4.3
5
44 ratings
Google Pixel 8a Review: 60 Ratings, Pros and Cons
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Check all the 60 reviews find on Smartphones Google Pixel 8a, with the 44 ratings, comments, pros & cons from the reviewers.
Theses reviews and tests from Smartphones magazines and websites give 44 ratings, we get this average rating to this Google product : 4.3/5.
Google Pixel 8a review : With an average rating of 4.3/5, you can buy Google Pixel 8a with your eyes closed (or almost). The opinions of the testers seem unanimous !
This product got 4 times the maximum score in the reviews! This is pretty rare and shows that this Smartphones is extremely successful!
Google Pixel 8a ratings
44 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad,
Average rating: 4.3/5.
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| 5/5 ExpertReviews | 10/10 AndroidPit | 5/5 T3 | 9.1/10 Presse Citron |
| 90/100 Engadget | 4.5/5 Chip.de | 9/10 Journal du Geek | 9/10 Android Authority |
| 4.5/5 Digital Camera World | 90/100 Mighty Gadget | 4.4/5 ImTest | 8.7/10 GeekCulture |
| 87/100 ChinaHandys | 8.5/10 Multiplayer.it | 8.5/10 CharlesTech | 8.5/10 HardwareZone |
| 84/100 Connect.de | 83/100 NotebookCheck | 8/10 SlashGear | 4/5 Android Central |
| 4/5 TechRadar | 8/10 The Verge | 4/5 Gadgets360 | 8/10 Numerama |
| 4/5 Labo Fnac | 8/10 Danamic | 7.5/10 91mobiles.com | 7.5/10 IndiaToday |
14 Preview or review without rating: Unite4Buy, 01net, Android Headlines, Peopleware, Wired, Trusted Reviews, FrAndroid, Tweakers, GSMArena, AndroidWorld, Beebom, Well Played, Future Zone, Vonguru
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10
10
AndroidPit
7 Android updates
+ 7 years of security updates
Excellent photo quality
Good performance
Sufficient autonomy
Bright and fast 120 Hz screen
Some truly useful AI functions
+ 7 years of security updates
Excellent photo quality
Good performance
Sufficient autonomy
Bright and fast 120 Hz screen
Some truly useful AI functions
Slow charging speed and no charger included
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - Premier test du Google Pixel 8a: Un bon smartphone à la croisée des Pixel 8 et Pixel 7a [read the full review on AndroidPit]
[10/10] reviewed at 17/05/2024 - Test du Google Pixel 8a: Le champion du milieu de gamme est de retour [read the full review on AndroidPit]
[10/10] reviewed at 17/05/2024 - Test du Google Pixel 8a: Le champion du milieu de gamme est de retour [read the full review on AndroidPit]
5
5
T3
Outperforms its closest Samsung A55 competitor
Solid cameras and photography features
Screen upgrade over last-gen model
Fun design and colour options
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
Nothing Phone (2) now closely priced
Charging is still a little slow
Smaller size won't suit all
reviewed at 25/05/2024 - [read the full review on T3]
5
5
ExpertReviews
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[5/5] reviewed at 13/05/2024 - Test Google Pixel 8a: Trickle-down AI-conomics [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 17/07/2024 - Test Google Pixel 8a: Now cheaper than ever for Amazon Prime Day [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
[5/5] reviewed at 17/07/2024 - Test Google Pixel 8a: Now cheaper than ever for Amazon Prime Day [read the full review on ExpertReviews]
9.1
10
Presse Citron
Anything but...
The charge is too slow
The black screen borders are too thick.
The black screen borders are too thick.
reviewed at 23/05/2024 - [read the full review on Presse Citron]
90
100
Engadget
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on Engadget]
4.5
5
Chip.de
120 Hz clear screen
Long battery life
Take great photos
Android versions updates until 2031
Long battery life
Take great photos
Android versions updates until 2031
Low camera zoom
Loads very slowly
Not many new things for Pixel fans
Loads very slowly
Not many new things for Pixel fans
reviewed at 17/05/2024 - [read the full review on Chip.de]
9
10
Journal du Geek
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 27/05/2024 - [read the full review on Journal du Geek]
4.5
5
Digital Camera World
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 10/06/2024 - [read the full review on Digital Camera World]
90
100
Mighty Gadget
Excellent price-to-performance ratio
Good camera performance
No bloatware
Long term updates
Good camera performance
No bloatware
Long term updates
Slow charging
No zoom lens
No zoom lens
reviewed at 01/07/2024 - [read the full review on Mighty Gadget]
4.4
5
ImTest
very good camera
good screen
sufficient power
Functions of AI
good screen
sufficient power
Functions of AI
a slightly long charging time
reviewed at 14/05/2024 - [read the full review on ImTest]
8.7
10
GeekCulture
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on GeekCulture]
87
100
ChinaHandys
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 31/05/2024 - [read the full review on ChinaHandys]
8.5
10
Multiplayer.it
A substantial improvement compared to the 7a in almost every aspect.
