Google Pixel 8a Review | Still Stunning Value

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Tech Spurt

Tech Spurt

Күн бұрын

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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@SICERIKTECH
@SICERIKTECH Ай бұрын
The rear has a fresh 2024 design, the front has a fresh 2019 design lol.
@SICERIKTECH
@SICERIKTECH Ай бұрын
@Oldasianguy even better lol
@THunt-ss4hy
@THunt-ss4hy 7 күн бұрын
Moto G chin
@valkhii
@valkhii Ай бұрын
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. :)
@DerekMacColl
@DerekMacColl Ай бұрын
Also went from 3a to 8a, the bonus I got on the trade-in value of the 3a dropped the 8a to 355 € - less than the 7a. Had it for almost 2 weeks now, no issues with battery life, camera does a better job, and overall "nippiness" is very welcome. Add in the 7 years of support they're pledging and this upgrade was a complete no-brainer! About my only issue (and it's my issue, not the phone's) is that I'm still getting used to the in-screen fingerprint reader after years with the rear-mounted one on the 3a. The reader works like a charm, I just need to retrain my fingers to using it.
@valkhii
@valkhii Ай бұрын
@@DerekMacColl Sadly living in Hungary, I couldn't do any trade in 😅. Bummer. You definitely got an amazing deal there~~
@DerekMacColl
@DerekMacColl Ай бұрын
@@valkhii Ah, serious bummer. It does have to be said that there are advantages to being in France, though I'm told that they were doing the trade in thing in the UK too.
@AndrewTSq
@AndrewTSq Ай бұрын
since the phone only charges at 25watt maximum, I would say the battery will last long. Its fast charging, and especially after 85% that wears out the battery mechanicaly. The battery did not last that long for me in the begining on the 8a, now a week later and I charged it sunday at 21, and had 34% left today at 11, with over 7 hours screen time. I think its enough.
@DerekMacColl
@DerekMacColl Ай бұрын
I only noticed last night that it will apparently slow charge if plugged in overnight, with it telling me it was aiming to reach 100% at 8 AM. The charger I have is only 20W, which has seemed fine so far for when I charge it in the evening. Like yourself, I thought the battery was a bit weak to start with but it seemed to improve quickly. Maybe getting to know our habits? On another point, I noticed that with the screen off the battery use seems to be really low; after a full charge I was still seeing 100% when I next picked it up almost an hour later.
@CRYPTiCEXiLE
@CRYPTiCEXiLE Ай бұрын
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.
@Baja_Blast04
@Baja_Blast04 Ай бұрын
I have never been more excited for a phone before. I cannot wait to get my 8a.
@scottritcey5166
@scottritcey5166 Ай бұрын
Did you get the pre order deal in Canada? Also any issues with the modem and phone calls? On Koodo in Canada
@CRYPTiCEXiLE
@CRYPTiCEXiLE Ай бұрын
@@scottritcey5166 no I just bought it off amazon with the case.
@STANDIEMCSTILLE
@STANDIEMCSTILLE Ай бұрын
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.
@mausamkhodifad1218
@mausamkhodifad1218 Ай бұрын
Well put. Even I don't like the zeeo bezel design.
@Goatlett
@Goatlett Ай бұрын
Also I have the a23 and tab s7fe from Samsung and the bezels help me have the edge of my hand not tap-spasm the screen
Ай бұрын
I mind the fact that it has as chin. There is no reason the chin bezel had to be thicker than the rest. In theory I don't mind a bezel as long as it is symmetrical. And this one just isn't. Remember the Pixel 5? That one has the perfect bezel in my opinion. Look up a picture of the Pixel 5 on google and tell me I'm wrong. It's perfectly symmetrical all around.
@Jedbullet29
@Jedbullet29 Ай бұрын
On the chin, that's chip layout and design, probably not cost effective for the price point to get state of the art i.e. slimmer or more compact components. I take your point though. It's still a lot of tech in that package
@sampl.
@sampl. Ай бұрын
I don't mind them since it makes it easier for gesture navigation with a case on.
@somarmahmoud4339
@somarmahmoud4339 Ай бұрын
Watching from Syria ....Thank you for your reviews.
