Don't be caught out! - Google Pixel 8a Vs. Pixel 8!

[@D3st670]

I got the 8a it's already good enough for basic stuff for life. Hopefully it holds out for 7 years

[@gmdtech8008]

Depends on the storage lol if you have the 128gb then good luck making it last 7 years lol I mean yes theoretically yes it could last that long it just needs to have higher storage options like 1tb

[@nandagopanes7267]

Don't be rigid, that's, if it's 128, then it's that's only for.life or so, we've alternatives for storage and options to keep necessary in G photos, no ones intend to keep all the craps to be in phone for 7 long years, necessary are easily uploaded with G Photos, Drive etc. So if you want to, you can till the phones let's u use in.

[@robertwilsoniii2048]

​@@gmdtech8008Amazon sells 256gb usbc thumb drives for $22.99.

[@ForsetiAE]

​@@gmdtech8008 That's plenty unless you have loads of stuff

[@thosko98]

@@gmdtech8008 My 4a's storage is only 49% used, honestly depends on what you do. To be fair I don't play games and don't record much video.

[@kimroberts8440]

This is market specific. For example, in my market (Australia) the 8a is $849 - with a $200 rebate currently, making it $649. The 8 is currently $1199. That's a huge delta, making the 8a a no brainer between the two.

[@ImaVagbag]

Well said.

[@friedricey]

8a in Australia market is 550AUD after 300 trade in discount plus 200 voucher from JB HI FI. So theoretically 350AUD which is around 230USD.

[@KimHDRoberts]

Even better. Shame I didn't have a trade in.

[@samhemphill]

I'm looking at buying a new phone in the EOFY sales and the 8 is cheaper than the 8a at Officeworks. - $797 for the 8 or $847 for the 8a

[@yohannpitrey4598]

I went for the 8a because I didn't want to have to replace a cracked glass back panel every 6 months 😤

[@ptbauro]

A sensible man would have invested in a durable cover - but you do you.

[@theglowcloud2215]

@@ptbauro how about glass backs are pointless? Added weight, another thing to break, zero utility. But eat up those smartphone trends.

[@thosko98]

@@theglowcloud2215 if you have them in a case they will age better than a plastic back. My Pixel 4a is scratched to hell, even though it's spent all its life in a case. Plastic is soft and is much more prone to scratches than glass. Of course glass can shatter, but if you don't drop your phone often and have it in a case it does hold up better over time.

[@rdwok14]

​@@theglowcloud2215 hate that reviewers including in this video always say that lighter = cheap and plastic = cheap. Heavy phones hurt my hands and plastic is way better than glass that can shatter with any drop.

[@Chico.00]

Pixel 8A are being sold by Vodafone in Portugal for about 215€ for 128GB or 260€ for 256GB with some Vodafone Points. I think its a awesome deal, upgrading from iPhone 12!

[@_kalash47]

bro this is gold, you should go and get this right now!

[@AndrewTSq]

I got mine for free in Sweden by extending my current contract for 24 months.

[@issamothmann]

It doesn't seem like much of an upgrade. Change your iphone 12's battery and you'll keep a better phone by all means (except that android is the better OS)

[@AndrewTSq]

@@issamothmann yes, going from iPhone 12 to this is probably more of a sidegrade or slight downgrade in terms of overall performance. My Daughter has a iPhone 13 and that is faster, but you get iOS which I rate worse than Android, especially if you like to develop apps like me :) iPhone 12 will get another 3-4 years of iOS support also, which is really good. Without searching for cheapest option new battery if needed is around $100 with original parts.

[@crpro5420]

@@AndrewTSq another 3-4 years support? 🤣

[@fightnight14]

I like the Sony sensor on the A-series compared to the Samsung one in the flagship model. It's the reason why since Pixel 6a it always win the blind camera test in MKBHD's channel. I wish the flagships get back to Sony sensors.

[@Antwan.Frazier]

I decided to pass on the 8a. Just purchased a used pixel 8 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@rob3rta_a]

same 🙂‍↕️

[@kennethng3757]

my pixel pro 7 has faced multiple issues (3 repairs in the month of May 2024 alone, for 2 screen repairs each at $255 and 1 motherboard replacement at $514). I ditched the pixel 7 pro, and I don't really need that high of specs. ink blots, front display cracks... I have a feeling that the overheating issue might be amplified by the Unicorn Beetle cases (really tight fit) and damage the wiring and circuitry. I currently don't know whether or not to purchase the Pixel 8 or 8a, or some other brand. My current full-time job includes working outdoors in the equatorial sun and rain.

