Google‘s latest Pixel 3a and 3a XL were supposed to be affordable variants of the Pixel 3. However, nothing prepared fans for what is perceived to be an inferior build quality as a result of the use of plastic for the body as against the premium glass build of the Pixel 3 and 3 XL. JerryRigEverything has got his hands on the Pixel 3a and indeed, the durability test shows some impressive details.
The Pixel 3a coming in plastic did not in any way reduce the build quality, going by the durability test. The test also saw the display glass going under the radar. The Pixel 3a models come with Asahi Dragontrail glass protection and the test shows it is as much as strong as Corning’s Gorilla Glass. Thus, there won’t be much damage if the phone’s display should get in contact with keys and other metal in your pocket. The front and rear cameras are also protected with glass to protect from daily scratches. The same can’ be said of the rear-mounted fingerprint scanner which could scratch easily but that won’t affect the normal functioning of the scanner.
The bend test also reveals the plastic fuselage with a gloss finish on the sides are very hard and won’t bulk easily under severe pressure. Even though it has some flexibility, the handset is quick to return to its original state when the pressure is removed.
Thus, the durability test has proven that there is absolutely nothing to be worried about the Pixel 3a plastic build. You can check out the full video from below.
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