I miss the older Pocketnow logo.

@RanjanManohar

24 күн бұрын

Yeah, the new one is awful

@goqul

24 күн бұрын

I thought it was a bootleg PocketNow lol.

@davidjacobs6244

24 күн бұрын

People said that last time it changed but soon got used to the new one.

@RanjanManohar

24 күн бұрын

@@davidjacobs6244 but this is genuinely one of the worst logos I've seen in my life. Not just wrt pocketnow. I've been watching pocketnow since the Michael Fisher days.

@Vincent_Koech

24 күн бұрын

@@davidjacobs6244 I'm not sure I'll get used to this. Last time it was a welcome change, refreshing to see change if you may. This is something else.

I've been using the 8a for a week now and I really like it. The biggest positive is the form factor. I'm tired of using 6.7 in phones and it's nice to have one where I can hold and use with 1 hand. The bezels could be thinner but doesn't bother me that much.

@cgdaquan

18 күн бұрын

↑↑↑我也发了！！

I've currently got a Pixel 6a, and I'm just waiting for a deal on an 8a before upgrade, as my 6a is still doing everything I need it to do just fine.

@3rdWorldNola

24 күн бұрын

I've noticed that most people update their pixels especially A series, every couple of years. Most people don't even use the 3 years of android updatws before switching so I wonder if the newly promised 7 years is possible and if so will people hold their goog devices for 5 years finally?! 🤷🏼‍♂️

@olirc

24 күн бұрын

@@3rdWorldNola The longer update schedule also helps for resale value.

@alejandroelcid

24 күн бұрын

@@3rdWorldNola For me, my Pixel 6a was my first Pixel and it was always meant to be temporary. My Note 9 took a hit after a change was made to the cell towers, no longer able to make or receive phone calls. My experience was mostly positive with the 6a but the screen size was too small. With that in mind I stuck to the Pixel 8 Pro and I intend to keep it for the full 7 years. I'm not much for specs but I hope it's at least still functional within that time.

@Salty_Biscuitz88

24 күн бұрын

Yeah never ever pay full retail price for pixel phone

@Oldasianguy

24 күн бұрын

I had the 6a for 3 months. Nice phone. Took too long to charge. I just tossed it in the trash.

Good to see you’re catching up, Jaime! Can’t wait for the Reviews on the M2 Air and M4 Pro!

I love the father and son bond. Excellent review as always.

In Portugal you can get the 256GB version for 260€ (290-300$) which for me looks like a steal of a deal.

@JoaoCosta-xt7fe

23 күн бұрын

where?

@not_addoK

23 күн бұрын

@@JoaoCosta-xt7fe Vodafone, with their points (1450 I think it was). I received mine today :)

@diddygamer8915

6 күн бұрын

I bought my google pixel 8a for €214.99 on vodafone. It's an amazing price for this phone

@PatrikKron

6 күн бұрын

Is it with a carrier plan? Otherwise it might be worth importing from there.

@not_addoK

6 күн бұрын

@@PatrikKron Hi, the phone its free to use with any carrier BUT to get it extra discounted I use points from that specific carrier which keep me contracted for 12 months (my contract had more than that so no changes). Without those points the phone is at the same price like any other place. And to be honest, that one discount is gone already too, now you can only get it for around 400€. I did bought mine at that time for 260€ and I love it!

Ridiculous value this phone here in the UK £300 for a near flagship camera and great performance with 7 years of software support is incredible.

@andyH_England

24 күн бұрын

Yes, you must be very picky when complaining about £300 for the Pixel 8a. However I cannot find it at that price without a carrier deal. It is £500 on the Google Store.

Great review !!! I think you hit all the high note. again Great Video.

I appreciate your review on the Pixel 8a (and all your reviews 😊) Jaime. But I have to mention that many reviewers throw shade at pixel devices for their lack of gaming capabilities. I'm not sure I understand or agree with that. I have owned many pixel devices and I play some demanding games like COD mobile, PUBG and last day on earth. Never had any hiccups in performance and I run at high settings. Am I alone on this? Keep up the good work!

@venkadeshbalusamy6836

18 күн бұрын

I played so many games in my pixel 6a without any issues...

This has warmed my heart. 😊.

a consistent and informative review. saw several others that are just fireworks and echoing repetitive ideas

@xBINARYGODx

24 күн бұрын

"this review plays to my biases, so its the best one!"

