He’s not lying, paying over $1k for phone is pretty ridiculous, I have a 14 Pro Max but honestly it was a pretty bad idea nothing about this phone screams $1100 dollars
Where I live, the Pixel 7a is still 450€. That's still way too much for a phone IMO. The 6a is a better deal since you can get that one at around 350€, but that's the absolute max I'm willing to spend on a phone, period. I'd normally buy a cheaper phone with stock Android, but the 6a and 7a are one of very few stock Android phones that don't require you to have giant hands. My trusty Pixel 5a is more than enough in size for my teeny tiny hands. Unfortunately it's dying on me due to me dropping it like an absolute moron.
Also don't ignore the 6a. Pixel 6a can be bought right now for $200+ less than the 7a and performance is almost equal and 6a has a support life almost as long as 7 series.
I was the same. I had a 120hz Samsung and 60hz was going too far so I got a 7a. The 7a can be had for much less now the 8 is out. What I paid for the 6a infact. 6a is still good but the larger camera sensor and the 90hz make it worth the extra.
Have to agree. I have a couple friends who are way more into the phones than I. They've had their 6 or 6A since close to launch and they have no plans to replace. Solid phones that are keeping up just fine.
@@BonClayChaWith its Exynos, nah. Seen long term reviews mention it being a stuttery mess. Know Tensor is based on Exynos, but it luckily doesn't have to deal with Samsung's crap software.
I didn't relise you where doing work for android police Ryan. Been following your channel since you where doing workout vids with your mate. You've been doing this for a long time and it shows. A very polished review both in terms of scripting and filming. I have this phone and am in the beta program. It is indeed a very good value mid range phone, and I really can't justify spending more for marginal benefits.
I have the 7a. I just want to be able to accept an incoming call but the sensor button does not work. I end up losing the call and then having to ring the called back.
Even at 4K this video seems blurry or has some kind of weird post-processing, not sure why. I don't have the 7a but I loved my 6a, and I'm upgrading to the 8 pro since I'm using my phone more and more for work. Ever since my 3a I have been a big fan of pixel phones.
I purchased a 7a this month at the recent Prime sale for $399. Five months ago it was $499 retail. I have not experienced your video issues/concerns. I have no phone budget but I don't need/want the best phone of the moment. I like seeing a very strong retirement savings account. A $999 phone does not serve my long-term high quality of life. 15 years from now that $999 will be a faint memory.
@@Mathew1985mathew Thank you for your thoughts. TH-cam is great as we can take your observations and compare them to numerous people with backgrounds in photography.
@@chrispnw2547 7a photos are ok, but video quality is really bad, not worth money. But 7a has better display and wireles charging, but is also higher in price +100+150$/€
The overwhelming joy I felt when I saw Breaking Benjamin's album cover for Phobia on your screen ... inexplicable! Great to see a Ben-head doing tech reviews. And for that, you get a sub!
I have the 7a, the phone is amazing, amazing battery, amazing camera, and a decent display. The only thing that bothers me is the plastic back. It is now scratched up completely. I had to get a case to hide it
Hi.. I picked up the 7a from using my old 3a xl..do you feel 128gb is enough storage, after I transfer my 64gb old phone to my new one and leaves me again only 64gb of storage.. thanks..
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
I have the 7a since launch and I'm in love with these phones. I will never have another brand of phone now. It always has to be a pixel. My first pixel was the 4a and I loved it
I kinda missed that it was released this year. Now the Pixel 8 seems like gloryfied version of this for almost double the price (but longer support). I'm seriously indecisive person and this doesn't help xd I also really like the Zenfone 10, but the support tho...
If u r always on ur phone thn its not gonna last u very long.. that's true..but i have been using a pixel 4a 5g for a very long time and in my casual use it last me al day..my day usually starts at 10 am and ends at 11 pm..some phone calls 30 mint video chats 1 or 2 hr of youtube web browsing etc.. i get around 4 to 4.30 hr of screen on time..um still happy with my pixel 4a 5g..
I’m on 7a as of January 2024: I finally abandoned my pix4a when it was scheduled August 2023 for its last guarantee of security fixes. In comparison to 4a, I don’t like the 7a extreme fstop perspective. 6:056:53 the finger print works best for me, if i hold firm where i can see the imprint flash bright. Safer to do do save for 3 fingers!
The one major problem with the camera is the front camera. it's way over-processed and you cant really turn it off. Every faces looks like super edited uncanny valley. On some additional note you can't even switch between cameras during recording. Overall experience for me this is decent as a secondary phone , not for daily driver.
I upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017 model year) to my 7A two weeks ago. No complaints. "But what if you had to be critical/complain about something?" Well, in that case, it would be battery life. However, that's not saying much at all, since I could make this complaint about the majority of "flagship" phones and even non-flagship devices.
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
Had the Pixel 4a now for over 3 years and it's still as fast now as when I bought it....just received a November security patch update... not sure if Google will continue support for this phone? I am tempted to buy the pixel 7a... especially as it's reduced to £379 at the moment...but will miss the small pocketable size & the headphone jack on the 4a
I Just Bought A pixel 7a 3 days Ago for 250$(used) It is really smooth and capable of doing every task you want the only problem of this phone is the heating issues without like doing much but overall it is the Best choice for this kind of budget.
