the 8 is way more expensive... telling someone to "just get" something that's $200 more is a little extreme. That's a good amount of money to people these days.
With 3 more years of support(3.5 because it release later) that’d be 3 years without buying a new phone, with all the other features are worth it imo. Unless waiting for 8a, that probably be even better value
I have the pixel 8 and enjoy it but tbh i think the 7a is more than adequate for most people. Sure the ling update support is great but most dont hold on to their phones for 7 plus years also not everybody can afford the extra $200 - $300.00 price jump. I think if someone buys the 7a there gonna love it
I work outside, if I make 3 years without breaking my phone in a way that is not reasonably covered by warranty then I'm doing well. I think I managed 4 years once with an iPhone. I'm going to go for the 6A I think or a Galaxy A34. Fit and finish is almost irrelevant as its going to wind up in a giant rubber case anyway.
7 year support sounds nice at first but phones really don't last that long. I hold on to my phones for as long as possible but even then I feel pressured to get a new phone after 4 years at the latest. That's roughly when battery life has degraded significantly and when the phone starts throttling as a result. Hopefully this'll be less of an issue when phones are required to have replaceable batteries in the future again.
The only reason I didn't upgrade to the Pixel 8 was because of the storage options. 256GB max is not enough when the Pixel 8 Pro has up to 1TB. Everyone is NOT in the market for a huge phone. I miss the days when Google made the same phone features, and they offered the smaller phone and the XL.
That microphone sounded pretty good, if that was in city noise. Thanks for adding a couple of recordings from it! I like to know how ili "ppear" to otherson this phone
Got it for $429, truly a great deal! Although it's priced higher than past a-series-Pixels, it is an excellent phone for the price and a huge step up from the prior a-series models.
@@prajwalhegde904 Actually not... I'm running a Rhinoshield case right now so if it's overheating, I don't notice it. Although I must say that I don't play games on the device at all.
Honestly, the 7 years of software updates for the Pixel 8 is HUGE, assuming you're willing to keep it alive that long by maintaning it and repairing it. That alone makes the price difference worth it.
@@newfnshow031 You think? Pixel 8 OEM screen currently costs 170€, that's significantly cheaper than buying a new phone. EVEN IF you break your screen EVERY YEAR, it would still be cheaper than buying a new midrange phone every other year. Battery replacement is only 45€ which you'll realistically only have to replace twice if you own your phone for the full 7 years. Imo, that's pretty great, especially if you actually give a f*ck about the environment.
@@gaygekko I feel the same as you. What concerns me here is, that you can crack the screen pretty easily when opening the phone, so you have to replace it too. Other Phones like Galaxy S23 are opened from the back which seems to be the more practical approach.
@@maxmohawke That's a fair point, though I must admit, I don't think I've ever opened my phone without ALSO intending to replace the screen. For me, it's always the screen that breaks, and so having that at the front and being the first thing you remove makes it just super easy to replace the screen. The thing that breaks the most should be the most repairable, and for me that happens to be the screen. Only other thing I see myself replacing would be the battery, but I probably would wait with replacing that until I've broken my screen anyway, which happens probably once a year almost 😅🥲. My biggest concern is with the adhesive. I've replaced the screen on my Pixel 4a twice now, and both times the adhesive has failed spectacularly and caused the screen to break within a short period of time. I think, if you're careful and just use enough heat and the right tools, it should absolutely be possible to open the phone without breaking the screen, repair technicians do it all the time 👍.
@@gaygekko I hope your right. For me it was the charging port of my Pixel 4a which I wanted to change but now that the software support ran out it's not worth it :D
I’ve had the same cheap huawei p20 lite since 2018, and have been putting off upgrading for a while. I’ve only wanted to upgrade now since 64GB isn’t enough space for flac music. Since I’ve already had my current phone for 5 and a half years, I think the extended support of the pixel 8 would be a significant advantage for me, meaning I can keep my next phone for 7 years. And to save more money I’ll buy second-hand, obviously.
Tried the 7a as a replacement for my S10+. But then I found a deal on an S22U that cost only $50 more than the 7a. After a week of intense trials, the 22 had a superior camera, esp in video, display brightness, mike recording sound, and overall feel of build. The 7a had more adjustments to tinker with, and could be rooted easier,. I think that is the Pixel target market: users who tinker, while Samsung is older users who have passed that by. I also played with a Pixel 8 my friend loaned me for a day, and I would say take the 8 over the 7a for battery, brightness, and next gen. upgrades. And just to throw in for older owners like myself : my wife's Apple 13 is almost enough to make a fan of me, but I can't get by its interface which is clunky. Apple is quality audio, long battery life, and excellent balance of display, camera, and video ability. But dang expensive, too. Get an S23+ on sale somewhere (without having to sign an expensive 2-3 year plan !!)
