Google Pixel 8a vs 8 vs Pro | Camera, Gaming, Battery & Beyond!
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- čas přidán 4. 06. 2024
- Comparing Google's Pixel 8a, Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, to see which of these Android smartphones is best for you. I've tested the camera capabilities, gaming performance, battery life and everyday experience of the fresh Pixel 8a as well as the Pixel 8 and that expensive Pro phone. So here's my comparison and check out my reviews for the full skinny on each Google blower!
Starting with the cameras, the Pixel 8 Pro is clearly the greatest choice here. That telephoto zoom lens is an excellent addition, while you also get bonus modes like 50MP shooting and RAW capture, plus Video Boost. Still, even the Pixel 8a can grab great looking photos in most conditions, plus respectable 4K resolution video.
Google's AI features are stuffed onto all three phones, offering the likes of Circle To Search and live translation. And the Pixel 8a, 8 and 8 Pro are all powered by that Tensor G3. This can handle gaming on Genshin Impact even on the highest settings, although not quite as smoothly as that Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.
Battery life is good no matter which Google Pixel smartphone you choose. However, the Pixel 8a certainly charges more slowly vs the 8 and Pro!
Pixel 8a vs 8 vs 8 Pro Review Chapters:
0:00 - Three-way action
0:51 - Design
3:59 - Android 14 & features
5:28 - AI tools
6:25 - Display & audio
8:51 - Performance & gaming
9:59 - Battery life
11:42 - Cameras
16:30 - Photo & video editing
17:09 - Verdict - Věda a technologie
Despite being a loyal Apple user, I got the Pixel 4a (5g) a while back and used it for about half a year, and ai have to say, the camera even of that one was absolutely divine and can keep up with the iPhone 14, so people using a Pixel 8 will be in for a treat no doubt
ive had my 4a 5G for over 3 years and i'm only now considering upgrading. gone are the days of newer models being must-haves for me. that has been replaced with the slight fear of buying/setting up/learning a new phone lmao
Also on my 4a5g. It's been a little tank. It survived a fall from the top of metal basement stairs bouncing twice and landing screen down on a rubber mat. It finally cracked dropping two feet onto a ceramic tile floor. Needless to say, I do not want a phone with a glass back.
This helped me identify differences which, even with research, I was not aware of. Cheers!
Watching this on my 8 Pro that I've had since launch... Gotta say, this is the best phone I've had sofar
What phone did you have earlier..
PLEASE DO AN UPDATE FOR THE BATTERY LIFE AND SCREEN ON TIMES (FOR HOW LONG U CAN USE IT CONTINUOUSLY FOR MEDIA OR APPS) HERE IN YOUR OWN COMMENT
03:35 Uncle Spurt stroking his cat like a Bond villain!!
This is first time I have listened to one of your reviews, you are hilarious! And I learned what I was trying to find out. Thanks.
Love to see all 3 side-by-side - more importantly with the exact same background picture! It really helps with the size and display comparison. So many videos make the phones look different, it's more difficult to compare...
As always, an amazing in depth and concise video but also fun. I've been watching your reviews for several years now, so when beginning to look for a new phone a few weeks ago, you were the first channel I searched for. Today I upgraded from a Samsung to the Google Pixel 8 and I'm super happy with it. A phone is vital these days, it's like an extra limb, so important to know what your getting. You are so helpful, thank you so much for what you do honeslty, please keep up the wonderful reviews.
And no reply from him 😂
Great video! Thank you for your insight.
Thanks for doing a vs video on these different devices. Sometimes comparisons are just what a review really needs.
From where do you keep getting those banger wallpapers?
Hello Uncle Chris,
Thank you for this look at all three of the Pixels. I have had since it's release the Google Pixel 8 Pro. The only thing I don't like about the 8 Pro is the size, it's too big, that's what she said. So if I had to choose I probably gone for the Pixel 8, However the Pro came in this beautiful bay blue colour which I am still in love with. Also thank you for featuring the audio from the speakers of the phones. Nobody else who reviews phones seem to do this and I have no idea why, it's very important.
Friend quick with it excited ☺️ love the videos
pixel 8a offers £150 extra trade value for an old working phone in the uk, so i think its a no brainer to take that over the 8 for that price
I did that, I got almost £200 for an old Pixel 2. A no brainer (so much that I might use another old pixel 2xl to upgrade my son's phone as well)
Traded in my Pixel 6 to reduce the price of the 8a down to £230
Pixel 8.. JL £629 with £150 extra off with trade in so £479
the 8a is only 299 usd in the US and less if you have a trade in 🤔😲
I just renewed my contract for 24 months and got one for "free". Will replace a A52s 5G
Thank you for a very good comparison Mr. Spurt. Quality.
