Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 8: Value or Rip Off? 

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You're just a consumer fan boy! Just, constantly thinking about what's in the best interest of the buyer... We see you keep it up dude.

picked up mine for $299 - on google fi with a pixel 6a trade in,,, it was a no brainer for me at that price. arrives today

The A series needs to be a budget device. Why can't Google build the A series to a budget price? Forget about the slow wireless charging. Forget about the 120 Hz display. Forget about whatever it takes to bring the phone in at 399. If Nothing can build a solid device that comes in at 349, not sure why Google can't get the A series in at 399.

Bezels on the 8a doesn't look bad to me. The Se 4, whenever it comes out will probably have about the same size bezels and cost more money.

If I wanted a Pixel phone and couldn't afford the 8 Pro(256 GB) I would go for the 8(256 GB), the 8 is a much better phone for similar money.

I hate the price argument. We all know the 8a will be $400 in a month in which it will be a great value. And if you get it for $300 on Fi, it is an unbeatable deal.

Question. Do your comments. Prices etc. Also apply to the UK. Or not? Referring to the pixel phones

Great video I do like the plastic back - stronger than Glass

Is regular Pixel heating a lot? Summer is coming so i'm just wondering how will it behave

First time watching ur video. Instantly subscribed the moment said 399 for 8a lol

This happens with almost every phone launch. At the launch, if you compared to all the other devices on sale, of course it's not going to be a great deal. But like you said, and just a few months it's going to be around 300 Bucks and the pixel 8 will be like 500. I never try to judge a device off the retail price alone, but I try to predict the market in a couple months. And in a couple months this will be a really good deal

Another great video thank you for telling the truth about this phone I am a fan of all pixels but I got mad every time I get one they all run hot besides that I really like them

My 4a is dying very quickly. Really considering picking this up. I'd love to wait for a sale but when my phone needs charging 3-4x a day, it's getting tough to wait for the 8 to drop in price.

Noe they have put the prices back up in the UK an 8 is £699 and 8a £499. When you consider a brand new 14 plus is now £599 in a lot of places on sale that's a tough ask! Thankfully I got a brand new 8 Pro mint for £549 thanks to a promo on top of the promo!

Wondering if the Pixel 8a is the last of the A series ? 🤔 If Pixel , is coming out with 3 different pixel 9 series sizes & 3 different prices. Would it make any sense to have a Pixel 9a in May 2025 ? 😁

Hey, your viewer in UK, I guess Google intended to make it 499 because now in UK, there’s a extra £150 pounds off when you traded in your old device, the promotion is almost last 1 month That means Google want people to trade in their own device and buy this device in just a specific period, I guess

So I bought one of these which is going to be my test phone after the Pixel 9 comes out. I haven't been on a Pixel for a while and seeing something I've not seen before. There are 4 Google app shortcuts on the homescreen under the at a glance widget. They're not part of at a glance as if I turn it off, they're still there. Theres no option to delete them by long pressing. Anybody know why they're there? They're sort of useful but I wouldn't normally have them there

At this price point the 8a shouldn't really even exist

I just got a pixel 8 today, too bad I missed out on the pixel 8 price drop, but it's ok because if it drops for memorial day I will get a price adjustment at Target where I purchased mine otherwise I feel like it's a great device

Currently have a rather used 7 pro. I can buy an 8 pro for 450 only 128 barely used or do I wait for the 9 pro. Failing that go boom and get the 24 ultra, hmmmm love the now playing feature.

The roundedness of the 8a and the matte back is so sexy. I wish the P8 was like that. Let's hope that the P9 is, because I know that the P9 Pro are gonna have a new design. They should keep the old design for the entry level model.

You can _still_ get the Pixel 8 for £499 in the UK. I was sorely tempted by the 8a, an upgrade from the 6a. But, I played with one in store, yesterday and I thought that the rounded corners felt a little "bulgy,," which has put me off. So, I've probably go for the 8, even though I'm not a fan of glass backs. I'll be slapping a case on it, permanently, from the get go! 😉😉

Plastic back on the A is better and has more advantages in my opinion. The only down side really is just the thicker bezels but even then you won't really notice it after using the phone for a while. I got the pixel 8 Pro and the Pixel 7A and The bezels on the 7A aren't that bad when using the phone just when comparing to other phones. But unless you really want a plastic phone you should just go with the 8

I think you aren't critical you are truthful.

Picked up a pixel 8a for $389 US here in Canada (with $150 CDN discount at BestBuy).

Nice video

The last great A series phone was the 3A XL, $349.

