Google Pixel 8A Impressions: Just Get The 8!

[@MrUnknownXD]

nah it's actually crazy how 500$ phones are called midrange nowadays

[@thanos879]

Thank apple. They were the ones who kept creeping up in price and had the first 1,000 phone.

[@prateeknarendra1637]

With iphone revenue down 10% , get ready for 100 dollar bump

[@FFmaxxx]

Its been that way for a long time. Top phones been $1000 for decades

[@JohnnyPaw]

500 has been the midrange for a decade now wym

[@GigaShiv]

When I was young I considered 500$ phones to be expensive (S8/S9 era)

[@DerekHansell]

The Pixel 4a was $350 four years ago. This is madness.

[@LetBenCook]

I understand the pain of inflation. But at least on Google Fi it's going for $299 (promo)

[@marktackman2886]

Google offered me $140 for my 4a and right now there is 100 google store credit, those 2 combined made me preorder

[@anthonyt425]

I kinda agree but also this device is a lot less compromised compared to the 4A. The Pixel 4a was struggling in just under 2 years, this phone will keep chugging along for an easy 4 years and more.

[@ethanmccormick3271]

Seems not too far off inflation Not to mention that this would have been the best phone on the planet 4 years ago

[@glbong42]

inflation is a bitch :D

[@Arrekene]

The round Spongebob vibes are real.

[@channingbloom7125]

100

[@horseshoe9]

100

[@大]

99

[@Lily-cx1vo]

Haha, I wouldn’t have thought that, but now I can’t unsee it 😂

[@Renegade0_0]

98

[@IDrawToothpicks]

You’re the only person I thoroughly enjoy getting a reviews from. definitely don’t burn yourself out! We can’t lose you!

[@langa_two]

Haven’t seen a phone review on this channel in forever. It’s refreshing 😅

[@imfosher]

Ikr, it will beat the smartphone blind test

[@gustavodavidortellado7643]

Yeah fr

[@NazmulhossainTahsin]

yeah, just noticed his last phone review was from 2 months ago.

[@zucchini5112]

Bro😂😂

[@d24]

This isn't a review tho? Its an impression video aka only a hands on

[@aegontargaryen597]

Yes, Pixel 8 had $150 discount. But it was a few days ago. It is priced at $699 now.

[@Arjan72493]

I got the 7A last year in Canada for $419.99 after tax. It was $200 off during a Black Friday sale. Absolutely love this phone, so nice to use a smartphone that is easy to operate with one hand.

[@anthonyt425]

Amazing that you can get such a solid device for a good price.

[@LifeRacerMe]

it gets discounted all the times

[@LoveStallion]

It's been discounted numerous times over the last few months. I would expect that trend to continue unless Google holds off on further discounts for the very reasons Marques outlined.

[@XP9724]

It's literally been on sale longer than it's been full price, they knock $150 like every month. They only made it full price again cuz of the 8a but it'll be on sale again.

[@DiamondMaster115]

Cant wait to see the Pixel 8a fly past all the $1000+ flagship phones in the blind smartphone camera test later this year 😂

[@AzVfL]

But Samsung has 932475 MP!!!!!

[@Not_Kareemo]

@@AzVfLIt’s always downscaled These companies brag that they have high megapixel cameras and the pictures are 24 or 12MP Edit: I've never got a comment this popular before. Thanks!

[@i_read_bad_reviews]

@@Not_Kareemoit’s a marketing term. Megapixel has little to do with quality

[@baseerrehman9598]

I don't get it that a cheap phone (not really cheap) wins the blind test every year

[@ismail10_02]

Apart from the Cameras pixels are so trash. I have been using Pixel 8 pro since January and it performs like trash compared to other phones in the price range. It cant even play Brawlstars without overheating. It can't even fit instagram reels properly on the screen. Batterylife is trash, chargingspeed is trash. Overheats when using android auto with navigation. FORCED NAVIGATION!! Cant even turn it off so everytime I step in the car gets super hot and battery drains like hell. Screen constatly dims because on hotness so the high peak brightness also is usleess. This phone is so bad it actually feels like a scam for a €990 phone. Apart from the camera everything else is straight up trash. Then they also gave the google ai features to Samsung so that also doesnt make it stand out in anyway 😂. Good camera and its still trash quality on instagram and snapchat. Unless youre taking pictures 24/7 in the normal camera app this phone is useless

[@didier2124]

I'm in Australia. I went out today to do some research on a new phone. I've only owned an iPhone. I discovered that many retailers here are offering the 8 for around $1200, which is nowhere near a new iPhone price, while you can buy the 8A normally for around $850. However, they are offering $300 cashback and $149 trade-in on my iPhone. That's around $400! Here in Australia, that is super cheap. So, it is very hard to consider much else at this stage.

[@josephleoned]

They could just keep the price of the Pro the same and then lower the base 8 down to the Pixel 8A's price for promotional value. In the future an "A" series may not even be needed from Google.

[@DemRizzo]

The difference between the base and the pro would be too big. For the current lineup to make sense they would have to do something along the lines of $450 - $650 - $900

[@boccobadz]

Pricing is set according to overpriced Apple's scheme. Even Xiaomi started pricing like that. The difference is iPhones are massively overpriced for what they offer.