Pixel 7a currently available for £449 RRP and you can get £70 off from Boxing Day sales, and you can get an additional 5% off from a promo code available online which subtracts a further £22.45. Plus I'm trading in a 2019 Pixel 4 XL for £119, which I feel is pretty generous of them meaning it'll be £237.55, or 47.1% saving. I'm really pleased with that to be honest. I also suspect the May 2024 Pixel 8a will have another £50 bump up in price and obviously won't come with any sales until Black Friday in November and the Christmas sales too, so the 7a right now seems a steal. Jan 9th is when Google sale ends.
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
@@TechNomadUK1 I've read that early adopters had battery life issues but that was sorted fairly early on by Google releasing an update, and as far as I'm aware there's no known battery life issues outstanding. I think you'd be fine tbh. I'd also add there's the Android battery 'adaptive preferences' which learns how you use your phone so would slightly improve your battery over the first few days and weeks maybe. I'd also say in those first few days and weeks you'll use your phone a lot more so they're not ideal times to be basing your decision on battery size, although hopefully you'd at least get a feel for it
I really do wonder why they went and made the display bigger and higher resolution since the 4a... there just is no point in such a high resolution, especially when it would be preferable to have 90Hz on by default, or 120Hz with the same display bandwidth. The 7a, however, is at least the first model since the 4a that meets my basic requirement of supporting dual SIM (w/ eSIM)
@@Waingro808 no, some of them did not support running on two networks simultaneously. The Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 & 5a, and Pixel 6 all did not support it. Just because you can have the physical SIM loaded and have an eSIM activated, doesn't mean that the radio will work on both at once. I ended up going for the Pixel 8 and it will automatically switch data SIMs based on whichever one is more available, but can send and receive MMS, SMS, and phonecalls simultaneously on both networks (unlike those devices).
I still use my S20 FE over my Pixel 6a. I have to use my Pixel 6a since my mobile plan doesn't support my S20 FE, even though it's capable of 5G. I'm mostly on Wi-Fi, anyway, and I just use Hotspot on my Pixel 6a to use my S20 FE. There's just too many little issues on the Pixel 6a, and I'm sure it's the same on the 7a. Heat issues, thumbprint, some games just don't work on it, and no microSD slot. Cameras good, battery life is good, but Google really needs to shore up those issues.
On my 6a, no heating issues at all, never had. Fingerprint is subjective depending on how you set it up. Mine, again works quickly and has about a 99% hit rate. No microSD slot isn't a problem at all as you know it hasn't before you buy it. Had a 3 day battery life on it and that was with approx 4hrs OST, no gaming.
Using a Samsung S20 FE, ordered the Pixel 7a, waiting for it to arrive tomorrow, will be my first Google pixel phone😄I do not need the latest and greatest, just a good midrange phone. And i could get this phone via my subscription for 116$😄
Just arrived today, the only gripe is I'm on EE and i can't choose network as I'd like to maybe just stick with 4g but it's always on 5g BUT I've not been outdoors yet, as i have activated adaptive connectivity I'm guessing it'll toggle between 5 and 4g but i wish EE gave us the option! I'm hoping the battery won't drain too much if on 5g a lot in the day. I've loved my 4a but finally gave into the 7a because it was great price on Amazon including 30w charger and not receiving security and android version updates on the 4a left me feeling a bit left behind. Just ordered a case with a flush built in kickstand ring.
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a which I had few months ago. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will it last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
@@northb271 I was expecting the worse with the 7a battery life. But I was wrong. I'm not a gamer, vlogger, listen to music or stream non stop and still find myself having approx 5-6 screen on time. Another concern was the speakers. But the longer I use I got used to it. It's a midrange Pixel device so don't expect too much. But I'm pleasantly pleased generally with the phone. But saying I miss a phone with a louder Dolby Atmos speakers, AMOLED screen with higher refresh rate. The 7a size is almost perfect for me and being a Google phone updates and new features drop are a priority for your device.
@@TechNomadUK1 good to know maye I don’t really play games on my phone but I do listen to a lot of music but I brought it knowing I’m gonna be deleting a lot of social media because I’m to addicted to it so I only brought it really for music and the cool feature it has and for the google maps haha so I’m sure it will do the job how long you had yours now? My I phone 12 had 78% battery health so it’s probably round about the same as this anyway lol
Great Video I have a Samsung A33 which just turned a year old and it is already my 4th consecutive Samsung. The problem with Samsung is that they just tend to be too colourful and overexposing the Images they take. So I have been looking to get a new device predominately for the camera side of things and was wondering if The Pixel 7A and the Pixel 8 actually differ in the Image Quality Department? Asking because at the moment I can get the 7A for £400 and the 8 for £555 here in the UK
I have a question about the display and overall heating of the 7a. How well can it be seen in daylight? I play Pokémon Go rather frequently and my old 6a was rather ass at the viewing angles in daylight, especially when playing Pokémon Go as the phone got rather warm and made the overall brightness lowered than what it could do.
I had a go with one in store. Manual brightness is terrible, plus the display has an unusual beige tinge - like it's tobacco stained . I don't think its auto peak brightness reaches its claimed 1000 nits either ( according to some reviews)
I just got the P8Pro for $675 with the $200 discount offered now plus the $125 off Google offered me because I am a Premium TH-cam subscriber.Seems worth it to me !You can turn down the refresh rate,brightness etc. to save battery
The premise of this video is one that i would have totally agreed with before the Pixel 8 came out. If you're looking for a phone with a low lifetime cost of ownership, the extra two and a half years of support make the Pixel 8 a better buy. I'm one for using my phones until they are no longer supported so the 8 is where it's at for me. I'm looking forward to seeing what the Pixel 8a looks like because there is a good chance that it will be the new killer value proposition.