What a great review 👌🏾

Thanks for taking us back to the good days! 👍

Absolutely right - this is a killer phone! It does it all, it does it well & it doesn't cost a small fortune. Most people do NOT need the extra power and abilities of a top model EVER!!!

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

24 күн бұрын

Yes they do....too many whiners always cry about taking a while for updates and not having stuff

@andyH_England

24 күн бұрын

People must remember that the average user keeps their phone for 4-5 years, some even longer. Having the fastest chip when new means it is future-proofed. But as you imply, some people never use their phone to 50% of its potential, so they will be fine. I suspect they will be the target audience for the mid-range chips, which, sadly, I have to classify as Tensor 3.

love the new pocketnow logo but i think the color scheme is ... interesting lol glad to finally see this phone in the flesh and not in some rumor roundup for months on end

Nice review Jaime 👍 If Google do swap to the TSMC processor for the Pixel 10a? Then it will be a proper flagship killer.

Please reply, Which generation usb c is in it? Does this hit badly when we record for continuous 1 hour?

Is the 2x crop the secret? For me, every Tensor Pixel takes nice video until you start walking. I would think that the crop would increase the impact tremors. Is this not the case?

Just got one and a love it!

One of the best parts of the pixel 8A is having the plastic back. Especially since I hate using a case on my phones

@KoalaBeer.

17 сағат бұрын

Use a good case my glass never broken, back case

What happened to your logo? It looks like a grandpa driven, outdated antique "tech" shop from the early 2000s

@bernielomax4702

24 күн бұрын

Jesus Christ people really will whine about ANYTHING!!

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

24 күн бұрын

Nope it's wonderful and wimpy boys always want changes

Still a hero to me im enjoying it heavily

It costs $500 IN THE USA. In Europe this phone is 600 euro for the 128 Gb version, way overpriced.

@heisenberg9496

24 күн бұрын

There are plenty of deals available. Google Fi is offering $200 off, Amazon has deals as well as the Google store. You would be dumb to pay full price.

@pczarn

23 күн бұрын

... and in Australia $899

I like the new Pocket own logo, but not feeling the color choice. Do a few color swaps and see which looks the best.

It is good to see you after years I did not see you ,looks❤ great

Still shaky on the zoom when recording videos.

Im loving it ❤

owned the Nexus 4, the LG4, pixel 3a and i recently went from Pixel 4a to 8a. Nice upgrade from the 4a. The 8a is the first phone owned that can be used in sunlight --a game changer. I miss the removable battery and ergonomics of the LG4 but apart from that the pixel 8a checks all the boxes as an ideal basic daily driver.

This is the first Pixel that follows the Nexus formula. Smart move, considering inflation is here to stay.

I'll really have a problem in the next 2 years. I have a note 20 ultra and typically keep my phones for 4 plus years. Nothing today has the same features and I doubt one in the future will either

word so true can get a pixel tab and wacth for less than a 1200 thats value over functionality which pixel not that far behind thats niced to know

You keep saying this phone has a flagship processor ? Seriously ? Tensor G3 is about the same performance as snapdragon 8gen1 ... I can just imagine the uproar if another company's top spec phone had a 2yr old processor released in it but because it's a pixel it gets a pass to appease the fans...

@jevonsims900

24 күн бұрын

Yup, I've been seeing the hypocrisy for years now. Tech Reviewers had no problem trashing the Samsung made Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 but when it comes to Tensor🤐

@Salty_Biscuitz88

24 күн бұрын

Google pixels are so nice to use

Portland, JAMAICA in the Building!!! 🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲🇯🇲

Existing Google Fi users can get this for $299

It is criminally overpriced here in India. There are so many better options to choose from & the Pixel 8 is only a little more expensive than the 8a here. I don't know why anyone would buy the 8a instead of the 8.

@kylorokx1552

24 күн бұрын

It's an American product. You better be glad that it's available in your country. You can use it whatever you want without locked features.

@Salty_Biscuitz88

24 күн бұрын

Who cares about India? The rest of the world is so big

I think it depends what you want. If you want performance OnePlus 12r and if you want cameras Pixel 8a

@jevonsims900

24 күн бұрын

With OP12R you can have both performance and camera with the latest GCam APK.

