A fine phone for video and photography, it’s just a pity that the audio doesn’t quite match Impressive low light photography Vibrant, dynamic screen Good value for money Disappointing audio performance Rudimentary design and build Slightly underpowered

While it lacks some of the Pixel 3's features, the Pixel 3a is astonishingly good value for money when you consider the quality of the camera and the performance of the hardware. At £400, this is a must-buy for anyone shopping on a budget

Amazing camera, Stock Android, Good screen, Fantastic price

No water resistance, No wireless charging

The Pixel 3a is a very important product to Google. It marks a return to cheaper but good phones, and it brings many of the excellent features from the £739 Pixel 3 to under £400. The camera is simply better than anything else at this price and so is the software.

Pros: great camera, good screen, great software and support, headphone socket, relatively small, fairly inexpensive, squeezable sides

Cons: poor battery life, average performance, no wireless charging, no water resistance, no expandable storage or dual-sim support, large bezels

We’ve long been fans of the Pixel range of phones. They may be fairly simple in operation and design, but you’re rewarded with excellent photos in a range of different conditions.

Rather than see these phones as Pixel-Lite models, we'd say they are more like a new generation of Nexus phones, showcasing the potential of Android without breaking the bank, only this time with Google's hand firmly on the hardware design tiller.

One of the best phone cameras around, best display on a Pixel phone to date, 3.5mm headphone jack is back.

No special hardware features, waterproofing is gone, Pixel 3a XL doesn't add much.

Surprisingly good. The Pixel 3a ties in with the virtues of the Google Nexus devices of the past: It is compact, offers good performance and it is affordable. But there is one important difference between the Google Pixel 3a and the old Nexus smartphones. Find out what it is in our review.

attractive OLED panel, fast Wi-Fi, very good speakers, good vibration motor, cameras

display brightness, weak SoC for this price range, small battery, plastic case

When it comes to smartphones, it’s easy to get caught up on the “more is best” treadmill. More megapixels, more gigabytes and gigahertz, more camera sensors… and more money, of course. Then along comes the Google Pixel 3a and slams the emergency stop button.

Best camera in its class, Very affordable, Pure Android promises timely updates, Design doesn't suffer for the budget, All-day battery, despite the size

No waterproofing, Wireless charging is missing, Processor can't keep up with flagship phones

The Google Pixel 3a is a phenomenal bargain at $399 (and $479 for the XL model). You’re getting so much for your money, including that brilliant camera and an amazing software experience.

Camera is one of the best, Night Sight and portrait mode are amazing, Great size, ideal for one-handed use, Purple-ish color and neon power button are so pretty, Headphone jack

Build quality is poor, Display isn’t great, Snapdragon 670 is slow at times, Battery life isn’t amazing

After months of rumors, the Google Pixel 3a is finally available. It’s a more affordable take on the company’s flagship phone, with corners cut in all the right places. It’s 90 percent of the Pixel 3 at half the price.

Incomparable value, Excellent camera, Great battery life

No waterproofing, The gesture navigation is bad

Having told you about a far larger Google offering the 3XL in February as summer turns to autumn a smaller more compact offering crosses my desk this may suit those who have slightly smaller hands or pockets both cost and size.