Pixel 7p for me was laggy , slow to charge , got hot , the battery life was garbage , some features were U.S only and the camera on faces was too over contrasted ... So i sold it . That's my experience in Australia . I'll never get a pixel again .
if you're not scared of weird stuff happening and trying to deal with it, go with Google. if you don't want any trouble, go for the iPhone. I'm a pixel 6 and 7 pro owner
Lol you have got to be kidding me. If you like smaller phones the base S23 is the best phone you can get and it's really not even close. Now if you want to break it down into Budget phones then that's totally different.
@@mouhamadyoussouf9320 same bro ! 😂 that's why I asked why not 7 instead because all pixel phones share kinda similar setbacks n similar software features
Hello 👋 need some help! I'm thicking of getting the Pixel 7a or Pixel 7? 🤔 Any suggestions one over the other ? I also heard over the last year or so! The Pixel 7 has issues with the rear camera shattering due to temperature? Does the 7a have this issue at all ? I'm in Canada 🇨🇦 we have 4 seasons of weather in the winter time in one week sometimes lol 😆 This rear camera wouldn't last over two weeks 🙄 Thanks 👊🏻
In Sweden last week one operator give this 7a for free if you sign a 2 year phone subscription (15£ a month). Maybe I was stupid not to take the deal, not it’s to late. The 8 pro is to expensive, like all other flag ships. Crazy pricing now days.
I'm switching from Pixel 6 pro to Samsung. Had four 6 Pro's and all had no signal. Many 6, 7 and 8 models have the no network signal issues. It might do everything else fine but as a phone they are crap and Google will not fix them under warranty
Full day battery? Yes if is on extreme mode or if you are not using it at all... I bought it this is my new phone i love it is great ❤ but i recommend buying a powebank with this phone too 😅
I sold my 7 because of overheating issues. As time progressed, it became worse. I opted for the S23+ this time around. It's been quite a transition since I've become quite accustomed to the Pixel Android experience. I'm optimistic I'll return to Pixel some day, once the overheating issues are addressed.
@@ml0n They both are good phones. I think also that maybe i dont have heating issues is because i charge my phones slow with 5w chargers and the battery health stays more fresh.
I'm good battery life for me isn't that great compared to devices I used before. Maybe the pixel 8a is worth the wait. More efficient chip. Maybe bigger battery.
I had a Pixel a couple of years ago. Never again. The OS was so buggy & stock android was so bare bones. I moved to Samsung & have no regrets - much more stable.
Yeahhh.... no... I had the P7 for 4 days and the thing got extremely hot. Got a Nothing Phone now. Does everything you want and matches the older OnePlus quality
I've been playing Genshin Impact on Medium settings for atleast 2 hrs and only loose around 3-4% battery and not that much phone heating. its been great!!
@@CustardDonut Yeah lmao I wish. This phone literally leaks the battery if on 5g all the time. Otherwise it's been great. I get 5-6 hrs of screen time easy on wifi
@@its_Arpn My Iphone has 5g but where I live 5g isn't available right now. Honestly though even if it was I would turn it off. 4g is plenty good enough and fast, most places don't even have 5g.
@@jayh40515 Yeah 4g has been pretty good so far for me. Although on my carrier, I get unlimited 5G for free. So I use it for maybe only downloading stuff.
Bought 7a after 4a. Do yourself a favor and buy an old pixel 4a. Better in every aspect. 7a is riddled with faults, nothing works properly. Takes forever to charge, too big and heavy. Phone app is broken,and dropped calls. Plus famous overheating.Wishing kept the 4a
Im surprised you weren’t happy with the bright display. For me, the Pixel 7a is the first & only phone to Be so clear in direct sunlight. But then I’ve been using a crappy iPhone 6 for the past few years so 😂😂😅
about to buy a new phone, looking at Pixel 8, 12r, Nord 3 etc, was keen on this one but been reading about AI induced overheating issues on 7a. More confused than ever.
too bad I got spoiled by my Huawei P30 having a tele camera. I know dont wanna miss that on my next phone, which rules out so many otherwise really nice phones😅
@@elperroreggae the screen quality is the same ?? Resolution , screen type , nits etc ?? Im using my phone alot for video viewing youtube stremio etc thats why i wanna know
no dual nano sim. no native dual app support. 5g won't work in all countries. pixel only features won't work in all countries. poor support and availablilty in all countries.
Recently bought two Pixel 6As and really miss my Pixel 3 physical thumbprint sensor. On the 6A, thumb print detection is maybe 20% accurate. Is this fixed with the Pixel 7A, or is it just as 💩 ?
It's worse. I got a 7a and returned it after one week and went back to my 5a. The fingerprint sensors on the front of the screen just like OnePlus and tons of other phone manufacturers. Unfortunately Google's implementation is somehow the worst I have ever experienced. Importantly it's bad with or without a screen protector. The biggest flaw is the battery life and the slow charging. Battery life being weak can be remedied by quick-charging throughout the day if needed. That's not possible. The charging is slow via USB or wireless charging. In addition to that I was down to 25% battery life midway through the day, every day. It was shockingly bad. This review is so wrong. Keep in mind I wanted to like the phone.
@@hotconductor4749I'm pretty new to android, but I found that adding your thumb twice as a finger seems to make it so much better. Just got the 7a last night as part of a promotion with Xfinity mobile
yeaa, i would buy this phone or a Pixel if the chip was not produced by Samsung, had a pixel 6 and the battery and heat reminded me of s series from Samsung , too bad fo r Google to choose Samsung, even if tsmc it's a bit pricey they would manage to succeed because they have the software and with a good hardware i mean it would do wonders
I currently use the 6a and have absolutely loved it. I'm going to be upgrading to the 8 once it arrives but I am not disappointed in the 6a at all and would recommend it, especially with android 14.