Technical features almost identical to the Pixel 8.
Excellent user experience
Technical features almost identical to the Pixel 8.
Excellent user experience
At launch, it costs the same as the Pixel 8 which is better in every way.
This is no longer the most compact Pixel.
This is no longer the most compact Pixel.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on Multiplayer.it]
8.5
10
CharlesTech
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 30/05/2024 - [read the full review on CharlesTech]
8.5
10
HardwareZone
Reduced Camrea Bar thickness
Value proposition near flagship Pixel 8
Decent graphics and battery performance
Great UI and consumer AI features
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
No charging adapter provided
No Laser AutoFocus
Increasingly competitive market for midrange
reviewed at 10/06/2024 - [read the full review on HardwareZone]
84
100
Connect.de
particularly compact
High quality processing and IP67
One of the best OLEDs in this price range
Tensor 3 with high performance in the field of machine learning
Many exclusive software features from Google
Complete connectivity including USB 3.2 and WiFi 6E
Better photo quality in its price range.
7 years of updates
very good performance in terms of connectivity in 5G and LTE networks
long battery life
Wireless charging is supported.
High quality processing and IP67
One of the best OLEDs in this price range
Tensor 3 with high performance in the field of machine learning
Many exclusive software features from Google
Complete connectivity including USB 3.2 and WiFi 6E
Better photo quality in its price range.
7 years of updates
very good performance in terms of connectivity in 5G and LTE networks
long battery life
Wireless charging is supported.
only 128 GB of storage in the base version
wide and asymmetrical display edges
5G/LTE "low/low" combination not supported.
Lean delivery content without power supply
wide and asymmetrical display edges
5G/LTE "low/low" combination not supported.
Lean delivery content without power supply
reviewed at 07/06/2024 - [read the full review on Connect.de]
83
100
NotebookCheck
Bright screen
high performance
An appealing touch
Frequent updates
good main camera
Premium features (IP67, Qi, ...)
high performance
An appealing touch
Frequent updates
good main camera
Premium features (IP67, Qi, ...)
wide screen edges
Slow USB 3.2 port
high reduction
long battery charging times
only single band GPS
Slow USB 3.2 port
high reduction
long battery charging times
only single band GPS
reviewed at 28/06/2024 - [read the full review on NotebookCheck]
8
10
SlashGear
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on SlashGear]
4
5
Android Central
Super comfortable design
Flagship-level camera
Tensor G3 processor
120Hz AMOLED display
Seven years of Pixel updates
Great AI features
Flagship-level camera
Tensor G3 processor
120Hz AMOLED display
Seven years of Pixel updates
Great AI features
Charging should be faster
Display is awful for PWM-sensitive users
Recent Pixel updates have caused issues
Display is awful for PWM-sensitive users
Recent Pixel updates have caused issues
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on Android Central]
4
5
TechRadar
Great design and color options
Useful AI tools for writing and photo edits
Seven years of Android updates coming
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
Cameras are better on more expensive Pixels
Battery life isn't great
reviewed at 17/05/2024 - [read the full review on TechRadar]
8
10
The Verge
Very good camera for its class
Seven years of OS upgrades
Good durability with IP67 rating
Seven years of OS upgrades
Good durability with IP67 rating
AI features are a mixed bag
You can get a better screen for $499
You can get a better screen for $499
reviewed at 23/05/2024 - [read the full review on The Verge]
4
5
Gadgets360
Compact design with IP67 protection rating
Timely software updates
The Pixel feature updates are worth the wait.
Impressive camera performance.
Timely software updates
The Pixel feature updates are worth the wait.
Impressive camera performance.
Screen frame thickness
It gets very hot when using the camera.
The heating restricts the camera options.
Wired and wireless charging is slow.
It gets very hot when using the camera.
