
While the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are undeniably great phones that provide a lot of bang for your buck (even when they're not deeply discounted with upfront carrier activation), Google's "regular" Pixel 3 and 3 XL have significantly sharper screens, a faster processor, and a more premium build quality going for them.
As such, most Android purists would probably buy one of the older and higher-end variants of the latest handsets "made by Google" if they were ever given a choice. Of course, the Pixel 3a and 3a XL are typically far more affordable, starting at $399 and $479 respectively, ...