[@fattahrambe]

This is the final a series

[@Mementomori707]

No pixel 9a series. This is the last A series

[@Andrew-it7fb]

Or they could make a smaller one and get rid of some extra features to keep the price down. I don't need 120 hz or face recognition. I'd rather have the rear finger print sensor like they used to have anyway. The A series has been their beat selling phone but they're killing it by making it too similar to the regular one.

[@MintyDude]

Apple: *has major iPad event* MKBHD: So here's the new Pixel

[@alexbiketester]

Just going to say that....

[@necondaa]

@PastelLavenderYTShut up

[@dummyfarm]

idk, calling the release of last years iPad with minimal upgrades "major"

[@ankitdas8200]

Actually no one really cares about iPad, the older models gets the job done

[@muammarhafidzh4723]

"Major" Ipad event is kinda pushing it...............

[@coreyapotter]

I so appreciate that you give the conclusion in a short, concise title. I still watched the whole video, but I didn't get the slimy feeling that you tried to trick me to click.

[@e-ben616]

Marques shows he puts a lot of thought into the titles. That's awesome really

[@rushabhshah.2768]

I hateThe rounded corners so much I can't even express

[@Adobeaccount-jk9eg]

​@@rushabhshah.2768I like the round corners, I'm gonna buy it 3 years later when I earn some money it'll still be a great daily phone at that time

[@HearMeLearn]

@@rushabhshah.2768 it's not that serious

[@rushabhshah.2768]

@@HearMeLearn I don't like any obstruction while viewing content, I want a flat corner to corner display like Pixel 1 XL😅😅, they should add pop up cameras, they don't use pop up camerasSo theyCanBreach ourPriivacy by turningThe cameraUnknowingly

[@samuelp7847]

I like how Marques is keeping these tech companies honest. After enough years of spec bumping and price gouging, eventually consumers will get wise and save their money.

[@europeanlegend9347]

it's wild that consumers need youtubers to tell them how to spend their money. But, that's the sad truth. the majority of people out there have zero money management skills. You could go on a vacation for the amount people spend on new phones every year.

[@Ok_Cabbage]

He is the humbling X factor in the entire industry of consumer tech reviews.

[@cholwinmoe3319]

Marques at the end of 2024: "and the winner of this year blind smartphone camera test is...".

[@SlinkierDrop774]

The pixel 8A and second is pixel 8 pro and third is pixel fold 2

[@rushabhshah.2768]

If Pixel 8 can get a discount pixel 8A can also get a discount bro

[@yalamanchiliharisairakesh6016]

5:11 Pixel 8 is not around $549 as said. It is showing $699

[@quentiplex]

@@yalamanchiliharisairakesh6016 though the pixel 8 is not that price currently, it constantly goes on sale and the latest sale was for $549. it just ended, but everyone is pretty positive it will be on sale for that price again. they probably ended the latest sale to make way for the pixel 8a's release.

[@Daniel_Clem]

@@yalamanchiliharisairakesh6016 discount ended this weekend. If you wait it will be on discount later again maybe.

[@steamynoodle2010]

Literally after this video dropped pixel 8 went back up to $699 in the US

[@kindplanet1]

The fact 1+12 cost $699 and uses the Snapdragon Gen 3, along with other features. Who would get a base pixel, iPhone, or Samsung? Unless you’re loyal to them.

[@wizzgamer]

Camera best in the business on Pixels ​@@kindplanet1

[@chrisdt2297]

@@kindplanet1 I believe those who actually dig into the spec sheet is the minority price range (not value) > color/look > brand is what most people around me choose phone several rule out one plus 12 simply because of the color choice and camera bump design

[@user-xf8qe8kg8z]

😊​@@kindplanet1

[@ironbolt2678]

@@kindplanet1Specs matter very littlw in todays smartphones. Every phone in midrange an up is very fast, the only thing separating them is what features they offer. Apple has its great ecosystem, so base iPhone is worth it to many, same with Samsung because it is consistently good in many ways, Pixels offer great SW experience with amazing camera. Oneplus? nah man, for years they have nothing to offee and half of their flagships are trash. This year they are decent, next year who know if they even exist? 1+ 7pro was their last great unique phone, rest is just rebranded stuff from other brands, they even lost their Android skin and feature style a while ago

[@WhatsThisOwO]

I miss the $299-$399 budget option for the Pixels, if they were available here they would be an easy recommendation for non-techy people I know

[@gadgetunboxer9669]

Pixel 4a was a very good option

[@VVashabi]

They should make $299 4A 2024 version.

[@gadgetunboxer9669]

@@VVashabi yeah

[@dannyganelin9777]

Or just bring back the Nexus line for a budget friendlier version of the Pixel.

[@leonox7313]

got a pixel 6a in 2022 for 160!

[@alwayswatchingvideos4]

i'm honestly just shocked by how thick the bezels are, i was comparing them to my pixel 8's throughout the video and i'm wowed by the chin especially😭😭 i did get slightly confused with the data comparisons as i thought you were comparing to the regular 8 (through no fault of your own i lose focus sometimes) great video!

[@blad...]

As someone with a 3aXL with OtterBox case, lol...

[@GFourGadget]

The problem with this 8a is definitely the price. Just cut it down by 100 bucks and it'll be one of the best midranges out there!

[@gastontwo]

That's true

[@mattworth3195]

Existing Fi users get 200 off plus you can trade in. I have a 6a right now and they're offering 65 for the trade, very enticing!

