It's a nice problem to have when the discounted premium smartphone makes more sense. And I'm sure Google will put the 8a on sale, at which point it'll be an easy choice.
After trading in the old 4a, my mom paid just 340€ for it. She doesn't care about bazels and is happy to keep it for 7 years now. I think its perfect for her, thx for the review!
I switched to Pixel 8a from Huawei P20 (2018), which I used for 6 years. I wanted to buy the Pixel in September-October, when prices would have dropped a little, but the battery in the p20 was swollen and the back cover came off. I thought it was better to buy now and not worry. With version 8a, Google offers 256GB of storage (since I plan to use the phone for the 7 years that it will be updated - this version was relevant for me). Plus, my p20 had 128GB, in 2024 (further - more) this is not enough, even though I don’t play games. Now about the cost: 8a at the time of writing costs 1650 rubles for 128GB and 2000 rubles for the 256GB version. Prices roughly correspond to those in countries where pixels can be purchased officially (so now the price is generally realistic). I considered the regular 8, but 128GB costs 2100 rubles, and 256GB costs 2600 rubles. The difference is almost $200 (in my case) for the following differences (I can’t list everything, but the main ones): - thinner frames (in the review I will describe this, why not a minus). -gorilla glass victus - charging 27w, reverse wireless - the camera module is slightly different (if you don’t go into numbers, the difference in the photo as a whole is not noticeable) - ip68. For myself, I did not find this necessary; I will explain it as the review progresses. Overall impression: yes, it is very good and I did not regret a single dollar for this phone. I’ll say right away that after my 6 year old p20 it’s a very significant upgrade in everything. I took the black version with 256GB (256GB only in black). I bought a Nilkin case for my phone with a sliding camera window (I’m keeping my phone for 7 years, I don’t want to change the camera lenses). I pasted the hydrogel film. Body: it is not very slippery, better than glass. Doesn't get dirty. Aluminum frames. Well assembled, no gaps. It's comfortable to hold, even in the case. Can be used with one hand (middle hand). Due to the fact that the back cover of the phone is not glass, but plastic, it dissipates heat better and heats up less. Considering the processor, this is a plus for me. Also, if it suddenly falls, there is much less chance of breaking the lid, which will cost us a pretty penny. The design for me is good, minimalistic, not flashy. Screen: very bright, good colors (I set the color rendition to standard in the settings), photos come out exactly the same color as you see in life. The oleophobic coating is very good, it does not collect stains (the back cover too, unlike the usual 8). Under direct sunlight, everything is visible as if there were none - this is very pleasant, you can use it in the sun without any problems (my p20 could not boast of this). In the settings, 120Hz is turned on, I never turn it on, it works everywhere, the picture is very smooth. The frames are ok for me (3mm on the side). They are about the same as on the p20, but the bottom one is 2 times thinner. Using one hand, it is better - if you need to reach another part of the screen, then there is no touch in the place where I hold the phone with my hand. Definitely not a minus. Unless you have a phone to directly compare with thinner bezels, the pixel bezels will likely be quite normal for you. If you are chasing a mega modern phone with thin frames, probably buy the regular 8. Camera: great. For my needs, take a photo and go is what I need. It works quickly, there are many settings. Video with good stabilization. The picture is good everywhere, as is the processing. Literally in any lighting. One of the reasons why I wanted a pixel. There are a lot of AI chips, I haven’t used them all yet. After p20 the upgrade is good. Autonomy: above average. This is noted in the reviews; for me it turns out this way: on average per week there are 5.5-7 hours of screen time and about 6-8 hours of applications in the background. The charge, even at a small %, goes away evenly; the phone will not turn off at a conditional 10%. In the morning I go to work, before going to bed around 11 pm there is about 25-30% left. For a day of normal use (social networks and instant messengers, cameras) it’s enough. Charging 1:30-1:40 (I set it at night, if the alarm clock is on, the phone will charge to 70-80%, and by the time of the alarm it will charge with a weak current to 100% to preserve battery life). I bought the unit from Xiaomi at 20w (type C input). The unit is compact and suitable for the power of the phone. I don’t have wireless charging, I haven’t tested it, but in theory it will charge in 3 hours. My p20 literally sat down in 1.5 hours, this is heaven and earth. I saw in a review on an online site for the Pixel 7a that 5.5-6 hours of screen time is ridiculous and you need at least 9, I don’t know, I can only do this if I literally sit in it all day (and still I can’t land it in 0). If you use it inactively, then 1.5-2 days can be done without any problems. You can take it into the forest. Hardware: I’ll say right away that for games, take Xiaomi or Poco (and the like). I don’t understand mobile gaming in general and spitting in the direction of the pixel because you can’t play Genshin is laughable. It’s more than enough for my tasks; I only play Sudoku games :) There are no friezes or lags anywhere. It may warm up a little in the sun, but it cools down very quickly. When scrolling, it heats up a little, but barely noticeable (p20 heated up much more). When updating applications