Google discontinues Pixel 3a and 3a XL, so get them while you still can

By Harish Jonnalagadda
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Pixel 3a XL standing on a table
Pixel 3a XL standing on a table (Image credit: Harish Jonnalagadda / Android Central)

What you need to know

  • Google has discontinued the Pixel 3a and 3a XL. Both phones are sold out on Google Store and won't be restocked.
  • Google mentions that customers that are interested in picking up the phones can do so from partner sites.
  • Amazon and Best Buy are still selling both variants of the phone, so get them while they're still on sale.

Google has discontinued the popular Pixel 3a and 3a XL ahead of the arrival of the Pixel 4a. In a statement to Android Police, Google confirmed that it sold through its inventory and "completed sales" of the Pixel 3a series:

Google Store has sold through its inventory and completed sales of Pixel 3a. For people who are still interested in buying Pixel 3a, the product is available from some partners while supplies last.

If you're interested in picking up the Pixel 3a or 3a XL, now is your last chance. Both phones are available on Amazon right now (opens in new tab), with the regular Pixel 3a on sale for $335 (opens in new tab) and the 3a XL available for $380 (opens in new tab).

In my long-term review of the Pixel 3a XL, I called it the best camera under $500 in 2020. Although there are plenty of new options in the market, the Pixel 3a continues to set the standard when it comes to the camera side of things. And the hardware itself has held up astonishingly well over the course of the last 12 months, with Google's software optimizations ensuring there's no lag in day-to-day use:

Google Pixel 3a XL 2020 review: Still the best camera under $500

The Pixel 4a series is slated to debut sometime later this year, with the phone delayed several times already. If you're not willing to wait for the device to show up and are in the market for a mid-range phone, best act fast and get your hands on the Pixel 3a or 3a XL while they're still available.

Google Pixel 3a

Google Pixel 3a series

A year after its debut, the Pixel 3a series continues to be a great option in the mid-range series. The hardware holds up just fine in 2020, and the camera is still the one to beat in this category. Combine that with clean software and regular updates and you get one of the best packages this segment has to offer.

Harish Jonnalagadda
Harish Jonnalagadda
Senior Editor - Asia

Harish Jonnalagadda is a Senior Editor overseeing Asia at Android Central. He leads the site's coverage of Chinese phone brands, contributing to reviews, features, and buying guides. He also writes about storage servers, audio products, and the semiconductor industry. Contact him on Twitter at @chunkynerd.

7 Comments
  • I just upgraded to the 3a XL on Sprint last week to cut bill costs and I'm happy I did! I was holding out for the 4a but pulled the trigger when it was pushed back. This is an awesome phone for being my first Pixel experience.
  • If you can find one it could be a good backup phone.
  • I had the 3a xl, couldn't wait for the 4a. It was a great phone, performance was excellent. Upgraded to the 4xl & got 300 off, glad I did and now worth the 💰. The best thing about these pixels are the user experience,q very fun phones!
  • I've had my Pixel 3a for a year now and it has been such a great experience. I don't have any desire to switch to a 4a or even the 5a for that matter. The 3a checks all of the boxes for me.
  • I agree 100%! Just had the screen replaced on mine because it was worth it to me.
  • I just don't understand Google and their stupid decisions, why would they discontinue their best selling Pixel phone in the 3a? But then again they do this with every Pixel phone and they wonder why Pixel phones flop all the time.
  • Let's hope this means they release the 4a soon