The Pixel 7a is INCREDIBLE // Two Months Later

Buy the RingConn Smart Ring here - bit.ly/42e06YK
Well, the Pixel 7a has been out and available to purchase for over a month now, and after using it for an extended period of time, it's finally time to share my thoughts on it.
Enjoy!
Buy it here - geni.us/UkZhXu
---
📽️My Filmmaking Course - sbck.me/learn
🗣️Channel Discord - / discord
🎨Amazing Motion Graphics - sbck.me/motionarray
📼Incredible Stock Footage - sbck.me/artgrid
🎼Get music for your videos here - sbck.me/artlist
🎵Or you can also get amazing music here - sbck.me/epidemic
🎥Camera Rig - • Turning my Sony A7S II...
🛒My Filmmaking Gear - samuelbeckman.com/kit
Instagram - sbck.me/ig
Twitter - sbck.me/twitter
TikTok - sbck.me/tiktok
KZbin Shorts - sbck.me/shorts
Website - www.samuelbeckman.com/
Amazon Affiliate - sbck.me/amazon
Thank you for watching this video! If you enjoyed it, feel free to jump on board by hitting subscribe.
☑️ Just a note, this video and description contain affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I'll receive a small commission.
Time-stamps:
00:00 - Introduction
00:46 - Design
02:04 - Haptics
02:30 - Fingerprint Sensor + Face Unlock
03:09 - Display
03:50 - Battery
05:16 - Performance
06:00 - RingConn
07:14 - Cameras
08:40 - Final Thoughts

[@mark99k]

I've never understood the objection to ordinary-width bezels. Thin bezels invite damage, and 99% of anything I need to look at on the phone is toward the center of the screen, not at the edges.

[@soloman01uk]

Great review buddy. It's also the size of the 7a for me. The 7 and 7 pro are too big IMO. I'm 6' 4" so don't have small hands I just like a smaller, more pocket-able phone. 6.1" is a nice size. My old phone was 6.7" and was like a brick. Love my Pixel 7a.

[@mydlonozka]

i have pixel 6a and I love this compact phone

[@aadi2134]

same here i am big but hate big phones 🤣

[@popolives]

Same for me! I’m 6’5” as well and I love compact phones

[@ntcommie]

Size matters i'm still using my pixel 4a. That size is still the best in my opinion. Alas i'm changing to 7a most importantly due to its size.

[@ungodlythoughts170]

You're a lifesaver mate, was about to get the 7. Thanks!

[@thisisbimal]

I like how Sam configures the video aspect ratio in a way that it fits the wide screen of today's modern day smartphones. The old 1920x1080p don't work anymore. And other creators are lacking in this aspect. Thanks to Sam . Good luck !

[@framesfc]

He prolly shoots in that aspect

[@slamrules475]

Which aspect is this kind sir?

[@raycon921]

18:9 is better

[@MegaAwesomeguys]

What aspect ratio is this one?

[@raycon921]

@@MegaAwesomeguys 21:9

[@yohanncedric8782]

Looking good with the beard mate!

[@Raizer287]

Your video quality is amazing, great visual experience!! Love your content :)

[@XeZrunner]

2:04 Thank you for talking about the haptics, not many do.

[@bitempertin5409]

Incrediblely heats up good👍🏼

[@esaedvik]

7A has no AptX HD support which was a dealbreaker for me. There was something else that was off, but I can't recall what it was...

[@elishachua6263]

0:52 Love the snowy wallpaper though! Where can I get that?

[@wicked_observer]

I ended up getting the 7 only because it cost me less money. Currently in the US the 7a costs $444 and the 7 is $449. But for whatever reason for a used iPhone 13 the trade in value is $289 when buying the 7a but it’s $440 when buying the 7. So basically with tax the 7 costs me ~$50

[@lastlast2078]

Is it just me or does the 7 Pro camera layout of 2+1 look better than the Pixel 8 layout of all 3 together? I prefer the aesthetics of 2+1

[@thedigitallens]

I think there were rumors along with the specs leak that the price will also be bumped up so that will make 7 and 7a a better choice

[@kevinpatel265]

The pixel 7 and 7a are the same price here in Canada. So Canadians just buy the regular pixel 7. Unless they need the 7a for whatever other reasons.