And I Always fit a case, so I don't care about the finish on the phone itself

The bezels are due to rigid oled vs flexible oled, but I'll tell you it's a blessing in disguise because the 8a does not tint towards blue-green at low brightness the way pixel 8 does because the panel hardware is different and the 8a screen can go dimmer in dark rooms giving the 8a display a higher real world contrast ratio than the 8. The Sony image sensors on the 8a also have wider color gamuts than the Samsung sensors on the 8, and the processor in the 8a is underclocked so the battery lasts an hour longer than the 8 and the slower charging speeds on the 8a will protect battery longevity for 7 years better than the 8. You'll also get 6 months of more software updates on the 8a than the 8. The 8a is the better phone, all things considered.

Just wait for the 9

Long LIve Pixel 4a!

People saying tensor G3 is bad’ that the battery life on the pixel 8 series are bad is that true ?

In the UK Google have great trade in offers. I can trade my s21fe for £250 against the 8a which halves the price. I traded my Pixel 2 against the s21fe two years ago which brought price down to £400. But smaller 9 Pro is probably going to be worth waiting for.

I always go for black colour option because it hides the bezels better

We all know you love quality for money lol 😆 but I appreciate Google for trying with the 8A.

So, there is absolutely no reason to buy the Google Pixel 8a. I don't see the point of that mobile phone at all, which costs only 100 EUR less and is in every way worse than the eight.

nice bezels bro

at least the front facing camera is 13mp unlike my trash front facing camera on my pixel 8 pro

I've never really understood the obsession with a glass back on a phone. It's a huge negative in my opinion. It just means it breaks easier and requires you to put it in a case - so you can't even see the glass back. Plastic is more durable, lighter, and doesn't need a case to protect it.

It looks better then the 8 But yeah 500 is too much But the 7a has dropped to 350 brand new so...😊

Pricing on a plan here is confusing. AU$11.78 on a 36 month plan so AU$424 which seems like a steal if it wasn’t for the cost of the service added on top 😜

I wasn't convinced, so I got the 8 pro for an extra $50

But. Perhaps I'm actually better to wait for the 9?

In Australia, the 7a is$749,.....the 8a is$849,.....the 8 is $1199, and the pro is $1699. Starting to follow Apple's prices.

I think as time goes on, these companies will have a harder and harder time pricing these budget devices. Especially on the Android side.

I had the 7a and I swear the bezels on the 8a are bigger.

Best argument not to get the 8a: For $100 more you can get a Pixel 8 pro used in good condition. *drop mic*

If they lower it to 399 this would be a no brainer phone honestly

Price too High 💪💪💪💪💪💪

Bezels aren't that big. I know that 2015 was a long ago, but bezels were much bigger and phones were still smaller in size. I am not sure if pixel 8a is worth much more than 7a.

I would get it just because the camera ledge is way smaller 🤷

I dont see the point. There are plenty of better phones at a much better price.

I feel size and bezel is a huge negative factor as per me. Phone looks big and bulky when compared to main pixel 8. Why wouldnt google make it as a compact one (refer S24 specs). Those who are using 6.5" phone now, they might feel its compact however not many will move from 6.5" phones to 6.1" phones. Those who are using compact phones now, will feel its not compact!! So who will be the buyer for such phones?. Even price is not right for this phone. Other parts of world, its priced high.

Can't see me trading in my pixel 7a for it. I don't even use the AI stuff on my S24

Not just the BIG bezels, those very ROUND corners are ugly. 👎

Atleast GG3 is more impact resistant.

it depends. If wr can get pixel 8 on discount, then pixel 8a has no meaning

Over $500 bucks has always been a tough sell for me for a budget phone. Well the 8a is really more of a mid-range phone, but the same would still apply. The Tensor 3 is solid and probably overkill for that price, but the hardware just underwhelms for that kind of money for me. Plastic build, slow charging, small display, ok battery, and huge bezels. The Google Pixel 8 is something I'd more look for if I needed a phone around that price. So I agree with you there.

the bezels are a deal breaker

If there was a true successor to the pixel 5, I feel like this would have been it.

$299 on Google Fi. You're obsessed with the bezel thing. To me the only real sacrifice is the macro camera. Main camera differential in the real world is negligible (which camera won the MKBHD survey??).

I think for 349 or lower it might be a good deal.

Hope it will drop to 350$ in around 6 months.

I really disagree with some of your statements on this. The pixel 8a will be off value because majority of the people who are going after this device will be because they are a pixel fan .. apple & Samsung do the same ish and Google's pricing compared to apples is ridiculous

Thank you for another great honest review. I think I’m going to pass on this and I haven’t had a Google phone since the pro six I don’t know it just seems like they’re all the same to me.

