Google Pixel 8a | 100 Hours Review vs 7a
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Күн бұрынUnboxing Google's Pixel 8a, with an early review of the camera tech, gaming prowess, battery life etc vs last year's 7a smartphone. The Pixel 8a is no longer a budget hero, costing from £499 in the UK, but is it still a worthy purchase? Or should you save cash and grab the 7a instead? Here's how they compare and stay tuned for a full review!
So, as far as camera hardware goes, the Pixel 8a is almost identical vs the older 7a. However you will notice some differences, including an upgraded Night Sight mode and those AI editing tools. Gaming is more enjoyable on the Pixel 8a too, thanks to that more capable Tensor G3 chipset. Genshin Impact plays more nicely on the highest graphics settings compared with the 7a.
Google's fresh 2024 mid-ranger seems solid in most other areas too. The Pixel 8a's battery life is good enough to see you through a full, long day, although that charging speed hasn't improved over the 7a at all. You've got the same great Android 14 features, now with even longer software support. However, the Pixel 8a also adds in some bonus AI tools that you still don't get with the older phone.
So are you more tempted by the new mid-range smartphone, or are you going to save some cash with the Pixel 7a instead? Let us know your thoughts below!
Pixel 8a Review vs 7a Chapters:
0:00 - Blather
0:51 - Unboxing
1:12 - Design
3:41 - Android 14 & features
5:51 - Display & audio
7:58 - Performance & gaming
9:06 - Battery life
10:07 - Cameras
12:49 - Byyyeeeeee
@TechSpurt 14 күн бұрын
Cheers for watching this video type thing, Pixel 8a full review coming soon after I've lived with it for a few more days - and a proper 8a vs 8 vs 8 Pro comparison is in edit right now! Thank god for coffee
@SubmissiveBeerdrinker 14 күн бұрын
Looking forward to it! Right now, where I live, for roughly €50 more you can get the Pixel 8, which has definitely better features.
@Lun4rVisi8n 14 күн бұрын
So ready! Got interested in these lately so debating whether to trade in my iPhone 13 or just use both
@UaintgotTheSAck 14 күн бұрын
i Can get this Pixel 8a for £249 should i replace my old Samsung A21s :-)
@asepsaputra1090 14 күн бұрын
I have a Pixel 5 which I think is good from a camera perspective even though it gets a bit hot to use continuously. may i have a pixel 8a for me to use to make vlogs
@beqabotkoveli6986 14 күн бұрын
Poco f6 coming 😊
@jayteebae 14 күн бұрын
PIXEL EGHT-EH looking good with those rounded corners ;)
@ARNF73 14 күн бұрын
screen big buzzeles and gorilla 3 -- display suck
@yakubmusababa5890 14 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@pillepolle3122 14 күн бұрын
@@ARNF73Your english sucks
@artbydinuka5864 14 күн бұрын
😂😂
@worthless_opinion 14 күн бұрын
I find the square corners of the 7a to be far more attractive. And more logical, as it has more screen real estate.
@splashmoby 14 күн бұрын
Love the pixel eh eh
@anthonywilliams9415 14 күн бұрын
😅😅
@malayali_here 12 күн бұрын
😂
@tafarapaul 14 күн бұрын
Pixel 7A looks bigger than Pixel Eight-Eeeh
@AliAlslaman 14 күн бұрын
The battel between pixel aaate ate and pixel seven ate should be legendary
@anthonywilliams9415 14 күн бұрын
😅😅
@BoG25Cz 13 күн бұрын
I can't.... I'm dead laughing... MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
@sucafrutpi 14 күн бұрын
I love that you compared to the last gen so directly. Many of the purchasers are upgraders from the last gen, plus the fact that both are still available makes this a highly relevant review and comparison. ❤
@mikepatton8691 13 күн бұрын
Lol I'm upgrading to the Pixel 8a from the Pixel 3a XL, so it'll be a significant upgrade no matter how you look at it.
@Harsha1081 14 күн бұрын
Been waiting for your review !
@obdo 14 күн бұрын
i love your videos! you make great reviews and you are always cheerful and funny, keep doing your thing man!
