Google Pixel 3a XL
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- Mike B
- 7Lt
- 18 Jul 2019
My biggest Issue with this phone: the Alarm.
At least with the standard alarm tones that come with this phone. I had the same issue with Samsung back in the day (the Galaxy S4), where the Loudness + Vibration intensity just isn't enough to wake me up consistently. I had always had luck with HTC phones (Evo 4G LTE, M9, and U11), but this Pixel 3a XL leaves me sleeping through at least one alarm a morning. And it's not that it keeps going, or auto-snoozes. All you get is a notification for a missed alarm.
It does have the ability to wake you up with spotify, or add your own sounds, so I may have better luck trying those options.
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- Mike B
- 7Lt
- 17 Jul 2019
Anonymous, 05 Jul 2019People have reported turning on the power saver mode preven... moreThere was an update a few days after I posted, and I haven't had that issue again (cross my fingers!). Phone has been awesome since..
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- guest
- AMI
- 14 Jul 2019
Anonymous, 13 Jul 2019Does it have an option for dark mode?Native support for dark mode will be included in Android Q bring released for the public and pixel devices in Q3 2019
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- Anonymous
- sxr
- 13 Jul 2019
Does it have an option for dark mode?
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- Hello
- Ix9
- 12 Jul 2019
Does the google pixel 3a still work without a sim card ?
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- Roguetrooperz
- sX5
- 09 Jul 2019
one of the best phones I've had in the last 10 years
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- iK6
- 06 Jul 2019
good phone
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- Anonymous
- Yaj
- 05 Jul 2019
Mike B, 03 Jul 2019Have had this phone for 5 days, and pretty darn happy with ... morePeople have reported turning on the power saver mode prevents the sleep bug from happening. Maybe a temporary fix?
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- Mike B
- 7Lt
- 03 Jul 2019
Have had this phone for 5 days, and pretty darn happy with it.
Pros:
Battery Life
Camera is legit as hell.
It's no slower than my HTC U11 was, so I feel like it's pretty snappy.
The display is pretty great, and always on feature is cool (my first time having it).
I'm a fan of bezels, and I like the size of these! Upper and lower are the same size, and really, if the screen was any bigger, it'd be too big.
The fast charger on this thing it amazing, not that I've had to use it outside of the first day.
The call screening feature is pretty damn cool.
Meh:
Stereo speakers are loud, but not great quality at high levels.
Doesn't connect to my older, cheap Bluetooth headphones (the right ear bud quit, and I wouldn't be surprised if they lost the ability to connect to any new device tbh).
Doesn't work with my old HTC USB-C Earphones (might be an HTC issue tho).
Android Pie is taking a bit to get used to (but Q is only 1 or 2 months away, and I won't be waiting around to get it).
Con:
Already ran into the 'Sleep Bug' and needed to hard restart it. Hoping it's an uncommon occurrence until it gets fixed (get on it Google!!). Trying my best to keep it out of my pocket so the always on feature blocks it from sleeping. It's not making me regret my decision to buy, but I guess I'll have to get back with you all on that...
If you are in the USA, I still think it's too difficult to find a better phone for under $500. And carrier deals make it even more affordable. Camera, battery, no bloatware, and instant android updates were too much for me to pass up last week, and a week in I'm still on board!
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- Hugo
- p%p
- 03 Jul 2019
Grende, 14 Jun 2019Does it have 2 imei? Is it possible to use nano sim and esi... moreYes, you can, on Android Q Beta 4.
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- Bob
- U{V
- 01 Jul 2019
El Tuerto, 30 Jun 2019Watch they video review by GSMarena, and also check these v... moreThank you.. what about call quality?
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- Bob
- U{V
- 01 Jul 2019
Can we use dual volte sims?
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- Alliance-N+S.Korea
- R0G
- 01 Jul 2019
Damn so expensive and not for me lol
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- El Tuerto
- CfG
- 30 Jun 2019
Bob, 29 Jun 2019I want to buy a new mobile. Can you guys please suggest me ... moreWatch they video review by GSMarena, and also check these videos https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_wvt_XhRbrU
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9a_TvN5Aw6Q
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- Anonymous
- 3bm
- 30 Jun 2019
Anonymous, 14 Jun 2019XR is much more expensive device, not really comparable, th... morefull of bugs? lies
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- Bob
- U{V
- 29 Jun 2019
I want to buy a new mobile. Can you guys please suggest me between asus zenfone 6 or pixel 3a xl( in terms of battery life and speaker loudness)..?
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- Anonymous
- LX7
- 14 Jun 2019
Paul, 11 Jun 2019So many nonsense complaints about the phone features and no... moreXR is much more expensive device, not really comparable, the 3a is a cheap plastic device full of bugs with a good camera, that's all.
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- Grende
- sxs
- 14 Jun 2019
Does it have 2 imei? Is it possible to use nano sim and esim simultaneously? Thank you for the response
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- Anonymous
- LX7
- 14 Jun 2019
Holin, 21 May 2019Has a headphone jack? Are you kidding me? How come the chea... moreIt's like they are not selling the expensive one well, if you hope a product to succeed first you need to take away all apple brilliant ideas (a notch, bad battery life, lack of headphone jack, and the ridiculous price) then you mat have a shot, BUT it seems these phones have a lot of bugs for now and it's cheaply made so this may not turn out as successful it could have been.
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- Anonymous
- xhm
- 12 Jun 2019
64gb storage without microsd? doesn't seem enough