I'm getting the 8A to upgrade from 4A. 4A is fine, but the battery is due for a replacement soon ($100). So, I thought about trading it in for ($140), Google store credit ($100, expires after a year) and ($50) statement credit if I pay with my Google credit card.
Now the cons: I'm disappointed that it still has Gorilla Glass 3, thick bezels, much more expensive than previous models, and Google support is horrible.
I had a horrible experience with the 6A ( constantly overheating and dropped calls ), I gave up on the phone after 6 months of trying everything. The pictures on the 6A were amazing...
In general, I'm more tempted to get the OnePlus 12 or 12R over the 8A for a similar price. Even though it won't get 7 years of OS updates with the OnePlus, I think I would still get a more reliable phone and have a better customer service.
Galaxy s23 is worth checking out
@@ansh9886 thank you. It is. But I plan on sending the phone overseas where they charge you VAT and custom fees as soon as you insert the SIM and it is based on your IMEI. The way around this theft is to get unpopular phones like the Pixel A series, OnePlus (certain models), Nokia, HMD phones and some Chinese brands. These models are not available on their price list to charge you the fees.
Yes it is a bit complicated.
Hey u can buy a pixel 8 or 8 pro
@@slavaukrania sure but still watch out on pixels they are notorious pocket warmers ♨️
One plus 12 more like 800f
I got the pixel 8a today in blue..and the camera is insane. It is my first pixel and coming from an Oppo Reno 6 pro the upgrade IS nice.
I spent like 7hours on the phone today and it went from 66% to 36%.
I actually like the bezels. I only had curved screen for the past 10 years and missed flat screens with borders.
So far I'm satisfied with my purchase. I'm waiting for Gemini, I Hope soon enough.
You lost 30% in 7 hours of screen time!?
are you going to put a case over it? if so and it's not clear, what's the point of getting a color other than black? My black 8a is arriving tomorrow and I'll be getting a case this time as my previous 4a got dropped a bunch of times.
I miss my pixel (7) for voice to type, I use an iPhone now and ask it a simple question…the answers it always comes back with are literally Dire!!
Handsdown Pixel phones take the best photos on any phone.
lol no
@@13lucasryan pixels take the best photos and iPhones take the best videos it's always been this way. The only android phone that may be able to compete with a pixel is a Sony Xepria
@@Joseph-ub5wh "always" lol
and chinese brands???
Vivo, huawei....
sony??that white frontal camera 😂
Go to dxosmark🗣🗣🗣
@Joseph-ub5wh dude must have been familiar with shitsung overasaturated shot 😂
Pixel takes ugly overprocessed pics that look like someone’s put a crappy filter over
Thank you so much, the video I was needing! I'm getting 8, instead of 8a. Pictures taken with the 8a look poor compare to the 8's. Besides I will tire of seeing those bezels :(
Thanks for rewiev
Currently using a pixel 3a with a burned out selfie cam. I had upgraded to the 5a a few years ago but it's motherboard fried after an update so I had to go back to my old 3a (that I'm using now), to avoid buying a new phone at the time. My question is that since the 8a is currently on a pretty good sale on the Google store ($199), is that a decent budget option and upgrade from my 3a? Or am I better off going with a diff phone (assuming I don't want to spend the money for the pro)
I see, that wallpaper, a true man of culture
Thank you!!
How's about the network reception on pixel 8/8 pro?
Wow first comment, love your videos, now to watch this one... 🎉
the makima and itsuki wallpapers killed me XD, instant sub
I'm tempted by the 8 but, I'm going to wait and see what the Nothing phone 3 is like first. And maybe the Pixel 9.
Great video as always. 😎
No point, there will always be something better around the corner.
@@leewildsmith I'm not in a hurry. I can wait.
Thank you for the comparison! I'm currently considering the Pixel 8 and the Oneplus 12 (as I'll be able to get the OP12 for 600€ and the pixel for 680€) and was worried about the battery life of the Pixel. I've heard VERY mixed results with some people saying they have terrible battery life on the pixels.
One plus 12 has better Display, battery life and battery charging speed...
However.. pixel has better and longer software support and takes The best of the Best Photos amongst all Phones... but has worse battery life than O.p 12....
If your game , then GO FOR THE ONEPLUS 12 WITHOUT THINKING TWICE OVER PIXEL....
@@kimbonguno4741all IA features are argument’s about a pixel phone actually and the delta/ screen is better than one plus.