Software updates become meaningless when the battery starts failing. Right now my 5 year old Pixel 4 battery is at 77% which still gets me through the day. Replacement from Google is $200 as my glass back has a crack. So I intend to run Pixel 4 into the ground and then get a new phone. But if my Pixel 4 died on me right now I would get a base Pixel 8 as I like the updated screen.
@@mickymac432 I assume it's a point against buying a more expensive phone for the sake of longer support. Longer support won't be as nice as it sounded when you need to pay for repairs, by which point you've probably paid the equivalent to a now current new phone
My Pixel 4a has lasted ok since November 2020, mainly the battery is the issue and there is a crack at the side of the headphones jack where the case has flexed, I have a Pixel 7a being delivered today, if it also lasts 3 years I will be happy.
I find it hard to compare a mid-ranged phone with one from an upper tier. The reason As exist is for their affordability - thus comparing it to its big brother from the next series is not warranted imo
I got the 7a when it launched. I should have waited for the 8. I might upgrade when the software support dies for the 7a. 7a is an amazing phone. Only thing i hate is the plastic back. While it feels amazing and glass like it scratches up very easily and a lot from daily use. I had to get a case just to cover the scratches as it looks super ugly.
I'm from Portugal and the difference of money between one and other is 300€. Do you think that with this difference it's better to buy pixel 8?!? Between pixel 7a and Samsung a54 the same price?!?!
Eu acho que a pergunta você deve responder é quando tempo você quer usar sua celular ? Talvez comprar o Pixel 8 é uma melhor opção no tempo longo 🙂. Espero que você me entender, eu so aprendo português desde alguns meses.
@@iAfroTech entendi o que escreveste. O pixel só agora é que está. Aser vendido em Portugal e os preços são muito altos. A diferença são 300€ e não posso dar.
@@MM-ei7xv Actually when I think about it, I got it for $311. Target had a sale for the Pixel 7a for $375. However, I also happen to work for Target, so I stacked my employee discount with the 5% Redcard. to bring the price down even further. I also used some points and gift card credit to bring the price to that point.
logically not everyone can afford the pixel 8. even if its only 50 dollars more than 7a during sale and deals. what seems like only 50 bucks to americans translates to a lot of money outside the american bubble. pixel 7a is the best where it stands in the price segment
I just ordered the Pixel 7a from the Google store on sale for $375. I believe the 8 was $100 off. I think if you get the 7a around half the price it's a good buy but anything closer to the 8 I probably would have gone with that.
I just bought a pixel 7a off Amazon for $355 before tax. It’s coming Tuesday so I’ll be able to comment after that. I hope you get a great phone with full battery health.
The Pixel 8 is so good that it's blowing it's own siblings out the water. I love Pixel phones and I respect their A series, but I trust the Pixel 8. I can have the Pixel 8 for the next 7 years for sure, I do not think I can say the same for the 7a.
The 7a battery is terrible. I just went from a 5a to the 7a and the battery runs down in less than 24 hours and the phone is idle 90% of the time. I am sorry that I upgraded.
Coming from an iPhone 14, I got a deal on the 7a for $300 brand new… so yeah. I’m not upgrading to the 8. The features you mentioned for the 8 don’t justify the price in my eyes.
THIS PHONE DOES NOT TURN OFF. NO MATTER WHAT I TRY, EACH TIME I TRY TO TURN IT OFF. WHEN I TRY TO TURN IT ON IN A FEW DAYS THE BATTERY IS DEAD. NOT IMPRESSED
holy shit this is not at all about the 7a after 6 months of usage but it is a frecking advertisment for the pixel 8 and that the time where this video was made was the perfect time to buy one because there was an discount on the 8.
The 2yr of software updates remaining for the Pixel 7 is a far cry from the 7 years on pixel 8. And at $450 for a pixel 7, it's well worth the extra $100 to get Pixel 8 with the longer support and better hardware imo.
People say the battery is really bad. I’ve looked everywhere, reddit, Amazon, stores. I really wanted to buy this as a gift for someone but that obviously put me off. I don’t seem to see in RU-vid comments as much but what a shame it looked good and worth the money but battery is the main thing you want from a phone
I have a Pixel 7 as a second phone. Overall, it's a decent phone. That said, the fingerprint sensor sucks. It works maybe 30% of the time. I have a pal with the 7A and he's happy with it. It's all about what works for YOU.
