Google Pixel 8a vs 7a | Worth the upgrade?

Unboxing Google's Pixel 8a, with an early review of the camera tech, gaming prowess, battery life etc vs last year's 7a smartphone. The Pixel 8a is no longer a budget hero, costing from £499 in the UK, but is it still a worthy purchase? Or should you save cash and grab the 7a instead? Here's how they compare and stay tuned for a full review!

So, as far as camera hardware goes, the Pixel 8a is almost identical vs the older 7a. However you will notice some differences, including an upgraded Night Sight mode and those AI editing tools. Gaming is more enjoyable on the Pixel 8a too, thanks to that more capable Tensor G3 chipset. Genshin Impact plays more nicely on the highest graphics settings compared with the 7a.

Google's fresh 2024 mid-ranger seems solid in most other areas too. The Pixel 8a's battery life is good enough to see you through a full, long day, although that charging speed hasn't improved over the 7a at all. You've got the same great Android 14 features, now with even longer software support. However, the Pixel 8a also adds in some bonus AI tools that you still don't get with the older phone.

So are you more tempted by the new mid-range smartphone, or are you going to save some cash with the Pixel 7a instead? Let us know your thoughts below!

Pixel 8a Review vs 7a Chapters:
0:00 - Blather
0:51 - Unboxing
1:12 - Design
3:41 - Android 14 & features
5:51 - Display & audio
7:58 - Performance & gaming
9:06 - Battery life
10:07 - Cameras
12:49 - Byyyeeeeee

[TechSpurt]

Cheers for watching this video type thing, Pixel 8a full review coming soon after I've lived with it for a few more days - and a proper 8a vs 8 vs 8 Pro comparison is in edit right now! Thank god for coffee

[jayteebae]

PIXEL EGHT-EH looking good with those rounded corners ;)

[tafarapaul]

Pixel 7A looks bigger than Pixel Eight-Eeeh

[AliAlslaman]

The battel between pixel aaate ate and pixel seven ate should be legendary

[sucafrutpi]

I love that you compared to the last gen so directly. Many of the purchasers are upgraders from the last gen, plus the fact that both are still available makes this a highly relevant review and comparison. ❤

[gavril]

Better off buying the normal Pixel 8 cuz you can find it cheap and has better features

[tjey]

Thanks Chris I have been looking forward to this comparison I think I will now wait a little longer and save some more money as well. Thank you.

[snagle]

The James Corden analogy was spot on i salute you sir.

[obdo]

i love your videos! you make great reviews and you are always cheerful and funny, keep doing your thing man!

[JVC]

Also love your selection in screensavers when comes to pixels

[nikeak]

Seeing Dissociative Being reminded me that you're the one who put me on to DGD from one of your wallpapers. Great taste! Give us some recs😅

[neorich]

I have a 6a and am thinking of "upgrading." This was very helpful.
I managed to find one in a store (in the UK) this morning and had a little play.
Very OCD, but I was looking forward to the "rounded" shape, but found that each of the 4 "corners" is a bit "bulgy?" 😉😉

[MrLardyOne]

Brilliant and entertaining review as always and saved me a packet by buying a boxed new 7a for £329 so very Happy with last year's model. Keep up the great work!

[armandoferreiraalvares]

Love this channel!❤❤ Thanks for the best review haha

[edwardgrafton]

Hey Uncle Spurt in your next video you should do a camera test between the Google Pixel 6a, the Google Pixel 7a and the new Google Pixel 8a too see which one off them is the best.

[markrocks]

As there's always another Pixel around the corner should I try to hold out for the arrival of the Pixel 9 or is the 8/8a, relatively speaking, as good as it gets?

[jayralvarez]

Love that crisp sound from dual speaker! 🥵❤️

[ravit]

Nice side by side comparo 👌🏻 how good is tensor g3 processor when yoy compare it with snapdragon and mediatek

[Moses-N.C]

The rounded design used by Google this year is refreshingly unique. The iPhone inspired flat edges used by all OEMs nowadays is terribly annoying.

[scottowen]

I have the pixel 8a arriving today, can't wait