He’s not lying, paying over $1k for phone is pretty ridiculous, I have a 14 Pro Max but honestly it was a pretty bad idea nothing about this phone screams $1100 dollars
😂😂😂 yeah but having a great phone and saying you could and would daily drive a budget one is ridiculous. Do it then!
U HAVE NEVER USED AN IPHONE SO STOPED TALKING @Azu10157
@@iegortoporov944I did, went from iPhone to Moto G84.
Where I live, the Pixel 7a is still 450€. That's still way too much for a phone IMO. The 6a is a better deal since you can get that one at around 350€, but that's the absolute max I'm willing to spend on a phone, period. I'd normally buy a cheaper phone with stock Android, but the 6a and 7a are one of very few stock Android phones that don't require you to have giant hands. My trusty Pixel 5a is more than enough in size for my teeny tiny hands. Unfortunately it's dying on me due to me dropping it like an absolute moron.
And here in Australia it's $2000
Also don't ignore the 6a. Pixel 6a can be bought right now for $200+ less than the 7a and performance is almost equal and 6a has a support life almost as long as 7 series.
I thought the same before I noticed the low refresh rate. Going back from 90-120 to 60 is way noticeable. Still a bang for the buck tho
@@gustavopaniza9964 but u will buy a 900 iPhone 15 with the same 60 hz refresh rate
I was the same. I had a 120hz Samsung and 60hz was going too far so I got a 7a. The 7a can be had for much less now the 8 is out. What I paid for the 6a infact. 6a is still good but the larger camera sensor and the 90hz make it worth the extra.
@@paultasker7788no 7a is not worth extra money, 6a has better photos and video stabilisation
Have to agree. I have a couple friends who are way more into the phones than I. They've had their 6 or 6A since close to launch and they have no plans to replace. Solid phones that are keeping up just fine.
Rocking the 6a, got my mum the 7a for her birthday. Dad was more keen on the a54 from Samsung but at 380€ the pixel was the obvious choice
A54 also gives top-notch performance
@@BonClayChaWith its Exynos, nah. Seen long term reviews mention it being a stuttery mess.
Know Tensor is based on Exynos, but it luckily doesn't have to deal with Samsung's crap software.
Bro you have both 6a and 7a
So which phone's Camara you like the most
Me: Can barely afford a locked Pixel 6a on sale
Americans: I bought the Pixel 7a as a backup phone and I love it
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂 we are from the same world, you are not alone
Omg trueee😂
I have one now, definitely leagues better than my previous phone. However, I don't like the fact that it's not available in many countries.
I didn't relise you where doing work for android police Ryan.
Been following your channel since you where doing workout vids with your mate.
You've been doing this for a long time and it shows.
A very polished review both in terms of scripting and filming.
I have this phone and am in the beta program.
It is indeed a very good value mid range phone, and I really can't justify spending more for marginal benefits.
I have the 7a. I just want to be able to accept an incoming call but the sensor button does not work. I end up losing the call and then having to ring the called back.
The pixel 7a has fantastic build quality feels great in the hand very premium feeling i know
Even at 4K this video seems blurry or has some kind of weird post-processing, not sure why. I don't have the 7a but I loved my 6a, and I'm upgrading to the 8 pro since I'm using my phone more and more for work. Ever since my 3a I have been a big fan of pixel phones.
I purchased a 7a this month at the recent Prime sale for $399. Five months ago it was $499 retail. I have not experienced your video issues/concerns. I have no phone budget but I don't need/want the best phone of the moment. I like seeing a very strong retirement savings account. A $999 phone does not serve my long-term high quality of life. 15 years from now that $999 will be a faint memory.
Yes 6a has better photos and video stabilisation 7a is trash
@@Mathew1985mathew Thank you for your thoughts. TH-cam is great as we can take your observations and compare them to numerous people with backgrounds in photography.
@@chrispnw2547 7a photos are ok, but video quality is really bad, not worth money. But 7a has better display and wireles charging, but is also higher in price +100+150$/€
The overwhelming joy I felt when I saw Breaking Benjamin's album cover for Phobia on your screen ... inexplicable! Great to see a Ben-head doing tech reviews. And for that, you get a sub!
I have the 7a, the phone is amazing, amazing battery, amazing camera, and a decent display. The only thing that bothers me is the plastic back. It is now scratched up completely. I had to get a case to hide it
That is the sad reality with plastic backs, they don't outright break when you drop but will look like shit eventually.
Hi.. I picked up the 7a from using my old 3a xl..do you feel 128gb is enough storage, after I transfer my 64gb old phone to my new one and leaves me again only 64gb of storage.. thanks..
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
@@TechNomadUK1did you get it?
Love this video. The delicacy and chilled output. Best uk reviewer than the others. Well done
I have the 7a since launch and I'm in love with these phones. I will never have another brand of phone now. It always has to be a pixel. My first pixel was the 4a and I loved it
Heating issues?
@@king-gd5jq only when I'm downloading something off of my data and its a big file.
I kinda missed that it was released this year.
Now the Pixel 8 seems like gloryfied version of this for almost double the price (but longer support).
I'm seriously indecisive person and this doesn't help xd
I also really like the Zenfone 10, but the support tho...
Buy your self pixel 6a better photos and video than 7a for less money
The Zenfone 10 is very attractive due to its size, but it's another one of those phones you can only afford after winning the lottery.