I got my pixel 7a for a great price and it's the best phone I've ever had. More than I need. And spending such amounts of money for small differences seems ludicrous to me.
It's a lie the fact that the selfie between 6a and 7a are similar, I returned a pixel 6a because of its selfie and lack of detail. On the 7a the selfie has tons more details on it
At $499 the 7A indeed may not be as good value as others. However, you can often find it for less. I got one recently for $280 from the Google store which is way worth it as far as I'm concerned (someone who doesn't have a lot of money).
in July of 2024... the prices for the 7a are now as low as $230 at BestBuy and $250 for prime day on Amazon. For that much of a price difference, the 7a is a much better buy. Got mine for a 15 year old so it was a no brainer. I have a 7 pro myself and am not sure I'd give up the size and quality. Sure was nice spending almost 1000 less on my son's phone!
Those with 7a, hold on to it. I'll tell you why, 1. Google will pass down features eventually to older phones, especially to those with tensor chips. 2. Exactly by end of the support of 7a, Google should be launching chips that are not exynos-based. 3. Google have killed multiple services. I think they'll back off from the support timelime they have provided. Even if they don't, it's still a win because next pixels will also be providing same support timeline.
I missed that sale price before we finished the video. Def more worth it at that price, but even with that price cut, I'd still go with the 8 and its screen - Josh
All need is a adequate midrange fon,that can last me 3-5 years, and i don't need the latest and greatest. I got a s20fe Samsung, that is starting to show it's age. So i just ordered me a pixel7a, that i got for 116$ 🙂🙃 going to be my first google pixel fon.
I think the inscreen finger print scanner is intentionally bad. Google has your finger prints from the older pixels, now they want to match your face id to them, by putting a feature that barely works so you use the face id instead... Anyone notice how the mission statement "don't be evil" was dropped in '18...
Pixel 7a does have wide angle video just check whether its on 4k 60fps if it is turn it down to 4k 30fps and you will see the option. Please make sure of these little things and come to a conclusion.
I love my 7a , the phone is probably the best budget phone I've ever had , the "Screen Call" system is priceless , I've probably stopped 5 potential "Indian based call centre Cranks " now .
I am extremely unsatisfied with Google's customer support. Despite being under warranty, I've been left with no solution for my Google Pixel 7a, which I purchased in Qatar and am now trying to use in Pakistan. The phone is plagued with severe network and call drop issues, making it unusable as a phone. When I reached out to Google customer service, they shockingly told me that they cannot assist me because my phone is a Japanese version, specifically designed for that country. I question why this phone was then released in the Gulf market if it's not compatible with our networks. With no other option, I'm now forced to use my phone as a tablet, which is far from what I intended. Google's zero support and failure to satisfy customers like me is unacceptable.
It's nice that Google will update for like 8 years on the 8 but who really keeps a phone for 8 years? I update mine every 3 to 5 years due to wear and tear. Also technology improves a lot in that time.
Google pixel 7a is a great phone, the only part I hate, is when I place the phone on the table, the screen goes off, i tried to fix that, but in vain. It appears that the motion sensors are the ones that needs to be disabled. Is there anyone who can help in this. Thank you
I haven't use either therefore I won't be able to comment however the video was good and the comparison has cleared my mind in opting the right product thanks mate.
Do you realize that you have very little privacy? Why didn't you invest 80% of your presentation about privacy? U was so enthusiastic about apps and picture quality.
When u buy a phone these days you are getting something that will last at least 5 years I got the 6 and I'm not upgrading till i no longer get os updates then I will get the pixel 8 cause from what I've read u might as well get the 8 .
7a video much better overall, photos better especially in lower light and with brightness balance in general, screen brighter and better, modem a lot better, 1 year more support, slightly better battery life, slightly more ram (which can be felt slightly even now, in another year or two it will really help). If you have a 6a it's a great phone, and worth keeping. If you can get a 7a for ~100-150 more, then as long as you can afford it, it's worth it. If you can't, the 6a is still a great phone to get.
No offence but it does not make sense what you said. People should be incentivised to pay as little as possible in order to get exactly what they need not features that mostly they dont need. Most people don't need what pixel 8 offers. If you have money to spare, different story then. Even 150 difderence is a lot for most.
Yikes talk about elitism. It's a midrange device it can do everything under the sun. There's little need for flagship phones. Edit: Google is all about software when it comes to cameras the actual camera module doesn't really matter too much.
