Weekly poll: who will pre-order the Google Pixel 8a?

12 May 2024
Better than the Pixel 7a, not quite as good as the Pixel 8 - this puts the new 8a in an awkward spot, considering its pricing.

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Two words: Battery life. This will make or break this phone's value proposition due to the longevity of the phone. I don't have high hopes based on the battery life of previous Pixels, but if they do well in tests, then I would recommend this phone as the best in its price bracket (the low storage and no headphone jack and MicroSD slot also hurts it quite a bit).

    Vasra, 13 May 2024There are much better cameras, but nowhere near the camera ... moreby same or better camera I meant same or better photos as pixel produce, no messing with Pro modes and other settings

      Aan2007, 13 May 2024so what would you suggest with SAME or smaller dimensions a... moreThere are much better cameras, but nowhere near the camera SOFTWARE of Pixel in the same price range.

        Anon, 13 May 2024This is a lot coming from a non pixel user, I bet your othe... moreI have a pixel, so no.

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          • Anonymous
          • Kis
          • 13 May 2024

          Anonymous, 12 May 2024Pixels will get custom TSMC SoC with Pixel 10. So wait for ... moreI believe it's the Pixel 11, that will use TSMC..but to make sure again we should wait until Pixel 12, so we could see if the next Pixel 13 is worth to buy or not.

          Lets not forget, we should also give attention to rumors about Pixel 14, if the rumors about Pixel 13 and 14 are good, then the pIxel 15 is definitely worth to buy with way more features.

          Until Pixel 15 comes, Samsung is the best choice we have right now.

            Vasra, 13 May 2024- slow Tensor g3 - bad modem - 256GB max and no card slot... moreHow is 8GB RAM not enough in a midranger? Why would people need more?

              Anonymous, 13 May 2024The Pixel 8a is a revolutionary device and is the best devi... moreBest spec.. Gorilla Glass 3 on 2024 Phone?

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                • Anon
                • XBA
                • 13 May 2024

                Vasra, 13 May 2024- slow Tensor g3 - bad modem - 256GB max and no card slot... moreThis is a lot coming from a non pixel user, I bet your other options can't run warzone mobile which this pixel can perfectly without stutters and bad frames

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                  • Anonymous
                  • pXr
                  • 13 May 2024

                  Why preorder ? There are enough for anybody who want to buy, and the price after launch will only go down

                    Jon8652, 12 May 2024No reason to get this phone. Just a downgraded pixel 8. ... moreyeah, slow shutter samsung, no thanks, unable to fix it for years

                      Varyar, 13 May 2024I would have already upgraded my OnePlus 7T to OnePlus 12, ... moreSame reason with Xiaomi 12, they killed it with the curved screen, shame, since other than that it had great specs and very reasonable dimensions

                        Anonymous, 13 May 2024I already pre-ordered a Pixel 8a to replace my wife's ... morewhats wrong with pixel 8?

                          Vasra, 13 May 2024- slow Tensor g3 - bad modem - 256GB max and no card slot... moreso what would you suggest with SAME or smaller dimensions and same or better camera for this price? I fail to see any competitor for people who want good camera and smaller dimensions and dont wanna buy flagship

                            too big, if they make it size of Pixel 4a or at least Pixel 8 then we can talk, plus the price should be max 400EUR

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                              • Anonymous
                              • Jvg
                              • 13 May 2024

                              The Pixel 8a is a revolutionary device and is the best device in the world. It has the best cameras in the world and they are superior to the competition's cameras. It is a pioneer in providing 7 years of Android Pixel and the updates are extremely timely as in Apple's iOS. The build quality is top-notch and the design is a compact 6.1". The Google Tensor G3 chip provides flagship performance and is the only chip that can offer Google's incredible technology. It maintains its modest price of $499.95 and for an additional $60 you get 256 GB.

                              The iPhone 15 is compact but significantly more expensive, costing $829.99 for 128GB, and while it offers a more complete package, it only offers 5 years of iOS.

                              Staying on the amazing #TeamPixel will always be the right decision.

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                                • Anonymous
                                • Jvg
                                • 13 May 2024

                                All the devices mentioned by the author of this survey are complete garbage and cannot be compared to the Pixel 8a because they offer mediocre cameras and are literally 7.0" 250g bricks. Never mind that they offer 4 years of software updates because their software is mediocre and their updates will be late anyway. No Android OEM can match the timeliness of a Pixel device's software updates.

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                                  • Anonymous
                                  • PZT
                                  • 13 May 2024

                                  At 200-300 it might be worth getting.

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                                    • Anonymous
                                    • KgQ
                                    • 13 May 2024

                                    Anonymous, 13 May 2024Good joke 😂Color OS is buggy. So Oneplus is not that better.

                                      - slow Tensor g3
                                      - bad modem
                                      - 256GB max and no card slot
                                      - 2nd sim is eSIM only
                                      - no headphone jack
                                      - 8GB RAM in 2024 for mid range phone is not enough
                                      - UFS 3.1
                                      - mediocre optics and sensors

                                      The only reason to buy a Pixel is the camera software . That's it.

                                        Nope. My 7 Pro is working just fine. No need to upgrade.

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