@@robinmattheussen2395 sadly yes.
I'm hoping that the Pixel 8a will be small and for fair price. Might switch after that.
If u r always on ur phone thn its not gonna last u very long.. that's true..but i have been using a pixel 4a 5g for a very long time and in my casual use it last me al day..my day usually starts at 10 am and ends at 11 pm..some phone calls 30 mint video chats 1 or 2 hr of youtube web browsing etc.. i get around 4 to 4.30 hr of screen on time..um still happy with my pixel 4a 5g..
I’m on 7a as of January 2024: I finally abandoned my pix4a when it was scheduled August 2023 for its last guarantee of security fixes. In comparison to 4a, I don’t like the 7a extreme fstop perspective.
6:05 6:53 the finger print works best for me, if i hold firm where i can see the imprint flash bright. Safer to do do save for 3 fingers!
are you experiencing overheating mate?
The one major problem with the camera is the front camera. it's way over-processed and you cant really turn it off. Every faces looks like super edited uncanny valley. On some additional note you can't even switch between cameras during recording. Overall experience for me this is decent as a secondary phone , not for daily driver.
I upgraded from a Samsung Galaxy A5 (2017 model year) to my 7A two weeks ago. No complaints. "But what if you had to be critical/complain about something?"
Well, in that case, it would be battery life. However, that's not saying much at all, since I could make this complaint about the majority of "flagship" phones and even non-flagship devices.
What is your SOT?
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
Google sells this phone in Canada for $400 CAD, which is about $288 US.
im buying this as my secondary/business phone.
Had the Pixel 4a now for over 3 years and it's still as fast now as when I bought it....just received a November security patch update... not sure if Google will continue support for this phone?
I am tempted to buy the pixel 7a... especially as it's reduced to £379 at the moment...but will miss the small pocketable size & the headphone jack on the 4a
totally agree. I have a pixel 4a 5g and it feels everytime like I use it for the first day. I will be missing it when switching for another Pixel :(
Can get it for £280 now if that makes it even easier for you.
I Just Bought A pixel 7a 3 days Ago for 250$(used) It is really smooth and capable of doing every task you want the only problem of this phone is the heating issues without like doing much but overall it is the Best choice for this kind of budget.
Pixel 7a currently available for £449 RRP and you can get £70 off from Boxing Day sales, and you can get an additional 5% off from a promo code available online which subtracts a further £22.45. Plus I'm trading in a 2019 Pixel 4 XL for £119, which I feel is pretty generous of them meaning it'll be £237.55, or 47.1% saving. I'm really pleased with that to be honest. I also suspect the May 2024 Pixel 8a will have another £50 bump up in price and obviously won't come with any sales until Black Friday in November and the Christmas sales too, so the 7a right now seems a steal. Jan 9th is when Google sale ends.
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
@@TechNomadUK1 I've read that early adopters had battery life issues but that was sorted fairly early on by Google releasing an update, and as far as I'm aware there's no known battery life issues outstanding. I think you'd be fine tbh. I'd also add there's the Android battery 'adaptive preferences' which learns how you use your phone so would slightly improve your battery over the first few days and weeks maybe. I'd also say in those first few days and weeks you'll use your phone a lot more so they're not ideal times to be basing your decision on battery size, although hopefully you'd at least get a feel for it
initially had issues with 7A.After the 14 update became a pixel fan... 8hrs SOT no heating cold as ice in regular usage.. Sofware magic of google
Same thing man, when out of the box it was very hot. After updating it, it runs cooler, like magic.
I really do wonder why they went and made the display bigger and higher resolution since the 4a... there just is no point in such a high resolution, especially when it would be preferable to have 90Hz on by default, or 120Hz with the same display bandwidth.
The 7a, however, is at least the first model since the 4a that meets my basic requirement of supporting dual SIM (w/ eSIM)
I'm upgrading from the 4a 5g to 7a
What do you mean dual SIM (w/ eSIM)? Every Pixel since 3 has that. Also, the Pixel 4a and 7a basically have the same resolution.
@@Waingro808 no, some of them did not support running on two networks simultaneously. The Pixel 4a 5G, Pixel 5 & 5a, and Pixel 6 all did not support it. Just because you can have the physical SIM loaded and have an eSIM activated, doesn't mean that the radio will work on both at once. I ended up going for the Pixel 8 and it will automatically switch data SIMs based on whichever one is more available, but can send and receive MMS, SMS, and phonecalls simultaneously on both networks (unlike those devices).
@@microcolonel I understand now. That's cool Pixel 8 can do that
still have my LG V60 and its still good perfomer 👌😄
I had the LG V60 if only they had put a higher refresh rate it would've been the perfect phone
I still use my S20 FE over my Pixel 6a. I have to use my Pixel 6a since my mobile plan doesn't support my S20 FE, even though it's capable of 5G. I'm mostly on Wi-Fi, anyway, and I just use Hotspot on my Pixel 6a to use my S20 FE. There's just too many little issues on the Pixel 6a, and I'm sure it's the same on the 7a. Heat issues, thumbprint, some games just don't work on it, and no microSD slot. Cameras good, battery life is good, but Google really needs to shore up those issues.
I got the pixel 7 pro but my s20 FE isn't too far behind just can't let it go 😭
The issues you mention are still present on 7a but less noticeable.
