The Google Pixel 8A is NOT it

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✅ Buy the Pixel 8a here, and get up-to $499 trade-in, which makes it FREE ..AND a $100 dollar Best Buy gift card! howl.me/cmgT4v8CUlR you could potentially get paid to buy this phone (yes I'm serious). Deals won't last! If this deal ends, I do not recommend this phone for its original price tag
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The Google Pixel 8A is a mid-range smartphone that offers powerful performance, a great camera with Google AI, and a long-lasting battery, all at an "affordable" price of $499.
Here are some key features of the Pixel 8A:
Google Tensor G3 Chip: The same powerful chip that powers the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, delivering fast performance and efficient battery usage.
Dual Camera System: A 64MP rear camera with ultrawide lens and Google AI features like Magic Eraser, Night Sight, and Real Tone for stunning photos and videos in any lighting.
All-Day Battery life on a single charge, so you can stay connected all day long.
Up to 120Hz Refresh Rate Display: Enjoy a smooth and responsive viewing experience.
Durable Design: Built to last with water and dust resistance.
Clean Android Experience with 7 years of operating system updates as well as security updates!
Overall, the Google Pixel 8A is a great option for users who are looking for a powerful and affordable smartphone with a best-in-class camera.
#giftfromgoogle #madebygoogle #pixel8a #googlepixel8a
timestamps:
00:00 Intro
00:15 Design
01:13 Storage/Price/DEALS!
01:48 Display
02:38 Cameras
03:31 Battery Life
03:58 7 Years Of OS/Security Updates
04:16 Charging Speeds
05:04 Haptics
05:22 DONT BUY IT
06:43 Outro

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@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Buy the Pixel 8a here, and get up-to $499 trade-in, which makes it FREE ..AND a $100 dollar Best Buy gift card! howl.me/cmgT4v8CUlR you could potentially get paid to buy this phone (yes I'm serious). Deals won't last! If this deal ends, I do not recommend this phone for its original price tag affiliate link

@soumyajitkarmakar8925 Ай бұрын

To be honest.. google has got the worst marketing strategy, product pricing and product making style.. they need to upgrade those two first. They could have learnt from Samsung! Though I am a pixel fan.. but these points irk me a lot!

@ForsetiAE Ай бұрын

Nitpick, nitpick , nitpick , nitpick. I am buying it people whinge too much.

@krazytater9942 Ай бұрын

I’m still not sure why some people make a big deal over whether or not a phone has a glass or plastic back. I don’t know a single person that carries their phone without a case.

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Heat dissipation. Glass dissipates heat better than plastic does, which means better battery performance over long-term. A plastic back phone + case = hot phone = bad battery health.

@jedolivier2688 Ай бұрын

@@MarksTechGraphenene handles heat respectively. I’m not saying the back of the phone is made of this, but some phone cases are.

@Rich-kq7eb Ай бұрын

I don't use a case on my phones and glass breaks to easily

@5150crazyfun Ай бұрын

I never recommend buying a Pixel at launch unless they increase trade in values because Google constantly puts their phones on sale. My biggest gripe with the 8a is the price being $499. At that point, it’s not a value in my opinion. I feel like it should’ve been $399. Because then it would be $300 cheaper than the 8. However, this phone does have several upgrades that do make it worth buying. I love the aloe color, plastic matte back, flat camera bar, brighter screen, slightly improved battery and 7 years of updates. So it definitely is worth the purchase if you have a trade in and don’t pay full price for it.

@hycubing Ай бұрын

got mine for 210 Dollars with trade in and 150 dollar Google store credit given

@bmk2561 Ай бұрын

how often are the sales? and does it apply to europe too? i just missed the €100 discount because i think it could be cheaper in the future, idk how long should i wait though

@dpdxA Ай бұрын

FWIW, those of us who have Google Fi as a carrier got an offer for the Pixel 8a for $299. I thought that was a very good deal myself.

@EverydayTechSJB Ай бұрын

Honestly, every carrier has this phone on sale right now like Verizon and T-Mobile have it for free with a new line or trade-in.

@straight-up-shots Ай бұрын

Down to $199 now

@kevinfightsbears Ай бұрын

Sadly the 256gb option is only available for the obsidian black color and not the others, this killed the phone for me

@jakelionetti-1 Ай бұрын

Is the best buy site in the video wrong ? Looks like you can select any color and then storage of 256gbs

@KoalaBeer. Ай бұрын

What lol I need 256

@Molix1981 Ай бұрын

Who the f needs 256 gb on a phone?

@Molix1981 Ай бұрын

@@KoalaBeer. No, you need to find a doctor specialist in retarders...👍

@Brian_Lau Ай бұрын

When the 9 series comes out, the 8a will be heavily discounted. But it definitely looks solid.

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Definitely! I think right now is the best time to buy it, if someone could trade in a phone, which would make the pixel 8a free, OR if someone does not have an eligible phone, they should definitely wait for better discounts. I’d say 399 is a great price.