@Indian_Polar_bear
@Indian_Polar_bear 6 күн бұрын
Bro do you have internet there!!!
@thelonewolf191
@thelonewolf191 Ай бұрын
People are overreacting to the bezels.
@kristofhlavacs5408
@kristofhlavacs5408 Ай бұрын
Unfortunately the bezels are worse than the cheapest phones avaiable right now.. Im saying like 100 bucks. Not to mention phones from 2017 has better screen to body ratios.
@Usersf134ssk
@Usersf134ssk Ай бұрын
Coz it's sh!t looking 😂
@Awnos
@Awnos 29 күн бұрын
@@kristofhlavacs5408 Why are bezels bad?
@Sajin688
@Sajin688 29 күн бұрын
Seriously they are, they dont account for your fingers holding it in the way any ways!
@Sajin688
@Sajin688 29 күн бұрын
​@OldasianguyI think the Aluminum frame fixes the issues with gorilla glass 3, it is generally fragile around the edges, so the fact this phone doesn't really utilize any edge design and has a rigid aluminum frame it made that older gorilla glass 3 a much sturdier modern affordable screen with good visual and camera specs together.
@johnnyhoney2074
@johnnyhoney2074 Ай бұрын
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
@MorkcallingOrsan
@MorkcallingOrsan Ай бұрын
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. 🎉
@leerobinson590
@leerobinson590 Ай бұрын
Loved my 4a. Now on pixel 6. Prefer the size of the 4a more
@Sajin688
@Sajin688 29 күн бұрын
I also came from a 4a to now this wonderful 8a! Love it so far. Feels like I have a quality mini computer in my pocket and not some plastic cordless phone
@mikiex
@mikiex 20 күн бұрын
If I select pixel 4a for trade in it offers £67, even a pixel 7 pro is sub-£100
@MorkcallingOrsan
@MorkcallingOrsan 19 күн бұрын
The top trade in rewards are always time sensitive. You need to grab the top trade in rewards at or near launch.
@FreedomDaddy
@FreedomDaddy 19 күн бұрын
They offered me $38 for my Pixel 4a so I am keeping it. I ordered the 8a as I just ignored the bezel freaks. I am sure it will be a fine phone for my needs.
@nomfizzy
@nomfizzy Ай бұрын
Another day, another Uncle Spurt’s video ❤
@pczarn
@pczarn Ай бұрын
What about call quality and holding cell reception? Any complaints?
@robertvogt1527
@robertvogt1527 5 күн бұрын
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.
@yuliansalo4924
@yuliansalo4924 Ай бұрын
Thanks for the video! I am considering switching from Pixel 3 to Pixel 8A or Pixel 8. The UK Google Store offers a nice amount of money for the Pixel 3 trade-in option. As a result, I could not make up my mind between 2 options: Pixel 8A 128GB for 300 GBP? Pixel 8 128GB + Pixel Watch gen.1 for 500 GBP? I haven't used the smartwatches before due to the lack of need. But still, it might be a curious experience. What would you choose?
@flaziola
@flaziola Ай бұрын
Uncle Spurt certainly brought his A game to this review.
@miguelmelo1814
@miguelmelo1814 Ай бұрын
Agree completely!!
@Jedbullet29
@Jedbullet29 Ай бұрын
Aye, that yawning cat photo agrees 😅
@mirzoni-fr9do
@mirzoni-fr9do Ай бұрын
I love your sense of humor, great review.
@TheWrathOfCam86
@TheWrathOfCam86 20 күн бұрын
I find the 'humour' odd, but horses for courses and all that.
@scottibass
@scottibass Ай бұрын
how's call quality and cell reception?
@Matrix_TM.
@Matrix_TM. Ай бұрын
1:34 rare footage of him not saying rear @$$
@RileyELFuk
@RileyELFuk Ай бұрын
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.
@Jedbullet29
@Jedbullet29 Ай бұрын
Nice. Good job. I'm sure I've got a 6 or 7 in a drawer somewhere. Will look into this. Ta JedB
@nigelrudd670
@nigelrudd670 Ай бұрын
By the 8 instead, you can get it on offer etc 😉
@justjuniorjaw
@justjuniorjaw Ай бұрын
On the mood of long term review, would love to see one from Xiaomi 13T right before the 14T release.