At £499 the Pixel 8a makes no sense when for an extra £2.50 per month you can pick up an 8.

It's a ripoff it should not be more than $300 bucks.

Are they skipping pixel 9 this year?

Its really tough to make a viable argument for these phones when the OnePlus 12r exists. Especially knowing that the 8 is already getting watered down AI features vs the Pro and its been confirmed the G3 is a repacked version just like the T2 was on the 7a.

It's a go at $399. Just give it a couple months.

After pixel 9 release it will be 100 $ less

A budget phone should be $300-$400.

This needs to stop. Google needs to just reduce the price of the 8. Given their market share it could only help. The "A" series is basically e-waste at this point.

Google conference was just an AI show smh

I can't ever see myself buying a Pixel A series phone. I like going for the flagship experience and getting the best you can have at the time. I'm just not the target audience for these mid-rangers.

Would the 8A be worth it if coming from like a Pixel 6 Pro ????

Never liked the argument about the bezels and if it's a deal breaker for you then don't get the phone but don't let it be the standing opinion,in actuality they put all the camera AI features in it and that's what people want

This is just sad Google. I'm getting Motorola edge 40 instead.

Rip off

8a is the best looking Pixel phone ever and the colours are amazing even tho bezels are thick af

Its flagship price get a S24

I stopped watching when you starting moaning about bezels seriously get over it.

The Pixel 6a still had a good price but the last two A models I don't think have a budget price really anymore. What was a steal was the moto edge 2023 when it was 350 and the edge plus 2023 when it was 599. Those are great prices. But plastic is good as how many ppl have butter fingers and arthritis can't hold on to stuff plastic doesn't shatter is more durable so much better for most ppl.

Junk.

Idw people can stand the 18w charging speed, its 2024 now and nothing phone support 45w, which only cost me 349$

Plastic back is a positive for me. I wish the PRO versions also had a plastic or aluminum back. Pixel 5 was the best design ever.

Pixel 5 is better

I like my 8Pro, but don't really use it much because much like you don't care for the iPhone 15PM...weak signal bars where ever I'm at...2-3 bars at most times...compared to my S24+ and Ultra...very poor...it probably works just fine, but it bothers me to know that that is an issue on the phone...psychological issue for me I guess...just hate to look at the screen and notice weak signal...other than that, it's a neat phone...I have a feeling it'd be the same issue with the 8a but yeah, it's a 350$ phone at best....

Its considered cheap at $499 usd, in my country, its about $590 usd. One question, looking at the specs, the Pixel 8a seems to have a better camera than the Pixel 8, am I wrong? Kindly advise. thks

Oneplus 12 (not R) with 12 + 256GB is $600. Much better device for an extra $100.

I chose the iPhone 13 over the pixel 8 pro, quality for money 1000$ vs 629$

Something to consider is trade-in values. I have an old S10e laying around collecting dust. I tested it with google. If i trade it on a Pixel 8 or 8 pro, they'll give me $40. But if i trade it on a Picel 8a, they'll give me $170. So currently today, if i get a Pixel 8, it'll cost me $660. And if i get a Pixel 8A, it'll cost me $330. So exactly half. I know that all changes when the Pixel 8 goes back down to $500 on sale, but considering trade-in, the 8a is still $130 cheaper. I personally dont care, as i use a Fold 5. But i like to see where things are in the phone market. I dont need another phone, i just like looking. And a side note, samsung will give me $150 for my S10e bringing the S23 FE down to $450

Don't like the colors.Really ugly.Sea foam green?🤢🤮

iOS 17.5.1 is now official!

I believe the pixel 8A has incredible value when it's on sale you should never buy a pixel or any phone when I first comes out you have to wait they have ridiculous deals that go on and they always go down in price so I guarantee you the 8A will be 399 or maybe even 3:49 for Christmas add that price I would say it's an absolute steal of a phone I would prefer to actually get the 8A because because of the matte finish I hate glossy finish I think that's absolutely disgusting what most people like the glossy I don't know why and if you're smart you would actually get a pixel 8 refurbished which is going to be at even lower cost

It's not a budget phone, Google don't advertise it as such thats just your take. The price is offset by the trade in, they offered £130 for a Pixel 5 against a pixel 8 and £235 against an 8a.

I feel like the pixel A series shouldn’t of went past the 6A many people have older pixel devices

The audacity of them releasing the 8a when the OnePlus 12R exists 😂

This is a major skip.....