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Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a
alaScore 97

83 reviews

Dec, 2024

alaTest has collected and analyzed 83 reviews of Google Pixel 8a. The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Cell phones for all reviews. People really like the camera and screen. The portability and design also get good views. The battery and performance get mixed comments. Many are critical about the GPS navigation.

price, design, portability, screen, camera

GPS navigation

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Cell phones the Google Pixel 8a is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Max Parker (trustedreviews.com)

Google Pixel 8a Review

 

The Pixel 8a remains excellent value for someone looking for a device with a great camera, pocketable design and years of software updates.

Manageable size ; IP rating and Qi charging ; Great camera (for the price) ; Seven years of software updates ; Clever AI-infused software

Screen is far from the best ; The battery will never last more than a day ; Slow charging

Even with a price rise in certain regions, the Pixel 8a remains excellent value for someone looking for a device with a great camera, pocketable design and the promise of many years of software updates.

May, 2024

Expert review by (t3.com)

Google Pixel 8a review: the affordable phone to beat

 

Pixel perfect: the 8a sees Google outpace its competition in the affordable Android phone market

Outperforms its closest Samsung A55 competitor ; Solid cameras and photography features ; Screen upgrade over last-gen model ; Fun design and colour options

Fingerprint scanner sensitivity is subpar ; Nothing Phone (2) now closely priced ; Charging is still a little slow ; Smaller size won't suit all

The Google Pixel 8a is the best affordable phone of 2024. Sure, the battery and charging could be better still, and the fingerprint scanner's responsiveness is my biggest gripe, but with big improvements over its Pixel 7a predecessor, this entry-level...

May, 2024

Expert review by : Philip Berne (techradar.com)

Google Pixel 8a review: more future for less money

 

A computer brain for a bargain

Great design and color options ; Useful AI tools for writing and photo edits ; Seven years of Android updates coming

Underpowered compared to Snapdragons ; Cameras are better on more expensive Pixels ; Battery life isn't great

The Pixel 8a is my new favorite bargain phone, and if you need a new phone for less, the Pixel 8a gives you more than you'd expect. You get Google's latest and greatest mobile AI tools, plus seven years of Android updates, in a package that's colorful...

May, 2024

Expert review by : Cam Bunton (pocket-lint.com)

Quirks and all, the Google Pixel 8a is my new favorite mid-range phone

 

The Pixel 8a is a bit of a conundrum, and my favorite recent mid-range phone launch.

Great tactile, sturdy feel in hand ; Software and experience feels close to flagship ; Simple point-and-shoot camera, great night-mode ; Precise touchscreen key response ; 7+ years of software upgrades

Chunky side bezels and frame ; Higher price than mid-range competitors ; Display could be better at angles and certain lighting ; Battery is average

A combination of a great design and build, long-term software support, useful software features and a strong, reliable camera, make it a great option for anyone not looking to spend more than $500 on a phone.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Chris Martin (techadvisor.co.uk)

The Pixel 8a is still the phone I’ll recommend to friends – despite flaws

 

I'd still like to see upgrades in some areas but for the typical phone buyer, Google's latest mid-range effort makes for a good value choice

Excellent software experience ; Solid cameras ; Attractive design ; Wireless charging

Slow charging ; Middling battery life ; Chunky bezel

For the average phone buyer – the target market here – the Pixel 8a ticks most of the boxes and with longevity promised will make for a good value choice over its lifespan. Consider the Pixel 7a and 8 first though and, for tech nerds, there are more...

May, 2024

Expert review by : Spencer Hart (stuff.tv)

Google Pixel 8a review: unbeatable value

 

Google's latest budget smartphone is one of its most accomplished – find out why you should buy it in Stuff's Pixel 8a review

Flagship-challenging photography skills ; Improved design over the previous generation ; Brighter screen ; Most accessible way to access Google’s AI ; Seven years of support

Charging speeds remain behind rivals ; The Pixel 8 can be found for a similar price ; Gemini AI chatbot not available in UK and Europe

With similar hardware to its more expensive siblings, the Pixel 8a is the most affordable way to access Google’s AI smarts. Paired with amazing photography skills, the Pixel 8a is the mid-range smartphone to beat.

May, 2024

Expert review by : Spencer Hart (stuff.tv)

I think the Google Pixel 8a is the best value phone in 2024, and it’s not even close

 

Great specs, Gemini Nano AI, and seven years of OS security and feature drop upgrades are all great reasons to buy the Google Pixel 8a

May, 2024

Expert review by : Tom Morgan-Freelander (stuff.tv)

Google Pixel 8a preview: specs, release date and everything we know

 

What can we expect from Google's next affordable smartphone - or will it be a case of can we expect a Google Pixel 8a at all?

Jan, 2024

Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Google Pixel 8a

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Google's cheapest phone in its Pixel series from 2024 gets numerous AI features for the first time. But how do its cameras perform and can the battery last with its new processor? We reveal all the important test results for this phone in our full...

Jul, 2024

Expert review by : Liu Hongzuo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Google Pixel 8a review: Google's excellent mid-range gives the Pixel 8 an early retirement

 

If you have held off on buying a Pixel 8 previously, your wallet will thank you with the new Pixel 8a instead. #google #pixel8a

Reduced Camrea Bar thickness ; Value proposition near flagship Pixel 8 ; Decent graphics and battery performance ; Great UI and consumer AI features

Low starting storage capacity ; No charging adapter provided ; No Laser AutoFocus ; Increasingly competitive market for midrange

TL;DR version: If you haven’t bought the Pixel 8, it's not too late for you. The Google Pixel 8a is cheaper and just as good where it counts. Buy it online from Google Store , Amazon SG , Challenger , Courts , Singtel , Lazada , Shopee , and SprintCass...

Aug, 2024

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