[@sajalawasthi2540]

@@mattworth3195 who are Fi users? can you please explain

[@TrentonMatthews]

@@sajalawasthi2540 Google Fi Wireless users.

[@Andrew-it7fb]

​@sajalawasthi2540 Google offers cell phone service called Google fi.

[@BodegaCat90]

The A series would've been great had they kept it priced at $350 like the 4a

[@davidvreugdenhil4557]

Yes but inflation is bumping this price up

[@Buggolious]

@@davidvreugdenhil4557 yea "inflation"

[@crudolol]

​@@davidvreugdenhil4557 Nah its greed

[@crudolol]

​@shall_we_kindly Damn, true.

[@godz52]

Still waiting for the successor in dimensions. 8a is 7mm longer, 8 is ok, but has display problems 😩

[@joshuaprado5279]

Is it weird that the rounded shape is the main reason why I want this? I love the style.

[@Ki-lr6ub]

I really like it appearance wise, but then when I see how much screen space the rounded corners eats up, including Marques showing how some icons are even cut off by the severely rounded corners, it changes my mind.

[@xPandamon]

@@Ki-lr6ub To be fair, that is a pretty easy fix. Although it is a lot, I like rounded corners but these round the display a lot which I personally would hate

[@JstormZx]

The pixel 5 is peak "rounded" phone design. It's dimensions are what google should have gone with here. I also prefer rounded corners as opposed to something as *crass* as the galaxy S24 ultra. But they turned the rounded corner slider too high on this one.

[@rushabhshah.2768]

I hateThe rounded corners so much I can't even express

[@rushabhshah.2768]

glad I bought s24 ultra

[@StalkerInTheWoodsX]

A few years ago, when I went to college, I went from Samsung to a pixel. Pixel 2 XL and I swear it was your video that sold me completely on it. It has been the best phone and I love it. I've gone through 3 devices all being pixel 2 XLs since 2017. I want to upgrade so bad but I haven't found the right one yet and this economy ain't it. I've really been considering the pixel 7 or 8, but I like the smaller size of the A series phones. Hopefully my 2XL can hold out a while longer till the prices come down.

[@jonaelgallurdo757]

but it is used to find them cheap on ebay second hand

[@ZachBobBob]

Man I'm still rocking the 4a and have absolutely zero issues with it. Its still a good phone that covers all my phone needs.

[@bunsenhoneydew6551]

Same here, but depending how you use it - lack of updates will soon start to be problem.

[@ZachBobBob]

@@bunsenhoneydew6551 For sure ..then I'll upgrade when I absolutely have to

[@2whitewalker61]

Same, but actually thinking of buying an 8, because it's price is so good rn only for better camera

[@mihaicraciun8678]

eyyyy 4a gang

[@mikemike0000]

I feel ya! I was MORE than happy with my 5a until it died on me last month. I got it at launch and it did everything and anything I needed it to do over the years. The 7 Pro I got as a replacement is amazing, don't get me wrong. But, I miss the rear fingerprint reader! My finger instinctively goes for it when I reach to get my phone out of my pocket! 😋

[@FlyWithMe_666]

Cool! Does this have one of those touch screens?

[@mkbhd]

Yes grandma

[@Jack-os6wz]

Can it also take calls?

[@Kenshi876]

Will I be able to check my electronic mail?

[@BastardOfTheNorth]

Can i send eMessages?

[@MacaroniArsheri]

Can I take pictures with it?

[@SavvySavant]

5:05 That's why i buy previous generation flagships almost exclusively now. Its almost universally a better deal price wise instead of buying brand new mid range phones... Its pretty apparent.

[@supriyaverma312]

Man this looks so beautiful like nostalgic round sides wow 😮

[@justina9385]

So beautiful 😢

[@NELLYB]

I REALLY like the design of this. Like a pebble you know is gonna get the most skips at the lake

[@anthonyt425]

Poetic.

[@christopherbareja996]

How good is it having a title that actually describes the video? I haven't seen titles this good in 20 years.

[@jkkay477]

It's almost a "tl;dw" title

[@YvonneNguyen-mo4ti]

I love the way you make your videos. Full informational, no distraction, no music. Just everything about the phone.

[@williamkatzners]

That's why I always come back.

[@AtomicSymphonic]

I LOVE THE SIZE OF IT. I'm also loving that Google's rumored to announce a Pixel 9 "Mini Pro". Which is exciting for people that want all the high-end features, but don't tend to watch long videos or movies on their phone/like being able to reach the top of their phones using their thumb and not needing to do weird finger gymnastics to do that.

[@mungwatk]

Aloe and Bay sound like an Instagram influencer couple.

[@wilsonmpesha904]

😂😂😂💯

[@hoomanbing]

Aloe is a goddamn plant

[@oldkingspook]

Lol, yes 😂

[@Kacper_Wieckowski]

Bro, the bezels look like they traveled here from 2017.

[@anthonyt425]

I doubt the target audience is going to care much.

[@fullbass1426]

Those bezels look and feel like 3step backwards. If they made it that thick atleast they should have made it symmetrical. Looks more like a 200$ toy. Looked forward to this 8a but I think im keeping my trusty old pixel 6 for now.

[@mattymerr701]

​@@fullbass1426 $200.00¢

[@felreizmeshinca7459]

I'm glad, I won't accidentally swipe or press the screen now.