Using s20 fe right now, just bought a pixel 7, hoping for a good upgrade. Need a second phone, ill keep the s20fe as the backup
On my 6a, no heating issues at all, never had. Fingerprint is subjective depending on how you set it up. Mine, again works quickly and has about a 99% hit rate. No microSD slot isn't a problem at all as you know it hasn't before you buy it. Had a 3 day battery life on it and that was with approx 4hrs OST, no gaming.
oh im so happy to hear I dont have to buy multiple phones in 1 year, thank you so much!
I had to exchange mine for the Pixel 7 almost immediately. The screen on the 7a was way too dim and the 7 has over 2x the brightness.
did u put it in auto brightness... it maxes out at 1100 nuts in direct sunlight. That's pretty bright
@@newfnshow031 That's a lot of nuts lol! Seriously though I need the brightness inside and the Pixel 7 delivers.
For me it's a huge advantage Google isn't a Chinese company. That & stock android are the main reason my next phone will be a pixel.
Mate what about overheating issues?
I used to have Pixel 4a 5G. After switching to Pixel 7a I get:
- a smaller display
- 30 grams heavier
- no headphone jack
How about heating issue??
It's great... you can use your pixel to iron your clothes
@@Naveen_..don't forget heating up your dinner!
@@Naveen_..😂
@KelvinCrag😂
Using a Samsung S20 FE, ordered the Pixel 7a, waiting for it to arrive tomorrow, will be my first Google pixel phone😄I do not need the latest and greatest, just a good midrange phone. And i could get this phone via my subscription for 116$😄
How is the battery life on your phone?
Just arrived today, the only gripe is I'm on EE and i can't choose network as I'd like to maybe just stick with 4g but it's always on 5g BUT I've not been outdoors yet, as i have activated adaptive connectivity I'm guessing it'll toggle between 5 and 4g but i wish EE gave us the option! I'm hoping the battery won't drain too much if on 5g a lot in the day. I've loved my 4a but finally gave into the 7a because it was great price on Amazon including 30w charger and not receiving security and android version updates on the 4a left me feeling a bit left behind. Just ordered a case with a flush built in kickstand ring.
I'm thinking of getting the 7a because of some improvements over the 6a which I had few months ago. But I'm still concerned about the battery life. With doing some battery saving tips known out there can I get at least 5 hours SOT and will it last well up to 12 midnight in standard use? That's the million dollar question.
I swear I just seen you on another video? I got the 7a ordered now did u go for it?
I had the iPhone 12 mini but I’m worried about the battery life to
@@northb271 I was expecting the worse with the 7a battery life. But I was wrong. I'm not a gamer, vlogger, listen to music or stream non stop and still find myself having approx 5-6 screen on time. Another concern was the speakers. But the longer I use I got used to it. It's a midrange Pixel device so don't expect too much. But I'm pleasantly pleased generally with the phone. But saying I miss a phone with a louder Dolby Atmos speakers, AMOLED screen with higher refresh rate. The 7a size is almost perfect for me and being a Google phone updates and new features drop are a priority for your device.
@@TechNomadUK1 good to know maye I don’t really play games on my phone but I do listen to a lot of music but I brought it knowing I’m gonna be deleting a lot of social media because I’m to addicted to it so I only brought it really for music and the cool feature it has and for the google maps haha so I’m sure it will do the job how long you had yours now? My I phone 12 had 78% battery health so it’s probably round about the same as this anyway lol
@@TechNomadUK1and what colour did u go for
Would you still consider it a top choice right now at its current 349 USD sale price?
That's the price? Damn I bought it for $10 more. Still worth it imho.
Great Video
I have a Samsung A33 which just turned a year old and it is already my 4th consecutive Samsung.
The problem with Samsung is that they just tend to be too colourful and overexposing the Images they take.
So I have been looking to get a new device predominately for the camera side of things and was wondering if
The Pixel 7A and the Pixel 8 actually differ in the Image Quality Department?
Asking because at the moment I can get the 7A for £400 and the 8 for £555 here in the UK
No I've had 7a and now 8 get the 7a
I have a question about the display and overall heating of the 7a. How well can it be seen in daylight? I play Pokémon Go rather frequently and my old 6a was rather ass at the viewing angles in daylight, especially when playing Pokémon Go as the phone got rather warm and made the overall brightness lowered than what it could do.
its still ass tbh
I had a go with one in store. Manual brightness is terrible, plus the display has an unusual beige tinge - like it's tobacco stained . I don't think its auto peak brightness reaches its claimed 1000 nits either ( according to some reviews)
Pixel 6a is the best phone I've ever had.
Pixel 4a is the best
Whats the difference with android 14 over 12? I just upgraded to the 7a from 3a and not very techy, but it seems to be running fine on android 12.
I just got the P8Pro for $675 with the $200 discount offered now plus the $125 off Google offered me because I am a Premium TH-cam subscriber.Seems worth it to me !You can turn down the refresh rate,brightness etc. to save battery
would you get the pixel 7a over the pixel 6 (old flagship) ? here in europe they are going for the same price..
The premise of this video is one that i would have totally agreed with before the Pixel 8 came out. If you're looking for a phone with a low lifetime cost of ownership, the extra two and a half years of support make the Pixel 8 a better buy. I'm one for using my phones until they are no longer supported so the 8 is where it's at for me. I'm looking forward to seeing what the Pixel 8a looks like because there is a good chance that it will be the new killer value proposition.
Yea but 400 vs 800 euros in Europe , big difference in price
@@srdjanix yeah I'm talking about North American prices. The pixel 8 is really €800?!
@@dolfinmicro yea man it's ridiculous
if you're a millionaire who doesn't care about throwing money away. Pixel 8 is more than twice the price if you know where to look.