And you forget.. i was first user oneplus and i stopped when they sold the compagny to chinese and most important feature are chinese exclusives like xiaomi.
Then the O.P foundator goes to nothing phone and went not as good as O.P was.
Pixel is excellent if u consider to use AI !!!!!
I found both the pixel 8a and the redmi note 13 pro 5g for 250€ and since a game as much as I film/take I would like to know which is a better buy, is the 600mAh less a deal breaker?
I picked up an 8a to try out back to back with my pixel 6. Testing the camera I found the 8a to have more realistic colors vs my 6 which looked like it added contrast/saturation. I could not see any major difference in low light. The 6 had more greenish/blue to the sky and trees which the same pic on the 8a was perfect. Shooting video at 4k60 with stabilization the 6 had micro studders when panning where the 8a was very smooth and close to what I expect from my gopro 10/12. The 8a was sharper in the video as well and you could tell a big difference just looking at vegitation on the ground. Connection speeds and reception seem equal. I prefer the smaller size of the 8a. So far my only negative is the charge time. I didn't think it would be a significant factor as I am not a gamer or on my phone all day but I usually reserve charging to my daily drive and typically by the time I get somewhere my 6 was close to topped off but the 8a is way behind. It won't affect my usage but I can see how it would affect others. Hope that info helps anyone looking to upgrade. The lower price plus the $100 google store credit made the 8a a great value for me.
Thx for the super review....thé pixel 8 pro is thé only phone I still have after six months....but here in Belgium it's also three months on sale but nobody is interested unless you give it away.....but I'm still very happy with it only thé charging speed sucks also in cars....the pixel 8a comes to late (my opinion)
I will LOVE the pixel 8. Great work here...
Guys Could you help if you know this issue or it's not, Soi Bought P8 3 months ago wheni bought it has 60fps in blur mode(cinematic) now it's been a month since i noticed it now i can only film in 24fps with blur mode what's the problem and i can't switch it to 60 fps i mean there's no choice
I got the 8 256gb , obsidian. Bought October last year good phone just does the job. Good prices to be had if you look around. 📱🤓👍 waiting for the 9 pro 6.2"
Hey. How's the battery performance on the 8?
I know im an old git but where the hell do they come up with these prices? Is it the canera tech? Gameplay ability? Both purchased individually would be cheaper. Might just be me but a phone is a bloody phone. Great vid, though as always mate.
mini computer in your pocket, pixels have 7 years of guaranteed support. If you don't mind always carrying around three separate devices--camera, gaming device and phone--then go for it, but I don't think it would be much cheaper than having that all in one small device.
I went with the 8a because you get €150 added to your Google account when buying it from Google store in Ireland compared to the others so that got me a charger screen protector and case without it costing me!
Can that be used for paying for CZcams premium?.
@@cormacbcb I'm not sure
@@cormacbcb the way it works once the 8a pixel phone is dispatched you get the €150 added to your account and make sure not to go through checkout as a guest or you won't get the €150 added if you do so
Can’t wait for the review of the Vivo X100 Ultra
While they have great hardware aside from the tensor chip and by far the best software of any android phone, i feel like pixels have increased in price to the point where they're not such a great value anymore, especially the 8a
The value is in the 7 pro I think, still a good phone
Long software support don't come cheap
@@justjuniorjawlol Google hasn’t even proven they can do long term support, it’s just words until they actually do it.
One UI is objectively better
Samsung continues to maintain their market share in the USA basically being the defacto android experience for many.
The tensor chip that Google has been designing still has a way to go to compete with Apples A series chips and Qualcom chips.
Pixels shouldn’t be as laggy as they are for being completely vertically integrated. It also doesn’t help that their are other hardware compromises that are questionable at times
First of all - Finding you here on CZcams has been an absolute treat! Then... Maybe I'm just too picky, but the 8a porcelain is the only color (colour?) of the 8 or 8a that leaves the camera bump as natural brushed aluminum a not matching anodized one. I like the contrast. And it's a $200 difference between the 8 and 8a, here in the States, so I have ordered the a this morning. Thanks for your great help and here comes my subscribe click : -)
Is that Futaba from Persona 5 I see as the wallpaper? Based.
Could you do a outdoor test in the sun to se what phone has the best brightness for longest?
my favorite tech youtuber 🍻😁
Love you too Uncle Spurt
need a new phone upgrade my phone is starting to feel old and out of date and just feels slow im interested in this Pixel 8 pro due to the phones camera i heard its really good for night sky/basic astrophotography and night modes on this phone
That bezels on 8a Ufffffff. I just bought pixel 8 instead of pro, just big for me.
