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 17 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 17 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 17 күн бұрын
So ready! Got interested in these lately so debating whether to trade in my iPhone 13 or just use both
@UaintgotTheSAck 16 күн бұрын
i Can get this Pixel 8a for £249 should i replace my old Samsung A21s :-)
@asepsaputra1090 16 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 16 күн бұрын
Poco f6 coming 😊
@jayteebae 17 күн бұрын
PIXEL EGHT-EH looking good with those rounded corners ;)
@ARNF73 17 күн бұрын
screen big buzzeles and gorilla 3 -- display suck
@yakubmusababa5890 17 күн бұрын
😂😂😂
@pillepolle3122 16 күн бұрын
@@ARNF73Your english sucks
@artbydinuka5864 16 күн бұрын
😂😂
@worthless_opinion 16 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 17 күн бұрын
Love the pixel eh eh
@anthonywilliams9415 16 күн бұрын
😅😅
@malayali_here 14 күн бұрын
😂
@tafarapaul 17 күн бұрын
Pixel 7A looks bigger than Pixel Eight-Eeeh
@sucafrutpi 16 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 15 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.
@AliAlslaman 16 күн бұрын
The battel between pixel aaate ate and pixel seven ate should be legendary
@anthonywilliams9415 16 күн бұрын
😅😅
@BoG25Cz 15 күн бұрын
I can't.... I'm dead laughing... MUHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH
@obdo 16 күн бұрын
i love your videos! you make great reviews and you are always cheerful and funny, keep doing your thing man!
@tjey379 15 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.
@Harsha1081 16 күн бұрын
Been waiting for your review !
@armandoferreiraalvares 16 күн бұрын
Love this channel!❤❤ Thanks for the best review haha
@MrLardyOne 14 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!
@Moses-N.C 17 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 17 күн бұрын
Mmm... nope the iPhone didn't do anything
@Mid98Librarian 17 күн бұрын
tbh the new design reminds me more about the iphone 15 than most other androids
@TechSpurt 17 күн бұрын
It feels so much nicer than all of those flat edged iPhone clones, absolutely!
@_WF23 16 күн бұрын
For real. Was waiting for Pixel 9, but now I’m debating on this phone.
@Raviis 16 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.
@JeskidoYT 11 сағат бұрын
thank you for the comparison on both models!!
@snagle8878 16 күн бұрын
The James Corden analogy was spot on i salute you sir.
@scottowen4007 16 күн бұрын
I have the pixel 8a arriving today, can't wait
@xHaxPlayz 12 күн бұрын
did you like it? 😊
@scottowen4007 12 күн бұрын
@@xHaxPlayz I love it. It's brilliant
@xHaxPlayz 12 күн бұрын
@@scottowen4007 I'm waiting for mine to arrive! 😁
@joelpeskoff4191 11 күн бұрын
Mine is coming Monday
@2greenify 10 күн бұрын
@@scottowen4007 is the AI usefull?
@JVC0313 11 күн бұрын
Also love your selection in screensavers when comes to pixels
@alexandre.campinas 16 күн бұрын
great review! 7a also allows 6seconds exposure!
@mattcasey4852 17 күн бұрын
Excellent review. Thanks. 😊
@sandrajoseburger 17 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 15 күн бұрын
The provider Ben currently sells it for 300 with a 2 year contract
@mohit9206 15 күн бұрын
@@Celestial0Force it should be free on contract, its defo not worth 300
@GlobalDesignHD 15 күн бұрын
@@Celestial0Force plus nog 150 eraf met inruildeal via belsimpel
@sachinnikale5291 7 күн бұрын
With 2 year contract ? What's that?@@Celestial0Force
@neorich59 16 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 7 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 7 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 6 күн бұрын
@@neorich59 the a models have some deliberate downsides to make people go for the flagship phones...
@nenad1809 17 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 16 күн бұрын
Iam also using 6a
@Kevin14782 16 күн бұрын
220€ after trade in? Madness ... I also have the 6a but I get 287 €🤷
@desinho9 16 күн бұрын
I don't even get it down to €220 with a 7a 🤔
@nenad1809 16 күн бұрын
@@Kevin14782 O2 Kunde 493-123(pixel 6a)-150 trade in bonus
@nenad1809 16 күн бұрын
@@Kevin14782 O2 Kunde 493-123(pixel6a)-150 trade in bonus
@jayralvarez1000 16 күн бұрын
Love that crisp sound from dual speaker! 🥵❤️
@nikeak 7 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😅
@Ms.Montasery86 16 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?
@WickedRibbon 16 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 16 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.
@TakisEnjoyer 17 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 10 күн бұрын
I like the rounded corners. Also prefer the backside without glass.
@KillaKami-tm6ut 16 күн бұрын
Where do you get your wallpapers
@ravit6223 16 күн бұрын
Nice side by side comparo 👌🏻 how good is tensor g3 processor when yoy compare it with snapdragon and mediatek
@deeptweshdm2536 16 күн бұрын
Can we clip the image and save it in gallery using the in built editor app?