or using charging, it also heats up, but still not hot, just warm. I haven’t run benchmarks, they don’t make sense to me. The chip is fast, the wasps fly, the camera starts up instantly. Somewhere I saw a video of 15 apple and pixel 8a - almost all applications (except games) launched faster on the pixel (although according to benchmarks the difference was many times higher in favor of the apple). OS: switched from Huawei OS version 10 (Android 10). I don’t know what was added in each version, but now the phone is very convenient to use. This is not a naked android, but a pixel ui. Everything works very quickly, very smoothly and without any frills. The settings take some getting used to (it took a day), but everything is generally intuitive. Comfortable one-handed use without bottom buttons. At the start, the pixel offers to perform a transfer, so I recommend making a backup of your account, everything will be restored on the new device. 7 years of support for all updates (for me it was one of the key purchasing decisions, support until 2031). 8GB of RAM - I have never reloaded the application when logging in again, the memory works well (Yandex music even remembers everything, so when logging in again it will play from the same moment). Flexible screen settings. The scanner under the screen is fast, accurate, at the level of my p20 (there is a touch button). It recognizes the face even faster in the light. Payment via NFS is also available, it doesn’t turn on, you just bring up the phone and you’re done (Swoo pay). There are a lot of flexible notification settings, I haven’t figured them out yet, I just set them up basicly. Sound: stereo, plays at maximum volume at the level of a MacBook Air 20 or 21 years old. The sound is clear and pleasant to listen to. Calls are also good, you can hear me and the interlocutor well. Communication: the Internet never drops out anywhere (my operator needed to set up an Internet connection, it was a matter of minutes, the settings are on the Internet and on the A1 website). Switching between 3g and 4g is very fast. Wifi no problem. Geolocation improves very quickly. In general, where my p20 did not catch the network, the pixel loads everything perfectly. Although people complain about communication on the Internet, I haven’t noticed any such problems. Price: I took the 256GB version (photos weigh differently from 2 to 6MB), with reserve for the future. 128 was not enough for me already at p20. For 128GB it was approximately $505, for 256GB it was approximately $600. Overall impression: a very good and balanced phone for the money. I wouldn't call it mid-segment, but it's not premium either. Something in between, the mid-high segment maybe. The price and quality are right for me personally (especially considering that I will be using the phone for at least 7 years). It's like Prius or Corolla. Maybe, not best of the best, but very practical and useful. If you need a phone for basic tasks (social networks, camera, calls, simple games), which will be constantly updated and which is really pleasant to use, take it. Price? I explained at the beginning, but considering the price/quality/capabilities, it’s an ideal option for me (although I think if I bought it as planned in October, it would be 300 rubles cheaper). Therefore, if you are planning to upgrade and are pressed for time, wait 1-3 months and buy at a more attractive price. I don’t see any point in overpaying for the 256GB version of the regular Pixel 8.
I initially clicked on this video because of yk…a pretty face and didn’t really expected your video to be this good. Honestly your way of reviewing is much better than some of the major tech reviewers out there, like you explained it just on point excluding unnecessary stuff. Keep doing it! subscribed!
@@asimmoideen5960 gotta disagree. They all look the same. You can argue that the bezels are noticeably thicker. But thats all it is. Ig the iphone has that pill shaped cutout so you can tell that its an iphone but other than that, if you put them all next to each other, i dont see the difference in how they look. At this point its more brand and experience than the phone itself. Some phones have a bit of a distinctive look yes, but not enough to say that it doesnt really look the same.
@@darktitan8085 idk if youre American, u guys have basically no competition, Im from India and i can name a few that are rn cheaper , iqoo12, iqoo neo9pro, one plus 12r, s23, these are like the flagship killer contenders, u can go even cheaper with moto edge 50 pro, edge 50 fusion, realme gt 6t, poco f6, nothing 2a, i could prolly go on and on, but they all have really slim bezels i like the idea of 8a being cheaper in the future, price is prolly the only thing holding it back, but if its intended that way, the design better hold up as well
I rather spend a little more money and get iphone 15 plus.. google handphone are always depreciate in price after a few years. Idk if I should get google pixel 8a or the base model iphone.
Nice video, thanks. Quickcharge is a must for me. I don't use it all the time, but it is so useful when I unexpectedly have to leave when my battery percentage is low. My next phone high on my shortlist is the upcoming Oneplus Nord 4. By the way, I subscribed.
Thanks for the video! By the way, I am curious to hear your thoughts and suggestions. I am considering switching from Pixel 3 to Pixel 8A or Pixel 8. The UK Google Store offers a nice amount of money for the Pixel 3 trade-in option. As a result, I could not make up my mind between 2 options: 1Pixel 8A 128GB for 300 GBP? 2)Pixel 8 128GB + Pixel Watch gen.1 for 500 GBP? I haven't used the smartwatches before due to the lack of need. But still, it might be a curious experience. What would you choose?