[@vivekrai6202]

​@@anthonyt425 Who is the target audience here? Any phone in this price range looks far better than this ancient tech.

[@ImWillyDS]

That's crazy fast response from Marques after seeing Pixel 8A ads. I just barely finished watching Apple streaming for iPad Pro, but my mind is set for Pixel 8 after seeing Marques' video

[@chickenclips]

Bought a brand new (sealed box) Pixel 5 for $300 with a cover and screen protectors. Phone was dead out the box lol. Oh my how I missed this phone. I have been using the S24 for a while and am very happy to be back on the P5. The new stuff just seems to be churned out for the sake of the label and making releases dates. Meh - I'm nostalgic and using the P5 makes me feel quite humble. It's good enough and relevant in today's plethora of handhelds. No security updates anymore, but I don't load trash on my phone. This world is getting crazy. Cheers

[@SK128LOL]

Casual user here, I have a pixel 7a, and I really don't feel like I'd be missing out on anything if I don't get the 8 or 8a, EXCEPT the 7y software support. That is a really good selling point that I, personally, value.

[@dddtrump]

BRUH......... no one is keeping a phone for 7 years anyway.

[@Dalamanofc]

​@@dddtrump yes, but if you choose to sell it on the second hand market, it will better retain its value since it still has software support (or give it to a family member and still have the peace of mind that they will have software support and security patches)

[@SK128LOL]

@@dddtrump Well, then you're probably an American/Canadian

[@innocentanthony3324]

@@dddtrump iPhone 7 users say hi

[@iamcarl4591]

​@@innocentanthony3324 HTC u11 Eyes still rocking as well

[@vulcan4d]

I'm glad I didn't wait and scored a mint open-box Pixel 8 for less than the 8A. Still, the true flagship was the Pixel 4 from which I came from....god damn that was ahead of it's time. Phones really need longer support and I'm glad they are finally doing it now.

[@phonedroid_uz]

Yeah man I am using 4xl now which is the beast,only battery is lacking for me

[@vaultboy1419]

@@phonedroid_uz I wish Google kept and improved on that radar unlock tech. That was amazing and could very easily rival FaceID. Why does Google always get rid of the best features? Squeeze for assistant from Pixel 2, that radar face scanning from Pixel 4, those hardware fingerprint scanners in general that were last seen on pixel 5a... If they brought those all back, I believe that Pixels would sell like hot cakes, even with the Tensor. Last Pixel I had was the 7 Pro, it made me switch to the competition how bad it was. I'm thinking of going back, maybe with the Pixel 8a but I still have doubts and I still miss my old Pixel 2XL... They don't make them like that anymore.

[@devanshsoni7894]

Good to see MKBHD with these smart phone reviews and short videos after long time 😀

[@MarinusMakesStuff]

I think people in the US are very spoiled with all these low priced products. Over here in Europe the pixels cost a lot more.

[@Philipsfuture]

now I can't unsee the round spongebob

[@holderofallknowledge604]

This is what the base iPhones (regular iPhone 15) compete with yet the pixel can offer their latest chip and 120hz for half the price. Why do people let apple do this?

[@frankiedemartinalonso3638]

the Apple wall is insane. At least in NA, iMessage is a really big deal. Most people don't want to switch just based on that alone.

[@Kevin-mx4vm]

🐑

[@mihaicraciun8678]

@@frankiedemartinalonso3638 It has to be only in NA. Most of Europe (and afaik most of the world besides China) just uses whatsapp.

[@MFreuden]

@@frankiedemartinalonso3638 it’s only a thing in the US though

[@dominic7012]

I’ve tried both. The iPhone 15 is much better.

[@Panvi10]

'Google drops Pixel 8A. But Pixel 8 is still goated.' - a wise man

[@dbltime]

Looking to grab an 8a from Google Fi for $299. An upgrade from my current 6a at a great price. Thanks for the review. Cheers.

[@lewysigns]

I'm not even interested in some of these reviews as my interest in tech has dwindled over the years. I watch to see the quality of the video and story telling.You're the GOAT Marques.

[@harolldjenskin1210]

it's very nice to have long and big fingers like you... a 6,5" screen, even 6.7" is very comfortable

[@b_man-25]

I have slightly bigger than average hands, and longer fingers as well. I use a 6.8" phone every day and have no issues with comfort.

[@azareelr]

Pronouncing “aloe” as “Allo” was a sneak diss 1:12

[@TheSongofSaya]

Aloe Bayra

[@hrushik10]

Aloe bhujiya

[@Lada333]

Dissing what?

[@Retroluxxx]

@@Lada333 Google Allo shut down in 2019

[@_Tp___]

how would you say it? sounds right to me

[@gibsongk]

How are you so good at color coordination? All of the subtle objects in the backgrounds of your video complement the products so nicely, everytime. Do you use an app to judge exact colors?

[@CommodoreFan64]

I love the Pixel A series, as I'm still on a Pixel 6a, & I really like the size/formfactor in pocket not being so bulky, so I'm really excited for the 8a, and will pick one up when I can find one on a deal unlocked.

[@pranayp1950]

Still using the 3A here. Changed screen thrice and battery once. Still runs well. I don't intend to upgrade any time soon, unlimited cloud storage is too important to lose.