[@real0mar]

My take from the northern hemisphere (where it is summer now) the heating issues with this phone are extremely bad, probably due to the bespoke cheaper variant of the tensor g2. When it gets too hot it cuts off data, meaning I can't even do video calls outdoors for more than a few minutes. Also when I'm plugged into android auto and have a podcast going and google maps on the screen, the charge will stay the same or go down even when it's plugged into a type-c output that can push 15w normally. Still, the camera is good enough that I don't regret buying this phone.

[@jimibaked4235]

Im thinking of sending mine bk the fingerprint sensor is trash im having to redo it every single day sometimes twice a day

[@gundalfthelost1624]

I live here in Sweden and have not had any issues with overheating. Sounds like you got a bad one from factory or something.

[@juanyosef6438]

i have the same issue like u (can't charge because the phone too hot or cut off the data). u can fix it by simply go to the adaptive preference in settings and turn off adaptive charging and adaptive battery.

[@AS-mt7vp]

I'm always ponder why nobody in their review not mention about heating problems, they are so lucky never get such model? half of review is like reading brochure p7 vs p7a, don't like such reviews, seems like paid one

[@alanmb29]

I got this phone around 4-5 weeks ago changing from a Samsung S20FE. I sent it back to Google after having it just under a week as the battery was absolutely horrific, needing charged twice a day on moderate use. Shame as I really liked this phone.

[@sudarshanrajagopalan8552]

@@akiwi_nter exactly. My 7a would barely last till afternoon from morning, but now it lasts the whole day and reaches 30 by 9PM when i start my day at 7AM.

[@robertheron7017]

U never gave it a chance pixel phones need more than a week to learn you're usage patterns then the battery will last for hours trust me, handing it bk after 7 days was just stupid u should have gave it at least a month by that time things definitely would have been better.

[@VishalBharti]

you should have waited for atleast 2 week, becasue pixel is a software experience phone so , it needs time to adapt , not like other smartphone which don't learn your patterns

[@omarhernz7453]

Remember, pixels use AI to learn your habits and actually help the phone run efficiently so a week was not long enough. I think you lost out big time.

[@Nomad820]

lmao this replies are so stupid... "you have to wait a month for it to get better", "dont use any apps and it will last"... whats good about that when i can justs buy a cheaper phone that has better perfomance and has a MUCH better battery (even after the pixel "learns") out of the box. pixels could be such amazing phones if they werent such an annoyance to the average user.

[@charliegeorge.]

What's the tiny hole next to flash on rear? It's not on my snow 7a. I wish lock screen shortcut for left and right had the Do not disturb option. I use the Mute shortcut, so helpful.

[@sschierenberg]

Hello, what kind of wallpaper do you have in there? can you maybe link that?

[@sujanshojol4935]

Which wallpaper app is being used on this phone..??

[@supaschwamal]

About battery life: I am experiencing quite high idle drain. Idle seems to always be the greatest share of battery drain, by quite a margin. Is this the case for you as well? I'm pretty annoyed by that and thinking of returning it...

[@jimi6335]

I had a love hate relationship with my 7a I returned mine while I could had it for almost 30 days,, going get the 8 now

[@HeyHaunt]

I understand why ppl pick 7 since it's very similar price but sometimes a small thing to make a difference is smaller screen. it's not much an issue for some ppl for me it's quite big issue. 6.1 inches is perfect for me.

[@Mystic_Christopher]

That's what she said!

[@Kausickkk]

Gonna get my pixel 7a delivered in 3 days. Made me more excited for it.

[@TechNomadUK1]

As per GSM Arena and others the Pixel 7a has been universally panned for having poor battery life. I don't game, stream, vlog, etc. But after receiving the Android 14 and perhaps doing some battery saving tips can you confidently still say the battery life would last well up to 12 midnight or beyond ? (Thinking of getting either thile 7a or the older 6a with a bigger battery capacity)

[@ayoubkrt5018]

gsm arena review used a version of the software that had a bug with pixel7A that caused it to have such mediocre performance in the call battery test, it has been updated and fixed since then however gsm arena havent changed or updated their page on it

[@Mike-tu4zd]

Hey Sam I was just wondering is Pallete broken as nothing is loading for me?

[@Matt..S]

Just got the phone yesterday. How come several apps like reddit, tinder etc are not available? Also no option to click and find out how to unlock them/verify age or whatever?