Its crazy, Google's strategy and marketing for the Pixel devices as a whole, let alone for the 8a itself. Still seems like no one really knows about this device. Solid video!
People are panicking about the bezels when the iPhone 11 had larger bezels than this not to mention the iPhone SE 3rd gen is still being sold with the gigantic bezels from 2015
Some with fat thumbs appreciate a bezel and decent thickness to the phone. Testament that many times what some are looking for is not always true for all
Does it overheat till the phone throttles even the modem speed? I live in a tropical country with temps up to 40c and phones overheating is a big issue for us.
Please reply, Which generation usb type C is there? Does it heat while recording 4k 30 videos ? What about battery does it last a day, I am not phone addict, just prefer to record most of the time.
4:43 I hate how that came in to play on split screen mode for apps on One UI (I don't remember the version.) It was even more annoying because it looks awful on tablets and I almost stopped using it for my Tab S7+ when it happened. On my S24 Ultra, it isn't as bad, but the corners of the phone are right angle, so it also makes no sense. Windows 11 for my work computer now has the rounded corners, and I feel like I'm a madman for wanting hard right angle corners again. 🤣
I have the 8a and it’s the first ever Android phone that lasts me a whole day and never have less than 35-40%….on average more than 50%. Typically where I live and how I use Android phone they normally drop power like a bucket with a hole
I've been using the 8a for almost a month now and it seems great,the black border doesn't bother me at all, the battery life is good for me, I'm not a gamer, I'm not as heavy a user as most people so it could last me more than one day. It replaced my galaxy s20, witch had smaller battery admittedly,good size for me as I don't have massive hands, gorilla glass 5 would have been nice I guess, but still ,fine. It charges no slower than the s20,so that's ok for me. I'm in Australia,and the price of the 8a is $850,I carrier had a deal where by if I went with them, I would receive a $750 gift card that I could put towards a new phone.....so I did. I got the pixel 8a for $100 and it only costs me $15 more per month.
Uhmmmmm I spent less than the price you showed including case, front glass, and 2 year warranty. Im not sure if this was a “new or recent sale”? But I’m happy with my selection. I use iPhone and Apple products for everything. So, this is a second phone for me, so I can experiment with Android a bit. I don’t game. And if this phone teaches me the ins and outs of Android usage, then I’ll upgrade “if” I need it…
I really don't understand people making issues about big bezels. I have a phone with a very small bezel and it's driving me crazy. Not having bezels makes me touch the screen unintended. Before that I always wanted bezelless displays but not any more
This is my first nice phone ...I've been using cheap phones for years since I spent all my money on music and gaming set ups, I paid 0$ for this phone too...super fast, plays many games with my Xbox controller ...it's cool to me ..
Here in India pixel 8a is priced at 636 dollars and the pixel 8 at 840 dollars. Seriously people are very mad at Google that they didn't priced this phone correctly. So eventually at the sales the price of this phone will come significantly low and maybe at that time people will definitely buy this smartphone . As of know Google doesn't care about the pricing at all as she said the right thing that Google doesn't care which model you buy.
4:02 this is an issue. YOU use Google services not everyone does. And if the arguments is that youre buying pixel for google's software, then same goes for samsung.
I'm thinking about getting a Google Pixel but not sure if I'd be able to change the icon shapes. Is that something that can be done? As I find the round/circular icons really unattractive
What is it with people and bezels? A bigger bezel is actually a feature for me! You want to be able to hold the phone in your hand without touching the display, right?
I mean the bezels and the price. Google thinks people will keep a phone for 7 years. Odds are if they get it from an American carrier they will keep it 3 mac
The average upgrade cycle is 3-4 years so most buying from new do not care about seven years support. But if you sell it or pass it on then someone may benefit. But for me, seven years is not a reason I would buy a phone. In the past when Samsung and others only had 2-3 years, then that was a rip-off, but most now have four years.
@@andyH_England I don’t keep a phone longer than my lease if I can’t afford to pay it off. But no one is keeping a phone for 7 years unless they are elderly and don’t care
@@billyhw5492 it is an actual 64mp camera but they used pixel binning which results in 16mp photos instead so it'll give it way better results than the actual 64mp camera would
@@billyhw5492 the Pixel 8 and 8 pro both have 50mp cameras and they use pixel binning as well which results in using 12.5mp photos but when they use the full 50mp camera itself, the quality of the photo is actually worse then when it's at 12.5 mp via pixel binning. That's why Google is using it on the pixel 8a. You get way better results with pixel binning then you do with using it's full mega Pixels
Actually look at one in person before you make a ridiculous statement. It is capable of 2000 nit brightness and is color accurate and it also is HDR 10+ capable. The screen is awesome.