The heating restricts the camera options.
Wired and wireless charging is slow.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - Google Pixel 8a First Impressions: Same yet Different [read the full review on Gadgets360]
[4/5] reviewed at 04/06/2024 - Test Google Pixel 8a: A for Ambition [read the full review on Gadgets360]
[4/5] reviewed at 04/06/2024 - Test Google Pixel 8a: A for Ambition [read the full review on Gadgets360]
8
10
Numerama
Compact design
Remarkable photo quality
High-end equipment
The price
Remarkable photo quality
High-end equipment
The price
Glass less solid than on other Pixel 8
reviewed at 29/06/2024 - [read the full review on Numerama]
4
5
Labo Fnac
A smartphone that lacks nothing
The quality of the photos
The speed of the processor
Generous autonomy
7 years of updates
The quality of the photos
The speed of the processor
Generous autonomy
7 years of updates
Slight lack of brightness on the screen
Small weaknesses in low light photos
Small weaknesses in low light photos
reviewed at 27/06/2024 - [read the full review on Labo Fnac]
8
10
Danamic
Still feels like a premium smartphone despite the price
Google?s camera capabilities are still great
Brighter screen
Google?s camera capabilities are still great
Brighter screen
Does not have some already available AI features
reviewed at 13/07/2024 - [read the full review on Danamic]
9
10
Android Authority
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
[9/10] reviewed at 29/05/2024 - Test Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[7/10] reviewed at 21/06/2024 - Test Google official Pixel 8a case: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 22/06/2024 - Test Ringke Onyx for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 24/06/2024 - Test Otterbox Commuter for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[7/10] reviewed at 27/06/2024 - Test Supcase UB Pro for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 28/06/2024 - Test Mous Super Thin for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 02/07/2024 - Test dbrand Grip Case for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 04/07/2024 - Test Cyrill Cecile for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 12/07/2024 - Test Caseology Parallax for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 13/07/2024 - Test Spigen Ultra Hybrid for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 14/07/2024 - Test UAG Scout for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 15/07/2024 - Test Spigen Thin Fit for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 16/07/2024 - Test Cyrill Ultracolor for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 17/07/2024 - Test Spigen Liquid Air for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 18/07/2024 - Test Caseology Nano Pop for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 19/07/2024 - Test Spigen Rugged Armor for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[7/10] reviewed at 21/06/2024 - Test Google official Pixel 8a case: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 22/06/2024 - Test Ringke Onyx for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 24/06/2024 - Test Otterbox Commuter for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[7/10] reviewed at 27/06/2024 - Test Supcase UB Pro for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 28/06/2024 - Test Mous Super Thin for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 02/07/2024 - Test dbrand Grip Case for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 04/07/2024 - Test Cyrill Cecile for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 12/07/2024 - Test Caseology Parallax for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 13/07/2024 - Test Spigen Ultra Hybrid for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 14/07/2024 - Test UAG Scout for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 15/07/2024 - Test Spigen Thin Fit for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 16/07/2024 - Test Cyrill Ultracolor for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 17/07/2024 - Test Spigen Liquid Air for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[9/10] reviewed at 18/07/2024 - Test Caseology Nano Pop for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
[8/10] reviewed at 19/07/2024 - Test Spigen Rugged Armor for Google Pixel 8a: Should you buy it? [read the full review on Android Authority]
7.5
10
91mobiles.com
No "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 14/05/2024 - [read the full review on 91mobiles.com]
7.5
10
IndiaToday
Attractive Design
AI Features
Good Camera Performance
AI Features
Good Camera Performance
Heating Issues
Thick Bezels
High Price
Thick Bezels
High Price
reviewed at 22/05/2024 - [read the full review on IndiaToday]
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not scored
Unite4BuyNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 08/05/2024 - [read the full review on Unite4Buy]
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not scored
01netNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on 01net]
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not scored
Android HeadlinesImpressive, small, bright display
Plenty of color options
Incredible haptics for its price
Best Compact phone of 2024 so far
Matte finish feels great in the hand
Plenty of color options
Incredible haptics for its price
Best Compact phone of 2024 so far
Matte finish feels great in the hand
Battery life is so-so
Charging is incredibly slow for 2024
Slow wireless charging
No reverse wireless charging
Charging is incredibly slow for 2024
Slow wireless charging