@ainjelmae9330
@ainjelmae9330 15 күн бұрын
I wonder where do you get those wallpapers
@amund9355
@amund9355 Ай бұрын
5:16 so outta pocket LMAO
@georgekosko5124
@georgekosko5124 Күн бұрын
Moment like this remind me why i love this channel so much!
@pedrofigueiredo5810
@pedrofigueiredo5810 Ай бұрын
I got One and Im loving it!
@ThatsDunban
@ThatsDunban Ай бұрын
I'm getting that same green pixel 💚 soon I'll give my coments about it
@mickymac432
@mickymac432 Ай бұрын
Is the scrolling issue on chrome on this? Kept reading reviewers on Reddit saying scrolling is poor in chrome and when going through apps. Apparently it’s been there since pixel 6?
@chidechoigame2202
@chidechoigame2202 Ай бұрын
My only concern is how it holds up after few month of use. Is it still responsive or slowed down and laggy like my samsung Flip 4?
@the_person406
@the_person406 Ай бұрын
Do an Honor X6a review Please Chris
@MarcutsuSpoon
@MarcutsuSpoon Ай бұрын
Got one here in the US for $199 net, $200 trade in for my 7a and $100 Google credit. Killer deal!
@fluphybunny930
@fluphybunny930 Ай бұрын
Needs to be on offer to make it a good deal. Pixel 8 can be had for cheap on deals and beats in many ways.
@SuperChiko28.
@SuperChiko28. Ай бұрын
I love Ur videos mate epic my friend
@leew8812
@leew8812 Ай бұрын
You hands make that phone look so much bigger than it is !
@roshansavana8886
@roshansavana8886 Ай бұрын
Love your wallpapers, where do you get them from?
@shaugoon
@shaugoon Ай бұрын
From wallpapers abyss
Ай бұрын
Pay attention, kid. He says that in most videos...
@stephan-kh9wp
@stephan-kh9wp Ай бұрын
He doesn't
@maxm1584
@maxm1584 Ай бұрын
Which one would you pick - 8A or Samsung A55 or OnePlus 12R?
@chriswilson5370
@chriswilson5370 25 күн бұрын
I sent my pixel 7 back due to laggy scrolling on fb etc other then that amazing phone do these suffer with the same issue?
@VinnyUnion
@VinnyUnion Ай бұрын
You know you're even more stunning, Chris-kun.
@arnovanloon8726
@arnovanloon8726 Ай бұрын
Erg goed toestel.
@TheEvdiggity
@TheEvdiggity Ай бұрын
I've been very happy with my 8a. They offered $140 credit for my 4a which was pretty amazing. Makes the phone basically $360 + tax. Plus I got $100 store credit which I plan to use on the pixel stand (2nd gen) whenever it comes back in stock. Also the bezels are not a big deal at all after using the phone for a couple weeks. After you slap on a screen protector and case you'll hardly notice them at all, especially if the app you're using has a dark theme. I like the camera a lot as well. Quite content with my purchase. The phone will likely go on sale in time down to $350-$400 if you are unable to take advantage of any trade in offers. Really great phone for that kinda money in my opinion.
@ThorSpaceViking
@ThorSpaceViking Ай бұрын
Love you too Uncle Spurt
@techtourist7r
@techtourist7r Ай бұрын
I don't get how a big company like google only offers its pixels to a select few countries, quite disappointing tbh
@kk77gelb25
@kk77gelb25 Ай бұрын
Where does he find those wallpapers please?
@AugustoLugo1983
@AugustoLugo1983 Ай бұрын
"Obligatory crotch shot" I am dying here!! Another excellent review, super informative and entertained at the same time, Thanks Chris LOVE YA!
@peted6769
@peted6769 Ай бұрын
Loved the video and the colour Blue on the 8A but just brought the Pixel 8 in Aloe lol (Your Fault 😅).
@FilipMatacin
@FilipMatacin Ай бұрын
Is the vanilla PIXEL 8 maybe the better option right now, if you're explicitly in for the PIXEL 8a?
Ай бұрын
In my country they cost the same. And the 8 is better. So no reason to get the lesser but equally priced 8a in my country.