I agree

the pixel buds pro sound horrible very muffled for vocals

Good compact

Google phones always go on special. The only reason the pixel 8 is a similar price is it came out earlier. Wait 6 months and google will be just about giving these away. In Australia I got one on a carrier deal for half price. Yes half price! $424 Aud. No phone comes remotely close for that price. I have a fold 5 but was changing carriers and this deal was too good to pass up.

OnePlus 12R is much more favorably comparable in every aspect to the 8a... Including price!

@Pocketnow

25 күн бұрын

Comparison? 😉

@DeafTourette

25 күн бұрын

@@Pocketnow do it!

5:57 - Yes. Google's software update approach is so archaic. Samsung literally downloads 400MB to 2.5GB updates, restart, all within 2 - 6 minute's on average. I loathe the way "stock" Android does updates, it's inferior in comparison and to argue otherwise it's to be wilfully obtuse

Just get the 8…it’s better, can be found cheaper now and good used available too.

Gorilla Glass 3, Tensor and bezels right out of 2017 are why this is a hard pass.

I would love to see boxier phones with matte screens.

@davidjacobs6244

24 күн бұрын

I wouldn’t.

@LeandroFTW

24 күн бұрын

@@davidjacobs6244 have fun this basic shit.

@parshakamarsh

24 күн бұрын

@@LeandroFTW get an S24 Ultra then, that should suit your needs

Im stacked with 4 and i can't upgrade again. I wish someone gift this for me and I'll forever be indebted to that person

These will sell like hotcakes. Especially the 256GB model only being slightly more expensive where bottom/mid range iPhones are nearly double the cost.

pixel phones in theory are great. In real world use......not so much. I've never had a phone get overheated at 70 degrees outside until now. Constantly freezing, glitching, battery drain. These phones are not worth a wooden nickel.

Heyyyy...I just noticed the new logo....bruh....unless you guys have already committed and spent too much on the new branding, please bring back the old logo...better colors, better font.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

24 күн бұрын

Nope this is way better stop crying

Shouldn't have changed the logo for the channel. Looks bad and cheap.

@davidjacobs6244

24 күн бұрын

People said that about the previous one when it was first introduced,now they are complaining that it’s gone 🙄

@mikebuck4841

24 күн бұрын

So does your mom

Please we need the old logo back, I almost unsubbed I didn't recognize the channel.

In Bangladesh 8a & 8 cost the same.

Nalla muttu kudu

Having to subscribe to PocketNow is disrespectful. I've already done this, why is Google doing this.

I'm loving the direction Google is going with their phones. The software and the new look is outstanding. #teampixel

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

24 күн бұрын

Nope not even it's own native alarms...

i wonder who at google decided: lets make this display look like a f*ing 150 dollar motorola phone. i mean seriously no one can tell me that they save significant money by giving it those ridiculous bezels. thats just for mocking the costumer...

I dont know how reviewers consider the pixel 8 series a flagship when it so lacking in power like wtf it benchmarks like the iphone 11 which is 2019 phone 💀

The pixel 8 now in the UK costs £438 with free pixel buds and the S24 is £499. This phone makes no sense to buy.

@jrportacio

24 күн бұрын

Just trade in a IPhone 12 Pro Max + £112 for a Pixel 8a, I checked how much it would be for a Pixel 8 with the trade- in and it was £312, a £200 difference makes a lot of sense

256memory not enough. We need expandable memory

In my opinion, people complain too much about the 8a. Whether it’s the bezels which I don’t care about or the plastic matte back that I actually prefer. I look at it like the 8a is $200 less than the 8, and $500 less than the 8 Pro. When you look at it from that perspective, it makes sense to be Google’s cheaper base option. I do think Google should’ve priced it at $399 or $449 at the most to make it a better value. But even that isn’t a big deal because Google regularly puts their phones on sale. Wait a few months and you can likely pick it up for $399.

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

24 күн бұрын

Nope garbage phone

No one was creating that very strange dichotomy - but I guess you know how to do propaganda, so here it is - false dichotomies to support a corporate product like it's a moral good.

My Note 10 Lite was about to die and I was paying 30 dollars a month on my temporary phone plan, so I switched to Google Fi for 20 dollars a month, and I received the Pixel 8A for free and 150 dollars discount on a Pixel 1. I could have bought the Pixel 8 instead and they would have given me 400 dollars off, but that would mean paying 300 dollars more than the 8A over 24 months ($12.5 a month) and if I consider my average data usage (1 Gb, with no data saving precautions) the total average bill would be $51 against $38.5. I'm too broke for that, but even that besides I don't feel paying more than 30% to get the Pixel would actually be worth it. And if I'd had to buy any other phone of the 8A's quality or higher on any other plan available, I'd be paying a lot more and wouldn't be able to get a smart watch with it. So, the Pixel 8A was made for me, someone who only wants the essentials done right and would never pay the flagship tax or rather for a flagship, period.

