Google Pixel 8a review

29 May 2024


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  • 31 May 2024

I do wonder why companies who uses bigger bezels avoid using teardrop notch for the selfie camera.

    Anonymous, 30 May 202460% throttling after 10 minutes?! That's really poor. ... moreImagine playing a ranked match, likely LoL (female repellent) or Brawl Stars (female attracter), when your phone craps out on you and starts lagging like hell. LMFAO

      Anonymous, 31 May 2024Yes. Sony sensor is better than samsung sensors, even w... moreHopefully we see the return of Sony sensors when the Pixel 10, though I doubt who makes the chip has anything to do with the camera sensor Google selects.

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        • 31 May 2024

        Pumpino, 30 May 2024Are you suggesting that the 8a produces superior photos to ... moreYes.

        Sony sensor is better than samsung sensors, even when samsung sensors are larger

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          Anonymous, 30 May 2024I don't know why Google is doing that, but they seem t... more2x2 OCL makes digital.zoom worse compared to 2x1 OCL.
          This is why imx989/lyt 900, imx803 and imx888 do not use 2x2 ocl

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            • 31 May 2024

            "dual pixel PDAF"
            Actually, there doesn't seem to be any evidence that it has dual pixel autofocus as far as I know.
            It seems that Google uses the term Octa PD = Octa Photodiode for Quad Bayer with Dual Pixel autofocus (Quad x Dual = Octa), whereas they likely seem to use the term "Quad PD" for Quad Bayer without Dual Pixel autofocus (Quad x 1 = Quad).
            The terms are quite misleading because for example Omnivision uses the abbreviation QPD for Quad Phase Detection (also known as Quad Pixel autofocus).

              Decent performance? Not only is the performance bad for a mid ranger, it also throttles even though it's not even getting high scores.

                MiguelBain, 30 May 2024Korean exynos Tensor Chip best 😂😂Hilarious 🙄

                  Buy the 8 if you really want a pixel, you can get it for the 8a price and it has better specs. End of story.

                    I think the 18W charging and huge bezels are a joke. However, one can only praise Google for consistently releasing phones with the best camera performance on the market, the fastest updates, and the choice of a compact or large model. There three things the majority of OEMs don't provide.

                      Anonymous, 30 May 20247a/8a are proof google needs to drop isocell and use only e... moreAre you suggesting that the 8a produces superior photos to the 8 because of the different sensor?

                        How did this get a score of 4.1??

                        Totally worth like 3.5 stars.

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                          • Anonymous
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                          • 30 May 2024

                          2h charging! Oh sh#t NO thank you ⚡🪫 pass

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                            • 30 May 2024

                            I don't understand what Google is doing with this, it's a lower-end model compared to the base non-A model, but it costs just as much?

                            The bezels and low charging speeds are a deal-killer tho, 18W wired/7.5W wireless on a new device in 2024 is criminal.

                              To sum up this review: Just wait until a Snapdragon-powered Google Pixel emerges or shop Xiaomi/OnePlus.

                                Why do the reviews don't c9nsid6the fact that Pixel heavily dependend on the cloud for managing heavy tasks, specially AI and Photo processing and without internet connection, the phone is handicaped ? So in reality the subpar processor limitations are being covered elsewhere

                                  Google returns with Qualcomm and stop the nonsense

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                                    • 30 May 2024

                                    Here in Germany Mediamarkt/Saturn have a "trade in sale" where they give you 150€ plus what your phone is worth (by their calculations) when you get the 8a (100€ when the 8).
                                    Still think its a 100€ short to be considered.

                                    Also GSM Arena - this is not a flagship, dont know why you say it is and compare it with other Flagships.
                                    This should be compared with example Poco F6 and the sorts and should lose heavily on all counts except camera and software support

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                                      • 30 May 2024

                                      In my opinion it makes no sense to compare 8a with s24, xiaomi 14 and iPhone 15. With trade in deals, its price drops easily below 400.
                                      Still, it's not a perfect device for sure, but it should be compared to other mid-range devices, not the top ones

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                                        • 30 May 2024

                                        I don't know why Google is doing that, but they seem to use a worse 2x zoom demosaicing algorithm for the 8a in comparison with the 8. It would be interesting to see a comparison. Theoretically, the 8a should outperform the 8 at 2x in good light conditions, but according to one reviewer, it's the opposite.

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