Pixel 8a review - Flawed genius

The Google Pixel 8a is here, bringing some top Pixel features and performance down to an affordable price. But is it really good value, or has it got too many weaknesses?
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[@xAlienWarfareGamingx]

Got my Pixel 8a 4 days ago and its been awesome to use, def worth it to me at least

[@marioherrerajr5293]

No other mid-range phone will get excellent pictures like a pixel nor they'll get as many updates or the fluid UI experience

[@nokizzy4504]

I love this phone

[@robertvogt1527]

I'm in Australia, and got my pixel 8a,black, with 128gig's, for just $100 upfront, all i had to do was change my service provider and i will receive a gift voucher for $750. Once i did that i got the phone, which normally costs $850,for,as mentioned, $100 upfront. The plan also gives me 120gigs of data,which is 10gigs more than what i was getting, and is only going to cost me $15 more per month,which is only $3.75 per week more. Coming from a relatively glitchy galaxy s20, i think it's a pretty good deal.

[@432wheels]

Also had it for 4 days so far. My best Android experience ever so far. Battery has surprised me and OS is proving very reliable for what I use it for. No gaming, nothing too taxing. Got it on an excellent telco deal where it will only be AU$424 over the plan period.

[@spring581]

Great job: very well explained 😊

[@dannyarroway4187]

Great review, thanks for doing this. Just picked up a pixel 8a from BestBuy in Canada and with a $150 CDN discount, it cost me just $398 US! Great deal.

[@Gary0557]

I used to have the 7a. Am I imagining it, or are those bezels on the 8a bigger??

[@kab1r]

Same. They do seem bigger than on my 7a

[@shuttzi9878]

6a had 83% screen to body ratio 7a had 81.8% 8a has 81.3% Do yes, you're right

[@kab1r]

@@shuttzi9878 they're regressing with the bezels man

[@Gary0557]

@@shuttzi9878 Can't understand why the bezels are increasing, other than to make savings for other features.

[@Molix1981]

Ive seen a couple of videos, and they say that the finger print is quite fast...

[@G.Martinez916]

I still like this phone and can basically get it free with my flip 4 trade in upgrade. Even though pixel 8 pro and S24 are much better I dont want a thin brick in my pocket

[@newfnshow031]

do not trade in a flip for this phone. That would be a mistake... I have a pixel not this one but trading the flip for this is wild

[@fboost]

Isn't the s24 smaller in every dimensions including weight?

[@2greenify]

Keep me he flip. I have the pixel 8a, its great, but the flip 4 surely is better.

[@EvolJeft]

how is the battery life?

[@432wheels]

So far for me, the best battery life I’ve had on any Android phone before. Haven’t fully switched but so far so good

[@jevonsims900]

I can't help but think that if Google didn't make this phone reviewers would give it the Essential PH-1 LG treatment.

[@MRJLS15]

I am definitely enjoying it got it for $400 😊

[@newfnshow031]

I messaged u but u didn't respond 🥺 anyway good video I'ma pick this up for free or should I choose the 8 for free or I could pass both of these up and get the 9 in Oct in not sure what to do I just want a bright screen and good battery

[@michaelrobinson9296]

If you can get the 8 or 8a for free why wouldn't you get the better one?

[@jevonsims900]

I'd wait for the Pixel 9 so you're not missing out on any Gemini Ai goodies this year. It's always better to have the newest SOC from Google and that's the Tensor G4, whatever they'll name it.

[@Dwayne3007]

When the price drops, I'll trade my Pixel 5 in and use it as my secondary device.

[@gourabdeb9144]

I love compact devices

[@danschannel169]

Pixel 6 £160 👍🏻

[@cobaltblue5523]

3:10 I hate light mode

[@Pale8735555]

the bezels are unacceptable in 2024

[@ezradanger]

They legitimately don't bother me. Razor thin bezels are like a curved display in my opinion. They look nice, but they make actually handling the phone more difficult. Especially one handed. You can solve this problem by putting a case on it, but then what were you complaining about bezels for?

[@ijazzy2011]

So much dislike for this phone on KZbin. This channel being no exception

[@cobaltblue5523]

Exactly but he will orgasm for the new iPhone se 😂😂😂😂😂 with bezels bigger than a picture 😂😂😂😂😂

[@mayimbe2198]

Awesome review,👍