This phone looks great but it has the same familiar problems that all Tensor based Pixels have. Bad battery life, overheating, and unreliable modem connectivity. It isn’t worth buying a Pixel device until 2025 with the Pixel 10 lineup. TSMC is doing the fabrication on the Tensor chip starting on the 10 series and that’s the earliest you’d expect any real world improvement. It just wasn’t a good idea to make Tensor a modified Exynos chipset. That’s where the problems begin and end. Good review though!
Yikes, really tempted to buy the 8A because of the 7 year update but the overheating reported by users is very scary. I live in a very hot country and if what the users are saying is true, the phone will be useless while using outdoors here.
And then there is the iPhone SE 3 huge bezels and ppl love it. Everything else has smaller bezels. As long as their not se3 bezel u all need to calm ur titts. Lol
People complain too much about bezels it’s ridiculous. Also, a little more money? To me a $200 difference between the 8a and 8 is a substantial amount. Plus I prefer the plastic matte back and flat camera bar. I do believe instead of $499 the 8a should’ve been $399 maybe $449 at most. Because charging $499 makes it less affordable and more upper mid range prices. However, if you wait until it’s on sale then picking it up makes sense if you are a Pixel fan.
I can say.. I really missed your reviews. I'm glad you're back 😊
The Pixel A series was attractive at $349/$400
Thao is glowing😊
Yeah she is pregnant, and pregnant women glows
I've been using the phone for over a week and its been great! The form factor is perfect for me and the bezels don't bother for me.
It's a nice problem to have when the discounted premium smartphone makes more sense. And I'm sure Google will put the 8a on sale, at which point it'll be an easy choice.
Thao, what was that sword game you were playing? Also, great video, and keep up the great work!
Shadow Slayer: Ninja Warrior
@@thao thank you!
After trading in the old 4a, my mom paid just 340€ for it. She doesn't care about bazels and is happy to keep it for 7 years now. I think its perfect for her, thx for the review!
I switched to Pixel 8a from Huawei P20 (2018), which I used for 6 years. I wanted to buy the Pixel in September-October, when prices would have dropped a little, but the battery in the p20 was swollen and the back cover came off. I thought it was better to buy now and not worry. With version 8a, Google offers 256GB of storage (since I plan to use the phone for the 7 years that it will be updated - this version was relevant for me). Plus, my p20 had 128GB, in 2024 (further - more) this is not enough, even though I don’t play games. Now about the cost: 8a at the time of writing costs 1650 rubles for 128GB and 2000 rubles for the 256GB version. Prices roughly correspond to those in countries where pixels can be purchased officially (so now the price is generally realistic). I considered the regular 8, but 128GB costs 2100 rubles, and 256GB costs 2600 rubles. The difference is almost $200 (in my case) for the following differences (I can’t list everything, but the main ones):
- thinner frames (in the review I will describe this, why not a minus).
-gorilla glass victus
- charging 27w, reverse wireless
- the camera module is slightly different (if you don’t go into numbers, the difference in the photo as a whole is not noticeable)
- ip68.
For myself, I did not find this necessary; I will explain it as the review progresses.
Overall impression: yes, it is very good and I did not regret a single dollar for this phone. I’ll say right away that after my 6 year old p20 it’s a very significant upgrade in everything. I took the black version with 256GB (256GB only in black). I bought a Nilkin case for my phone with a sliding camera window (I’m keeping my phone for 7 years, I don’t want to change the camera lenses). I pasted the hydrogel film.
Body: it is not very slippery, better than glass. Doesn't get dirty. Aluminum frames. Well assembled, no gaps. It's comfortable to hold, even in the case. Can be used with one hand (middle hand). Due to the fact that the back cover of the phone is not glass, but plastic, it dissipates heat better and heats up less. Considering the processor, this is a plus for me. Also, if it suddenly falls, there is much less chance of breaking the lid, which will cost us a pretty penny. The design for me is good, minimalistic, not flashy.
Screen: very bright, good colors (I set the color rendition to standard in the settings), photos come out exactly the same color as you see in life. The oleophobic coating is very good, it does not collect stains (the back cover too, unlike the usual 8). Under direct sunlight, everything is visible as if there were none - this is very pleasant, you can use it in the sun without any problems (my p20 could not boast of this). In the settings, 120Hz is turned on, I never turn it on, it works everywhere, the picture is very smooth. The frames are ok for me (3mm on the side). They are about the same as on the p20, but the bottom one is 2 times thinner. Using one hand, it is better - if you need to reach another part of the screen, then there is no touch in the place where I hold the phone with my hand. Definitely not a minus. Unless you have a phone to directly compare with thinner bezels, the pixel bezels will likely be quite normal for you. If you are chasing a mega modern phone with thin frames, probably buy the regular 8.