[@madmann6723]

I agree, I think it's a good phone looking at it as a stand alone device. But in terms of price point and feature set, it does really feel redundant in the lineup BUT does feel like a significant upgrade for the a series. 😂

[@jamiesplinter8758]

Even if i could afford the pro or 7 i would definitely choose the 7a over both of them

[@KyyaJoon]

​@@jamiesplinter8758YEAH ME TOO I JUST CANT DO BIG AHH PHONES

[@Leobroly]

How are the temperatures?

[@sridvc]

Where do i get these wallpapers? Punch hole fun wallpapers? Please share links. Thanks.

[@joeguillian8955]

Very interesting video and so many good points... Also Sam is not afraid to give an opposite view agaisnt pretty much all youtube tech reviewers, who are saying to pick the Pixel 7 over the pixel 7a. And now… I am not sure anymore which one to choose...😅

[@fantasytky28]

enjoy the constant warmness and pretty bad battery

[@elperroreggae]

@@fantasytky28 battery is better on 7a though

[@kulothunganug]

What about the heating issues?

[@kamalkant8365]

I an really confused between s23 and pixel 7. Someone who had reviewed and used both of these pls make a comparison it would be great buddy.

[@BoxCarBoy12]

Unfortunately Google continues to gimp their A series phones with that wimpy 128gb internal storage. That makes the 7a a no go for me unfortunately, otherwise it's near perfect. For this reason the normal 7 is still relevant

[@sultanabran1]

great review. keep up the excellent work. good to see australian reviewers. the 7a is clearly the phone to get over the 7 and 7+. being a plastic back is better than glass. whoever thought glass as the material on a utility such as a phone is an idiot.

[@shanetritt3656]

What about the 7 pro ? Should I get it or the 7a ? Photos is basically all I care about and enough battery to get through the day

[@stephendoherty8291]

Doubt you'd notice the photo difference.battery usage is not amazing for either. I'm probably at sub 20% by the time I consider charging. Full charging is about 1hr and a half for near zero to 100% on a fast charger

[@michaelchristophergutierre7244]

Picked up the 7a for 374 this year. Great price and awesome phone!

[@ivonikolov8709]

As far as the camera is concerned is it as Good as the Pixel 8? Asking because I am trying to choose between the two

[@dgattenb]

my UK 7a ... the fingerprint sensor is iffy , the screen touch is iffy .. not always seeing what i touched... and now the tap on the back has stopped working ... its a nice phone ... but too many errrors

[@TomDegregorio-cz9yy]

What about the heating problem? Have you had problems with the phone getting hot? I sent my 7a back because it would get hot if I just replied to text or watch a video for more then 2 minutes. I also had signal problems with this phone. Wondering if you had the same

[@giorgitatarashvili3875]

Same. Pixel is a joke, waste of money. Getting so hot, battery is awful, connection problems with sim and WiFi, only good thing is design and canera

[@miccakoster3838]

I own a pixel 7a and love this phone. I haven't experienced any over heating issues this phone barely gets warm. I easily get 2 days of battery

[@jonathantyrrell1872]

You're very lucky. This is not the experience of most people

[@gundalfthelost1624]

Same for me here. Had it since launch. Love it.

[@QcKillswitch]

After one day i had to ship it back to google cause it was overheating...

[@user_1abc]

4 mins into a recording (video) the phone starts heating a bit more than what is tolerable. I had a friend who was shooting videos at this event and experienced the same.

[@gundalfthelost1624]

@@user_1abc Do you live in a hot country? It almost seems like everyone who have these problems live in places where it's 30°C or hotter. Me and several of my friends here in Sweden have had zero heating issues with our 7a's. I recorded a rally for over 2 hours and it didn't even get warm.

[@Topdealmaker]

What about thermal heating issue?

[@a_draw5814]

Again deliverintg some of the most satisfying & beautiful visuals! Great video 😃

[@David-wh7rm]

Pixel 7a currently available for £449 RRP and you can get £70 off from Boxing Day sales, and you can get an additional 5% off from a promo code available online which subtracts a further £22.45. Plus I'm trading in a 2019 Pixel 4 XL for £119, which I feel is pretty generous of them meaning it'll be £237.55, or 47.1% saving. I'm really pleased with that to be honest. I also suspect the May 2024 Pixel 8a will have another £50 bump up in price and obviously won't come with any sales until Black Friday in November and the Christmas sales too, so the 7a right now seems a steal. Jan 9th is when Google sale ends.