[@Zanatize]

They don't make them like they used to my pixel 2 XL was the reason why I'm a Google man After having the Pixel 6 which went through many problems as well and the 7 pro my insurance company thought I was doing fraud so I had to tell them for 1 hour then That I'm clumsy then I just went to the Google manufacturer and to get some replacements and now I'm on the 7A because and same thing does not charge long. I cannot defend it any much longer

[@ahslan7304]

It's not necessarily fair to compare the 8 when on sale to the 8a at full MSRP. Realistically, when both devices are on sale, the 8 will be $499 and the 8a will likely sell for $374 (which is what the 7a went on sale for). With a price difference of $125, to me at least, it makes a lot more sense to go with the 8

[@jevonsims900]

As often as BestBuy and Google have sales on the Pixel phones it's definitely fair to compare the two.

[@_kalash47]

Where did you get these wallpapers?

[@gustorres8578]

Where did you get the swirling wallpaper on the p8? Great vid too!

[@ahmedabdi5980]

It depends what country you’re. I got pixel 8A for like $390 (tax included) while pixel 8 is at least $200 more expensive. So yeah in my case the 8A made more sense. Plus that Bay Blue 😍

[@pqvid]

Why everyone is comparing list price of the 8a with the discounted price of the 8? You don't think that the 8a will get discounts?.. It's already being sold with 100-150$ discount on its launch, so what's the point of all this complaining about the price?..

[@soo5985]

Facts. I got my 8a with a $100 Amazon gift card. And that discount is awesome.

[@fightnight14]

This is a trend every year especially with Pixel phones because they tend to go on sale. Seriously, it's nonsense to compare those prices. Once Black Friday comes, that Pixel 8a will be sub $300 and it will be labeled as one of the best deals lol

[@cobaltblue5523]

Pixel 8a finish is so much better that glossy shit has got to go

[@curlytoezz]

Went from an iPhone 15 pro Max to the Google Pixel 8a iPhone was getting too boring for my liking and I honestly love the new Google Pixel 8A

[@futurefamily4498]

Does pl 8a have a strong battery life and does it over heat?

[@BaRa6992]

Bro! Im watching this video and really considering dropping the IP15 pro for a8 or 8. How's your experience so far?

[@curlytoezz]

@@BaRa6992mann I'm absolutely loving it. I customized the heck out of it which I am thoroughly enjoying so far. I will say the battery life is bad compared to the 15 Pro Max but honestly I'd rather have so much more things to do to my phone than just have a boring device. Plus iOS 18 is supposed to change the green bubbles to something else so iPhone and androids can all chat. Which is another reason why I jumped to android

[@curlytoezz]

@@futurefamily4498 battery life is mid, and it does not overheat in my case and I'm a heavy user

[@fightnight14]

I used iPhones over the last 4 years and an Apple Watch. I switched to Pixel 8a and Pixel Watch 1 this year and loved it so much. It's a different experience and it's a pleasant one

[@pokerboy72]

The camera bump is smaller.on the 8a .. right.. that should make the 8a more sleek... No ??

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

Absolutely it looks and feels sexy

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

Pixel 8 a camera bar and it's dimensions merge proportionately with the small form factor and matte finish rear gives this phone ultra good looks there is something very special when you hold it in your hands and it definitely looks sophisticated ❤

[@Marcin_Gorecki]

That blue colour has become somehow a kind of an hallmark for Pixels. Very often ppl are asking me what phone this is. I ordered mine as a replacement for very used Galaxy s10e. I choose this Pixel because it's very comfortable in hand due to the round corners. I love these bezels and it's size, it is almost the same as my s10e I used to. Perfect shape, colour, and a great deal in Europe. For the rest specs, that's even too much for me. I like it has not overpowered processor so it can keep some more battery. I don't need that.

[@Beejum]

8a looks so nice

[@swecreations]

Bad review honestly, the 8A does not cost the same, it's unfair to compare the "MSRP" when the phones are already being sold at a massive discount. Also the back of the 8A is much nicer than the 8.