No reverse wireless charging
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on Android Headlines]
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not scored
PeoplewareNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on Peopleware]
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not scored
WiredNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 13/05/2024 - [read the full review on Wired]
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not scored
Trusted ReviewsNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 16/05/2024 - [read the full review on Trusted Reviews]
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not scored
FrAndroid7 years of updates
Well-calibrated and bright 120 Hz screen
The best digital zoom in its segment
As powerful as a Pixel 8
The Google AI features and soon Gemini Nano
Well-calibrated and bright 120 Hz screen
The best digital zoom in its segment
As powerful as a Pixel 8
The Google AI features and soon Gemini Nano
Asymmetrical black edges
A portrait mode to update
A price too close to the Pixel 8
Autonomy too short, charge too slow
A portrait mode to update
A price too close to the Pixel 8
Autonomy too short, charge too slow
reviewed at 17/05/2024 - [read the full review on FrAndroid]
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not scored
TweakersNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 18/05/2024 - [read the full review on Tweakers]
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not scored
GSMArenaNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 19/05/2024 - [read the full review on GSMArena]
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not scored
AndroidWorldNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 16/05/2024 - [read the full review on AndroidWorld]
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not scored
BeebomNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 21/05/2024 - [read the full review on Beebom]
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not scored
Well PlayedGreat camera and AI tools
Matte back design is a nice addition
Most of the bells and whistles of the Pixel 8 at a cheaper price
Seven years of OS support
Matte back design is a nice addition
Most of the bells and whistles of the Pixel 8 at a cheaper price
Seven years of OS support
Battery life while solid is less than the Pixel 8
Only Obsidian available in 256GB and Aloe colour not available in Australia
Only Obsidian available in 256GB and Aloe colour not available in Australia
reviewed at 01/06/2024 - [read the full review on Well Played]
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not scored
Future ZoneDimensions and weight: 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm; 188 grams
Screen: 6.1 inches, OLED, 120 Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 2000 nits (peak), HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
Main camera of 64 MP: f/1.89, 1/1.73", 26mm, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP wide-angle camera: f/2.2, 1.12µm
Video: 4K@60fps
Selfie camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm
Main camera of 64 MP: f/1.89, 1/1.73", 26mm, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP wide angle: f/2.2, 1.12µm
Video: 4K@60fps
Selfie camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, 1.12µm, 4K@30fps
Processor: Google Tensor G3, Titan M2 security chip
Memory: 8/128 GB / 256 GB, UFS 3.1
Battery: 4,492 mAh; maximum charging of 18 watts, maximum wireless charging of 7.5 watts
Software: Android 14, at least 7 years of security and operating system updates.
Others: 5G, eSIM, NFC, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, water protection according to IP67 standard; no headphone jack.
Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Berry, and Aloe
Price: starting from 499 euros (RRP), seen from 449 euros.
Screen: 6.1 inches, OLED, 120 Hz, 1080 x 2400 pixels, 2000 nits (peak), HDR, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Camera
Main camera of 64 MP: f/1.89, 1/1.73", 26mm, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP wide-angle camera: f/2.2, 1.12µm
Video: 4K@60fps
Selfie camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm
Main camera of 64 MP: f/1.89, 1/1.73", 26mm, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP wide angle: f/2.2, 1.12µm
Video: 4K@60fps
Selfie camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, 1.12µm, 4K@30fps
Processor: Google Tensor G3, Titan M2 security chip
Memory: 8/128 GB / 256 GB, UFS 3.1
Battery: 4,492 mAh; maximum charging of 18 watts, maximum wireless charging of 7.5 watts
Software: Android 14, at least 7 years of security and operating system updates.
Others: 5G, eSIM, NFC, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, water protection according to IP67 standard; no headphone jack.
Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Berry, and Aloe
Price: starting from 499 euros (RRP), seen from 449 euros.
Main camera of 64 MP: f/1.89, 1/1.73", 26mm, 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS
13 MP wide angle: f/2.2, 1.12µm
Video: 4K at 60 frames per second
Selfie camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, 1.12µm, 4K@30fps
13 MP wide angle: f/2.2, 1.12µm
Video: 4K at 60 frames per second
Selfie camera: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm, 1.12µm, 4K@30fps
reviewed at 13/07/2024 - [read the full review on Future Zone]
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not scored
VonguruNo "Pros & Cons" find for this reviewer.
reviewed at 18/07/2024 - [read the full review on Vonguru]
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