Camera: great. For my needs, take a photo and go is what I need. It works quickly, there are many settings. Video with good stabilization. The picture is good everywhere, as is the processing. Literally in any lighting. One of the reasons why I wanted a pixel. There are a lot of AI chips, I haven’t used them all yet. After p20 the upgrade is good.
Autonomy: above average. This is noted in the reviews; for me it turns out this way: on average per week there are 5.5-7 hours of screen time and about 6-8 hours of applications in the background. The charge, even at a small %, goes away evenly; the phone will not turn off at a conditional 10%. In the morning I go to work, before going to bed around 11 pm there is about 25-30% left. For a day of normal use (social networks and instant messengers, cameras) it’s enough. Charging 1:30-1:40 (I set it at night, if the alarm clock is on, the phone will charge to 70-80%, and by the time of the alarm it will charge with a weak current to 100% to preserve battery life). I bought the unit from Xiaomi at 20w (type C input). The unit is compact and suitable for the power of the phone. I don’t have wireless charging, I haven’t tested it, but in theory it will charge in 3 hours. My p20 literally sat down in 1.5 hours, this is heaven and earth. I saw in a review on an online site for the Pixel 7a that 5.5-6 hours of screen time is ridiculous and you need at least 9, I don’t know, I can only do this if I literally sit in it all day (and still I can’t land it in 0). If you use it inactively, then 1.5-2 days can be done without any problems. You can take it into the forest.
Hardware: I’ll say right away that for games, take Xiaomi or Poco (and the like). I don’t understand mobile gaming in general and spitting in the direction of the pixel because you can’t play Genshin is laughable. It’s more than enough for my tasks; I only play Sudoku games :)
There are no friezes or lags anywhere. It may warm up a little in the sun, but it cools down very quickly. When scrolling, it heats up a little, but barely noticeable (p20 heated up much more). When updating applications or using charging, it also heats up, but still not hot, just warm. I haven’t run benchmarks, they don’t make sense to me. The chip is fast, the wasps fly, the camera starts up instantly. Somewhere I saw a video of 15 apple and pixel 8a - almost all applications (except games) launched faster on the pixel (although according to benchmarks the difference was many times higher in favor of the apple).
OS: switched from Huawei OS version 10 (Android 10). I don’t know what was added in each version, but now the phone is very convenient to use. This is not a naked android, but a pixel ui. Everything works very quickly, very smoothly and without any frills. The settings take some getting used to (it took a day), but everything is generally intuitive. Comfortable one-handed use without bottom buttons. At the start, the pixel offers to perform a transfer, so I recommend making a backup of your account, everything will be restored on the new device. 7 years of support for all updates (for me it was one of the key purchasing decisions, support until 2031). 8GB of RAM - I have never reloaded the application when logging in again, the memory works well (Yandex music even remembers everything, so when logging in again it will play from the same moment). Flexible screen settings. The scanner under the screen is fast, accurate, at the level of my p20 (there is a touch button). It recognizes the face even faster in the light. Payment via NFS is also available, it doesn’t turn on, you just bring up the phone and you’re done (Swoo pay). There are a lot of flexible notification settings, I haven’t figured them out yet, I just set them up basicly.
Sound: stereo, plays at maximum volume at the level of a MacBook Air 20 or 21 years old. The sound is clear and pleasant to listen to. Calls are also good, you can hear me and the interlocutor well.
Communication: the Internet never drops out anywhere (my operator needed to set up an Internet connection, it was a matter of minutes, the settings are on the Internet and on the A1 website). Switching between 3g and 4g is very fast. Wifi no problem. Geolocation improves very quickly. In general, where my p20 did not catch the network, the pixel loads everything perfectly. Although people complain about communication on the Internet, I haven’t noticed any such problems.
Price: I took the 256GB version (photos weigh differently from 2 to 6MB), with reserve for the future. 128 was not enough for me already at p20. For 128GB it was approximately $505, for 256GB it was approximately $600.
Overall impression: a very good and balanced phone for the money. I wouldn't call it mid-segment, but it's not premium either. Something in between, the mid-high segment maybe. The price and quality are right for me personally (especially considering that I will be using the phone for at least 7 years). It's like Prius or Corolla. Maybe, not best of the best, but very practical and useful.
If you need a phone for basic tasks (social networks, camera, calls, simple games), which will be constantly updated and which is really pleasant to use, take it. Price? I explained at the beginning, but considering the price/quality/capabilities, it’s an ideal option for me (although I think if I bought it as planned in October, it would be 300 rubles cheaper). Therefore, if you are planning to upgrade and are pressed for time, wait 1-3 months and buy at a more attractive price. I don’t see any point in overpaying for the 256GB version of the regular Pixel 8.