@tjey379 12 күн бұрын
Thanks Chris I have been looking forward to this comparison I think I will now wait a little longer and save some more money as well. Thank you.
@JVC0313 9 күн бұрын
Also love your selection in screensavers when comes to pixels
@armandoferreiraalvares 14 күн бұрын
Love this channel!❤❤ Thanks for the best review haha
@Moses-N.C 14 күн бұрын
The rounded design used by Google this year is refreshingly unique. The iPhone inspired flat edges used by all OEMs nowadays is terribly annoying.
@jaughnekow 14 күн бұрын
Mmm... nope the iPhone didn't do anything
@Mid98Librarian 14 күн бұрын
tbh the new design reminds me more about the iphone 15 than most other androids
@TechSpurt 14 күн бұрын
It feels so much nicer than all of those flat edged iPhone clones, absolutely!
@_WF23 14 күн бұрын
For real. Was waiting for Pixel 9, but now I’m debating on this phone.
@Raviis 14 күн бұрын
@@_WF23 Consider the regular 8. When it's on sale it can be around the same price as the 8a and has better hardware.
@MrLardyOne 11 күн бұрын
Brilliant and entertaining review as always and saved me a packet by buying a boxed new 7a for £329 so very Happy with last year's model. Keep up the great work!
@alexandre.campinas 14 күн бұрын
great review! 7a also allows 6seconds exposure!
@scottowen4007 13 күн бұрын
I have the pixel 8a arriving today, can't wait
@xHaxPlayz 10 күн бұрын
did you like it? 😊
@scottowen4007 10 күн бұрын
@@xHaxPlayz I love it. It's brilliant
@xHaxPlayz 10 күн бұрын
@@scottowen4007 I'm waiting for mine to arrive! 😁
@joelpeskoff4191 9 күн бұрын
Mine is coming Monday
@2greenify 8 күн бұрын
@@scottowen4007 is the AI usefull?
@snagle8878 14 күн бұрын
The James Corden analogy was spot on i salute you sir.
@mattcasey4852 14 күн бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks. 😊
@Parvaz_007 14 күн бұрын
Google got mad and launched it for $650 in India..... Nobody is going to buy it as last years Flagship S23 is available for $550, pixel 7 for $450, pixel 7a for $375, iPhone 15 for $700, iPhone 14 for $600 and iPhone 14 plus for $650 (INDIAN PRICING)
@cloudee_1080_ti 14 күн бұрын
Wow, yeah seems like the 8a in India is pretty irrelevant. 😅
@anonmityslayer 14 күн бұрын
Wait for sell it will be $350 I don't know why google don't want to sell phone at launch in india😂
@Parvaz_007 14 күн бұрын
@@cloudee_1080_ti yup buddy
@Parvaz_007 14 күн бұрын
@@anonmityslayer yes i feel it too
@tijamir4998 14 күн бұрын
Google is doing terrible in terms of pricing for India
@jayralvarez1000 14 күн бұрын
Love that crisp sound from dual speaker! 🥵❤️
@nikeak 4 күн бұрын
Seeing Dissociative Being reminded me that you're the one who put me on to DGD from one of your wallpapers. Great taste! Give us some recs😅
@gavril3698 14 күн бұрын
Better off buying the normal Pixel 8 cuz you can find it cheap and has better features
@I_like_aliens_from_mars 14 күн бұрын
Yeah so true but in India it's a different case Google launched pixel 8 at 80k inr which is around 950 usd and pixel 8a at. 52k which is around 599 USD
@georgecostanza5749 14 күн бұрын
That is what I did a week ago. I only paid £425 for a brand new pixel 8 in eBay😂
@chronchris1486 14 күн бұрын
Got my P8a today for 270€ after trading in my P6. Also loving the matte back.
@Ruddy_Games 14 күн бұрын
@@chronchris1486still running the pixel 6 myself. Do you think it's worth the upgrade? Still happy with the phone in terms of daily performance and camera. But the battery is getting poor and the brighter screen would probably be nice.
@goodlife2144 14 күн бұрын
8a‘s price will drop soon.