@FilipMatacin
@FilipMatacin Ай бұрын
Right on the spot you are, )).. I am intrigued by how much people had concluded watching this 8a reviews that Google this time have used the 8a in order to boost the vanilla 8 sales? I could be that..
@anupamdubey6920
@anupamdubey6920 Ай бұрын
btw where do you get your anime style wallpapers from?
@SuperChiko28.
@SuperChiko28. Ай бұрын
Great graphics mate
@lasseusbeck
@lasseusbeck Ай бұрын
Would you take this over the Samsung S24 (base model, with Exynos) ?
@KoalaBeer.
@KoalaBeer. 17 күн бұрын
No
@gamerxd5190
@gamerxd5190 Ай бұрын
2:15 Cant believe he just said that
@jasonmcmeekin2214
@jasonmcmeekin2214 Ай бұрын
To much money for gorilla glass 3 and you get over heating warning that's a first for Google and no charging brick in the box and charging speed is slow no thanks
@martinrowe1824
@martinrowe1824 Ай бұрын
Should I make the jump from my iPhone 13 to the pixel 8a? I’ve always liked android and think they’re easier to use than iPhones!
@jordanwoodstock902
@jordanwoodstock902 Ай бұрын
Not even a minute in what did you think of bodkin TS?
@MrDailyvid
@MrDailyvid Ай бұрын
You can easily get your hands on a Pixel 8 for 550€ and that's the problem. The 8 is better in every regard.
@smsmuadmoulana
@smsmuadmoulana Ай бұрын
Is the Pixel 8 still available for that price or did it go back to it's previous 700€?
@pascal9728
@pascal9728 Ай бұрын
On Amazon 589,-€ for the 8 and 549,-€ for the 8a. Easy decision in this case.
@user-kn2ej5cy9g
@user-kn2ej5cy9g Ай бұрын
I definitely had to come watch my make a review before getting My mum this phone thanks tech spurt
@arunnnn479
@arunnnn479 Ай бұрын
Please check out the galaxy f55 5g it seems kinda too good to be true in terms of specs and prices
@darryltoombs1076
@darryltoombs1076 Ай бұрын
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.
@SlayCC
@SlayCC Ай бұрын
It's reasonable on larger displays but it still retracts from the visual experience. Seeing giant borders from your screen really takes you out of the immersion whenever watching or playing content. The amoled blacks help blend it but most of the time it's not great
@darryltoombs1076
@darryltoombs1076 Ай бұрын
@@SlayCC we will have to agree to disagree on it distracting from the visual experience as those few mm of bezel make absolutely no difference whether watching a movie, playing a game or doing actually anything at all with the phone. People now are actually infatuated with their phones to an unhealthy degree and can't walk around without it in their hand.
@SlayCC
@SlayCC Ай бұрын
@@darryltoombs1076 People pay premium for a Premium experience, smaller bezels has a cleaner look, more immersive, it's that simple. Don't bring your boomer takes on the agrument, people use phones now and want good ones, it's 2024
@Awnos
@Awnos 29 күн бұрын
@@SlayCC If immersion is a concern stop watching things on a god damned phone.
@SlayCC
@SlayCC 29 күн бұрын
@@Awnos oh yeah let me just pull up my Samsung tv while waiting for my food
@otherssingpuree1779
@otherssingpuree1779 Ай бұрын
I never mind the bezels, given I still try using one handed, the bezels help typing better.
@Latrx
@Latrx Ай бұрын
Can you review the poco f6 please and thanks
@mconstantine67
@mconstantine67 Ай бұрын
Google say they're going to support this phone for 7 years, but how many of the new features that come with subsequent OS updates will be available on this model. I read a piece recently that said some of the features of Android 15 wouldn't be supported on the Pixel 8 series, including the 8 Pro. Google also don't have the best track record when it comes to maintaining app support, let alone long term OS support. I also think they're putting too much stock in AI. Give us better hardware. That probably won't happen as it's more expensive to change the hardware compared to writing software. The last Pixel I loved was the 4a 5g.