[@kezla]

​@@pranayp1950 I upgraded to the 6a and miss not paying for storage and the fingerprint reader location! Keep it for as long as you can! 😅

[@Rockets09]

Also have the 6a, love it!

[@CommodoreFan64]

I really like mine, the only real issues I've had with mine is the so so finger print reader as I have worn down thumbprints, and a couple of times while outside in the summer last year I got an overheating warning trying to take photos/video, so I had to turn it off, and let it cool down a bit, otherwise it's been mostly flawless for my needs.

[@Rockets09]

​@@CommodoreFan64Same, I wish the fingerprint reader was a little more responsive.

[@The_Kris_M]

I love the new curve shape it's cute. I just got the Pixel 8 Pro 512GB model at the normal Pixel 8's MSRP because Google has been keeping that thing on discount for the last 5 months.

[@rishmoney]

You said you would check the comments - I appreciate how honest you always are. You are our go-to for tech reviews. Please don't ever lose our trust, just start a patreon if you need more money but don't sell your soul Marques Rider.

[@sharveshasreerajsreemurugan]

Marques nice beard tho, hope you will soon get better.. Godspeed..(heard from latest waveform)

[@bobbda]

Good Lord, that bezel is so thick!

[@NaveenDewangan]

yup front look wise its a downgrade from 7a

[@vacric]

just like S23 FE

[@DaddyM7MD]

​@@vacric I'm gonna be honest I wouldn't get the s23fe at all. I got my mom the a35 which has the same screen and nose of the feature and 256gb for 300 dollars. So it's a 300 dollar phone and this is a 500 dollar phone so almost double yet its not amazing honestly.

[@saulgoodman2018]

Some people like them thick.

[@anonymous-entity]

Thick is not an issue assymetrical bezels are the issue.

[@catchyviddy]

4:52 the most Google thing would be to develop them in parallel for a while with completely different feature sets, kill off one of the two and then port over only half the features

[@shirocat_shirocat]

An MKBHD video makes my day!

[@MrBrown-Braggs_America]

had the 4a and loved it then switched to iphone 13 pro max for work reasons and as soon as contract is up i'm going back to pixel because of one reason, file transfer from pc to iphone is a nightmare! and i can do so much more with an android when it comes to sharing everything i need to p2p and pc to phone. now that apple has incorporated rcs messages i don't have to go through WhatsApp when dumping photos and worrying if they are going to be blurry or not. maybe i just havent figured apple out but as far as ease of use i'm defiantly an android fan in that aspect.

[@PwrUsrTech]

They finally conquered the $500 price tag, as someone who uses the Pixel 7a, these improvements are more than substantial to make it a pretty solid phone for the price imo.

[@mareczuczek]

I picked up 7a brand new for under 300$. There's no point switching to 8a

[@bosh__]

Having had these in my hand through my work, I can tell you this is going to be mega mega popular. The size and specs to price ratio is pretty good in its space (especially in phone retailer stores)

[@mikemike0000]

My Pixel 5a just kicked the bucket last month, so i was totally expecting to have to outright buy a new phone. I was dead set on getting a Pixel 8, but Google blew my mind when they offered me a brand new 7 Pro as a straight up replacement for my dead 5a!! Needless to say i was floored. Been loving this phone since i got it. I agree with you here, tho. I'd totally get the 8 over the 8a, even if i had to pay $50 more to do so.

[@Giant_Dwarff]

How did they offer you a 7 pro? Was your 5a still in warranty?

[@mikemike0000]

@@Giant_Dwarff I bought the 5a new at launch, and even with the extra year Google added on after the issues with it were brought to light, I was way out of warranty. I don't know if it's because I was/am a Google Fi customer or not, but they initially told me that they'd be sending me a 6a as a replacement, which I was happy with. After a little more back and forth with support, the rep told me that there is an 'inventory issue' with the 6a, and that I am being upgraded to a 7 Pro as a replacement. I had to rub my eyes and re-read what they sent me! Haha! 6 days after I sent them my bricked 5a FedEx delivered a brand new, sealed in the box 128gb Obsidian Pixel 7 Pro! I was sceptical until I actually had it in my hands! I did some reading online and saw that I'm not alone. There's quite a few people that have received the 7 Pro as a replacement for a bricked 5a. I felt like I won the lottery! It's a great phone!

[@IDrawToothpicks]

Same! Except They only offered me a refurbished phone same pixel 5a for 65 to 70$..... um.....Absolutely not how did they offer you a better phone? Did yours die before warranty was up? I'm on google fi and got mine straight from Google fi site

[@mikemike0000]

@@IDrawToothpicks I honestly have no idea. When my 5a died, I went to the Fi site and used the chat feature to talk to support. They went thru all the diagnostics with me to attempt to salvage it, but I had already done all that. They said I was out of warranty, but they'd replace it with a 6a. I was super happy to hear that, but after a few more mins they came back and said that there was an inventory issue on their end, and that they'd be upgrading me to a 7 Pro. I didn't believe them. I have shit luck to begin with, and I'm also a jaded/cynical person so I figured it was BS. I sent off my 5a to the service center, and a day after they got it I received an email telling me my new 7 Pro had shipped and was on the way. A few days later I was opening a brand new box and activating it. 🤷🏻‍♂️ Honestly, I was still super happy with my 5a and had zero intentions of upgrading. Although I'm very happy with this thing, I really loved my 5a!