@mikepatton8691 15 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 10 күн бұрын
Same here, the 8A 128gb version is available for 246 euro.
@PieceOFvlaai 15 күн бұрын
I am watching this video on my pixel 8a. Great review!
@CityChristina 9 күн бұрын
Does it get warm at all? My Pixel 6a does sometimes although it got better since the Android 14 update.
@gavril3698 17 күн бұрын
Better off buying the normal Pixel 8 cuz you can find it cheap and has better features
@I_like_aliens_from_mars 17 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 17 күн бұрын
That is what I did a week ago. I only paid £425 for a brand new pixel 8 in eBay😂
@chronchris1486 17 күн бұрын
Got my P8a today for 270€ after trading in my P6. Also loving the matte back.
@Ruddy_Games 17 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 17 күн бұрын
8a‘s price will drop soon.
@markrocks692 16 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?
@rimmuelfanasan655 16 күн бұрын
Those bezels are screaaaaaaming!
@karlmoore1837 4 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.
@mzansicarenthusiast428 16 күн бұрын
What's the name of the show that you were playing on the phone on intro?
@MRJLS15 17 күн бұрын
So happy to see you're review heck yes 😁
@denisleblanc4506 17 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 16 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 16 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 16 күн бұрын
@@jameelhill9503 Thanks but I won't be breaking the screen intentionally to justify an 8a. I like my 7a just fine.
@jameelhill9503 16 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
@Beejum 16 күн бұрын
The 8a is a good-looking phone! Love the mint color! May pick this up on a sale.
@vishaltarhal7383 16 күн бұрын
Can we use 30W adaptor with pixel 8a? Or does it affect the phone
@darktrain1971 17 күн бұрын
are the speakers still crap on most pixel models..was gonna get a 6 pro 256gb but heard about the crappy speakers
@DiegoAlves-qf9pc 13 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
@TheGamersArena 17 күн бұрын
Is the heating issue fixed? Pixel 7 gets very hot when I charge/use it
@michaelcorcoran8768 16 күн бұрын
You don't theme your icons?
@edwardgrafton4663 13 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.
@Parvaz_007 16 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 16 күн бұрын
Wow, yeah seems like the 8a in India is pretty irrelevant. 😅
@anonmityslayer 16 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 16 күн бұрын
@@cloudee_1080_ti yup buddy
@Parvaz_007 16 күн бұрын
@@anonmityslayer yes i feel it too
@tijamir4998 16 күн бұрын
Google is doing terrible in terms of pricing for India
@5490985 16 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
@rsb8653 15 күн бұрын
Does it have fast charging and wireless charging
@bobbymoss6160 9 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.
@rpm24 16 күн бұрын
Thought about getting it..... But thankfully noticing the 18w "fast" charge in the specs before ordering 🤦😂.
@Kane1985 17 күн бұрын
If I get a pixel 8a offered , should I change or continue with the pixel 7?
@glostergloster6945 9 күн бұрын
"Placky arse" is now my favourite phrase that I will be deploying at every opportunity :-)
@alemanjimmy101 15 күн бұрын
The camera bar looks grey then green ? What color is it ?
@achyutarjun 16 күн бұрын
Where do I get that wallpaper?
@solvdev 16 күн бұрын
Did you get a new camera? Video looks extra fresh this time
@Joyfulsaidaa 16 күн бұрын
How was haptics?
@michaelcorcoran8768 16 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
@BraveOne_13 16 күн бұрын
could you please make the comparisson with samsung s24?
@michaelcorcoran8768 16 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.
@mikeb7117 17 күн бұрын
Those are some impressive bevels.
@shmchuck 16 күн бұрын
What a nice-looking colorful soap
@cristovaojoaojacobsarcanjo8997 16 күн бұрын
I pre ordered it in Portugal( Vodafone 1300 points and 259€) 256GB version, case included
@zDToddy 17 күн бұрын
Google measures the screen in inches and the bezels in feet
@Jon-cu4kv 16 күн бұрын
😂😂
@jonaspetersen7327 16 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
@_WF23 16 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..
@BN-bs1kj 15 күн бұрын
Really Google makes beautiful and charming phones for the series A❤
@ModestlyAmazing 16 күн бұрын
I do like the design of the Eyy-Tehh
@ginamagee6449 10 күн бұрын
Whats the battery like
@peckiro 15 күн бұрын
Here in the States it will be $300 USD on Google Fi which I use. Good bang for the buck.
@phillipperez3358 16 күн бұрын
I can't wait till it's on sale for $399. I'll trade in my P7 immediately
@D3st670 16 күн бұрын
Got the 8a it's not bad at at but it's definitely user preference.
@iamsubi18 15 күн бұрын
Wallpaper name ?
