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Pixel 3a, battery update - worth it? (self.googlepixel)

submitted 1 year ago by tamal3 to c/googlepixel

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Hi all,

I've had a 3a for some years now, and I like almost everything about the phone (though I sincerely wish they'd used more durable glass, holy canoli). However, the battery has started to fail, and I was wondering if it's worth replacing? It would cost about 80 USD to have it professionally replaced.

I know the device is no longer supported by Google, but I was thinking of running GrapheneOS instead of Android, anyway.

Any thoughts or insights? I'm far from a genius when it comes to cell phones, so I'd appreciate anything you have to say.

Thanks!

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[–] tamal3 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Yes, the size of the 3a is excellent. I like the way it fits in my hands and pocket. Is the 7 substantially larger? Though maybe keeping it in my pocket is why the screen keeps breaking... (Lies, it's because I drop it and the screen is as delicate as a potato chip.)

[–] [email protected] 4 points 1 year ago (1 children)

It fits in my pocket alright, but it's a solid half inch taller, quarter inch wider, and somewhat thicker/heavier

[–] tamal3 2 points 1 year ago

Google would give me a whopping $35 for my 3a if I traded it in for the 7... I think I'm just going to replace the 3a battery ;) Thanks for the info!