@HippoMathicc Ай бұрын

Got it for $300 🎉🎉

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Now that’s a great deal!

@HippoMathicc Ай бұрын

@@MarksTech yessir! Thank for sharing great content, I enjoyed the review, had many great valid points one could relate. I subbed! WIN WIN!

@JeffMudrick-os5go Ай бұрын

Same. Google Fi price at launch.

@JeffMudrick-os5go Ай бұрын

Same. Google Fi price at launch.

@straight-up-shots Ай бұрын

It's down to $200 on Fi now

@justmi8744 Ай бұрын

Can you use this for texting and calling?

@tiltedbybox6118 Ай бұрын

Hey Mark, I know xperia 1 vi won't be available in US, but it'd be amazing if you can get your hands on it. It's basically the only phone without punch hole these days and I really want to upgrade my 7T Pro😭

@markrenzmedina5754 Ай бұрын

I used pixel 6a and is it reasonable to upgrade on 8a?

@asan1050 Ай бұрын

Mark! Thanks for posting this video

@shorne1111 Ай бұрын

Fast charging is hard on batteries. Causes overheating and other problems. Your phone is better off in the long run with a somewhat slower charger. Wireless charging works fine in a car to keep it running for wireless Android Auto without worrying about running out of battery. Most of us 'regular' users are not going to even notice, much less miss, the extra capabilities in the Pixel 8.

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Quite the contrary. Fast charging, if done right, doesn’t damage batteries as you think. In fact, heat is the number 1 damage to batteries as well as how the ramp speeds are programmed. This is why even while fast charging, a phone will dramatically slow down charge after 80%. For example, the OnePlus 12 uses a dual battery design for it to charge fast. So, instead of one battery taking in a ton of wattage - it’s split up across two batteries. The type of charger you use also plays a big role. A GaN charger is *dramatically* more efficient at controlling heat than other chargers are. On the note of wireless charging in your car - I do NOT recommend that. 1) car wireless chargers are incredibly slow and not efficient, which means more heat. 2) The back design of the Pixel 8a is plastic, which isn’t a great conductor of heat like glass is. Which is why the Pixel 8a gets hot while charging. In fact, the Pixel 8a charging at 18w gets hotter than my OnePlus 12 which charges at 80w. Putting a case on the phone only amplifies the problem. Charging a phone, with a case, using a wireless charger in your car is bad news. I’ve tested over 50 phones during my KZfaq career (many of which were long-term reviews) and I know what ruins batteries the most. There was even a Poll done by a large KZfaqr. The poll asked iPhone users that charge using the 5w brick compared to the 20w brick what their battery health was at, and since the 5w brick isn’t as efficient as the 20w brick, those that charged at 5w saw more battery degradation. Batteries, and charging techniques have greatly improved over the years. Don’t be afraid of fast charging :)

@shorne1111 Ай бұрын

@@MarksTech So does this mean you don't use a case on your phone at all?

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

@@shorne1111 I do on some phones :) but it's always best to take cases off before charging your phone to prevent heat. (This info is even on apples website) I quote: " Charging your device when it's inside certain styles of cases may generate excess heat, which can affect battery capacity. If you notice that your device gets hot when you charge it, take it out of its case first"

@musashi247777 Ай бұрын

Hey mark about to purchase a oneplus open. How's your holding up. And still would you recommend. Tnx and keep up great work 👍

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

I don’t have it anymore because I sold it, so I can buy more phones. But from the time I had it, it was the best foldable. I highly recommend it that anti-glare screen on the inside is a game changer!

@orfeo054 Ай бұрын

¡Pura vida...! Thank you 🇨🇷

@koreyb Ай бұрын

I have to say I was impressed with its picture quality. But the slow charging is a deal breaker for me.

@bill5740 10 күн бұрын

Just picked it up myself, going to use as my work phone. I coped in that gorgeous 💚 green.

@wizzgamer Ай бұрын

Got the 256GB version for a bargain here in the UK £350 getting rid of the Redmi Note 13 Pro ive just bought. Just wish they had launched it a couple of weeks earlier.

@a2zadi 27 күн бұрын

Where did you get one ?

@AndrewTSq Ай бұрын

....me watching this on a Pixel 8A, which I got for "free". I just renewed my current phone plan for 24 months, and got offered the phone for free by doing that. But also, If I should get it cashed, it is around $300 cheaper than the Pixel 8 here.

@user-pu6ui4ib4e Ай бұрын

Great reviewer ❤ Love from Bangladesh

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Thank you so much !:)

@nscian2 Ай бұрын

I still use 18 and 20 watt chargers on my pixel 8 and they're really not that slow. That 7.5 watt wireless charging though is a different story.

@Paranoidandro1d1 Ай бұрын

The charging speed if this phone is glacial

@LenMiDrones Ай бұрын

Pixel 8a or Samsung s23 base model???

@angelogonzalez2034 Ай бұрын

Hey guys target has a deal it cost $499 but they give a $100 gift card not to be in my opinion .

