Google Pixel 3a XL

It’s the tiny bits and an excellent camera that make Google Pixel 3a XL a great phone. The charm lies in the simplicity of the experience and the fact that everything works as it should. The longer we have lived with the phone, the more we have come to appreciate the efforts Google has put in and more the handset has grown on us. The software is perfectly optimized, you get priority access to everything Google, the battery mileage is decent, the handset has stereo speakers and retains the audio jack, the handset is slimmer and lighter than its main competitors, and Google isn’t skimping on the notch-free AMOLED display. On the downside, the Snapdragon 670 isn’t as snappy as the 800-series chips that you can easily score for the same (or lower) budget and due to import duties, the India price of Rs. 44,999 is unjustifiably steep and very close to what you’d pay for a Pixel 3 in an advantageous sale. If you particularly value any of the exclusive Pixel strengths, you may consider the Pixel 3a XL as your next option. But I guess it would work better if you can source it from international markets where it’s significantly cheaper.