[@StromBugSlayer]

When my 5a died last year they gave me a new 6a. Miss that 5a battery and headphone jack, but at least I get more updates

[@Mindgames91]

upgrading from my loyal warrior the Google Pixel 4a. Excited :)

[@N0ra23]

ahh im also still using my 4a and in doubt if I should upgrade to the 8 now, or wait a few months longer...

[@Mindgames91]

@@N0ra23 Hello! I can honestly say after using my 8a for a few weeks. The only difference I notice is the camera is better. Performance across normal apps with average use is the same. I'd keep your 4a. I def kept mine for a backup, didn't sell it like i thought I would.

[@N0ra23]

@@Mindgames91 that is good to know. Thank you! ☺️

[@wheresierraat]

Hey, if you don't mind me asking.. how are you liking the phone now? I love my 4a but the battery is completely drained, making my phone unusable most days. I'm thinking about the 7a or 8a but they're both the same price right now.

[@hamzaosama5814]

Wild to drop this video on the apple event day.

[@AndrewPL5]

Why? It's just a review. Not really taking the spotlight away from anything...

[@destinedtogame]

I mean. People who get a pixel won't have interest in Apple

[@22mirrorball]

Wild of Google? Because they dropped this phone today, it’s not him consciously choosing to upload this video today, on which Apple also happened to hold their Event.

[@CommodoreFan64]

@@destinedtogame 100% I'm a Pixel 6a owner, who is well invested in the Google ecosystem with lots of Nest products, and even a few Android tablets, so I have zero interest in Apple stuff, and I'm glad someone big is talking about something else other than Apple.

[@veryfake]

Oh noooo.. Apple's feelings is going to be hurt now. Lmao.

[@ikrarhesaprasetya7392]

been waiting for new review by marquess as always

[@WildTorterra]

Fun fact: I got a coupon code from Google One that took $250 off of the Pixel 8, minus another $100 from trading in my 6a. So I got the phone for about $350, or about the price of their cheapest A-Series phone (I forget which one that was. I wanna say either the 4a?). The A-series lineup was honestly a really good idea when it started and seemed like a genuinely good deal at the time, especially for an entrypoint into the Pixel series. But as time went on, the phones have been getting steadily more expensive, creeping dangerously into flagship territory, and with how often the actual flagships go on sale for around or less than the price of the A-version, it's becoming less and less of a good deal. Since we like tech hot takes around here, I'll drop this one: I think the 8a or the 9a will be the death of the A-series.

[@annurissimo1082]

When you put it like that, at that price point, it really makes no sense to get an A series. How'd you get such a large discount, though?

[@WildTorterra]

@@annurissimo1082 I've been subscribed to Google One (the cheapest plan, even), and I got an email in my inbox with a $250 coupon, plus I got more taken off from trading in my old phone. Beyond that, the Pixel 8 has been going on sale pretty often lately on its own.

[@ChibiSheepy]

Back when the phone launched, Fi was running deals to get the phone for like $300 off unlocked. Solidly agree, the A-series serves no point at the moment as long as you aren't requiring a new phone during a sale-less period and can't wait.

[@natec1689]

Just got mine today because my 6a finally hit the ground in a way to damage the display. Enjoying it so far and seeing as the 9 was announced, I'm glad I stuck with the A series.

[@Notdeepakchopra]

Great music in the intro and outro. Definitely noticed that

[@anibalrosales2494]

song?

[@jaybird764]

This review solidified my choice on getting the 8 rather than wait for the 8a. I do wish i could have afforded the pro at the time but I am happy with my choice. Keep up the great, honest videos! Cheers!

[@sylvestrestalin]

is it just me or those bezels look formidable!

[@Obsrvdr]

It's ugly 😂

[@arthstg]

yes. it reminds me of an old iphone X. or brand new android smartphone sub $100. dude i'm waiting this for so long,,, just to get dissapointed. fyi pixel 8 still stuck at $750

[@ivaerz4977]

I didn't even notice bezel until you said it

[@sumesh-kumar]

its to differentiate from the flagship one ig

[@VVashabi]

Google can't make good looking hardware. Watch, Fold, 8a looks ugly and couple years behind competition.

[@shaggytoph]

The Pixel 5 a was better than the normal 5. It had a headphone jack and fingerprint scanner on the back, which was awesome to unlock it while you were getting it out of your pocket. It also had a better screen but was easily handled by 1 hand, while maintaining the awesome Pixel 5 camera. Whenever I see these new pixels reviews from Pixel 6 to 7, to 8, I see they deviated from their main selling point. The good old times of Google Pixel XL to Google Pixel 2 XL panda are long gone, they even offered FREE Google Photos space if you get Pixels, now they don't offer anything. They're just another apple & most of us won't but pixels anymore, which is sad because there's no other alternatives.

[@arnox4554]

Yep. You want GrapheneOS? You need to get a shitty Pixel. I'm mad.

[@NHKJeffrey]

0:51 "Round Spongebob vibes" - despite of the fact this is a very on-point description (and being a real trend), this really got me...good one Marques😂😂😂 (I hope I'm not the only one found this description funny)

[@rickybobby7775]

I cant unsee it now 💀

[@lianaboy]

Throwing the phone like that at 6:35 is... I would expect some pillows in the background where the phone would land without any noise

[@PapaMaxwell]

But then that doesn't show off how durable dbrands cases are.