I prefer the bezels on the sides. Now I'm no longer accidently clicking stuff with my palm. I love it
Same here
I initially clicked on this video because of yk…a pretty face and didn’t really expected your video to be this good. Honestly your way of reviewing is much better than some of the major tech reviewers out there, like you explained it just on point excluding unnecessary stuff. Keep doing it! subscribed!
this should have come out when the 8 was released, it would make more sense as a "budget" phone.
The iPixel 8a should've been $430.00 or less like iPhone SE 3 at launch imo $500.00 is too much.
Bezel brigade are a bit dramatic....this phone isn't that bad looking at all
it is when u look at the competition
@@asimmoideen5960 gotta disagree. They all look the same.
You can argue that the bezels are noticeably thicker. But thats all it is. Ig the iphone has that pill shaped cutout so you can tell that its an iphone but other than that, if you put them all next to each other, i dont see the difference in how they look.
At this point its more brand and experience than the phone itself.
Some phones have a bit of a distinctive look yes, but not enough to say that it doesnt really look the same.
@@darktitan8085 idk if youre American, u guys have basically no competition, Im from India and i can name a few that are rn cheaper , iqoo12, iqoo neo9pro, one plus 12r, s23, these are like the flagship killer contenders, u can go even cheaper with moto edge 50 pro, edge 50 fusion, realme gt 6t, poco f6, nothing 2a, i could prolly go on and on, but they all have really slim bezels
i like the idea of 8a being cheaper in the future, price is prolly the only thing holding it back, but if its intended that way, the design better hold up as well
Bezels do have purpose though.
I rather spend a little more money and get iphone 15 plus.. google handphone are always depreciate in price after a few years. Idk if I should get google pixel 8a or the base model iphone.
Great video Thao!
The phone design and size is so good. Looks even better with your transparent case
Nice video keep up the good work Thao
Great detailed review. Cool family photos!
It's been awhile since we've seen a thao video ❤
The more flushed camera bar and the matte plastic is right up my alley. I miss carrying my phone naked since the Nexus 5...
3:45 - What game is that? Also, what's the race game you were playing?
Great review by the way!
Nice video, thanks.
Quickcharge is a must for me. I don't use it all the time, but it is so useful when I unexpectedly have to leave when my battery percentage is low.
My next phone high on my shortlist is the upcoming Oneplus Nord 4.
By the way, I subscribed.
Congratulations! You've got a new subscriber. 😅❤
Thanks for the video! By the way, I am curious to hear your thoughts and suggestions.
I am considering switching from Pixel 3 to Pixel 8A or Pixel 8.
The UK Google Store offers a nice amount of money for the Pixel 3 trade-in option.
As a result, I could not make up my mind between 2 options:
1Pixel 8A 128GB for 300 GBP?
2)Pixel 8 128GB + Pixel Watch gen.1 for 500 GBP?
I haven't used the smartwatches before due to the lack of need. But still, it might be a curious experience.
What would you choose?
Its crazy, Google's strategy and marketing for the Pixel devices as a whole, let alone for the 8a itself. Still seems like no one really knows about this device. Solid video!
Great video, whats the name of the fighting game you was playing please?
People are panicking about the bezels when the iPhone 11 had larger bezels than this not to mention the iPhone SE 3rd gen is still being sold with the gigantic bezels from 2015
Some with fat thumbs appreciate a bezel and decent thickness to the phone. Testament that many times what some are looking for is not always true for all
Does it overheat till the phone throttles even the modem speed? I live in a tropical country with temps up to 40c and phones overheating is a big issue for us.
Thao great to see you back, I know you have your son now but I hope that you upload videos more often, we love you 🫶
Please reply,
Which generation usb type C is there?
Does it heat while recording 4k 30 videos ?
What about battery does it last a day, I am not phone addict, just prefer to record most of the time.
ridiculous that the battery doesn t even last a day ....big skip for me ;)
Just got the 8a for $3 a month for 36 months, aka $108. Pretty good price imho. The 8 was $10 monthly, $360.
4:43 I hate how that came in to play on split screen mode for apps on One UI (I don't remember the version.) It was even more annoying because it looks awful on tablets and I almost stopped using it for my Tab S7+ when it happened. On my S24 Ultra, it isn't as bad, but the corners of the phone are right angle, so it also makes no sense. Windows 11 for my work computer now has the rounded corners, and I feel like I'm a madman for wanting hard right angle corners again. 🤣
200 Euro difference between 8A and 8 for me in my region... so A would be worth considering for me maybe
I have the 8a and it’s the first ever Android phone that lasts me a whole day and never have less than 35-40%….on average more than 50%. Typically where I live and how I use Android phone they normally drop power like a bucket with a hole
I've been using the 8a for almost a month now and it seems great,the black border doesn't bother me at all, the battery life is good for me, I'm not a gamer, I'm not as heavy a user as most people so it could last me more than one day.
