I switched to Google's new $400 phone, and I'm never going back to $1,000-plus smartphones

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Google's best phone in years is also its least hyped smartphone in years: the understated, shockingly affordable Google Pixel 3a .

I switched to Google's new $400 phone, and I'm never going back to $1,000-plus smartphones

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Google's new $400 smartphone is the company's best in years. I moved from Google's Pixel 2, its 2017 "flagship" smartphone, to the $400 Pixel 3a — and I'm never looking back. With its beautiful screen, powerful processor, and excellent camera, the Pixel 3a proves that there's no reason for smartphones to be as expensive as they've become. Visit Business Insider's homepage for more stories. Google's best phone in years is also its least hyped smartphone in years: the understated, shockingly affordable Google Pixel 3a. The phone costs just $400, comes with Google's best-in-class camera, and works just as well — or better — than phones that cost double its price. I've been using the Pixel 3a since its launch earlier this month, and I'm convinced it's the best smartphone available at anywhere near its price point. Here's why:

RickDripps on May 21st, 2019 at 00:27 UTC »

The headphone jack is the entire reason I am going from my first-gen Pixel to this one.

I don't need a ton of extra bells and whistles and the convenience of the headphone jack is the main reason I haven't upgraded already.

In fact, if my current Pixel's battery wasn't starting to lose its life then I'd probably keep that phone indefinitely.

thomoya on May 20th, 2019 at 23:29 UTC »

Pixel 3a 64GB currently costs the same as a s10e in New Zealand. Note 9 is only slightly more expensive. Not a good deal here

SybianMobileDisco on May 20th, 2019 at 22:04 UTC »

Between this and the ZenFone 6 I'm finally excited about phones again. Seems like they're actually listening to their customers rather than cramming user-hostile garbage down our throats.