[@Nishok_S.J]

HOW ON EARTH ARE BEZELS LIKE THAT OKAY IN A 500 DOLLAR PHONE IN 2024 😭

[@AnotherPointOfView944]

On certain planets, its OK.

[@giomjava]

Inflation.

[@DavidNikkiZane]

very few phones even have bezels this thick anymore, even in the $200 range... just insulting

[@YS_Production]

I hate narrow bezzels

[@daruiraikage]

its actually disgusting, straight from 2018-2019

[@hishtech9]

They really need to think again about the (a) series prices !

[@sloth7d526]

I got the 6a on spring break sale for $299, still one of my best purchases for value compared to how much I spent.

[@mtchl8]

except you have to struggle using 60 hz display and outdated camera that puts so much noise indoors that it's barely usable.

[@Azlanking96797]

Better than an iphone 14 ​@@mtchl8

[@aslan4767]

@@mtchl8 Camera is great, takes wonderful shots

[@user-fx8fp5dp9]

Don't mind cringe people and toxic comments MKBHD. We love you❤. You are the best HONEST tech reviewer in youtube.

[@Techfanatic73]

Nobody has said anything toxic or cringe. SMH. Seriously. Just because somebody pouts something negative about the product doesn't mean it's toxic. Lol. Your comment is what's cringe.

[@user-fx8fp5dp9]

@@Techfanatic73 scroll down baby.🤌 N.O.Y.B

[@NoshikiYT]

@@Techfanatic73exactly

[@Michael-ub4vl]

Don’t forget not everybody is a tech enthusiast. Many people would prefer to keep the extra cash if they can’t get a deal on the 8. There is a still a market for this

[@CarlosGarcia2]

I don't know where he's seeing the 8 for $550 because it's still $700 everywhere.

[@naresh1024]

What if they buy a pixel 8a when there is a sale on 8a? Wouldn't it make more sense to buy 8a then??

[@acojo8205]

@@CarlosGarcia2Here in the uk the 8 is £569 on google’s website, and the 8a is £499. They’ve undercut their own product on day one.

[@100500daniel]

People that aren't tech enthusiastic wouldn't get a Pixel

[@ShardikFanatic]

​@@100500danielwhy not? Its a great phone if you want a clean android experience and great camera. Thats enough for a lot of non tech ppl

[@Tristand09]

6:35 the way he instinctively flinched his eyes when he threw the phone on the floor

[@JoshuaOlujide]

a huge issue about pixel phone pricing is that they're on sale from Google literally ALL the time. Like anytime I randomly check the online Google store, solid 65% chance that they're on sale for like $200 less than their MSRP. so like yeah, the 8a is definitely a good phone for that price, but the 8 will likely be on sale for like $549 at some point (sometimes even $499, the same price as the 8a).

[@spicehub.402]

I'm Surprised marques did not share any photos shot from this phone considering it's one of the main selling feature of a pixel phone.

[@yaitz3313]

This is the impressions video, not the review. Usually the full review video has to wait until after the official release of the phone, and there he'll show photos.

[@jephitmaharjan2878]

Those thick bezels are a deal breaker for me...

[@Ducktility]

Which phone impresses you the most in this price range?

[@MS10x]

​@@Ducktility oneplus 12r

[@SwordTomato]

​@@MS10x 100%

[@jephitmaharjan2878]

@@Ducktility Samsung Galaxy S23

[@froikev]

Thanks for unboxing. is the 8a screen completely flat? that of the 8 was slightly curved which made installing a screen protector almost impossible.

[@whyisitsodifficultomakeahandle]

Those bezels are just insane

[@sgejkgn]

sub-200 phones from the Chinese brands have better bezels than this atrocity

[@TheRealGigaCat]

@@sgejkgn exactly

[@whyisitsodifficultomakeahandle]

@@sgejkgn true I have the redmi note 12 pro and it has more even and thinner bezels than this. At least be symmentrical smh

[@narahitesh1341]

iphone xr vibes

[@jaysondoster9729]

I love the rounder edges and i hope the 9 is that round.

[@DiamondMaster115]

5:25 The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8A share the same peak brightness of 2,000 nits, it's not brighter.

[@marksouthwell4490]

Maybe the standard brightness is a tad brighter. My 7a screen ( in standard manual brightness) is slightly brighter than the pixel 7 I had

[@AzVfL]

He forgor that only 8Pro has 2,400 nits (me too)

[@petrolpoodle]

I got my Pixel 6a in January 2023 for £299 ($375) and it's still absolutely incredible. The battery is doing amazingly, the camera won Marques' big blind test at the time, it's one-handable and seems to be invulnerable. I've never been a serial phone dropper until now - it's so slippery without a case on 😂 but I just love how it feels without a case even if it's just cheap plastic! I'll be keeping this as long as possible, I'm not seeing enough of an upgrade with the 8a to consider it at all!

[@newfnshow031]

that blue one looks amazing. That alone I would buy it over the 8 lol

[@RickyDaKitsune]

0:52 "Hi, how are ya?"

[@Imseff]

I’d love to know where you can buy a pixel 8 for $549 because after checking I don’t see it going for that price anywhere

[@joshuaduplaa9033]

I got the pixel 8 pro from mint for 549

[@richpontone1]

Mint had the Pixel a at $399 and free shipping on a time limited deal which now ended. Now they got the Pixel 9 at $399 and free shipping, same time limited deal. Best offer on this model ever. Get it now!