Can someone guide me whether Amazon renewed products are trustworthy? As I'm torn between buying brand new Pixel 8a or renewed Pixel 8 which is 80$ less than the 8a. Please do guide.
I bought a Pixel 5a renewed and it worked for two years without a problem then one day it just died. Don't know if that has anything to do with it being renewed.
That bezel is definitely bezellin'
It looks bad in video but when you actually go up to it in person, it's damn near identical to the other phones. Anybody complaining about bezels in 2024 really needs to actually hold the phone in their hands and realize that these bezels blend in after time
That's why I was hoping for the Pixel 5’s design comeback. 😢 It had really appealing symmetrical bezels!
@DannyFenton217 I'm not really mad about it. This is a quote a certain tech youtuber said
Put a case on it and you won't notice it.
@@DannyFenton217 - It was very noticeable on the 7a. Makes it look like a phone from 2019.
A great video too
Love your review from Bangladesh
He's actually living in the UK
@@beea314i think he meant HE is from bangladesh, not the youtuber
@@tackybob I know, it's a joke
Is it correct that slower charging generates less heat snd so better for battery longevity?
No, that is no longer the case. Among other things, the devices temporarily reduce the charging power in order to keep the temperature low. All of these precautions ensure that smartphones with particularly high charging power have, on average, even longer-lasting batteries than their slower competitors. For its iPhones, Apple says that the device should still offer around 80 percent battery capacity after 500 charging cycles. For the GT 3 with its 240 watts, however, manufacturer Realme even speaks of 1,600 cycles.
@@pascal9728T.b.f. 80% after 500 charges ( so approximately 1+ year ) is totally pathetic.
@@michaelhammond5412 Normally, this cannot be achieved within a year. Apple specifies such values because they affect battery replacements that are subject to warranty.
my pixel 8a is stuck in Lyon (I live in Italy). Not the first number Google did on me, I remeber my repaired pixel 4a traveled across europe a couple of times because nobody updated me... Not the best experience
Watching from my Google pixel 8Pro the beast ❤️🔥
I went for the Pixel 8. Came from the 7 Pro. I need a bit more than the 128GB of storage and wanted a smaller screen but get in touch withe the upgraded camera on the 8. The 8 Pro was not to debate. The 8a is too much compromized to the 8 for a similar price tag. Got my as sealed brand new via ebay with 256GB for the same as the 8a with 128GB.
Thanks.
Pixel 9 being announced today 👍🏻
Do you think it is worth to trade a pixel 6 for a pixel 8A ? I don"t want to loose quality on photos !
I would agree, the 8 is a sweet spot, not extortionate pricing and with reasonable features
Y non of these creators don't talk about signal issues with a series that not having a good 5G modem? Y no body talk about huge quick heading issues & battery drain quickly with a series?
Confused why I keep hearing screen on time of 6-8 hours when I’ve also seen someone say they tested it with CZcams videos constantly and it played 12+ hours
In Australia, the 8a is RRP $849, whereas the 8 is RRP $1199. So, the 8a is a better value. Also, there are current promo discounts on the 8a until 11 May worth at least $200.
Your review is the only one, I have seen, that tells that the 8a has no macro mode
Still rocking pixel 4xl. Not going to upgrade anytime soon
Watching this on my 8 ❤
1. What is the difference between a "Quid" & a "Pound"? Is it like a $5 bill & a $20 bill?
2. 0:36...THE GREATEST SOUND EFFECT OF ALL TIME!!!!!
3. 3:17...But is it resistant to great green gobs of greasy, grimy gopher guts🤔
It's the same as when Americans say bucks it's just slang.
I dropped my Pixel 5 on the ground...it was old and the screen broke correctly. I hesitated to buy it again for the third time, but I checked the offers and I paid 215€ for the 8A...(Google offers+xtra offers with an operator) hope I won't be disapppointed !!!
Have been asking myself this question for quite some time which is the best Google pixel 8 or Google pixel 8A please help me guys
So you didn't watch the video?
I'm gonna upgrade from 6A to 8A, getting great exchange offers. I would have loved to upgrade to the normal 8 but it's horribly overpriced in India.
But i got pixel 8 at ₹42k after card and exchange offer during the last flipkart sale.i don't think at that price it is overpriced.
Here is Spain is for 350 eur the 128gb version. I think that is nice price for the 8a phone and the 200 eur difference is enough compared to 8. Thinking of buy it and jump from oneplus because the oxygen UI is worse and worse.
The standard Pixel 8 is the comfirst to hold. Just feels right.