[@oralcarter6295]

Great thorough review! Thanks

[@drpradipjoshi]

choose used pixel 8 over new 8 a today, at same price of 8a after watching this video thanks

[@MarcutsuSpoon]

Sorry region specific. I got my 8a for essentially $199 net, $200 trade in for my 7a and $100 Google credit, WAY better value and lower price for the 8a.

[@ForeverPopa]

Bro knows how to script a great video , keep the good work

[@lancewalker429]

I love how he pointed out what was important to him and many other viewers. That being said, the 8a was an upgrade for me and I don't value the things I would have gotten for $200. Love the reviews and agree 100% with the assessment.

[@kojisan1]

Thank you for the nice review!

[@paulhughes3961]

The 8a will be the first time I have gone away from the pixel pro phones. Mainly I don't have the need for all the bells and whistles any more and it just didn't make sense spending $1,000 in today's financial climate .

[@succubusjenny]

Watching this review from my pixel 8a Would recommend 👍🏽

[@gregbegy1079]

Would be great to see mire comparison with the 7 as I guess mire people like me will be looking at that. With the extra £150 trade in on a 7 I can get the 8a for about £220 so seriously considering

[@flexor212000]

Watch out. I bought the Pixel 8a expecting decent quality (I had a 5a & 3a). The cool tone and the purple color shift off axis is horrible. This guy is one of the ONLY ONES who have brought it up. It's a deal breaker for me and it's a bigger deal then I think it sounds. The color shifts when you type. So it's really very slight shifts off axis (movement from phone while typing for example). I just can't live with it.

[@jjcoolaus]

In Australia the 8A is $500 cheaper which changes the equation significantly

[@Random_alias_JP-tl5xz]

Do you think, that 300€ is a good deal when trading in a pixel 6?

[@jerryb35]

Thank you very Much for your information.

[@Riciaak]

Is it better to buy pixel 7 or pixel 8a now? It's hard to find a reasonable comparison of both

[@anonymous-entity]

8a is better

[@fightnight14]

8a not even close. The 7 only has 2 more major OS updates left. 8a has 7 more

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

7 is a heater chip

[@WarchiefTomi]

3 weeks before the launch of the 8A I saw the Pixel 8 at 500 bucks on Amazon, the 8A doesn't make sense at that price.

[@ForestFilter]

Google store 150€ bonus for trade in old phone

[@steve9377]

8a will eventually go on sale too.

[@fkaspow]

I'm not buying this phone until it hits at least 400$

[@jevonsims900]

By that time the Pixel 9 will be available for pre-order so the 8a won't be worth getting.

[@amrsalem7143]

Tx for the review

[@syimang]

where do u get the P8a wallpaper?

[@jevonsims900]

How many more years is Google going to use Gorilla 🦍 Glass 3 on Pixel A series? Most smartphone brands have moved on to Gorilla Glass 5 or Victus in 2024.

[@davidzhorvath]

Pixel 8a has $100 store credit on google store for each phone purchased, and $100 gift cards art Target in the USA, so that made it a no brainer for me. Buy 3, use $300 store credit on google to buy 4th (all family members) and then turn in pixel 7a for google refund of $200 each.

[@Paul.Reviews]

I'm pretty sure the 8A is there to sell more 8s, as the majority of people will either stump up the extra £50 or wait for a sale.

[@frankihatch]

Pixel 8 is better

[@wizzgamer]

No shit Sherlock 😂

[@cobaltblue5523]

​@@wizzgamer diahrea 😂

[@wizzgamer]

@@cobaltblue5523 Go to the toilet then.

[@crpro5420]

Got 8a. Ergonomics are better. Cameras are not that bad either

[@cowbatboots282]

No shit… that’s the point.

[@Ronanhaokip456]

Why tf still used glass back??

[@wiltedflowers9439]

coming from the pixel 4a so the 8a will definitely be an upgrade for me personally

[@slickdaddy12]

I got my 8 on Google special for $499.00. It's a no brainer.

[@sandrogvenetadze4511]

Alternatives ? In europe 8a is like 200$ cheaper than 8. A55 is to huge phone.

[@PravinPatil41]

I like the roundish pebble shape of this phone.