[@kamalkant8365]

How does it fair agaunst s23 that you reviewed

[@Keeby.]

i got this phone a month after it came out and i didnt even know it was new until like a week ago so it defo didnt have a bad start imo i mean i didnt even notice any new bugs or performance things

[@artus198]

What's the charging speed ? One has to buy a charging brick separately!

[@Gary0557]

I've just bought a propriatory Pixel charger for my 7a, that charges at a decent 30 watts.

[@rcrabb2494]

just got a 7A not much of a cell person. try to use the keyboard but the keys are so small takes many tries and 20 minutes to enter my email address.

[@centurytuna100]

Very nice video, color, clarity and solid audio 🌟🌟🌟 new subscriber here.

[@NizarNoor]

This is my current phone. My last Pixel before this one was Pixel 5. I skipped 6 and 7 because I hate large phones (I got iPhone 13 Pro and 14 Pro instead).

[@neilsesl]

Why do you change phones every year? Are there such significant updates you feel?

[@modekLGC]

So which one is the best for you if you use 3 of them ? I am using ip13mini currently but i start thinking about pixel 7a. Thanks

[@NizarNoor]

@@neilsesl Because I have a mental problem 😂😭😅 No, I just get bored, I guess. And I want to experience different/new techs.

[@NizarNoor]

@@modekLGC Personally, I think Google's Android is so much better than iOS. But it can be different for other people. I'm not super tied to Apple services like iMessage, Apple Music, Siri, Apple's smart home, or iOS-only apps, etc. I use more Google stuff (Gmail, KZbin Music, Google Photos, etc). Fortunately, they are more open. So it doesn't really matter for me when switching between iOS and Android. It's all pretty seamless for me. Saying all that just to say that I like Pixel 7a the best. It's not perfect, but I like it the best. The only things that I miss are: a telephoto lens (I used it a lot), and iPhone 13 Pro's excellent battery life & excellent video recording quality. I disliked the 14 Pro.

[@modekLGC]

@@NizarNoor thanks for you comment :) well I am a Apple user since 2011 from iPhone 4, last year I bought MacBook Air m1 chip because eco system. This is why I’m not sure that will be good option change daily system but pixel is like a apple for android. Simple yet but difficult decision because i wanna avoid situation when i buy android phone and after few days I will back to the apple…

[@CreekCZ]

Idk how u got to 500k subs with this tech knowledge

[@jefintom9039]

Will you be reviewing the Nothing phone 2

[@sambeckman]

Yep!

[@justynastanley]

I'm considering between 7a or Samsung a54 I'm not a big gamer using my phone for social media consumption but the battery life is important I can't decide 😔

[@giorgitatarashvili3875]

Galaxy A54 is way better in any aspects but design and camera is for Pixel. Pixel needs lots of time for charging even though using original pixel adapter and cable. Pixel getting so hot even while doing simple tasks like web searching. Connection is awful both with sim and WiFi. Battery life is awful. Only thing I would go for Pixel is "brand" and great design alongside with camera quality

[@justynastanley]

@@giorgitatarashvili3875 thank you so much for your advice I'm goin to have a new contract tomorrow so your helps a lot thank you I will get a54 ☺️

[@hatchetmac]

@@giorgitatarashvili3875 Galaxy A54 is no better lots of issues with it

[@marksouthwell2699]

A54 has a much better display. The 7a has a very dim display. I nearly purchased the 7a until I had a tinker with it and saw it's meagre display. The 7a has better performance and is stronger in the camera department

[@FreedomOfSport]

@@marksouthwell2699 Photo's only seem to be slightly better on the Pixel. Video looks better on the A54 I think. And maybe the photo's are just as good by now after updates.

[@RahatAlamgirPorosh7148]

Pixel 7 is just $45 more in my country. So the 7 is a no brainer over 7a.

[@stephendoherty8291]

Who touches the back of the phone as we all add covers to avoid them being ewaste if dropped or scratched

[@iustitiaepervenit]

Man, all your shots are so perfect! Congratulations on a very good job done! The only ugly shot is where you are talking to camera. Whats wrong with the background? and the light on yourself also. You almost did a masterpiece with all this perfection in composition and light, clean phone, clean nails, no overexposures, but that one shot spoils it all

[@FlimyLootFlimy-pn1id]

Nothing phone 2 video ?