It replaced my galaxy s20, witch had smaller battery admittedly,good size for me as I don't have massive hands, gorilla glass 5 would have been nice I guess, but still ,fine.
It charges no slower than the s20,so that's ok for me.
I'm in Australia,and the price of the 8a is $850,I carrier had a deal where by if I went with them, I would receive a $750 gift card that I could put towards a new phone.....so I did.
I got the pixel 8a for $100 and it only costs me $15 more per month.
Uhmmmmm I spent less than the price you showed including case, front glass, and 2 year warranty. Im not sure if this was a “new or recent sale”? But I’m happy with my selection. I use iPhone and Apple products for everything. So, this is a second phone for me, so I can experiment with Android a bit. I don’t game. And if this phone teaches me the ins and outs of Android usage, then I’ll upgrade “if” I need it…
Your kid is beautiful just like momma
Beautiful! The phone looks nice too ❤
I really don't understand people making issues about big bezels. I have a phone with a very small bezel and it's driving me crazy. Not having bezels makes me touch the screen unintended. Before that I always wanted bezelless displays but not any more
This is my first nice phone ...I've been using cheap phones for years since I spent all my money on music and gaming set ups, I paid 0$ for this phone too...super fast, plays many games with my Xbox controller ...it's cool to me ..
I tried to use my old phone the one I had before this just to see and it was trash. It took like 10 minutes to load up..
Hi what is the car game that you guys were playing? Can we get a skinscare, fitness and fashion routine too
My last Pixel was the 4a. Even that phone was pretty expensive in Canada. $679 (plus 15% tax where I am!) isn't budget in any universe
Living cost in Canada is higher than US. But the sallary is lower.
It's $200 off so, based on your advice, I'll be picking it up. Thanks!
Here in India pixel 8a is priced at 636 dollars and the pixel 8 at 840 dollars. Seriously people are very mad at Google that they didn't priced this phone correctly. So eventually at the sales the price of this phone will come significantly low and maybe at that time people will definitely buy this smartphone . As of know Google doesn't care about the pricing at all as she said the right thing that Google doesn't care which model you buy.
4:02 this is an issue. YOU use Google services not everyone does. And if the arguments is that youre buying pixel for google's software, then same goes for samsung.
Maybe a stupid question but can the pixel 8 pro show hdr photos back that’s you have taken thanks
Yeah it can
@@thao your videos are the best I search them out your name at the end 👌. Do you recommend the pixel coming from s22 ultra looking for a better camera
I have iPhone 14 and want to get out of it. Pixel or Samsung ultras in 2024, what’s everyone’s opinion
Nice job on the review ... and you are totally correct about waiting till there is a sale .
The thumbnail looks uncanny 😵
Actually tensor g3 on the 8a uses diff. packaging process resulting in worse thermals 😐
I had the 6 pro and 7 pro, I will wait until the 10 pro to drop then I'll get another Pixel
Bezels wouldn’t of been a big of a issue if they brought back the XL version from the 3a
I'm thinking about getting a Google Pixel but not sure if I'd be able to change the icon shapes. Is that something that can be done? As I find the round/circular icons really unattractive
not without switching to a 3rd party launcher
What is it with people and bezels? A bigger bezel is actually a feature for me! You want to be able to hold the phone in your hand without touching the display, right?
I like thin bezels tbh haha
Funny thing is they did the same thing last year with the 7a
Just get the 8!
I actually like bezels... I know I'm alone on this lol.
Pixel 8a: $499
Pixel 8: $699
now what. lol.
Pixel 8a: $399
Pixel 8: $699. Now what..again.
Pretty sure I'm the only psycho in the world who likes the way it looks with the bezels.
Thanks Thao
I mean the bezels and the price. Google thinks people will keep a phone for 7 years. Odds are if they get it from an American carrier they will keep it 3 mac
The average upgrade cycle is 3-4 years so most buying from new do not care about seven years support. But if you sell it or pass it on then someone may benefit. But for me, seven years is not a reason I would buy a phone. In the past when Samsung and others only had 2-3 years, then that was a rip-off, but most now have four years.
@@andyH_England I don’t keep a phone longer than my lease if I can’t afford to pay it off. But no one is keeping a phone for 7 years unless they are elderly and don’t care
@Truecrimeresearcher224 I've seen lots of ppl who are still using iphone 6 and galaxy s10 but personally I keep mine for about 3 years
@@devilkazumi578 my friends had the s10 plus until 2022-2023 one got the s22 plus and the other got the s23 plus
Your kid is soooo cute ❤️
128gigs only, if you want a color other than black. Why Google?! 128gigs for 7 years?!!! I don’t think so!
We don't want useful things.
We want new things.
