IT PRO | Connor Jones

The Pixel 3a is an absolutely phenomenal device, not only surpassing Google's previous efforts ... if you're looking for an outstanding phone that isn't going to blow a hole in your budget, this is what you've been waiting for.

Expert Reviews | Nathan Spendelow

The Android standard bearers represent the very pinnacle of what the mobile operating system can accomplish but, until now at least, Google's efforts have zeroed in on the premium end of the smartphone price scale... Google's Pixel 3a is the antithesis of what we've come to expect from cheaper variants of much-loved flagship phones.

Android Authority | Justin Duino, David Imel

... you'll be hard pressed to find a phone that includes more for the money. The Pixel 3a brings the software and hardware features from its beloved premium line to a low price tag with only small hits to performance. If you can deal with small amounts of lag, this is the phone to buy...This is the phone that should work for everyone. The Google Pixel line has long been called one of the greatest Android experiences on the market.

Digital Trends | Julian Chokkattu

The Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL are exceptional phones with a relatively affordable price tag, and the camera blows away the competition. The promise of three years of software updates are a cherry on top.

news.com.au | Chris Ciaccia

This compares favourably to the iPhone Xr and beats some of the other budget Android phones out of the water.

Know Your Mobile | Michael Grothaus

While it lacks some of the Pixel 3's features, the Pixel 3a is an astonishingly good value for money when you consider the quality of the camera and the performance of the hardware.

phoneArena | John Velasco

... great options if you're on the lookout for a more affordable smartphone with great camera performance and clean Android.

Android Headlines | Alexander Maxham

Is the Pixel 3a perfect? Nope. There is no perfect smartphone. But when looking to get a new smartphone, the Pixel 3a is an excellent choice. It does cut a few corners, but it definitely looks like Google cut the right corners, instead of cutting stuff that would be a deal-breaker for most people, like the camera...The Pixel 3a is quickly becoming the new "affordable" phone to buy in 2019. And it's not hard to see why.

PC Mag | Steven Winkelman

The Google Pixel 3a is an unequivocal win for midrange phone buyers, with good battery life, a lovely display, the latest Android software, and a best-in-class camera.

Wired | Jeffrey Van Camp

Only you know what your own dealbreakers are, but if they aren't wireless charging and full IP68 waterproofing (this can handle splashes, possibly more), then let's talk. The Pixel 3A and 3A XL deliver a remarkably good camera, speedy interface, regular feature/security updates, a headphone jack, a semi-durable design, and an affordable price.

Tom's Guide | Adam Ismail

But even despite those cost-saving measures, this cheaper Pixel is a bargain among current Android phones, and far and away the finest camera phone we've ever seen in this range. It simply rewrites the rulebook for what a midrange smartphone should be....Buy it. The Pixel 3a has far and away the best camera, software and display you could ever hope to get in a...phone.

The Inquirer | Roland Moore-Colyer

... we'd say they are more like a new generation of Nexus phones, showcasing the potential of Android without breaking the bank, only this time with Google's hand firmly on the hardware design tiller.

Mobile Syrup | Igor Bonifacic

... the Pixel 3a is an incredible package: unmatched software support, a great camera, decent battery life, and, best of all, a reasonable price.

NotebookCheck | Marcus Herbrich

Despite its rather old-school design, the Pixel 3a is a very compact device that is nice to handle thanks to its plastic back cover. While the Pixel looks rather bland on paper, its everyday performance is very pleasing.

Tech.co | Tom Fogden

You get an incredible camera, a sharp screen, and a bloatware-free version of Android. It's a good-looking phone, as well. Dig a bit deeper, and you'll find the Pixel 3a isn't quite perfect – but you'd have to spend twice as much to find a better phone.

Australian PC World | Fergus Halliday

If you can live without things like wireless charging, water resistance and the ability to take photos of the moon, there are almost zero reasons to look and buying anything other than the Pixel 3a.

CNET | Lynn La

A cheaper Pixel 3 with the same great rear camera

Mashable India | Aakash Jhaveri

Honestly, the phone fared much better than I'd expected it to, especially in departments like battery and design. While sure, the phone is not the most powerful device in the segment (or even the segment below this), it works just about fine for the most part. The promise of regular updates is also kinda rare in today's world.

India Today | Shweta Ganjoo

The newly launched Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL smartphones offer the very best of the original Pixel 3 smartphones at a considerably low price.

T3 | Aaron Brown

Pixel 3a has kept the same design, photography prowess, and frankly, charm of the pricier Pixel 3 and poured it into a plasticky, more affordable package.

What Hi-Fi?

Given that for so many people their phone is their primary music player, we can't fully recommend the Pixel 3a. Otherwise, this is a strong option at the price.

TechRadar | Tom Bedford

The Google Pixel 3a doesn't feel like the affordable cousin of a high-end phone – it feels more like a powerful and impressive mid-range handset in its own right, with great specs and useful features inherited from the Pixel 3 that you won't find in many other similarly-priced devices.

SlashGear | Chris Davies

Having to compromise in order to spend half what you might on a modern-day flagship phone doesn't surprise me. What does is just how impressive the Pixel 3a still feels, even after Google's cost-cutting.

Trusted Reviews | Max Parker

If you want a handset with a great camera and decent screen but aren't so fussed about sheer speed and performance, then you'll be very happy with the Pixel 3a.

NDTV Gadgets | Aditya Shenoy

The Pixel 3a is more compact and a little easier to handle, but the Pixel 3a XL offers better battery life than its smaller sibling, making it a very tempting option.

Wired UK | Sophie Charara

In the context of ever-rising iPhone, and now Samsung and Huawei, prices...seems like a bargain. If you're looking for a 'good phone' with a 'decent camera' and you've set a budget, go for a Pixel 3a, you won't be disappointed. If you're looking to get anything more specific than that, you've got more options than ever elsewhere.

Forbes | Gordon Kelly

The Pixel 3a redefines what you can expect from a midrange smartphone... It's the rebirth of the Nexus range, in the best possible way and my biggest gripe is Google didn't call them Nexus because '3a' is confusing.

AndroidPit | Christopher Gabbert

the Pixel 3a is a damn good middle-class smartphone....In addition, there is a top camera, where other manufacturers in the middle class like to slim down, as well as good battery life in a handy housing format.

Pocket-lint | Cam Bunton

... this is a smartphone made with cheaper materials, with less powerful internals than what you can get from the likes of Xiaomi and OnePlus for not dissimilar money.

Stuff | Tom Morgan

Google takes back the mid-range with a laser focus on simplicity

Mashable | Raymond Wong

The best smartphone value of 2019 (so far)

The Verge | Dieter Bohn

It is the best phone in that price range, and it's actually competitive with more expensive phones in one very important way: the Pixel 3A has a great camera.

Gadgets Now | Aabhas Sharma

No doubt the Pixel 3a is a very good phone but it is a wee bit expensive as a whole package.

91mobiles | Deepak Dhingra

... if you want a no-frills device that can help capture memories in the form of crisp, beautiful imagery, you should take a closer look at the Pixel 3a duo.