[@Kakashi-qz7ri]

My pixel 7 is heating like crazy , it gets warm just by sitting with nothing going on. And battery life is trash is idle drain is 9-10% with mobile data off

[@jaywalkerro4524]

how about the battery? everyone says it drains fast you can't end the day with one charge. also charge duration it's very long. otherwise it's a very good mobile at a very good price.

[@gundalfthelost1624]

Mine lasts a full day without issues with normal usage. No heating issues either.

[@jimi6335]

Yeah it is a slow recharge if u can't deal without ur phone for a couple of hours don't bother get the 8 instead I sent my 7a back I had a love hate relationship with it,, I'm going try the 8 as I'm a fan of the pixel line and the Google assistant integration

[@FreedomOfSport]

All the negative comments from actual people about the battery, display and overheating prevented me from buying it.

[@varalakshmi6556]

Yes

[@lastlast2078]

This video seems a bit lost as the premise is that the 7a is cheaper than the 7 and you won't notice what G sacrificed, yet the 7 is only marginally more expensive than the 7a when both are on sale. In the UK the 7 was on sale for £444 down from £599 while the 7a was on sale for £400 down from £450, sometimes the 7a has been bundled with charger and case which makes it even cheaper but case is over priced and there are better ones out there.

[@atsharsh27]

Your wallpaper is looking awesome can you share me link

[@djarthurlooby]

U know what has big bezels? They iphone se 2 and 3.

[@kramshiron]

Bit confused by the 7a…some praise its capabilities while others slate its chip, (slow , overheating issues etc) even that its photos are not as good as previous pixels.

[@deltaxsingh]

After using the Pixel 1, 2, 3, 4xl and 5 ... I will never buy another Pixel device again. I was so frustrated with their terrible customer service and hardware quality that I was going to buy an iPhone and be done with it. I decided to give Samsung once last try, my last Samsung device was the S3. I was floored. Samsung is the Apple of the Android world. Things work, the hardware is incredible and the software is not the TouchWiz of the past, OneUI is legitimately amazing. As a poweruser, this confluence of software + hardware is extremely difficult to find. I'll never be going back.

[@emdblyou]

Regarding your ad.. my $200 Garmin Instinct lasts me 2 weeks on a charge. Not everyone falls for the Apple gimmick haha

[@JoshF151Tech]

I went with the Google Pixel 7 over the Google Pixel 7a I was coming from a Google Pixel 6 and I wanted to get rid of my Google Pixel 6 while it was still worth some money I don't like to keep my Phones until they aren't worth much or until they can't be Updated anymore. I do also have the Google Pixel 7a and that's actually my Backup to my Google Pixel 7 and I also use my Google Pixel 7a for Android Beta Testing that way I don't have to use my Daily Phone for that kind of stuff.

[@friendyap]

Is it getting hotter?

[@sawyiier4870]

+1

[@binderrobert4909]

For 60 bucks extra (for the 7, the 7a is cheaper a bit) it's a no discussion that the 7 is a better choice than the 7a! Arguments: 1. Gorilla Victus as a screen protector 2. IP 68 vs. IP 67 3. Charging faster 20W vs 18W, respectively 20W vs 7.5W 4. The battery lasts longer - 96h vs 76h

[@kevinpatel265]

Pixel 7 is the same price as the 7a in Canada. It's a no brainer to get the regular pixel 7.

[@LOUISVILLECARDINALS]

I bought the 7 over the 7a a couple weeks ago gave my P6 to my daughter

[@real0mar]

And a different Tensor G2 that doesn't put out as much heat

[@arushsharma8383]

but what about the worse(older) camera? Also, how is the pixel's video camera? I hear that the still pictures are the best, but I sometimes also like to take videos for memories and stuff, and I've heard it's bad at that

[@Sahelantrophus]

depends on regional pricing, usually the 7 is $100 more and the software and chipset is the exact same, even the camera has similar results. if you wanna save the hundred bucks or spend the extra for a more premium feel, more power to you. but... 1. victus might be more shatterproof, but because of how it's made, it scratches easier. death sentence if you have grit or sand in your pocket. almost no difference if you put on a case and/or good screen protector 2. completely redundant unless you bring your phone into a pool for some reason, IP67 is still fine if you accidentally splash it or drop it in the bathroom (hopefully the sink) 3. marginal difference, we're talking mere minutes. wireless charging is arguably bad, some people might need it in their car, others will just leave it charging overnight. personal preference but for example i have no need for qi charging so this isn't a dealbreaker at all 4. lol don't trust gsmarena's endurance scores 100%. battery life varies a lot from user to user and depends on what they do; just scrolling through emails, taking calls and shooting pics with the camera is fine, streaming music and movies uses a bit of power, and gaming either moderately or significantly drains your battery. if you just need it for the former then it still lasts you a day, maybe even two. apparently the battery life is pretty meh at first but gets progressively better if you enable the adaptive battery option but don't quote me on this

[@BH-RUM]

I have an ultra-wide monitor. and this resolution was really a bliss after all the black bars. so, thank you for shooting the video like this.

