2019-05-01_Android_Advisor

ISSUE 62 • ANDROID ADVISOR 19

GOOGLE I/O 2019

First impressions
We’re feeling very positive about the Pixel 3a, with
the phone offering what we believe many consumers
want and have been missing out on for a long time
now. This is Google going back to the philosophy of
the Nexus devices, which were great value for money.
It’s fantastic to see an affordable Pixel phone.
The 3a provides that Google design, physically, but
also in software, which is important when it comes to
the camera. Of course, there are downsides such as a
lower grade processor, lack of waterproofing and no
wireless charging, but these are necessary to achieve
a lower price point. Chris Martin

Specifications

• 5.6in Full HD+ (2,220x1,080; 441ppi) 18:9 OLED
  capacitivetouchscreen


• Android9.0Pie


• QualcommSnapdragon 670 octa-coreprocessor


• Octa-core (2x 2GHz 360 Gold, 6x 1.7GHz Kryo 360
  Silver)CPU


• Adreno 615 GPU


• 4GBRAM


• 64GBstorage,nomicroSDsupport


• Rear-facing camera: 12.2Mp f/1.8 with dual
  autofocus


• Front-facingcamera; 8Mp f/2.


• ActiveEdge


• PixelImprintrearfingerprint sensor


• Stereospeakers


• Headphonejack


• Dual-band 11ac Wi-Fi