takes a little longer than on the regular Pixel though.
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Google Pixel *a/*a XL
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To process the image takes a little longer than on the regular Pixel though.
Just ordered the 3a XL. Gonna give it a week and see how it stacks up to my S10 Plus. If it's serviceable, I'll sell my Galaxy. The cost savings here are too good to pass up.
I've been using it for about half a day now. Screen is surprisingly sharp, battery is great so far, and it really is a great device for the price. It doesn't hold a candle to my S10 plus but when you take price into account, it's worth the savings and I'll probably sell my S10 plus. My only complaint so far is you can definitely notice stutters and slowdowns at time due to the slower chip. Still, should be fine after a couple of days when I'm not so used to the speed of my S10.
I'm actually shocked at how much smoother this 3a XL is compared to the Pixel 3 XL I bought near launch. That tells me 1 of 3 things...
1. My Pixel 3 XL was a lemon.
2. The Pixel 3 lineup launched with ridiculously buggy and not ready for prime time software (IMO this is the most likely) that has since been fixed with software updates.
3. Android Q is a much more refined experience compared to Android P as I'm currently running the latest beta.
Either way, couldn't be happier with this phone given the price. Still getting used to the decrease in screen size but it'll be more than good enough to hold me over until the Pixel 4. S10 plus is going up for sale (even though it's the best phone I've ever used).
1. My Pixel 3 XL was a lemon.
2. The Pixel 3 lineup launched with ridiculously buggy and not ready for prime time software (IMO this is the most likely) that has since been fixed with software updates.
3. Android Q is a much more refined experience compared to Android P as I'm currently running the latest beta.
Either way, couldn't be happier with this phone given the price. Still getting used to the decrease in screen size but it'll be more than good enough to hold me over until the Pixel 4. S10 plus is going up for sale (even though it's the best phone I've ever used).
Wow, we've pretty much had the same experience! I excitedly pre-ordered the Pixel 3. Was hit hard with the phone call bug (still going on to this day, apparently) among other things. I RMA'd and sold the Pixel 3, grabbed a OnePlus 6T, and ended up with an S10e. Loved the S10e but wow, The 3a packs a punch. Although One UI on the S10 isn't bad by any means, I much prefer the smooth simplicity of Pixel's Android, especially Q. I'm probably going to be selling my S10e, too!
Have you tried a launcher on the e to make it look stock? How does the e camera compare?
Yeah, I've switched between a couple different launchers on the S10e. Ended up using Lawnchair v2 most of the time, though. I genuinely enjoyed the experience with One UI on the S10e, it was decent looking, well thought out (I appreciated the UI elements shifted lower down on the display), and had a nice set of features, too. However, I realized that I didn't use most, if any, of the features available in One UI. I find that I prefer and feel happier with stock / Pixel Android, despite the lack of features (on paper) in comparison to One UI on the S10e. The camera on the Pixel 3a is a little bit better, but not a huge difference. I do really miss the wide angle lens of the S10e though.
Apparently stats don't reset unless you do a full charge. Because no phone gets close to these kind of results.
Not a surprise, but this phone is selling well.
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/25/alphabet-earnings-q2-pixel-3a/
https://www.androidpolice.com/2019/07/25/alphabet-earnings-q2-pixel-3a/
Hope to see a 4a XL. But I kinda wonder if Google is once again going to take after Apple and use the 3a as their iPhone SE 
I'm hoping they learned from the Pixel 3a when it comes to their pricing model for the 4. I'm obviously not asking for a $400 phone, but it would be cool up see maybe a $650 every price. Doubtful but one can hope. Either way, I'll be picking up the smaller 4.Hope to see a 4a XL. But I kinda wonder if Google is once again going to take after Apple and use the 3a as their iPhone SE
I doubt it. If anything, it will justify a Pixel 4a a few months later. That concerns me greatly.
I had the opportunity to test out a pixel 3a against a iPhone 8. The camera on the pixel 3a is so much better especially the HDR. For the price this phone is definitely worth it .
My wife has a 3a and has no complaints yet, after roughly 2 months of using it. The camera is just bonkers. Even after taking into account the slight amount of lag you see while the post processing is happening.
I've noticed that lag as pretty much disappeared for me after I got the Android 10 update.
I would be curious to know how people are getting on with their Pixel 3a phones now? I've had mine since July and I'm already itching to jump back to iPhone. The iPhone X is looking tempting now the second hand prices are about half what it came out at originally.
No real complaints with my phone, just get bored quickly. Only odd thing I've had google assistant randomly start reading out wikipedia entries to a question I never asked.
No real complaints with my phone, just get bored quickly. Only odd thing I've had google assistant randomly start reading out wikipedia entries to a question I never asked.
I don't have my 3a XL now, but no way I'd trade it for a 2 year old iPhone X if I did. No point in taking a step backwards.
Still, love my 3a. I have no itch to get another iPhone, nor do I have an itch to get a Pixel 4 either. Having Google Fi for service is great too. No more $60-$70 per month phone bills. Mine are all less than $30 per month now. Last month was $27.
3a does everything I need it to do and does them well. It's lightweight and made of plastic and I like that.
Came in a couple days ago, still need to get it powered on and set up and updated, bootloader unlocked. Might become my primary line to replace my S7 edge... Still debating on switching carriers...
My iPhone wasn’t working yesterday so I had to break out the 3a. Immediately prompted to install December update. It totally destroyed my phone and I had to reformat/restore. Pixel launcher crashed nonstop. That was fun!
edit: I should have searched first!
www.androidauthority.com/pixel-launcher-pixel-3-pixel-3a-bug-1062645/amp/
edit: I should have searched first!
www.androidauthority.com/pixel-launcher-pixel-3-pixel-3a-bug-1062645/amp/