[@kevinthomastom1756]

I am confused which one to buy.. 7/7a/7pro!!?

[@sambeckman]

If you've got the money, go for the 7 Pro!

[@harisankard1404]

Why didn't Sam review OnePlus 11?

[@Steve-zc5jo]

Because who would want to know naff all about a OnePlus??

[@abdulkadirjamia9431]

Moto edge 40 vs pixel 7 pro comparison

[@warrenrebello5982]

Having the Pixel 7 makes the 7a absolutely redundant. There is no point in grabbing it besides getting the extra year in updates. Pixel 7 right now is either offered at the same price as the 7a or cheaper. I understand that the 7a is newer but the 7 offers gorilla glass 6:01 Victus on front and back of the device along with faster wired and wireless charging. In a few months when the 7a drops in price as it should, we can come back to this discussion. As it stands right now as long as the Pixel 7 is offered beside the 7a, there's really no point in choosing the 7a.

[@gundalfthelost1624]

Completely depends on what country you live in. Here in Sweden the normal 7 is well over €200 more than the 7a. The 7a is also bundled with a ton of data plans which gives you the phone for free if you sign up for 24 months etc. Not to forget it often comes bundled with the Pixel buds.

[@stephendoherty8291]

The 8a is due soon.

[@c-power8393]

Ever since I own the Pixel 7 it's been a good experience.

[@lukavg_34]

No way this video was shot with Sony a 7s II ^^

[@shahezahmed9960]

in my country pixel 7 is only 30$ more than pixel 7a.

[@QuellTheHeresy]

At that price there's no reason to choose the 7a

[@ShubhamJindal96]

anyone know where the wallpapers shown in this video are from?

[@onitica]

Wow, look at the size of those bezels! The charging time is so lame, too. Google shold put in the effort to make better phones, not focus only on the camera.

[@zaheersiddiqui4678]

I have been using Pixel 7 agressively since it came out, it's in the sweet spot between Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 pro. Plus points - it has better battery, camera and screen brightness clarity which is better than 7a but worse than 7 pro. Still would say go for 7a over 7 or 7 pro if you wanna safe bang for your buck.

[@seya_2]

Pixel 7 outperforms the 7a in all categories. Except Battery and in Camera it's basically the same the better megapixel doesn't really mean anything nowadays. It takes photos as 12mp

[@ayoubkrt5018]

@@seya_2 not really the 7 will also outperform the 7a in camera in bad lighting conditions especially video

[@sawyiier4870]

Does it have heating issue like 6a

[@valghyna7668]

glad to hear its not just my 6a. it gets quite warm when Im out in the Dallas heat.

[@sawyiier4870]

@@valghyna7668 all the pixel 6 series have heating issues because of the tensor chip

[@vergilsparda9356]

Yes but I think he lives in a area with colder temperature so he didn't noticed it much

[@nopenope1]

@@sawyiier4870 thanks to beeing based on Samsungs Exyflop and it's processing tech 😢 - my 6 is overheating here in the summer again. I actually have a small fan directed on it when it's charging to keep it below 40°C! (room temp 27°C, 35°C+ when it's just laying on the counter with mobile network active... 😮‍💨

[@sawyiier4870]

Yh you might be right

[@mattchapman5941]

Nice review but it seems like there is a wide range of experiences with the battery. For me, its been absolute junk. I am a light user. No games, a few calls a day, no social media apps and I cant barely make it to dinner time. I have turned off virtually every setting that has been mentioned on the internet to save battery life and it still stinks. I have done all updates and have adaptive battery enabled and have notice zero improvement in the two months i have had the phone. Even when plugged into a USB charger in the car, if you run navigation it will maintain or actually lose battery. It won't even charge. It takes forever to charge even when plugged in by USB and wireless charging is almost pointless. Lastly, this phone overheats excessively. I was just on a trip out west where the average temperature was 85 and 90° and the phone was so hot I had to take a case off and I had no apps running other than the camera. I have a warrenty replacement coming from google and I am hoping I just got a deffective unit, but so far I would not recommend this phone to anyone that does more than a few phone calls a day. I am coming from the pixel 6a and loved that phone. I have never regretted a phone purchase more than the 7a.