[@QiqiuAL]

Screen 8a more rounded likes pixel 5, but pixel 5 simetris bezel

[@sammyhernandez3422]

I think google always tries to catch early adopters with as high of a price as possible for the 1st month and then regularly have their phones on some kind of sale. They know the 8a isnt a smart purchase at $500. But they know some people will jump on it for that price. Especially with trade ins. They wouldn't put their products on sale so fast if they thought otherwise. The 8a will def be on sale within a mnth or 2 for 100-$150 off. Especially during the holidays or whenever they announce the pixel 9 lineups.

[@sideskroll]

If you regularly get stuff from amazon for example, the 100 bucks gift card makes it effectively 399$. Which is a very fair price IMHO.

[@eddierubio2796]

Yes. Bad sales strategy

[@Kendawg-zx9cl]

@eddierubio2796 They have enough delusional fans that love their worst no worries just because of the camera

[@dadalonglegs]

8A. 8. Which one were you holding when you held it side-by-side?

[@PazhamporiAfterSex]

the matt back is 8a, glossy back is the 8

[@pokerboy72]

​@@PazhamporiAfterSex left or right.. not able to distinguish

[@PazhamporiAfterSex]

@@pokerboy72 in the thumbnail, on the right is the 8 (glossy) on the left is 8a (matt)

[@jedimirakuru3197]

Is he Luke Shaw from Manchester United?

[@newfnshow031]

thing is most people in the US dont pay for their phones in cash upfront they are buying on contract so owinh tmobile 700 over 2 years is different than a $500 price to carry over 2 years. People on youtube seem to miss that... emptying $550 out of your bank in one day feels like a burden when you can pay T-Mobile $20 a month and just shut off netflix to make up for it 😮

[@MrFooChops]

You're exactly right, some people on KZbin seem to think that U.S is the only country to exist on the planet so life doesn't just revolve around you and your $ which most other countries have no idea how much that is.

[@Raviis]

I haven't done a payment plan in like 8 years or so in the US.

[@erzascralet48]

THANK YOU for that bit around the 2 minute mark about the panel variance. Sure, on PAPER they look the same, but I always noticed that the a-series had worse viewing angles and not as bright, even if they claimed it. Hell, even in store earlier this week I saw all 3 next to each other, the 8a, 8 and 8 Pro, and I thought the 8 looked the best when it came to color volume/perceived brightness. I typically prefer a cooler temperature screen, and while the 8 Pro looked cooler, the 8 just looked brighter to me.

[@ForsetiAE]

Im not even going to watch it at all 9 know it'll just be endless nitpicking. The pixel 8a is fine its essentially the same thing just a lower clocked processor & somewhat worse camera. Im at the point where i dont know ehy they make the regular pixel 8 instead why not the 8a & pro

[@Apx728]

Where can I get that wallpaper?

[@technobangla5082]

I don't know it's me or my habit of using Samsung and other OnePlus and Xiaomi phone's. Recently switched to a pixel 7 and i think my colours are way dull then my previously used phones. Not sure why tbh. And in the case of my country region the true tore feature that google brags about is not worth . Because it can't provide the skin tones here. Though I'm happy with my pixel after switching from an OnePlus nord 3

[@metrotyler]

Most phones ship with extremely saturated screens, Pixels do not.

[@danytalksmusic]

I'll tell you why- it's the OS. You can load a Google OS ROM onto xiaomi or Samsung and see the same issue with the colors being more dull. The panels on the pixel phones have extremely high rankings from dxo Mark so it's just the software. The material UI design is built on muted colors and flat shapes so that's why it looks so plain...

[@dertigerbauch]

The Pixel 8 is completely useless, go for the 8a

[@KianFloppa]

#TeamPixel #GooglePixelASeries

[@akashvarma4427]

I got the phone literally for free with my upgrade coupons and going with vodafone red unlimited contract i ended up with a 40 euro credits 🤣

[@amer.officiial]

Best mobile ❤

[@dr.stevenpennym.d.3241]

8A

[@aseamin2529]

8a is good damn what folks say its hate 😂

[@juliocesarp]

2:21 8a out

[@DiegoAlves-qf9pc]

great great video 👏🔝💯

[@EjlalGlobal]

8a is Extra pricing phone

[@des2knee962]

Neither is good, go for a cheaper cleaner phone sub 350 price

[@joshsalvation6225]

Caught out?