The 7a is a lovely phone but the slow charging ect is a no from me the stand by time drain is daft
I really loved my 4a but got 14 pro last year. Now just waiting for my 14 pro to get aged & will be switching back to pixel.
Pixel 7p for me was laggy , slow to charge , got hot , the battery life was garbage , some features were U.S only and the camera on faces was too over contrasted ... So i sold it . That's my experience in Australia . I'll never get a pixel again .
I would get it if It had faster charging speeds, 18w is not enough for me
the only actual problem with this device i feel is the 18watt charging that takes nearly 2 hours to fully charge
Why mine 1 hour only
@@shaiderblack6311 you've got a pixel 7a?
@@aimankulay639 yes, that's why I told you
I payed $280 for this phone through my wireless provider which is a great deal.
I am trying to decide between waiting for the pixel 8 & 8pro or moving to iPhone 15pro. Either way jumping from my s9+ will be a substantial upgrade.
15pro max
As a Pixel 7 owner who's been waiting too long for Google to open up support for tracker devices, I would recommend the iPhone.
if you're not scared of weird stuff happening and trying to deal with it, go with Google. if you don't want any trouble, go for the iPhone. I'm a pixel 6 and 7 pro owner
What even is that doubt? If you're not sure about which to go, at least wait for the Pixel 8 Pro launch and decide after that :)
@@DevWithPedro It's more on how my phone acts.... it's starting to glitch & freeze up a ton so it's more on how long I can tolerate it's behavior lol
Lol you have got to be kidding me. If you like smaller phones the base S23 is the best phone you can get and it's really not even close. Now if you want to break it down into Budget phones then that's totally different.
The S23 costs twice as much, in fact it's similar in price to the pixel 7Pro
@@marksouthwell4490 That's why i brought up cost.
Android 14 features would also be valid for pixel 7/7pro why not consider them ? For about 20-30% more money during sale
Tbh Pixel 7 is selling cheaper in UK right now on Amazon than the 7a
@@mouhamadyoussouf9320 same bro ! 😂 that's why I asked why not 7 instead because all pixel phones share kinda similar setbacks n similar software features
The Pixel 7 or 7a are essentially identical. No material differences. So buy the one you can get cheapest.
What about overheating and connectivity issues?
Hello 👋 need some help!
I'm thicking of getting the Pixel 7a or Pixel 7? 🤔
Any suggestions one over the other ?
I also heard over the last year or so! The Pixel 7 has issues with the rear camera shattering due to temperature?
Does the 7a have this issue at all ?
I'm in Canada 🇨🇦 we have 4 seasons of weather in the winter time in one week sometimes lol 😆
This rear camera wouldn't last over two weeks 🙄
Thanks 👊🏻
Switched from iphone 13 to pixel7a and its been really great. Really happy and I got it for 150 euro less
I have unlimited google photos storge for life came with my pixel 3a if i upgraded to 7a now will i lose this privilege?
What about overheating in android 13 to 14 matching ?
In Sweden last week one operator give this 7a for free if you sign a 2 year phone subscription (15£ a month). Maybe I was stupid not to take the deal, not it’s to late. The 8 pro is to expensive, like all other flag ships. Crazy pricing now days.
I use a pixel 6a, great phone I'll wait till the pixel 10 comes out
Same plan but it would be hard as I've already used it for one year. Using these 2 more years would be challenging as the battery won't last at all.
@@alwindenjel2153 just replace the battery it's easy to do. It's easy to remove the screen then you'll have access to the battery
I'm switching from Pixel 6 pro to Samsung. Had four 6 Pro's and all had no signal. Many 6, 7 and 8 models have the no network signal issues. It might do everything else fine but as a phone they are crap and Google will not fix them under warranty
should we go with s21 fe 888 or pixel 7a ?
Any one know if the price for 7a dropped yet? If so will it drop further when pixel 8a comes out?
It just dropped to $374.
All good but zero post sales services in several regions
Heard the phone has overheating issues?
True
The limited storage on the a models is a bit annoying
Full day battery? Yes if is on extreme mode or if you are not using it at all... I bought it this is my new phone i love it is great ❤ but i recommend buying a powebank with this phone too 😅
How are the haptics on the pixel?
Bro needs some lights
i brought 7a just 1 month it just started display flickering how could it solve it ???
Is it fixed?
@@rishavganguly92 i just change display ..
@@khanaamir5013 hooray
Pixel 8 and pixel 8 pro were released yesterday. Compare them to the pixel 7a
Watching with pixel 7a brand new right now 😅.
What you dislike about this phone now?
@@Cant_think_of_any nothing, no regrets, very nice phone, specially camara.
I sold my 7 because of overheating issues. As time progressed, it became worse.
I opted for the S23+ this time around. It's been quite a transition since I've become quite accustomed to the Pixel Android experience.
I'm optimistic I'll return to Pixel some day, once the overheating issues are addressed.
I have the Pixel 7 and never had a heating issue. In what occasion did it overheat? To mention i never play games on my phone.
@@agon5053I'm torn between s21 ultra and P7. I play some games and a bit concern of these heating issue. I also after photography and vids.
@@ml0n They both are good phones. I think also that maybe i dont have heating issues is because i charge my phones slow with 5w chargers and the battery health stays more fresh.
@@ml0nS21 will have noticeably less support life left in terms of security updates.
@ml0n I had pixel 7 took it back and got the s23 but what ever you do don't get the s22 it's a terrible phone
I'm good battery life for me isn't that great compared to devices I used before. Maybe the pixel 8a is worth the wait. More efficient chip. Maybe bigger battery.
