Google Pixel 8a Review | Still Stunning Value

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Reviewing Google's Pixel 8a after two weeks as my full time phone, testing the camera performance, gaming abilities and battery life. The Pixel 8a is a proper pocket pleaser and it's almost as good vs the 8 for photo capture - and an equal for games and the everyday Android experience. It's one of my favourite mid-range phones in 2024, and here's why!

Check out my other reviews of the best budget-friendly smartphones and flagships right now.

The Pixel 8a is a bit more expensive than previous A-Series Google handsets, but it's still cheaper than the 8 flagship and yet comes close or equals it in many areas. That camera tech may be a downgrade, but that smart image processing means you get similar photos day and night. Check out my comparison to see how they stack up.

Likewise, the Pixel 8a can happily smash through a game of Genshin Impact with maxed out graphics. I did get an overheating message one time while using Android Auto, but otherwise the phone doesn't get quite as hot as earlier Pixels.

Battery life is good enough to keep you going all day even with a fair bit of camera play. And I love that stock Android experience, with the guaranteed 7 years of support!

Google Pixel 8a Review Chapters:
0:00 - Obligatory beginning waffle
0:42 - Design
3:22 - Features
5:06 - Display & audio
6:43 - Performance & gaming
7:42 - Battery life
8:59 - Cameras
12:53 - Verdict

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Switched from a Pixel 3a. Here's to 7 years with this thing. It's an amazing phone. I think it ticks all the right boxes. In case the battery wouldn't be up for the 7 years support, easy battery changing without needing to mess with the screen. Enough to take off the back. Pixel 7a nearly made me update because of that. Glad I waited one more year. Old Pixel 3a has been through a lot. So don't let "high end" phones to dictate what YOU need. They can't offer much more to justify that price gap. :)

valkhii

I like bezels. Helps to frame the device. Helps to separate the foreground from your device and improve focus. Just like framing a piece of art.

STANDIEMCSTILLE

The rear has a fresh 2024 design, the front has a fresh 2019 design lol.

SICERIKTECH

People are overreacting to the bezels.

thelonewolf

i bought the pixel 8a in white with the official white case for it, quite pricey here in canada, but it's worth, I really like this device I turn on 120hz of course, it's very snnappy that 8gb of memory gonna be great, 7 years support great... the bezel doesn't bother me, i like the round shape of the device, it feels good in the hands, 6.1" is my sweet spot love it a lot beter than my iphone 14, i always love pixel devices i had own a 4a and 6a and the 8a is the best one I own of a pixel device. Great Phone I have no complaints.

CRYPTiCEXiLE

I wasn't planning on ordering the pixel 8a until I seen Google offering me a £217 trade-in on my old 4a. Crazy. So I purchased the 8a. Sent my 4a away and have just received notification stating my £217 is on its way. So New pixel 8a for £282. That will do nicely thank you. 🎉

MorkcallingOrsan

Here in Australia, a telco company was offering a $750, gift card to put towards a new phone, the pixel 8a was $850, minus the 750 means that I only paid $100 for it.
Add the cost of a $30 clear soft case, plus a $20 tempered glass screen protector, and I'm only out of pocket $150.
Enjoying it so far over the past few weeks.

robertvogt

Your good self and Flossie Carter are my go to for the best and entertaining reviews
Got a 7a in coral and love it as I did the 6a

johnnyhoney

Watching from Syria ....Thank you for your reviews.

somarmahmoud

I love your sense of humor, great review.

mirzoni-frdo

Uncle Spurt certainly brought his A game to this review.

flaziola

I got one for £230, after trading in my Pixel 6 (which will be running out of OS updates this year, I think) and I'm quite pleased with it. It's a definite upgrade.

RileyELFuk

It never ceases to amaze me that people keep complaining about the bezels on smart phones when the bezels are only a couple of mm at best and if you are worried about a couple of mm affecting your viewing experience then you really should get your eyes tested.

darryltoombs