@mikepatton8691 13 күн бұрын
Important note, the Pixel 8a is on sale for Google Fi subscribers for only $299 till July 2, the Pixel 8 is like $459. I can get the 256gb version of the 8a for $359, which is the one I'm getting. I just don't feel the Pixel 8 is $150 better than the 8a.
@2greenify 8 күн бұрын
Same here, the 8A 128gb version is available for 246 euro.
@neorich59 13 күн бұрын
I have a 6a and am thinking of "upgrading." This was very helpful. I managed to find one in a store (in the UK) this morning and had a little play. Very OCD, but I was looking forward to the "rounded" shape, but found that each of the 4 "corners" is a bit "bulgy?" 😉😉
@syedrehanfida 4 күн бұрын
Try the normal 8, it has a far superior camera. Get it on a sale. Maybe towards the end of the year when the 9 comes out...
@neorich59 4 күн бұрын
@@syedrehanfida Thanks. I'm sorely tempted. Just a little concerned about the glass back (even with a case on, which I always do from day one anyway) It's a pity, IMO, that the body of the 8a isn't an exact, plastic replica of the 8. I've certainly no interest in the 9, with the predicted Camera Island. Massive mistake, IMO.
@syedrehanfida 4 күн бұрын
@@neorich59 the a models have some deliberate downsides to make people go for the flagship phones...
@sandrajoseburger 14 күн бұрын
For 300 Euros I would like it, for 549 Euros (Netherlands, the 128gb version) no thanks. For that kind of money the bezels, looks and "google issues" get magnified, updates don't justify that price for me. Three to four years is enough. For just the phone, it looks cute without the price tag.😏 Nice review, thanks!🙏👍
@Celestial0Force 13 күн бұрын
The provider Ben currently sells it for 300 with a 2 year contract
@mohit9206 12 күн бұрын
@@Celestial0Force it should be free on contract, its defo not worth 300
@GlobalDesignHD 12 күн бұрын
@@Celestial0Force plus nog 150 eraf met inruildeal via belsimpel
@sachinnikale5291 5 күн бұрын
With 2 year contract ? What's that?@@Celestial0Force
@nenad1809 14 күн бұрын
just got pixel 8a 220e after trade in pixel 6a and google 150e extra bonus in Germany, for 220e is a steal i think.
@TAD_19 14 күн бұрын
Iam also using 6a
@Kevin14782 14 күн бұрын
220€ after trade in? Madness ... I also have the 6a but I get 287 €🤷
@desinho9 14 күн бұрын
I don't even get it down to €220 with a 7a 🤔
@nenad1809 14 күн бұрын
@@Kevin14782 O2 Kunde 493-123(pixel 6a)-150 trade in bonus
@nenad1809 14 күн бұрын
@@Kevin14782 O2 Kunde 493-123(pixel6a)-150 trade in bonus
@WickedRibbon 14 күн бұрын
Thanks for the comparison. Google are being quite aggressive with trade-in promotions, so for around 300-350 the 8a looks like a decent upgrade for those rocking much older phones. At 500 quid though, they are having a laugh.
@MikeyMT89 14 күн бұрын
Agreed. I've just bought this as Google offered me £208 for my Samsung S10e - far more than I'd get from flogging it on ebay or other trade in offers. I've gone the 256gb 8a as it's only costing me roughly £15pm for next 2 years. Even if it's mediocre I don't think I can moan for that price.
@karlmoore1837 Күн бұрын
I'm already on the 7a, I won't change this year, we'll see what offerings come around next year for that.
@TakisEnjoyer 14 күн бұрын
Don't like how "soap-y" they made it this time. More square-ish screen of the 7a looked way nicer and had more space for content, especially movies
@2greenify 8 күн бұрын
I like the rounded corners. Also prefer the backside without glass.
@PieceOFvlaai 13 күн бұрын
I am watching this video on my pixel 8a. Great review!
@CityChristina 7 күн бұрын
Does it get warm at all? My Pixel 6a does sometimes although it got better since the Android 14 update.
@rimmuelfanasan655 14 күн бұрын
Those bezels are screaaaaaaming!
@Beejum 14 күн бұрын
The 8a is a good-looking phone! Love the mint color! May pick this up on a sale.