[@BKDDY]

Now its $375 for black friday

[@RJpkFire]

jesus christ those bezels

[@ereseven]

Pixel and shit battery life is just match made from heaven. Thanks god I stick with my 5a!

[@shahrirasoi]

When you’re done stabbing the Viking, I’d say “it’s a fantastic review “

[@nopenope1]

I realy hope they get the future Samsung based chips a lot cooler. My Pixel 6 is just so annyoing in the summer. Exynos just sucks, with the modem as well. My 6 get's easy over 35°C just having the display on with 27°C room temperature. Charging and using it at the same time? 44°C - that almost hurt you holding it and can only be bad for the battery. The standby time on mobile network is also bad thanks to Samsung based tech... really annyoing. For me I do not see me buying a device with such processers in the future. Samsung would really need to 180 that. (i'm really sad that they will have their Exyflops in the next S 2x here in Europe again...)

[@amitsuju]

I feel moto edge 40 is better in all aspects vs pixel 7a and cheaper (camera will be the only exception, obviously).

[@wyterabitt2149]

. . . . it's not cheaper than the 7a.

[@amitsuju]

@@wyterabitt2149 which country dude? In India it is lot cheaper than 7a

[@wyterabitt2149]

@@amitsuju UK where I am, and US as far as I can tell. I think Motorola already have a good infrastructure for the Indian market specifically so that might be a reason. If it is a lot cheaper than the 7a over there then it's a decent phone to go for. I wouldn't say it's better than the 7a in all aspects though. It's less powerful (not weak, but not as powerful as the Tensor G2), the camera isn't as good, it has slower RAM, it uses slightly worse glass on the front, and you miss out on the Google AI features. But it does have it's own advantages as well. Screen has slightly higher refresh rate, slightly better IP rating, much faster wired and wireless charging, and a bit better battery life.

[@amitsuju]

@@wyterabitt2149 actually Google phones sell at a premium in India and not other way round for moto. Google charges almost 1.5 times to 2 times for their phones in India.

[@rajivk4705]

Moto horrible android updates made me away from them. However moto edge 40 is close to pixel in terms of software experience, especially the ready to share function

[@vipul5886]

bro just to correct you , pixel 7a have larger camera sensors than regular 7

[@SiddharthYJain]

Great review. Keep up the good work. Pixel cameras are the best 😊

[@xxxxyyyxxxx584]

What is it with Google and bezels. They've been so weird since the 3XL with only the 5 being normal. Apparently P8 series is also going to have a chin again too lmao

[@josephupton3601]

I just got the 7 on ebay for 190 pl tx and I got the 7a for 208 plus tx. Both great phones. I laugh at these $1000 flagship phones.

[@prepbrep67]

I have this device, its a piece of trash fr. It heats up faster than my Nothing 2. Also it starts lagging and camera automatically freezes

[@jimibaked4235]

Every single day sometimes twice a day im having to delete and redo my fingerprint fact

[@wesleybinion]

Pixel 6a is still incredible too

[@chrisss9191]

With 60hz...

[@namikazeminato7782]

​@@chrisss9191bruh I don't know, but I switched from a 90 Hz phone to 6a and can't find much of a difference

[@abdulrahimmohamed7066]

YOU DONT HAVE MONEY

[@namikazeminato7782]

dRUGS aRE hARAM

[@fatih7438]

Biggest Problems ist with this Google Pixel , Samsung phones they Charge too slow WE are in 2023 and they doenst Support 67watt Like Xiaomi or Honor

[@Mystic_Christopher]

Is it really a wireless charger when the charger itself needs a wire? 😂 Either way your using a wire

[@ocubex]

No wireless charging is a no deal for me.

[@gundalfthelost1624]

It has wireless charging.

[@3lectronic0]

Incredible hot? Incredible inefficient regarding battery life?

[@Wayman_Simmang]

I get great battery life. Average user. End the day at 70,,,,%

[@leul7286]

Hey Sam great video. Sorry to ask but can u a giveaway for ppl to get a chance to win any phone at your disposal.