Google Pixel 8a
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- Anonymous
- nDT
- 27 Nov 2024
Gino76ph, 26 Nov 2024A few years ago I've had the Pixel 6a and 7a. I was pl... moreGo for Pixel 8, though... there were some reports about green lines on screen after a while. Don't know if it's a manufacturing issue. Safe bet? Pixel 9. But it's pretty expensive right now.
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- shknz
- xyB
- 27 Nov 2024
Gino76ph, 26 Nov 2024A few years ago I've had the Pixel 6a and 7a. I was pl... moreIt depends on the price you buy it for, for example the 8a here in Spain is in a store for €325. For that price it is a very good option.
Or on Amazon Spain it is at €399, which is also a very good price.
If you see the 8 at a similar price to the 8a, definitely buy the 8.
I have the 8a and it is a very good phone.
- Gino76ph
- LaZ
- 26 Nov 2024
A few years ago I've had the Pixel 6a and 7a. I was pleasantly surprised with their decent cameras, decent performance, decent speakers and commendable battery life.
I currently have the Xiaomi 13T. It's showing it's age and i'm thinking of going back to a Pixel.
For more better camera system (for everyday photos - city or on holiday), better performance (faster & more snappier), better speakers (a bit more clarity and loudness) slightly better display (better HBM/peak brightness, more sharper) & glass protection should i go for the Pixel 8a or upgrade straight to a Pixel 8?
- Gino76ph
- LaZ
- 23 Nov 2024
gft77, 23 Nov 2024The Pixel 8 has screen issues, so you might want to think t... moreWhat kind of screen issues? Is it more of a hardware-related problem?
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- Anonymous
- 0Ui
- 23 Nov 2024
gft77, 23 Nov 2024The Pixel 8 has screen issues, so you might want to think t... moreOnly issues I noticed were the screen colours looking a bit washed out (blacks, mostly) and the hollow sound when you tap in the middle. Other than that, it was completely fine.
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- gft77
- E9a
- 23 Nov 2024
Gino76ph, 22 Nov 2024Can the Pixel 8a do 4K30, 4K 60 and 1080p60 with HDR turned... moreThe Pixel 8 has screen issues, so you might want to think twice about that phone.
- Gino76ph
- LaZ
- 22 Nov 2024
Can the Pixel 8a do 4K30, 4K 60 and 1080p60 with HDR turned on and with a camera shutter button whilst taking a video?
Or should I go for the Pixel 8 instead?
- Silcat
- Y69
- 20 Nov 2024
I'm back, and I finally got this phone! I've had it for about 3 weeks and here are a few notes:
Pros:
Bay Blue is so freaking pretty
Everything feels smooth, both the back of the phone and the software
Charging speeds are ok
Coming from an LG V40 ThinQ, cameras are awesome
Pixel Android is awesome
Flashlight is so bright like wow
Clear calling feature DEFINITELY works, I was honestly so surprised
Some things have Google's playful touch, like the charging sound/animation, or when the front camera appears to get larger when in use
Battery life is perfect, im usually at 20% by the end of the day
Screen is bright
Cons:
when playing a game or wireless charging, it gets pretty warm
There was a glitch where notifications kept unblocking themselves but it seems it has gone away
Kinda silly, but there's no battery low sound, not even a pop up unless you enable it
More of an android thing, why can I only set the phone on silent through the volume slider? I'm so used to it being in the quick settings.
Fingerprint scanner works wonderfully, I'd say 9/10 times it works. The con here is that it's optical. The Pixel 9's ultrasonic scanner is so fast, I hope the 9a has it.
People complain about the bezels around this phone, but ever since I got it I haven't noticed it at all. My V40 had a slightly bigger screen but I got used to this one really quick. If you want a good phone for a midrange price, this is the one. Sure you could get a Galaxy A25 or something like that, but it might feel glitchy and sluggish. I'd say that Google does really well for it's A series. And if you'd like to save a bit more money, get the 7a. It's basically the same thing for cheaper and not as rounded at the 8a.
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- Euglema
- pB{
- 19 Nov 2024
Excelent phone. No complains. I game take pictures everything and it does not overheat. Very cool customization
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- ale285
- Hye
- 18 Nov 2024
I bought this about 3 months ago, mostly because of its size: I wanted a small phone and, while I had much smaller phones in the past, this 15.2-cm-tall one one is among the smallest on the market today. The regular updates are also much appreciated.
It does everything I expect it to do without any noteworthy issues: I can stream podcasts to my Bluetooth headset, pay with NFC, get driving directions, and much more. Nothing my previous phone wouldn’t do just fine, but batteries die. :(
Unfortunately, the Pixel 8a also has a non-replaceable battery, which puts a short expiration date on it (battery-replacements, in my experience, are always risky).
There are phones with user-replaceable batteries, notably from HMD and Fairphone, but they are bigger; if that’s not an issue for you, I highly recommend evaluating those first. Otherwise, this Pixel is imho among the best options today.
- Gino76ph
- LaZ
- 17 Nov 2024
I've had a Pixel 7a a few months and I'm interested with the Pixel 8a.
Is it a good/decent upgrade over the 7a in aspects such as cameras system, performance and battery life? Or would a Pixel 8 be a better choice?
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- Anonymous
- mE0
- 16 Nov 2024
Anonymous, 05 Nov 2024I can't use anything other than Pixels. And they suck.... moreSkip 9. Go to 10.
In the meantime grab any flagship from 2020.
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- Izumiyamura
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- 07 Nov 2024
Anonymous, 05 Nov 2024I can't use anything other than Pixels. And they suck.... moreGoogle decided to make it suck even more. 9a's keeping the slow charging speeds and downgrading to 48MP.
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- Anonymous
- 0Uc
- 05 Nov 2024
Anonymous, 03 Nov 2024Pixels don’t appeal to me at all I can't use anything other than Pixels. And they suck. :((
Waiting faithfully for 9a...
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- Anonymous
- vak
- 03 Nov 2024
Scissors, 20 Oct 2024Just not feeling the love for this phone yet. I’ve had it f... morePixels don’t appeal to me at all
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- Anonymous
- 0Uc
- 30 Oct 2024
ulv, 30 Oct 2024Why would I need a smartphone for that?You can also take pics and send SMS. :>
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- ulv
- pRa
- 30 Oct 2024
hman, 28 Oct 2024Yes, to make voice callsWhy would I need a smartphone for that?
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- xyB
- 28 Oct 2024
ulv, 27 Oct 2024Can one use Pixel 8(a) without an internet connection? With... moreYes, to make voice calls
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- Tseng4000
- mdB
- 28 Oct 2024
ulv, 27 Oct 2024Can one use Pixel 8(a) without an internet connection? With... moreFirst, you have to set up your smartphone where you have to input your e-mail-address etc. Here, you need any type of connection to the internet.
But then, i think it is possible to use it without internet.
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- ulv
- pRa
- 27 Oct 2024
Can one use Pixel 8(a) without an internet connection? Without a data plan and away from Wlan?