@MRJLS15 14 күн бұрын
So happy to see you're review heck yes 😁
@ravit6223 14 күн бұрын
Nice side by side comparo 👌🏻 how good is tensor g3 processor when yoy compare it with snapdragon and mediatek
@Ms.Montasery86 14 күн бұрын
Tnx for this video 🎉 which one I must choose between Honor90, pixel 7, pixel 8a in therms of not have tangible heating issue?
@denisleblanc4506 14 күн бұрын
Been using the 7a for a year now and have had no problems. I see no reason to upgrade to the 8a. I got it mostly for the camera and the 8a doesn't improve it significantly. Battery life is fine for me and I'm not a gamer. Also I'm not an AI fan until it gets more reliable and useful. So I plan on keeping the 7a at least for all the OS updates and will see what happens then. Where I live I don't get to enjoy much in the way of sales for new smartphones. I found it interesting that the 7 and 8 seem to have sales going on sooner than the 7a which they appeared to be hesitant in lowering the price. I see that as a sign they were selling well at the full price.
@Fromatic 14 күн бұрын
Would be no point from 7a, only reason I'm going to upgrade to 8a from my pixel 3 is because it no longer has updates, other than that it's not lacking anywhere, 7 years support on the 8a will do me very well
@jameelhill9503 14 күн бұрын
I'm getting a 8a from a 7a. I broke my 7a's screen and can get $300 off the 8a through work and a preorder gift card bonus. It's only $50 more than getting it fixed from a phone shop.
@denisleblanc4506 13 күн бұрын
@@jameelhill9503 Thanks but I won't be breaking the screen intentionally to justify an 8a. I like my 7a just fine.
@jameelhill9503 13 күн бұрын
@@denisleblanc4506 wouldn't expect that, but there are cases for an upgrade. Lost of places are doing gift card deals and trade in deals combined. But I agree if there is no need to upgrade don't, I think upgrading all the time trends will die out soon as times get tougher
@michaelcorcoran8768 14 күн бұрын
You do get four extra OS updates if you get the Pixel 8A over the 7A. Even if you don't plan on keeping it for 8 years you have the option to give it away or sell it 3 years from now and it would still have a huge shelf life
@edwardgrafton4663 11 күн бұрын
Hey Uncle Spurt in your next video you should do a camera test between the Google Pixel 6a, the Google Pixel 7a and the new Google Pixel 8a too see which one off them is the best.
@KillaKami-tm6ut 14 күн бұрын
Where do you get your wallpapers
@5490985 14 күн бұрын
The 8a looks amazing but I got the 7a just last year and it's also great.if the 8a has a deal may consider
@rpm24 14 күн бұрын
Thought about getting it..... But thankfully noticing the 18w "fast" charge in the specs before ordering 🤦😂.
@bobbymoss6160 7 күн бұрын
So far, I'm loving it. Especially the small size thanks to the big round corners. The bezel and Gorilla 3 don't bother me because I use screen protector and case. Speed is good, phone stays cool. I only paid $300 USD + taxes for the 8a due to Google Fi customer promo.
@cristovaojoaojacobsarcanjo8997 14 күн бұрын
I pre ordered it in Portugal( Vodafone 1300 points and 259€) 256GB version, case included
@mzansicarenthusiast428 14 күн бұрын
What's the name of the show that you were playing on the phone on intro?
@michaelcorcoran8768 14 күн бұрын
I think this is a way better deal than something like the S23FE which was using the 8g1 and was like 600 MSRP.
@deeptweshdm2536 14 күн бұрын
Can we clip the image and save it in gallery using the in built editor app?
@markrocks692 14 күн бұрын
As there's always another Pixel around the corner should I try to hold out for the arrival of the Pixel 9 or is the 8/8a, relatively speaking, as good as it gets?
@glally1 7 күн бұрын
I got a refurbished pixel 8 for $549 Canadian dollars and it's in great condition.
@peckiro 13 күн бұрын
Here in the States it will be $300 USD on Google Fi which I use. Good bang for the buck.
@shmchuck 14 күн бұрын
What a nice-looking colorful soap
@solvdev 14 күн бұрын
Did you get a new camera? Video looks extra fresh this time
@D3st670 14 күн бұрын
Got the 8a it's not bad at at but it's definitely user preference.
