Google Pixel 3a XL

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Google Pixel 3a XL
6.0" FHD+ OLED Display
2160 x 1080 (FHD+), 402 ppi
18:9 aspect ratio, 100,000:1 contrast ratio
Always-on Display, Now Playing
Qualcomm Snapdragon 670
2.0 GHz + 1.7 GHz, 64-bit octa-core
Adreno 615 GPU
Titan M Security Module
Dual-Pixel Rear Camera
12.2 MP, 1.4μm pixels, f/1.8 aperture
Optical + electronic image stabilization
76° field of view; 8 MP front (f/2.0, 84°)
3700 mAh Battery
18 W USB-PD 2.0 fast charging
Up to 7 hours of use from 15-minute charge
Non-removable
4G LTE & Connectivity
Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO)
Bluetooth 5.0 + LE, aptX / aptX HD
NFC, eSIM (select markets), GPS/GLONASS/BeiDou/Galileo
4GB RAM + 64GB Storage
LPDDR4x RAM
No microSD expansion
Unlimited high-quality photo/video storage via Google Photos
Timeline & Release Details
The source bundle identifies the Pixel 3a XL as part of Google’s 2019 Pixel 3a family, announced via the official Google blog on May 07, 2019. The phone was introduced with a single storage configuration and a US$479 price point in the United States.
- Canonical model family: G020A, G020B, G020C, G020D.
- Launch price (MSRP): US$479.
- Announcement date: May 07, 2019.
The four model variants support different regional LTE bands and network configurations, including GSM/EDGE, UMTS/HSPA+, and CDMA for Verizon and other carriers. eSIM is available in select markets.
Body & Build
Google lists the Pixel 3a XL as a polycarbonate unibody device with a rear-mounted Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor and Active Edge sides. The phone is offered in three colours.
- Dimensions: 160.1 x 76.1 x 8.2 mm (6.3 x 3.0 x 0.3 in)
- Weight: 167 g (6.0 oz)
- Materials: Polycarbonate unibody
- Colours: Just Black, Clearly White, Purple-ish
- Sensors: Active Edge, Pixel Imprint fingerprint sensor, proximity/ambient light, accelerometer/gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, Android Sensor Hub, haptics
Display System
The Pixel 3a XL uses a 6.0-inch FHD+ OLED panel with an 18:9 aspect ratio. Google specs note a high contrast ratio, true black levels, and Always-on Display with Now Playing music recognition.
- Size: 6.0 inches (152.4 mm) fullscreen diagonal
- Resolution: 2160 x 1080 (FHD+)
- Pixel density: 402 ppi
- Contrast ratio: 100,000:1 super contrast
- Color depth: 24-bit (16 million colors)
- Features: Always-on Display, Now Playing, D67 Whitepoint
Camera System
The rear camera is a 12.2 MP dual-pixel sensor with large 1.4μm pixels, f/1.8 aperture, and both optical and electronic image stabilisation. Google’s HDR+ software, Night Sight, Portrait Mode, and Super Res Zoom are supported. The front camera offers an 8 MP sensor with a wider 84-degree field of view.
Rear camera:
- 12.2 MP dual-pixel, 1.4μm pixels, f/1.8
- Autofocus with dual pixel phase detection
- Optical + electronic image stabilisation
- 76° field of view
- Video: 4K @ 30 FPS, 1080p @ 30/60/120 FPS, 720p up to 240 FPS
Front camera:
- 8 MP, 1.12μm pixels, f/2.0 fixed focus
- 84° field of view
- Video: 1080p @ 30 FPS
Software features: Portrait Mode, Night Sight, Super Res Zoom, Google HDR+
Platform & Software
The Pixel 3a XL ships with Android 9 (Pie) and the Snapdragon 670 platform. The Titan M security module provides hardware-level protection. Google promised three years of security and OS updates.
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 670 (2.0 GHz + 1.7 GHz, octa-core, 64-bit)
- GPU: Adreno 615
- Security: Titan M Security Module
- RAM: 4 GB LPDDR4x
- Storage: 64 GB internal (no microSD slot)
- Operating system: Android 9 (Pie)
- Update commitment: Source notes list 3 years of software and security updates
Key Features & AI Assistant
The Pixel 3a XL integrates Google Assistant with Active Edge - squeezing the sides summons the assistant. Call Screen (English in US and Canada) and Now Playing are included. The Titan M chip secures the OS and payments.
- Active Edge: Squeeze for Google Assistant
- Call Screen: Available in English in the United States and Canada
- Now Playing: Automatically identifies songs playing nearby
- Google Photos: Unlimited high-quality storage for photos and videos
Battery & Charging
The phone contains a 3700 mAh battery and includes an 18 W USB-PD 2.0 adapter for fast charging. Google lists up to 7 hours of use after a 15-minute charge and up to 30 hours on a full charge.
- Capacity: 3700 mAh (typical)
- Charging: USB Type-C with 18 W USB-PD 2.0 fast charging
- Charge time: Up to 7 hours of use from 15-minute charge
- Full charge endurance: Up to 30 hours
Connectivity & Sensors
The Pixel 3a XL supports 4G LTE with 3x carrier aggregation and 2x2 MIMO. Global band support varies by model variant (G020A/B/C/D). Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD audio are standard. A 3.5 mm headphone jack and stereo speakers round out the audio experience.
- Cellular: 4G LTE (Cat 11 up to 600 Mbps down, Cat 5 up to 75 Mbps up); GSM/EDGE quad-band, UMTS/HSPA+; CDMA EVDO Rev A on select models
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac 2x2 MIMO (2.4 GHz + 5 GHz)
- Bluetooth: 5.0 + LE with aptX and aptX HD
- NFC: Yes
- SIM: Single Nano SIM + eSIM (select markets)
- Ports: USB-C (USB 2.0), 3.5 mm audio jack
- Audio: Stereo speakers, dual microphones with noise suppression
- Location: GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo (varies by region)
- Sensors: Fingerprint (rear), accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometer, proximity/ambient light, Android Sensor Hub
Google Pixel 3a XL - Summary
The Google Pixel 3a XL is a 6.0-inch midrange smartphone announced on May 07, 2019. It combines a vibrant FHD+ OLED display, a capable 12.2 MP dual-pixel camera with OIS and EIS, and fast charging (18 W) with a 3700 mAh battery. Powered by the Snapdragon 670 and Android 9 Pie, the phone offered a clean software experience with three years of updates. While the polycarbonate build and lack of 5G or storage expansion reflect its midrange position, the camera and display quality made it a strong contender at the US$479 launch price.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$479 |