My favorite are shenanigans and shindigery
1:32 Hatsune Miku 💙. Where can I get the wallpaper?
anybody knews how do theat android 14 icon?
"Cack" is a word not used often enough. 👏🏽
Got a pixel 8 this week after owning only gaming phones for the last 6 years (and after my other phone was stolen)
Couldn't be happier, its nice ,compact and it's powerful (enough) for anything i throw at it
Pixel its no good for a playing...
@@krzychom1161 I don't play much on my phone these days so I couldn't care less. the performance is good enough for everything else :D
bro does not dissapoint with his anime wallpaper taste.
For the pixel 8a you get a 150€ trade in bonus so extra value on the trade in value. You could basically get the phone for 350 or less
Pixel 8a And Pixel 8 pro were excellent excellent phone ever 😭😭😭👏👏👏👏
Why can't there be a phone with top specifications, but less that 6.5" screen size???
If theres one out there, please let me know 👍🏼
Rumour has it the Pixel 9 Pro will have that option.
Just got the pixel 8, work like bliss !
There are some mistakes about the wireless charging and zoom capabilities of the pixel 8a :
Wireless charging max out at 7.5 watts
Zoom is max X5 (not 100% sure about this one)
Zoom IS 8x on pixel 8a
@@laurag9792 my bad I wasn't sure on this one
Just bought the Redmi Note 13 Pro on sale off the Xiaomi website for £244 but with the carrier deals of £124 up front and £15 a month contract I'm tempted to sell the Redmi and grab the Pixel 8a.
I'm kinda turned on looking at that thicc bezels..hehe.. previously using Xr..so seeing those thicc bezels remond me of my Xr..the size too..sadly Pixel doesn't sold locally in my country tho..importing thise also cost quiet $$$ to spend..
where does he get those wallpapers from?
I wish they'd still include the fingerprint reader on the back.
The anime wallpapers 🔥
For $169 net thru the Google store with my 6A Trade-In, the 8A is a no brainer.
Watching this from pixel 8 pro... Waiting for trade for pixel 9 pro soon
That mint color Pixel 8a looks nice.
Best mobile pixel 💗🔥
Weren't there news stories recently saying that Google is killing the VPN feature?
How to activate google one vpn on pixel 6a ?
If it wasn't for the totally crappy tensor chip, these would be good phones.
Seems like there is always a compromise
Yup
fabricated by samsung
Tensor G3 really isn't that bad, then again I own a high end gaming pc so playing games on my phone is a feature that I find a gimmic since I play all my games on my pc
@@AssassinIsAfki agree with your point,but charging speed is the most important thing for me atleast as i always forget to charged overnight as i dozed off after long shift and fast charging is very hamdy as i would plug it in the morning finish brushing, breakfast etc and boom u can last all day
@@zeferrew5024 I mean i just charge my phone at night with adaptive battery it basically stops at a certain point and then charges up to 100% before your alarm goes off. I mean yeah the 8a is pretty bad with 18w charging then again same argument for the iPhones since they have 20w, the 8 pro has 30w which is fine at least for my use case and the differences between my 8 pro and s22+ are about 10-20 mins shaved off with a 45w charger so it's not the biggest deal in the world. Sure they could of gone for 60w but that's overkill imo.
I use and Love the 8 Pro.❤
11:15 8a doesn't have 18w wireless charging. Only 7.5w.
Wait…”Hot 3-way action” you said ??? Oh myyyyyyyyy 🥴
What is the point of getting a special color phone if you're going to put a non-clear case over it?
0:24 i say "pund" sometimes too 🤣 dunno why, if i heard it somewhere or if i just think it sounds funny, but i do say that sometimes too. Caught me off guard
Are you a Mackem like Mr. Spurt ?
@@michaelhammond5412 manc. Really don't know where I heard it or picked it up from either
Having a Pixel 7 Pro, I decided to upgrade to the more compact Pixel 8. Turns out I cannot use small screens anymore. Returned the otherwise splendid phone. I'm waiting for the Pixel 9 Pro now. Had dirty thoughts about Samsung and iPhone but both are overpriced regarding what they offer.
This is the way 😊
Pixel8 all the way - especially at the current pricepoint. That camera is ace!
4-5 years ago, I'm still using OnePlus 8T+ in USA. I never used pixel phones. I also have OnePlus 7T pro Mclaren Edition which is still pixel 8 pro killer. I'm thinking to buy Google Pixel 5 by selling my OnePlus 8T+. Compare 8T vs 8A
Google is definitely getting better at making their phones.