@shahzaibkhawaja6903 16 күн бұрын
English is not my first language and i have been watching your videos for a while now and only just realised theres so many sexual jokes and funny puns i always thought its some local phrases which i didnt get, and now the channel name makes sense HAHAHAHA
@henrikpedersen5380 17 күн бұрын
Is it Eighty, AtA, 8A or Eeht Eeeee? Just asking, so I know what to ask for in the Shop 😁
@TechSpurt 17 күн бұрын
Haha I'm notorious for saying things wrong so best not ask me ;)
@henrikpedersen5380 17 күн бұрын
@@TechSpurtHa ha. I bought the Aaasus Zenfone 8 because of your video, and still loving that wee blower. Thanks for great advice and reviews
@anthonywilliams9415 16 күн бұрын
😆😆
@Hikari_to_Yuri 16 күн бұрын
They should call it pixel 8b B for bezels
@romanbrandt7986 16 күн бұрын
The bezels around the iPhone 11's display were smaller ))
@megangeraghty3878 16 күн бұрын
Watching this on my 8a :))
@lorenzoskyhawk 16 күн бұрын
Your amazing deliveries.... spunk all ya money etc. Have you thought or ever have done any standup?
@andreearochezza 16 күн бұрын
I m torn between pixel 8, s23 and iphone 14. Any suggestions? I m currently rockin the 11 pro but it s getting old
@mikepatton8691 15 күн бұрын
Interesting that 2 out of 3 of your choices are Android, you don't feel locked into the Apple ecosystem? Personally I'd choose the 8a over the s23, I just prefer not having the Samsung specific software add-ons to the phone that your stuck with and can't remove, I just prefer the unskinned Android software on Google's phones.
@KoalaBeer. 15 күн бұрын
@@mikepatton8691S23 is better one ui is brilliant
@Burbeary 14 күн бұрын
Prefer the design/colours of 7a, but might go for 8a since it could last 7 years with a battery replacement.
@glally1 9 күн бұрын
I got a refurbished pixel 8 for $549 Canadian dollars and it's in great condition.
@mikeomahoney7052 6 күн бұрын
I'm pretty happy with my 7a, apart from the finger print sensor which is problematic.
@ThorSpaceViking 17 күн бұрын
Love you too Uncle Spurt
@dtincworldnews8922 17 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.
@trifanandrei1585 16 күн бұрын
What game is that please?
@blasthammer4158 17 күн бұрын
Idc what anyone says I'd buy it just for how freaking cute it looks.
@wizzgamer 16 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 👑.
@parbatshrestha9885 17 күн бұрын
I got light flares issue in pixel 7 pro....how to solve it
@Scramblersj 16 күн бұрын
The bloody man
@sadie513 17 күн бұрын
Now that the Pixel 8a is out, the 7a is cheaper so I bought one. Yaaay.
@justinnunes5851 16 күн бұрын
The 7a works great ..I also have one
@sultanabran1 16 күн бұрын
and it looks better too!
@Zenguy89 12 күн бұрын
On the google site they're the same price still which makes no sense 🤦🏿♂️
@sadie513 12 күн бұрын
@@Zenguy89 I live in Asia so there really is a price difference. The 7a is still cheaper than the 7. 😂
@Nilbrand 17 күн бұрын
1:35 Chainsaw man fan!!!😅🫡
@ryanlunzen9794 16 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 16 күн бұрын
5 years, 3 years of Android version updates
@runnerup9786 16 күн бұрын
This Pixel eht eh is such good value, Google are offering additional £'s on a trade in if you buy an Eht Eh....imso i can buy ine fir as little as £230 if i trade in my P6. Is an 8a better than a P6?
@DonCapra 16 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.
@SuleimanXhuma 16 күн бұрын
Hello mate . Just wondering who is teddy ?
@narendrairengbam112 16 күн бұрын
It is bringing back the iphone 6 7 8 form factor with the curvy edges and rounded corners.
@KoalaBeer. 15 күн бұрын
Just less bezels 😂
@mrb6094 16 күн бұрын
I've not long had my 7A. It seems perfectly acceptable.
@justinnunes5851 16 күн бұрын
Me too ..7a works great for me
@sultanabran1 16 күн бұрын
it's a better looking phone than the 8a
@KoalaBeer. 16 күн бұрын
@@sultanabran1no lol rounded better
@sultanabran1 16 күн бұрын
@@KoalaBeer. nope
@Only_for_the_weak 16 күн бұрын
Seems like a no brainer for a 6a upgrade with trade in deals, for a 7a not so much.
@mikepatton8691 15 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.
@gregbegy1079 12 күн бұрын
Anyone seen any comparisons with the pixel 7. With trade in it will cost ne about £280 to upgrade but never bought an a model before so wonder if it is worth it
@jonsnow9428 16 күн бұрын
"Bit of Jimmy Hill action" 😂 well I get it cause I'm as bald as Uncle Spurt, but I can imagine the younger audience rubbing their 'chins' in perplexing bemusement 😅
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