When Google discontinued its Nexus smartphone lineup, it left a void in the market that has been hard to fill. People didn't really have an affordable option running powerful hardware and stock Android software. Multiple smartphone manufacturers have tried to make something like a Nexus smartphone, but have fallen short. Google tried to offer a substitute with the relaunched Android One programme, which helped participating manufacturers offer a stock Android experience on their devices, but it still hasn't been the same.

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Google Pixel 3a Summary

The Google Pixel 3a is positioned as an affordable alternative to Pixel 3. This smartphone promises the same Google Pixel experience but at a relatively affordable price point of Rs. 39,999.

The Pixel 3a sports a 5.6-inch OLED display with full-HD+ resolution. It has three colour profiles which help change the output of the display. It has good viewing angles and punchy contrast. The Pixel 3a gets stereo speakers as well but these aren't front firing like the Pixel 3. The stereo speakers produce a good output but sound tinny at full volume.

Google has opted for a mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 SoC which is an octa-core chip. The Pixel 3a comes in one variant only, offering 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage which isn't expandable. However Google does offer unlimited photo storage at compressed resolution.

The Pixel 3a has a single Nano-SIM slot but offers dual-SIM functionality via an E-SIM. You can take full advantage of the E-SIM if your carrier supports this functionality.

Being a Pixel smartphone, it runs stock Android Pie with some of Google's customisation on top. Pixel devices are known to get timely software and security updates. With the Pixel 3a, Google promises 3 years of guaranteed software support. The smartphone offers a good user experience and we did not notice any lag or stutter during our usage.

The primary camera is a 12.2-megapixel Sony IMX363 sensor just like the Pixel 3. At the front, it has a single 8-megapixel selfie shooter. It gets most of the camera features of the Pixel 3 like Night Sight, Super Res Zoom and Playground. The camera performance is very good and the Pixel 3a manages to deliver crisp shots in most lighting conditions.

Google has equipped the Pixel 3a with a 3000mAh battery that helps it offer good battery life. The search giant also includes an 18W Type-C charger in the box that helps charge the Pixel 3a quickly. We could go on for over a day once the Pixel 3a was fully charged.

For the launch price of Rs. 39,999 the Pixel 3a feels expensive for what it offers. Some of the competitors offer more powerful hardware for lower prices. But if you want the best camera performance under Rs. 50,000, the Pixel 3a delivers on that front.

Google Pixel 3a Price in India

Google Pixel 3a price in India starts from ₹ 10,999. The lowest price of Google Pixel 3a is ₹ 10,999 at Amazon on 18th December 2025.

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Google Pixel 3a Full Specifications

General

Brand	Google
Model	Pixel 3a
Price in India	₹10,999
Release date	May 2019
Launched in India	Yes
Body type	Polycarbonate
Dimensions (mm)	151.30 x 70.10 x 8.20
Weight (g)	147.00
Battery capacity (mAh)	3000
Fast charging	Proprietary

Display

Screen size (inches)	5.60
Touchscreen	Yes
Resolution	1080x2220 pixels
Aspect ratio	18.5:9
Pixels per inch (PPI)	441

Hardware

Processor	1.7GHz octa-core (2x2GHz + 6x1.7GHz)
Processor make	Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
RAM	4GB
Internal storage	64GB
Expandable storage	No

Camera

Rear camera	12.2-megapixel (f/1.8, 1.4-micron)
Rear autofocus	Phase detection autofocus
Rear flash	Yes
Front camera	8-megapixel (f/2.0, 1.12-micron)

Software

Operating system

Android 9 Pie

Connectivity

Wi-Fi	Yes
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac
GPS	Yes
Bluetooth	Yes, v 5.00
NFC	Yes
USB Type-C	Yes
Headphones	3.5mm
Number of SIMs	1
Active 4G on both SIM cards	Yes
SIM Type	Nano-SIM
3G	Yes
4G/ LTE	Yes
Supports 4G in India (Band 40)	Yes

Sensors

Face unlock	No
Fingerprint sensor	Yes
Compass/ Magnetometer	Yes
Proximity sensor	Yes
Accelerometer	Yes
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Gyroscope	Yes
Barometer	Yes

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Very necessary pixel phone because believe in Google team

Viresh 8684 (Nov 25, 2019) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

I'm very excitement and I trust I'm poor person but mentality is rich how to buy pixel phone It's big" mistake" sir It'll be ablility mistake Google team only mobile quality control by manufacturer pls don't worry sir kindly itsi my mistake because I liked pixel phone ...

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Not value for money!

Vinay (May 12, 2019) on Gadgets 360

Camera looks great. Hardware is okay. Priced too high in India as compared to that in US which is 399$.

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Google 3a cell phone

Venkateswara Rao Vundavalli (Dec 19, 2021) on Gadgets 360 Recommends

Recently this 3a phone was given by my son.less weight small phone.battery back up not enough 3000 mah.camera is good.srorage 64 not good.no external storage atleast.

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Classy product

Dinesh Abiram (Jun 30, 2019) on Flipkart

it is a pixel, just get it already.

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