I had a Pixel a couple of years ago. Never again. The OS was so buggy & stock android was so bare bones. I moved to Samsung & have no regrets - much more stable.
Going from one plus 6 to pixel 7a . waiting for it to arrive soon. 😍
I bought a used unlocked one for $100 I love it
Yeahhh.... no... I had the P7 for 4 days and the thing got extremely hot. Got a Nothing Phone now. Does everything you want and matches the older OnePlus quality
7a is fast and runs games good, small screen though
that's what i like about 7a, compact
What is the racing game from the review?
Real recing 3
Now in November I would argue that pixel 8 is a better choice
Doesn't it have over heating issues??
I've been playing Genshin Impact on Medium settings for atleast 2 hrs and only loose around 3-4% battery and not that much phone heating. its been great!!
Android 14 is incredible.
So you're getting over 40 hours of screen on time, must be a world record...
@@CustardDonut Yeah lmao I wish. This phone literally leaks the battery if on 5g all the time. Otherwise it's been great. I get 5-6 hrs of screen time easy on wifi
@@its_Arpn My Iphone has 5g but where I live 5g isn't available right now. Honestly though even if it was I would turn it off. 4g is plenty good enough and fast, most places don't even have 5g.
@@jayh40515 Yeah 4g has been pretty good so far for me. Although on my carrier, I get unlimited 5G for free. So I use it for maybe only downloading stuff.
I just bought one for $374 on sale.
Just bought one to replace my Z Fold 4
Bought 7a after 4a. Do yourself a favor and buy an old pixel 4a. Better in every aspect. 7a is riddled with faults, nothing works properly. Takes forever to charge, too big and heavy. Phone app is broken,and dropped calls. Plus famous overheating.Wishing kept the 4a
Im surprised you weren’t happy with the bright display. For me, the Pixel 7a is the first & only phone to Be so clear in direct sunlight. But then I’ve been using a crappy iPhone 6 for the past few years so 😂😂😅
about to buy a new phone, looking at Pixel 8, 12r, Nord 3 etc, was keen on this one but been reading about AI induced overheating issues on 7a. More confused than ever.
What about the 128gb storage?
too bad I got spoiled by my Huawei P30 having a tele camera. I know dont wanna miss that on my next phone, which rules out so many otherwise really nice phones😅
Thinking of switching from iPhone to this Pixel model
I've Got a SGA55 for 38 Bucks
In Australia, you always can get deal for pixel 7 at cheaper price than 7a. So why 7a
is it better than google pixel 7? cause i was thinking of getting the pixel 7
battery is bigger, and camera about the same - price is lower. so 7A is better to me
If you can find the Pixel 7 for around the same price as the pixel 7a. Get the pixel 7.the 7a is basically a watered down pixel 7.
@@elperroreggae what abou screen quality?
@@metalaras999 just a little smaller
@@elperroreggae the screen quality is the same ?? Resolution , screen type , nits etc ?? Im using my phone alot for video viewing youtube stremio etc thats why i wanna know
no dual nano sim. no native dual app support. 5g won't work in all countries. pixel only features won't work in all countries. poor support and availablilty in all countries.
Pretty much every provider offers e-sim now.
Recently bought two Pixel 6As and really miss my Pixel 3 physical thumbprint sensor. On the 6A, thumb print detection is maybe 20% accurate. Is this fixed with the Pixel 7A, or is it just as 💩 ?
It's worse. I got a 7a and returned it after one week and went back to my 5a. The fingerprint sensors on the front of the screen just like OnePlus and tons of other phone manufacturers. Unfortunately Google's implementation is somehow the worst I have ever experienced. Importantly it's bad with or without a screen protector.
The biggest flaw is the battery life and the slow charging. Battery life being weak can be remedied by quick-charging throughout the day if needed. That's not possible. The charging is slow via USB or wireless charging. In addition to that I was down to 25% battery life midway through the day, every day. It was shockingly bad. This review is so wrong.
Keep in mind I wanted to like the phone.
My 6a is 100 percent accurate. I must've got lucky because I'm on beta and never have a problem. It works better than my iPhone 12 face id lol
@@hotconductor4749I'm pretty new to android, but I found that adding your thumb twice as a finger seems to make it so much better. Just got the 7a last night as part of a promotion with Xfinity mobile
@@hotconductor4749 I've heard that the heating problem has been reduced since Android 14
Until google stops shipping the A series phones with a paltry 128gb of storage, I could never use one
Google does smarts better assistant integration better its not just pictures
Just got a pixel 7a for $100 in Excellent condition really loving it so far 😊
How did you get it for $100? Is it new?
@@Ben-0 I bought it from someone on
marketplace and yes it is new with box and Accessories
@@Ben-0apparently no where as there’s no way anyone got it for $100 even open boxed is $200+.
How long does the battery last?😊
yeaa, i would buy this phone or a Pixel if the chip was not produced by Samsung, had a pixel 6 and the battery and heat reminded me of s series from Samsung , too bad fo r Google to choose Samsung, even if tsmc it's a bit pricey they would manage to succeed because they have the software and with a good hardware i mean it would do wonders
Can u make a vid about 6a in 2023/24 , as its price has dropped quite a bit and am confused about whether to buy it or not. 😅
I currently use the 6a and have absolutely loved it. I'm going to be upgrading to the 8 once it arrives but I am not disappointed in the 6a at all and would recommend it, especially with android 14.
It's heats up very early 😢😢