Neither… it’s a sidekick lol

Just buy the actual Pixel 8 when it’s on one of its many sales for $50 more than this 8a. The End, and you’re welcome.

@sugonmaballs

24 күн бұрын

Indeed, this only makes sense if it goes on sale for $400 or less.

@3rdWorldNola

24 күн бұрын

You have an 8?

@Leifan-r1h

24 күн бұрын

Price will go down in a few months.

@Salty_Biscuitz88

24 күн бұрын

Yeah wait for this to be $300 or something

Pixel 6 pro is better😅

Not a bad price for its features 🤳

Google makes my skin crawl.

@joshuabergeman354

24 күн бұрын

Then why are you watching a video about a Pixel on KZread, a service owned and operated by Google?

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

24 күн бұрын

@@joshuabergeman354 How old are you? You may be young or challenged... so I won't blast you.

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

24 күн бұрын

@@joshuabergeman354 You must be a genius (opposite).

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

24 күн бұрын

@@joshuabergeman354 "owned and operated"... spoken like a proper tool

@joshuabergeman354

24 күн бұрын

@user-cx2bk6pm2f you still haven't answered the question genius! If Google "makes your skin crawl" why are you on KZread watching a Pixel video?

if it has what Google considers their flagship chip than it is indeed a flagship in 2024

@DENVEROUTDOORMAN

24 күн бұрын

Wrong

Did you forget the OnePlus 12R exists? $399 with my trade in of a cheap Walmart phone I had laying around.

@xBINARYGODx

24 күн бұрын

Yes, because this is a propaganda video for a specific corporate product dressed up as good for you because you will "save money". If they didnt get paid by google, they are doing it wrong, but some people ARE religious about tech.

First Comment 😜

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

25 күн бұрын

Your biggest accomplishment?

@crispyy8899

24 күн бұрын

​@@user-cx2bk6pm2fwell that's rude!!

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

24 күн бұрын

@@crispyy8899 Get off the internet if so easily offended.

@user-cx2bk6pm2f

24 күн бұрын

@@crispyy8899 I find your comment to be rude!

Samsung still better .. I hate those big tiles top

I will NEVER buy a Google phone. It's bad enough that we have to fight for our privacy with third party Android phones, why would anyone give in an pay for Google hardware as well?

@maddominican879

25 күн бұрын

Because they already know everything about us so why not

@newfnshow031

25 күн бұрын

I don't know what world u live in but everything you do in life, everywhere you go produces data and that data is sold. That's life but if you want anything in life (in this case a phone) you have to pay bud

@joshuabergeman354

24 күн бұрын

And yet you felt compelled to jump on a Google owned product to find a video about another Google owned product solely to complain that you would never buy a Google product 🙄

@alejandroelcid

24 күн бұрын

To be fair you have a KZread account, which is how you left this comment. I assume you also have a Gmail which is linked to this account. You use a smartphone, loaded with apps, and that keeps a record of all your activities with it. iPhones are not any better, you still share a lot of data (including personal data) and are forced to keep it on iCloud; don't forget Apple products also use Google services. So... 🤷‍♂?

Just garbage

No. I don't. These Google phones have ALWAYS been featureless garbage. Be it the normal iPixel or the a versions. Google can't make good hardware OR good software, even if their lives depended on it. There are far better options in the competition. And many also don't pose the privacy threat to customers that Google does.

@Molix1981

24 күн бұрын

Do you own one to know if it is the garbage you say?

@jevonsims900

24 күн бұрын

@@Molix1981 I can smell poop and know I don't want to eat it. Somethings in life you just know aren't good for you; the Pixel 8a is one of them.

@Salty_Biscuitz88

24 күн бұрын

Pixel 8 is a good phone

@kaffeice7

24 күн бұрын

de gen

@Molix1981

24 күн бұрын

@@jevonsims900 Bullshit, I don't go by the opinion of some, without at least pick up the phone, and play with it, others exigence, may not be mine...