@davidbezzant9820
@davidbezzant9820 Ай бұрын
Lads before you buy watch a teardown of this thing. Google didn't put a heat sink in this phone at all!! Crazy cheap bastards. The tensors are hot chips too, it might be ok if your into light camera and social media consumption but if you want to game or take long videos on this thing id stear well clear
@MrPurle
@MrPurle Ай бұрын
Wait... you've been to Norwich taking pictures?!
@ragnarjakobsen7722
@ragnarjakobsen7722 6 күн бұрын
I just thought that 😂
@JamesFernando1988
@JamesFernando1988 Ай бұрын
I remember when Apple removed the headphone jack and i couldn't think of anything worse. It's been so many years since i used a wired headset on a phone that I'm puzzled that it's even an issue in 2024. The more you know.
@n_t_play1028
@n_t_play1028 Ай бұрын
What game was that at the beginning of the video?
@timestampAi
@timestampAi Ай бұрын
Gensin impact
@bernur
@bernur 18 сағат бұрын
I'm considering getting a 7a it's 220€ cheeper then the 8a but I don't know if it's the best Choice for 330€
@user-ou6lj8wu6c
@user-ou6lj8wu6c Ай бұрын
My experience was negative. The pixel 8a started having fps drops in brawl stars but my Oneplus nord ce 3 lite with a chip that should be three times weaker wasn't having any drops.
@magikarp2063
@magikarp2063 Ай бұрын
Yes thermal managment is really bad.
@Anima19879
@Anima19879 Ай бұрын
Samsung S23 is the best compact phone and generally at its price. The price has dropped significantly and the S23 8/256 GB in my country is the price of the Poco F6 Pro 16GB, 1TB. Samsung, despite the smaller amount of RAM, still performs better in games thanks to its excellent system optimization. S23 it's a full-fledged flagship with a great camera, speakers and build quality.
@GoLions67
@GoLions67 17 күн бұрын
Got one for $249 with purchase of a pixel 8 for $549. Good deal
@murtazachaudhary3339
@murtazachaudhary3339 Ай бұрын
Nice video
@smsmuadmoulana
@smsmuadmoulana Ай бұрын
Wait a couple of months and u will start to see 8a go on for sale for less than MSRP. Then buy the phone.
@saltyalters
@saltyalters Ай бұрын
The bezels are something youd get used to anyways. No biggie.
@foxmulder4560
@foxmulder4560 Ай бұрын
It's a great phone, I upgraded from pixel 7 and this is faster at opening apps
@haideralimari530
@haideralimari530 Ай бұрын
I never had a pixel phone but thinking about getting one so badly. Just not sure if I should get a Pixel 7 or Pixel 8a. I need a good camera phone with a good performance overall. Which one would be better?
@foxmulder4560
@foxmulder4560 Ай бұрын
​@@haideralimari530the pixel 8a has a better CPU and AI editing. If your choice is between the 7 and 8a then get an 8a
@PAL.Studios
@PAL.Studios Ай бұрын
Picked one up last week. The £204 they offered for my Pixel 3a was too much to pass up after its 5 years of solid use. I'm happy with the size, general performance and camera. The new phone excitement is long gone for me but I'm pleased to have a newer device. Thanks for your content as always, your initial review made me confident enough to pull the trigger.
@alexdenton6586
@alexdenton6586 Ай бұрын
I tried a whole bunch of Android smartphones this year hoping to find something that would make me switch back to Android, even though I am 100% in the Apple ecosystem (iPhone, Mac mini, iPad). The only one I found that could replace my iPhone is the Pixel 8 Pro. I didn’t encounter the same issues I usually find with Android smartphones. The voice command works perfectly (unlike other Android devices where, for some reason, I can never get the voice command to work on the Gboard keyboard). Additionally, when setting up a new phone, you can have an exact copy of your old Pixel, just like you can with a new iPhone. This isn’t the case with Samsung, etc., where you end up having to put all the apps back into folders yourself, reorganize everything, etc. In the end, I found that the photo and video quality were not as good as on the iPhone, so I kept my iPhone 15 Pro Max and returned the Pixel. However, I’m still looking forward to seeing the Pixel 9 Pro XL. I would be very happy to see Google reclaim its crown as the king of photography. They have the resources and talent; I don’t know what’s missing for them to achieve it. Having a disability, voice command allows me to write very quickly without exhausting myself, so it’s indispensable for me. Additionally, I don’t understand why, when copying data from an old Android smartphone to a new one, you don’t get an exact copy of what you had on the old one. You have to reorganize everything, redo your folders from scratch, etc. This is a basic feature, and Android is advanced enough to have this functionality. I will never understand this.