@don_6996 14 күн бұрын
Would rather just buy the Pixel 8 than this Pixel 8a. 🤷🏾♂️
@kevinpx591 14 күн бұрын
Nobody asked, or forces you to do otherwise.
@cloudee_1080_ti 14 күн бұрын
@@kevinpx591They were just voicing their opinion... y'know... making a comment, what the comment is for. Lol
@GameOver-nm2us 14 күн бұрын
@@kevinpx591 What makes you think people need to ask for a comment? lol
@AwesomeWrench 14 күн бұрын
@@kevinpx591 Did people ask for your opinion?
@kevinpx591 14 күн бұрын
@@AwesomeWrench Did they ask for yours? (:
@BN-bs1kj 13 күн бұрын
Really Google makes beautiful and charming phones for the series A❤
@mikeomahoney7052 3 күн бұрын
I'm pretty happy with my 7a, apart from the finger print sensor which is problematic.
@Burbeary 11 күн бұрын
Prefer the design/colours of 7a, but might go for 8a since it could last 7 years with a battery replacement.
@_WF23 14 күн бұрын
My favorite color is blue, but that green one looks the best 🔥. Would’ve been sick, if they put the punch-hole camera all the way towards the left of the screen, like P5..
@mikeb7117 14 күн бұрын
Those are some impressive bevels.
@phillipperez3358 14 күн бұрын
I can't wait till it's on sale for $399. I'll trade in my P7 immediately
@wizzgamer 14 күн бұрын
Google have basically killed the mid range market £20 a month for the 256GB version on contract making the phone work out at around £300 means why would you get anything else when your getting flagship cameras, great performance, good screen and 7 years of updates. Battery life should have been bigger though especially as the frame is bigger than the 8 and charging speed should have been faster but overall this is the mid range king 👑.
@michaelcorcoran8768 14 күн бұрын
You don't theme your icons?
@dtincworldnews8922 14 күн бұрын
If you want a newer look, more updated chip and awesome color then you would go with the Pixel 8a. But if you want to save some money then you would go with the Pixel 7a. Me personally would go with the Pixel 8.
@ModestlyAmazing 14 күн бұрын
I do like the design of the Eyy-Tehh
@Hikari_to_Yuri 14 күн бұрын
They should call it pixel 8b B for bezels
@DonCapra 14 күн бұрын
Not a fan of the increased round edges on the display I much prefer a rectangular display. Got a iPhone 15 pro max which is not great wish I didn’t leave pixel phones but the dual sim was so unreliable.
@romanbrandt7986 13 күн бұрын
The bezels around the iPhone 11's display were smaller ))
@darktrain1971 14 күн бұрын
are the speakers still crap on most pixel models..was gonna get a 6 pro 256gb but heard about the crappy speakers
@Only_for_the_weak 13 күн бұрын
Seems like a no brainer for a 6a upgrade with trade in deals, for a 7a not so much.
@mikepatton8691 13 күн бұрын
Well I'm upgrading to the 8a from the 3a XL, so it's a super duper, hands down no brainer for me lol.
@SeveonG 9 күн бұрын
The blue light setting is adjustable though.
@megangeraghty3878 14 күн бұрын
Watching this on my 8a :))
@vishaltarhal7383 14 күн бұрын
Can we use 30W adaptor with pixel 8a? Or does it affect the phone
@vpstateofmind 14 күн бұрын
In India you can get the s23 with the price of 8a , there is no reason to buy an 8a for the price it's released now
@ThorSpaceViking 14 күн бұрын
Love you too Uncle Spurt
@DiegoAlves-qf9pc 10 күн бұрын
is series A from google better than samsung's A series? please i dont have acess to pixels in my contry, im thinkin on import
@zDToddy 14 күн бұрын
Google measures the screen in inches and the bezels in feet
@Jon-cu4kv 14 күн бұрын
😂😂
@rsb8653 12 күн бұрын
Does it have fast charging and wireless charging
@iamsubi18 13 күн бұрын
Wallpaper name ?
@blasthammer4158 14 күн бұрын
Idc what anyone says I'd buy it just for how freaking cute it looks.
