Display
The Pixel 3a XL sports a spectacular 6-inch OLED display.
Bezels
The display is surrounded by chunky bezels.
Software
Pixel UI adds special features like Google Duplex and Now Playing.
Back
While the Pixel 3a XL looks similar to its pricier sibling, it forgoes the glass body for polycarbonate.
Camera
The single 12.2MP rear camera takes excellent shots any time of day.
No MicroSD Slot
While most of the competition has a SIM slot with room for a microSD card, the Pixel 3a XL does not.
USB-C
There might not be wireless charging on the Pixel 3a XL, but it does support fast charging with Power Delivery 2.0.
Power Button
The colorful power button is easy to find.
Headphone Jack
Although the latest Pixel flagships are missing the headphone jack, it makes its return on the Pixel 3a and 3a XL.