@goodlife2144
@goodlife2144 Ай бұрын
Once you’re in the apple ecosystem you will never leave really. It’s more that you play around with android devices here and there but your stable basement will be iPhone
@alexdenton6586
@alexdenton6586 Ай бұрын
@@goodlife2144 And yet, no, I really, really want to switch back to Android for the simple reason that there are phones that take much better photos than the iPhone, and for me, that's important since I take photos all the time. The problem, as I explained earlier, is mainly that I can never get voice commands to work properly. Being disabled, it's extremely important for me that this feature is reliable all the time, not just once out of two or three attempts. Another thing I can't stand about Android, and I struggle to understand why given they have the resources and talent, is why every time you get a new phone and copy everything from the cloud, when you get to the home screen, you realize you have to redo all the folders from scratch, reorganize everything, and put it back in place. On the iPhone, when I get a new one, it makes an exact copy of my old one. If these two issues were fixed, I would be ready to switch back to Android without a problem. I've always liked having choices and taking better photos. This year, I tested the Xiaomi 14 Ultra, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, Oppo Find X7 Ultra, Google Pixel 8 Pro, Xiaomi 14, and Honor Magic 6 Pro. Also, the Honor Magic 5 Pro and the Vivo X100 Pro. And with all these phones, it was disappointing because I encountered the two issues I mentioned above in my initial comment: the voice command doesn't work when I install the Gboard keyboard for some unknown reason, and it's impossible to make an exact copy of the phone, meaning you have to start everything from scratch, which is absolutely terrible. The only phone where I didn't have these issues was the Pixel 8 Pro. Not only did it make an exact copy, but the voice command was absolutely perfect, even better than on the iPhone, I would say. But the problem was that it took worse photos and videos than my iPhone 15 Pro Max, so in the end, I returned it as well. So, it's not like I haven't tried many phones; I've covered a large part of the high-end Android market. These are basic functions, yet I don't understand why they aren't fixed when Apple has had them working perfectly for years.
@Jedbullet29
@Jedbullet29 Ай бұрын
Maybe try Motorola on Android? I have no problems on my G53 with voice commands for photos or in keyboard... At least not for the last few months after Android updates. Just a thought mate as I need voice as well ...😊
@VK92KL
@VK92KL Ай бұрын
whats the point in buying this when you can get pixel 8?
@aanjan91
@aanjan91 18 күн бұрын
Watching on Pixel 8a, 256 GB variant :)
@PurpleLEANKrabs
@PurpleLEANKrabs 25 күн бұрын
Anya background 👌
@FN-170
@FN-170 2 күн бұрын
I don't mind the bezel, I actually like plastic phone. But the tensor is just an awful chipset, hope the tensor g4 can actually be competitive
@agani5218
@agani5218 Ай бұрын
Please compare 8a vs 7
@ElectricC0mpany
@ElectricC0mpany Ай бұрын
For those going on about the bezels being too much: Techies and tech enthusiasts who watch them on KZbin go on and on about bezels. I have never in real life heard an everyday person who is not a tech enthusiast (making up 99.99% of the world's population) ever say anything about the bezels on a phone. Ever. And the people around me own everything from a Galaxy A13 to pixel 6A to S23 ultra. I've helped many people in my life pick out a phone (usually steering them towards Pixels or Galaxy S Series) because I'm more knowledgeable about them than the average person. Not a single one of them has ever said anything about bezels when they said what they were looking for in a phone. Nor did they remark on the bezels of the phones I've shown them as options. For the love of God, get over the bezels. 90% of people put a case on their phone anyway. It adds the equivalent of huge bezels to the phone. Because you need something to grip. On phones with bigger bezels, the cases are going to wrap around that bezel and make the screen more like a phone with smaller bezels.
@tridens6708
@tridens6708 Ай бұрын
Still stunning value you joking How much did Google pay you for saying that😕 It should be £350-£400💷
@Noname4now2025
@Noname4now2025 25 күн бұрын
hello sir...between 7a and 8a what should i buy?