[@KN-592]

5:00 people say silly things like "Marques reviews ruin companies" the man just said 500 is reasonable for mid range wtf 😂

[@乂]

Who else misses the days where you didn’t need to spend $900+ for what’s considered a high end phone?

[@marilynsylvestre9597]

The same problem happened last year. I was eagerly waiting for the Pixel 7a to come out to get it, but the Pixel 7 was always going on sale for the exact same price as the 7a. So I've waited for nothing and ended up getting the 7.

[@H3lios227]

Thank you for the review

[@alexmajor8039]

If it came in yellow i wouldnt think round spongebob, im seeing straight up, minion

[@VelterZ]

I was literally thinking of buying this phone and the video dropped right on time.

[@Ducktility]

Lets us know if you literally buy the phone and your review when you literally use it

[@artschiloyan9101]

​@@Ducktilityyou've been dropping a lot of funny comments here 😂 I appreciate it

[@ryanjasperse]

The visible wince at 6:34 after throwing the phone made me chuckle. Like we all know that phone is probably fine, but willingly throwing a $500 piece of anything would make anyone cringe. Did Dbrand ask you to "durability test" their case live in a video? 😂

[@Snafuuu]

those corners are HORRENDOUS. I hate hate hate Google's new obsession with big round corners everywhere

[@Ducktility]

I too used to hate hate hate, but then I realised it's more comfortable in my jeans pockets and easier to hold big screen devices using one hand

[@thedarkknight1971]

Google SHOULD HAVE done the 8A as - $350/$380, 90Hz screen 6Gb Ram 128Gb Storage with G3, and a good size battery for that usual 'All day' use. THAT would be just fine for most budget price seeking 'Pure Android/Pixel' purchasers. Then there would have been a noticable difference between the 8A and 8 to go with the price difference. Heck, It would have been a good alternative to the likes of Motorola, Nokia etc for the budget tier of phones... 😎🇬🇧

[@dotnitsu]

good stuff, straight to the point as always!

[@TechnoBoomer]

Thanks for the video. I switched to an 8 pro at 1st day and I thinks it's the best. As far as the 8a is concerned, I would prefer the 8 because the hardware is better

[@AI.Overlord.X]

You can tell in the comments who has and who hasn't used a pixel. They are so much better than the specs seem on paper. And if you've used one, you'd know this.

[@anonym1034]

Uhh yeah, not so sure about that. I've used a P7P for almost 2 years now. From subpar performance in everyday-tasks (e.g. jittery scrolling, app freezes) to overheating (again during everyday tasks like taking pictures at spring temperatures), to miserable reception (which includes terrible call quality and even dropped calls), underwhelming battery performance and frequent software bugs (just recently I wasn't able to receive calls after the march/april update and the taskbar still keeps glitching to the side of the screen, even when holding it upright), I would argue that it's actually the exact opposite of what you said.

[@PhoenixKoopion]

@@anonym1034the P7P has had issues with call dropping, haven’t seen it on the 8

[@anonym1034]

@@PhoenixKoopion Well, the recent software issue that caused severe problems with calls has definitely also affected the 8 series. But even before that, people have been plagued with problems concerning reception and call quality. Since this comment by itself might not be sufficient/convincing, I'd recommend you just look it up yourself. You'll quickly find out that the Pixel 8 (Pro) has had similar issues as the 6 and 7 series from the getgo.

[@wittywolk]

@@PhoenixKoopion the call/SMS problem is happening for many both P7 and P8 (both non, and pro) users since the March update. I'm one of them using P7. It's not that the calls are dropping, it's that people can't call you... and SMS's are coming in late, or never...

[@b34tn1k]

Pixel 8 is $699 on the Google Store right now, not $550

[@binyaminzhitomirsky9640]

I think someone on Google saw this video and canceled the "sale price" that they had going for months.

[@caidee]

​@@binyaminzhitomirsky9640 Or I think they canceled the sale so this phone can make some sense

[@Cynara2468]

Got mine $609 during sale

[@LifeRacerMe]

its gets discounted very frequently

[@jochemvdberg8898]

Did this man just say budget?

[@brunobris]

I guess that's where you stopped watching the video😅😂😂👐

[@Aceborn-Gaming]

You are spot on, there's nothing in the pixel 8a to make you want it over the 8. I'm still using the pixel 6 pro and in my opinion I see no need to upgrade to any other phone, pixel or not because I'm getting all the new software updates/features as well and that's how it should be.

[@epicbots8479]

Can you please do a review on xiaomi's latest budget phone that is the redmi turbo 3 (rumored to be the Poco F6) would be really interesting too see how far budget phones improved especially this one for less than 300$ having the snapdragon 8s gen3.

[@wizzgamer]

It will sell for around $500 as the Poco F6 same price as the pixel 8a. The Redmi Turbo 3 although basically the same phone is missing bands that you need in the west and also has the Chinese room rather than international plus you miss out on warranty.

[@epicbots8479]

@@wizzgamer I actually bought it here in the PH for 16,412PhP (286$) and its so good. You can remove the chinese bloatware and install google and youre all good. Though custom rom is an issue for those who want to modify, and I dont really have a problem with bands since we also have limited bands but it might be an issue for westerners.