Google Pixel 8a
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- Anonymous
- yZ5
- 31 Aug 2024
Just swapped to this after being disappointed by the a55. It is 95% a pixel 8 really. You get more bezels, slower charging speeds and a different camera. The G3 is better than the exynos in everyway. For example, I would have spotify take up to 6 seconds to skip a song when using the a55, instantly on the 8a. Pokemon GO is another one that plays janky on the a55 but flawlessly on the 8a.
There are countless examples, but basically it is a slightly worse 8 but you wouldn't be able to tell unless you had them side by side and were directly comparing each individual function, that never really plays into day to day usage.
- CamoGeko-XDA
- AJX
- 28 Aug 2024
Only good things about this phone is it's small size, and long period of updates. Everything else kinda sucks. 😭
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- Imm
- 25 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 21 Aug 2024Wait for Galaxy A56.Edit: assuming hes in USA no point on waiting on a56 because we won't see anything moving foward since a54 launch. That's because a35 are same as a5+ series.
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- Imm
- 25 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 19 Aug 2024wait for pixel 9If you care about updates than 8a. If you care about exclusive features s24 is your bet. As pixel exclusive feature eventually comes to everyone long the road. So owning a pixel isn't a reason to get exclusives
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- Imm
- 25 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 21 Aug 2024Wait for Galaxy A56.A55 not a56 will exist in USA so if he's in the USA s24 is better overall.
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- Shshs
- Imm
- 25 Aug 2024
Sundars lapdog, 22 Aug 2024Really nice device. I like AI Wallpapers, as you don't... moreLater down thr road eventually AI wallpaper will come to older pixel id say. Just how magic eraser was only available to some pixel and its now available to everyone outside pixels. That's a reason I don't own a pixel anymore. The features exclusive will come to everyone in a long rum making pixel useless to own.
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- Sundars lapdog
- AVu
- 22 Aug 2024
Really nice device. I like AI Wallpapers, as you don't get them in 7a.
Curious to see if there will be a succesor within 9 series lineup.
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- Anonymous
- 0Uc
- 21 Aug 2024
lala, 19 Aug 2024Is this phone better of samsung s24?Wait for Galaxy A56.
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- Anonymous
- Ld8
- 19 Aug 2024
lala, 19 Aug 2024Is this phone better of samsung s24?wait for pixel 9
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- lala
- 0mU
- 19 Aug 2024
Is this phone better of samsung s24?
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- colours
- F3x
- 19 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 04 Aug 2024The childish colours do lol Have to agree 100% with comment about kids colours..Horrible colours makes the phones look like a kids toy.Not sure what Google was thinking .. makes boring black colour look good.
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- menek
- 8sc
- 16 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 15 Aug 2024Very interesting! What have Pixel phone more than a normal ... moreThat's one of the main reasons why GrapheneOS only works on Pixel devices, because Google cares about security in their phones.
If only they cared about privacy in the same way…
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- Anonymous
- 0Uc
- 16 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 15 Aug 2024Very interesting! What have Pixel phone more than a normal ... moreI believe most SoCs have a security co-processor. Samsung has Knox Vault. I think Qualcomm also has something similar. Wouldn't consider that a deal breaker, to be honest.
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- Anonymous
- 8ws
- 15 Aug 2024
Very interesting! What have Pixel phone more than a normal Smart phone!
The Google Pixel 8a features the Titan M2 security chip, a dedicated security co-processor designed specifically for Pixel smartphones. This chip plays a crucial role in enhancing the device’s overall security.
Key Functions:
Bootloader Validation: The Titan M2 communicates with the bootloader to verify that the device is running the latest known version of Android, preventing potential attacks by rolling back the operating system.
Decryption Key Storage: The chip stores decryption keys, ensuring that even if an attacker attempts to tamper with the operating system, the Titan M2 will limit the number of attempts and only reveal the keys if the correct pattern or PIN is entered.
Secure Storage: The Titan M2 supports Android StrongBox, a safe storage space for cryptographic keys used by third-party apps.
FIDO Authentication: The chip supports the universal FIDO authentication standard, enabling the Pixel 8a to function as a physical two-factor authentication key for online accounts.Enhanced Security
The Titan M2 chip eliminates potential attack vectors by:
Hardening against side-channel attacks like power analysis and voltage fluctuations
Restricting firmware updates without the device’s pattern or PIN
Isolating cryptographic keys and sensitive data.
- Silcat
- Y69
- 15 Aug 2024
I love this phone and I don't even own it yet. The blue color is so pretty, and the smaller size is perfect for someone like me. (I have small hands 😅) I do just wish that the blue color came in 256GB.
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- Hocine A. Houari
- CDB
- 12 Aug 2024
Anonymous, 10 Aug 2024Is it a slippery device, can I use it without a case??It has a bit smooth texture but the grip is good enough, using it for 3 weeks without a case and I had no slipping incident so far, if your hand is smooth as well you should definitely consider buying a case or avoid the phone all together.
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- Anonymous
- 0Uc
- 11 Aug 2024
LimeAlz, 11 Aug 20247 year of software update and 8 year of security update. co... moreTrue, but realistically, very few people use a phone that long. It's a nice added value for resale, though. If you use it for 3 years, the person that's buying it will be able to receive updates for 4 more years to come. Pretty cool. Also, camera seems to be the best in this price range. Not very versatile, but of very good quality.
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- LimeAlz
- sEW
- 11 Aug 2024
7 year of software update and 8 year of security update. compared to 7a which is going out in 2 years for 100-75$ price difference
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- Anonymous
- 60%
- 10 Aug 2024
Is it a slippery device, can I use it without a case??