I actually think the pixel 3 is underrated it's basically the same size as a pixel 4 a but it has better chip and the glass build and the squeeze for assistant functionality. No headphone Jack though and stuck on android 12.
But still I often recommend it to people that really don't have much money and need something in a pinch . Got a pixel 3 for $70 on woot. I absolutely love the texture. Unfortunately I think the version I have cannot use a custom rom so it's definitely dated. But I think it's still basically fine to use.
I don't think I would have loved to pay 8 or $900 for it at MSRP when it came out but at 70 bugs it's fucking amazing
It's hard for me as a value conscious person to recommend the 7a over the 6a even though I prefer the 7 a because of the wireless charging. But there's ways to get the pixel 6a for $90 ( We'll technically 50 but you have to buy a $40 plan). From metro pcs although you'll have to wait 6 months to unlock it . But you only need to pay for the $40 plan onc.
But even if you don't want to deal with that hassle it's easy to find it for under $200 on the reso market. Be by the holiday the pixel 7a will start to see sales for $350 or below. $250 on resale.
It's not that I even need wireless charging but I like to have it as a fail-safe in case the port breaks . It's one of the most common things to break on a phone.