[@cobaltblue5523]

Get a used pixel 8 its around 420ish

[@Camouflage3680]

Ok pixel 8 is better but you pay duble price

[@nikicolemont5620]

prefer pixel 8 for it's charging speed 18 watts charging speed is anno 2024 not ok

[@bobmartin2513]

Just get the 8, better build quality, better cameras, better battery, same 7 updates. BETTER PRICE!

[@swecreations]

It has a glass back though, which is a big minus. So tired of them cracking all the time. Plus the plastic on the 8A even looks better, and the camera bump is much smaller.

[@swecreations]

Also the battery on the 8A has been tested to last an hour longer than the 8

[@bobmartin2513]

@@swecreations 😩 brand new from box, obviously the battery is full brand new too. Dude! 🤦‍♂ 500 for an Exynos mid-ranged phone just to not buy a case? Really? OK 👍

[@swecreations]

@@bobmartin2513 The 8A has the same processor as the 8. And it's definitely cheaper, you can get it for like $3-400. And back glass can crack even with a case on. And battery life is an hour better on 8A.

[@wallvid]

Those bezels are alone the reason to not go for 8a

[@joonaas]

Nah slightly bigger bezels are fine, then you dont touch the screen so often by accident

[@aseamin2529]

I don't know why people are so hung up on bezels it's a stupid argument lol many phones have bezels and people primarily use the middle of the screen not those little spaces around the edges of the glass 😂IMJS what difference does it make none!

[@fightnight14]

@@aseamin2529 People have been complaining with bezels for years they just won't stop. Especially now that Apple is pushing for 0.024923473247824mm less bezels, more people will complain about having 0.00000000001 thicker bezel. Watch

Just get the pixel 8 at this point, the price is the same

[@Camouflage3680]

Is not The same is duble price 300f vs 700f

[@ForestFilter]

Google store 150€ bonus for trade in old phone

[@___David__]

I mean, they're both oversized featureless garbage that no one will buy anyway.

[@Gary0557]

Ha ha people that call phones garbage but haven't used one. Typical.😂

[@metrotyler]

The most out of touch and incorrect comment of all time. oversized? 6.1" is smaller than literally *most* of the modern phone market in this day. Featureless? LMAO, it has everything you could need and some very useful features that excel in comparison to some other phones. The features it lacks are not necessities, nobody wants Samsung's weird AR emoji for example lol. You seem needlessly biased considering you've reviewed much larger phones and considered them good.

[@Gary0557]

@@metrotyler You're still better off getting the 8 though.

[@metrotyler]

@@Gary0557 true, you can find them used and on sale for way better prices

[@wallvid]

Just say that you're too broke to afford one

[@brandonsmith6962]

Both suck

[@tusharkompella772]

Who liked my first comment

[@sualehirfan2514]

No one

[@ronch182]

Down voted

[@Gooitt]

As a father of a toddler, I will go with a cheaper option and plastic back.

[@Stankpitshentai]

You just gained a sub! I've seen some other tech channels claim that the phones feel premium, this is not the case. I have both and the 8a feels incredibly cheap. Photos in the 8a look very poor in comparison to the 8. The video on the 8a has a ton of chopiness.

[@BrynDaviesGoogle]

Really great camera comparison, thorough and a good range of shots!!

[@cowbatboots282]

You’re the reviewer that says the 8a feels cheap.

[@aseamin2529]

And it doesnt😂 smh maybe he's a glass back type of person

[@KnotsOfWonders]

@@aseamin2529 I think glass backs are a psy-op to make the user feel fragile = priceless and therefore more expensive or premium.

[@sidharthshivappa1359]

😂

[@JoeGameVideos]

so the 8A is 609 euro and the 8 is 660 euro both 256gb wich one is more worth it ? and 8a got 1 year more updates then the 8..

[@kevinfightsbears]

Google shot themselves in the foot with this phone, the phone should've been $400 at least

[@power279]

Midrangers cannot beat the Flagship

[@wizzgamer]

He sounds British so whats with the prices in dollar 💵

[@free_gold4467]

He thinks that the internet is in America.

[@wizzgamer]

@@free_gold4467 Probably also thinks Japan doesn't exist too as a lot of Americans/Brits do 😂