They should stop making the A series if they going to sell it for more than $350
8a was 529$ when it launched
The phone is cute tho. 😊
Awesome 👌 👏 👍 ❤
Thao, great breakdown. Makes you question the price of the flagship or the price of this one. But your Daughter stole the spotlight 🤩
It's funny these people complaining about bezels. Just look at phones only 5 years ago. Those bezels are nothing.
Nice Discussion
I don't understand how they can claim a 64 megapixel camera when it only outputs 16 megapixel photos.
It is a 64mp imx 787 Sony sensor but What Google did was using pixel binning which results in 16mp photos.
@@Rican856 I don't understand how they can claim a 64 megapixel camera when it only outputs 16 megapixel photos.
@@billyhw5492 it is an actual 64mp camera but they used pixel binning which results in 16mp photos instead so it'll give it way better results than the actual 64mp camera would
@@billyhw5492 the Pixel 8 and 8 pro both have 50mp cameras and they use pixel binning as well which results in using 12.5mp photos but when they use the full 50mp camera itself, the quality of the photo is actually worse then when it's at 12.5 mp via pixel binning. That's why Google is using it on the pixel 8a. You get way better results with pixel binning then you do with using it's full mega Pixels
I am waiting for Google 9 and Google 9 Pro
Give your baby the damn watermelon 😂 😍😍
Xin chao, hello watching from Vietnam
They should reduce to 5 years software support and put budget for a better display.
Actually look at one in person before you make a ridiculous statement. It is capable of 2000 nit brightness and is color accurate and it also is HDR 10+ capable. The screen is awesome.
@@MarcutsuSpoon That's not special, as many other mid-range devices are.
Crazy because my S24 Ultra supports face unlock.
yeah, but not secure enough to use for payments, banking apps or password managers
@Thao eh the thing is that in order to have a very secure face unlock you'll have to have the big iPhone notch on your screen which I don't want haha
Can't be that bad I'm still rock in my 6 year old pixel 3 and pretty snappy . TH-camrs are so lame.
Tori Kelly 🥰
Thao knows what's up!
I just bought pixel 8 new for $400 pixel 8a shouldn't exist. I hope Google kills the A series it doesn't make sense to have it
Keeping my p8p
I loved this mobile ❤
This phone looks great but it has the same familiar problems that all Tensor based Pixels have. Bad battery life, overheating, and unreliable modem connectivity. It isn’t worth buying a Pixel device until 2025 with the Pixel 10 lineup. TSMC is doing the fabrication on the Tensor chip starting on the 10 series and that’s the earliest you’d expect any real world improvement. It just wasn’t a good idea to make Tensor a modified Exynos chipset. That’s where the problems begin and end. Good review though!
Yikes, really tempted to buy the 8A because of the 7 year update but the overheating reported by users is very scary. I live in a very hot country and if what the users are saying is true, the phone will be useless while using outdoors here.
Pixel with the tensor chip is trash and forever will be
Tensor G4 will be made by TSMC.
No it's not. It's actually almost perfect.
@@er1c_s1lv3r7😂😂😂
@@hellishsavitar7522g5 in 2025 😂 one more year 😅
@@er1c_s1lv3r7 bag it sucks this is my second one you can’t get thru regular things without the pixel going crazy it’s so weak
Nice good video
the bezels arent really bad
I have and love it do evething i need,
I got one for $199 net, $200 trade in for my 7a and $100 Google Store credit making it a killer deal.
And then there is the iPhone SE 3 huge bezels and ppl love it. Everything else has smaller bezels. As long as their not se3 bezel u all need to calm ur titts. Lol
i do agreed with you, besels in 2024 🤮🤮🤮🤮 not only for google pixel, for all of them...
Can't appreciate a bad chip
The pictures and video were not that sharp. Your daughter's teeth looks so nice just like yours.
Still hot not a pixel fan
This is what passes for "chunky bezels" now? I don't even know why bezels bother some people so much.
People complain too much about bezels it’s ridiculous. Also, a little more money? To me a $200 difference between the 8a and 8 is a substantial amount. Plus I prefer the plastic matte back and flat camera bar. I do believe instead of $499 the 8a should’ve been $399 maybe $449 at most. Because charging $499 makes it less affordable and more upper mid range prices. However, if you wait until it’s on sale then picking it up makes sense if you are a Pixel fan.
I personally prefer glass but I understand that some ppl have butter fingers haha
@@devilkazumi578that is part of it but plastic is more durable than glass. Not only for drops but also for scratches and smudges for fingerprints.
Think about $$$$
Google is becoming trash just like Google Home is trash. Long live the Nest App.
Give me that wallpaper 4:14
is that how you ask nicely? :)
U r just so beautiful 😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮😮❤
Thao means FAT in my language 😅
😛
What language, gotta let my mom know lol
@@thao Kuki tribal dialect from north east India
It's over over overpriced for tensor trash.