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

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

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

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

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

Where did you get these wallpapers?

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

Great thorough review! Thanks

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

Thank you for the nice review!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Tx for the review

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

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

Thank you very Much for your information.

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

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

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

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

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

Why tf still used glass back??

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

Where can I get that wallpaper?

Is he Luke Shaw from Manchester United?

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

8a looks so nice

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

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

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

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

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

great great video 👏🔝💯

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

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

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

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

Caught out?

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

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

@0:40 You need to learn the difference between Co-Processor and SoC

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

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

I like the roundish pebble shape of this phone.

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

Pixel 8 is better

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

Best mobile ❤

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

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

Midrangers cannot beat the Flagship

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

8a is good damn what folks say its hate 😂

#TeamPixel #GooglePixelASeries

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

Get a used pixel 8 its around 420ish

8a is Extra pricing phone

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

Ok pixel 8 is better but you pay duble price

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

He sounds British so whats with the prices in dollar 💵

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

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

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

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

Both suck

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

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