@vicky20237
@vicky20237 18 күн бұрын
if you just want a pixel that has 4 years of security updates left, then get the 7a if there is a good deal (its £300 right now). its a good phone. but if you want the higher refresh rate, brighter screen, possibly more AI stuff and longer (better) updates, then get the 8a. i'm going to wait until Jan to get the 8a, price should drop low.
@Noname4now2025
@Noname4now2025 18 күн бұрын
@@vicky20237 ok ,thank You 😎
@GK-qc5ry
@GK-qc5ry Ай бұрын
Monochrome icons look like Nothing OS.
@Awnos
@Awnos 29 күн бұрын
Can we all stop pretending that a 6.1 inch phone is "dinky" and that bezels are bad? I already have to turn off touch to wake screen because there is no where on the phone i can touch that wont wake up the screen and when I'm holding the phone watching a video or making a video call the accidental touch potential is almost 100 percent.
@magikarp2063
@magikarp2063 Ай бұрын
I'm sure the price will drop but this is way too expensive.
@Optora.
@Optora. Ай бұрын
That of joke caught me off guard ngl 😂😂
@Usersf134ssk
@Usersf134ssk Ай бұрын
The 8a bezels make the samsung A55 look like a modern 2019 phone 😂😂 i like the pixel color tho.
@xXMarkWadeyXx
@xXMarkWadeyXx Ай бұрын
When you get screen burn in, like my pixel 7 Pro has, it's not such good value.
@Playstation-Trains23
@Playstation-Trains23 Ай бұрын
Doesn't really look any better than the pocco F3. Yes the camera is better. But anything else. Nope. Is the camera 200 pound, plus 2 years later better? Nope. Does it have 256 storage, nope. Not unless you upgrade. So the point is? The value is? Zero
@TurfShifter
@TurfShifter Ай бұрын
I've just ordered the Poco F6. With pre-order discounts it came to £297 and I won't have to put up with bezels from 2019.
@Judezki92
@Judezki92 Ай бұрын
Stunning value at 600€ (like in Europe at the moment)? Not so much. Have to wait for the discounts.
@gabay123vip
@gabay123vip Ай бұрын
Stunning value?? It's time for a serious comparison between pixel 8a/8 and poco f6/pro.
@xperiance7192
@xperiance7192 Ай бұрын
of course it will get toasty samsung manufactured the google tensor there is nothing new about that sooner or later pixel will rollout updates that will optimize the heating issue in short reduce the performance
@GangPyung
@GangPyung 25 күн бұрын
아이폰 15프로 쓰는 중인데 베젤 얇은 것 때문에 화면에 자꾸 손가락 눌려서 오히려 불편함... 태평양 배젤이 오히려 좋음
@m.usamajaved
@m.usamajaved Ай бұрын
Why buy bezels when you can just buy Pixel 8 🤓
@petern3363
@petern3363 Ай бұрын
I wouldn't buy one because the Google search widget can't be removed... and I want less commodification of my data, not less. I know you can download skins which allow this, but WTAF.
@Zetsumei88
@Zetsumei88 Ай бұрын
8a isn't worth it just like the 7a it has a bottom of the bin Tensor in it compared to the 7/8 7p/8p
@bubblywaters3116
@bubblywaters3116 3 күн бұрын
I abandoned ship at NO SD mem card support.
@marksouthwell4490
@marksouthwell4490 Ай бұрын
I think the starting price should be the £350 mark
@zechariahdln9558
@zechariahdln9558 Ай бұрын
Between this and Nothing 2a, I'd rather go with the 2a
@Captain.AmericaV1
@Captain.AmericaV1 Ай бұрын
Will i get a signal from the moon?
@TechNomadUK1
@TechNomadUK1 Ай бұрын
For £499 I'd rather get a used Pixel 8, OnePlus Nord 3 or 10T , Galaxy A55 or S23 or S23+.
@Oxide53115
@Oxide53115 Ай бұрын
but isnt the Pixel 8 base model not also avaible for the same price
@FullaEels
@FullaEels 27 күн бұрын
"6.7 inch mega bastards" I relate, still on 13 mini cause the size is great
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