@gregormatibag5923 Ай бұрын

I have pixel 5a with updates till August 2024 should I upgrade now or later.

@sideskroll Ай бұрын

Im amazed that your 5a is still working... Mine (like COUNTLESS others) got the black screen of death within the 1st year of use...

@wizzgamer Ай бұрын

If you're no longer happy with the phone update if your happy with the 5a then keep it for as long as your happy with it 😁

@kaffeice7 Ай бұрын

love the place u live, looks sooo good

@grom3 Ай бұрын

Got it for 530 Canadian dollars (~380 USD) after 170 CAD discount

@Andy420 Ай бұрын

Where did you get it from?

@jamarri7340 Ай бұрын

Curious what the 9a would be like.. i think 8a might be a little better than the pixel 8 itself but i think its solid phone but I'll wait until pixel 10 i'm rocking the s24 series

@lenacheney Ай бұрын

Why would the 8a be better than the 8?

@friedricey Ай бұрын

Got it for 300aud which is like 200usd. Well worth it at that price point.

@vishnuvijwani Ай бұрын

Got OnePlus 12 instead of Pixel 8a 256gb at the same price!! 8a 256gb was 450usd afrer exchanging my OnePlus 8T, but i cancelled it and order OnePlus 12 for 450usd with exchange offers!!! Thank you for your reviews man! Played a big role in my purchase decision!

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Thank you so much bro! I hope you’re enjoying your new phone !

@vishnuvijwani Ай бұрын

Yup I am! 3 things that I'm not impressed by this phone are the front cam, wifi struggles with older wifi routers, and night mode doesn't give us manual override for longer shutter speed. @@MarksTech

@phillipperez3358 Ай бұрын

I hope it goes on sale for $349 🤞🏻🤞🏻

@goJesusandStarcraft Ай бұрын

In a few months these will be $399 or $349 on sale. Next year these will be $250 or less on the used market. (If you're willing to wait)

@miccakoster3838 Ай бұрын

I get over 8 hrs SOT with my pixel 8. Don't know how that's similar to pixel 8a

@KoalaBeer. Ай бұрын

Wireless charging take a day 😂

@PaidPrices Ай бұрын

I like mine a lot so far

@malice8256 Ай бұрын

J'étais prêt à faire des concessions pour l'absence de la prise jack, l'absence de l'emplacement de carte SD mais quand j'ai vu les bordures grossières sur l'écran et que je me suis rappelé que leur fameux Tensor était en réalité un Exinos maquillé qui chauffe beaucoup, j'avais même dû renvoyer mon Pixel 7 tellement il me brûlait les doigts. Seulement 128gigas, la version 256gigas est uniquement disponible en noir alors que les autres coloris sont plus jolies. Je suis vraiment dégoûté Bye bye Google. J'allais oublier pas de chargeur dans la boîte et la charge lente 18w alors que le "Redmi note 13 pro plus" recharge à 120w. Vraiment Bye bye Google

@subediraju8552 Ай бұрын

In USA i never used pixel phones. I'm only using OnePlus 8T+ & 7T pro Mclaren Edition which are still better over new pixel phones. Im gonna give my 8T+ for sis, I'm thinking to buy Pixel 5. I checked pixel 8 & 8A at mobile stores. I want to use pixel phone or no need to waste money.

@Dew4lk Ай бұрын

The back looks good but the front looks really ugly imo, instant turn off

@IceChris_ Ай бұрын

Yes you're right😂

@KoalaBeer. Ай бұрын

I need a gallery Samsung boy I am no like google photos , and search bar bottom annoys me

@miccakoster3838 Ай бұрын

Google can promise 20years of updates. People aren't going to keep this phone no more then 3 years

@christophejergales7852 Ай бұрын

Hot take: No, you won't notice a 3% difference in weight.

@levipb1403 23 күн бұрын

7 years of os updates with that chipset? Lmfao

@dwcp71 Ай бұрын

Those bezels look like they are from 2009.

@C3lloman Ай бұрын

iPhone 11 from 2019 had bigger bezels.

@crpro5420 Ай бұрын

Sorry I bought it

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

Hope you got a good deal 🥲

@crpro5420 Ай бұрын

@@MarksTech 29 a month plus walmart employee discount applied.lets see

@MarksTech Ай бұрын

@crpro5420 oh hell yeah! Nice. That’s a good deal

@Daniel_Escoto Ай бұрын

I'm in love with this guy. I love those blue eyes! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@BOOGiNS Ай бұрын

Creep

@a_droid_human0id_1111 Ай бұрын

Lol

@user-mj9dk1gu4l Ай бұрын

We all know what to do with a pixel phone. Install grapheneOS and it will work Much better👍

@henriqueoliveira2840 Ай бұрын

Fast charge is crucial for me, I have a realme gt neo 2 and it charges 50% in 10-15 minutes, so convenient. I don't even bother anymore, I just plug it 20 min before I leave and it will be good to go.