@achyutarjun 14 күн бұрын
Where do I get that wallpaper?
@TheGamersArena 14 күн бұрын
Is the heating issue fixed? Pixel 7 gets very hot when I charge/use it
@BraveOne_13 14 күн бұрын
could you please make the comparisson with samsung s24?
@MRvasek2 14 күн бұрын
Make the comparing between 8 and 8a. soon the price of 8a drops up to 350 EUR so the decision will harder..
@Kane1985 14 күн бұрын
If I get a pixel 8a offered , should I change or continue with the pixel 7?
@jonaspetersen7327 13 күн бұрын
How can the screen be the same size, when the corners on the 8a are rounded, and the size is measured from corner to corner
@sadie513 14 күн бұрын
Now that the Pixel 8a is out, the 7a is cheaper so I bought one. Yaaay.
@justinnunes5851 14 күн бұрын
The 7a works great ..I also have one
@sultanabran1 14 күн бұрын
and it looks better too!
@Zenguy89 10 күн бұрын
On the google site they're the same price still which makes no sense 🤦🏿♂️
@sadie513 10 күн бұрын
@@Zenguy89 I live in Asia so there really is a price difference. The 7a is still cheaper than the 7. 😂
@sultanabran1 14 күн бұрын
to be honest, the 7a looks way better with the squarer corners. but not a deal breaker. i'm up for a new phone in 6 months. maybe this will be is or the 9a.
@TheArchitectfella 14 күн бұрын
You should stop naming this phones as midrange. Invent a new name because this phones are expensive.
@nigelrudd670 14 күн бұрын
Buy the 8 as there's reduction in prices, and good trade in on old blowers 📱
@deznkhata 14 күн бұрын
Still on my pixel 4, battery life sucks thinking of getting the 7a
@ryanlunzen9794 14 күн бұрын
if Im right it was 3 years of feature updates on the 7a, which are 2 remaining vs the 7 of the 8a. Tho The 8 is the same price atm and therefore the way to go.
@desinho9 14 күн бұрын
5 years, 3 years of Android version updates
@mrb6094 14 күн бұрын
I've not long had my 7A. It seems perfectly acceptable.
@justinnunes5851 14 күн бұрын
Me too ..7a works great for me
@sultanabran1 14 күн бұрын
it's a better looking phone than the 8a
@KoalaBeer. 14 күн бұрын
@@sultanabran1no lol rounded better
@sultanabran1 13 күн бұрын
@@KoalaBeer. nope
@dsteward85 13 күн бұрын
Did google ever fix the Bluetooth connectivity issues that plagued the 7a? Long story short, I got a nice big fat check from the US Treasury, and want out of my 7a for this particular reason as I am sick and tired of having the clear the cache for bluetooth everytime I want to pair a new device.
@alemanjimmy101 12 күн бұрын
The camera bar looks grey then green ? What color is it ?
@lorenzoskyhawk 13 күн бұрын
Your amazing deliveries.... spunk all ya money etc. Have you thought or ever have done any standup?
@siddharth846 14 күн бұрын
These slow charging and tensor g3 are the two things which prevents me from buying this phone, man i love the colors.
@helterskelzer3883 6 күн бұрын
Getting mine for £11 a month plus 150 trade in for a cheapy phone. Perfect back up phone
@Joyfulsaidaa 14 күн бұрын
How was haptics?
@SuleimanXhuma 14 күн бұрын
Hello mate . Just wondering who is teddy ?
@narendrairengbam112 13 күн бұрын
It is bringing back the iphone 6 7 8 form factor with the curvy edges and rounded corners.
@KoalaBeer. 12 күн бұрын
Just less bezels 😂
@DerekMacColl 14 күн бұрын
Just pulled the trigger on the 8A, thanks to 194€ offer (including the bonus) for my aging 3A. Dropped it to below the 7A prices I could find, and I've already got a charger so no issue there. Should be here in a couple of days, can't wait to see how big an improvement it is!
@xyarte9524 14 күн бұрын
If the bezel is smaller and symmetrical, this phone would be amazing. Why pixel 5 can do that, why nothing phone can do that, and the next generation of pixel is so damn difficult about this screen things
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