Buy the Pixel 8a here, and get up-to $499 trade-in, which makes it FREE ..AND a $100 dollar Best Buy gift card! howl.me/cmgT4v8CUlR you could potentially get paid to buy this phone (yes I'm serious). Deals won't last! If this deal ends, I do not recommend this phone for its original price tag affiliate link

@soumyajitkarmakar8925

Ай бұрын

To be honest.. google has got the worst marketing strategy, product pricing and product making style.. they need to upgrade those two first. They could have learnt from Samsung! Though I am a pixel fan.. but these points irk me a lot!

Nitpick, nitpick , nitpick , nitpick. I am buying it people whinge too much.

I’m still not sure why some people make a big deal over whether or not a phone has a glass or plastic back. I don’t know a single person that carries their phone without a case.

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

Heat dissipation. Glass dissipates heat better than plastic does, which means better battery performance over long-term. A plastic back phone + case = hot phone = bad battery health.

@jedolivier2688

Ай бұрын

@@MarksTechGraphenene handles heat respectively. I’m not saying the back of the phone is made of this, but some phone cases are.

@Rich-kq7eb

Ай бұрын

I don't use a case on my phones and glass breaks to easily

I never recommend buying a Pixel at launch unless they increase trade in values because Google constantly puts their phones on sale. My biggest gripe with the 8a is the price being $499. At that point, it’s not a value in my opinion. I feel like it should’ve been $399. Because then it would be $300 cheaper than the 8. However, this phone does have several upgrades that do make it worth buying. I love the aloe color, plastic matte back, flat camera bar, brighter screen, slightly improved battery and 7 years of updates. So it definitely is worth the purchase if you have a trade in and don’t pay full price for it.

@hycubing

Ай бұрын

got mine for 210 Dollars with trade in and 150 dollar Google store credit given

@bmk2561

Ай бұрын

how often are the sales? and does it apply to europe too? i just missed the €100 discount because i think it could be cheaper in the future, idk how long should i wait though

FWIW, those of us who have Google Fi as a carrier got an offer for the Pixel 8a for $299. I thought that was a very good deal myself.

@EverydayTechSJB

Ай бұрын

Honestly, every carrier has this phone on sale right now like Verizon and T-Mobile have it for free with a new line or trade-in.

@straight-up-shots

Ай бұрын

Down to $199 now

Sadly the 256gb option is only available for the obsidian black color and not the others, this killed the phone for me

@jakelionetti-1

Ай бұрын

Is the best buy site in the video wrong ? Looks like you can select any color and then storage of 256gbs

@KoalaBeer.

Ай бұрын

What lol I need 256

@Molix1981

Ай бұрын

Who the f needs 256 gb on a phone?

@Molix1981

26 күн бұрын

@@KoalaBeer. No, you need to find a doctor specialist in retarders...👍

Got it for $300 🎉🎉

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

Now that’s a great deal!

@HippoMathicc

Ай бұрын

@@MarksTech yessir! Thank for sharing great content, I enjoyed the review, had many great valid points one could relate. I subbed! WIN WIN!

@JeffMudrick-os5go

Ай бұрын

Same. Google Fi price at launch.

@JeffMudrick-os5go

Ай бұрын

Same. Google Fi price at launch.

@straight-up-shots

Ай бұрын

It's down to $200 on Fi now

Hey mark about to purchase a oneplus open. How's your holding up. And still would you recommend. Tnx and keep up great work 👍

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

I don’t have it anymore because I sold it, so I can buy more phones. But from the time I had it, it was the best foldable. I highly recommend it that anti-glare screen on the inside is a game changer!

Can you use this for texting and calling?

Hey Mark, I know xperia 1 vi won't be available in US, but it'd be amazing if you can get your hands on it. It's basically the only phone without punch hole these days and I really want to upgrade my 7T Pro😭

I used pixel 6a and is it reasonable to upgrade on 8a?

When the 9 series comes out, the 8a will be heavily discounted. But it definitely looks solid.

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

Definitely! I think right now is the best time to buy it, if someone could trade in a phone, which would make the pixel 8a free, OR if someone does not have an eligible phone, they should definitely wait for better discounts. I’d say 399 is a great price.

Fast charging is hard on batteries. Causes overheating and other problems. Your phone is better off in the long run with a somewhat slower charger. Wireless charging works fine in a car to keep it running for wireless Android Auto without worrying about running out of battery. Most of us 'regular' users are not going to even notice, much less miss, the extra capabilities in the Pixel 8.

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

Quite the contrary. Fast charging, if done right, doesn’t damage batteries as you think. In fact, heat is the number 1 damage to batteries as well as how the ramp speeds are programmed. This is why even while fast charging, a phone will dramatically slow down charge after 80%. For example, the OnePlus 12 uses a dual battery design for it to charge fast. So, instead of one battery taking in a ton of wattage - it’s split up across two batteries. The type of charger you use also plays a big role. A GaN charger is *dramatically* more efficient at controlling heat than other chargers are. On the note of wireless charging in your car - I do NOT recommend that. 1) car wireless chargers are incredibly slow and not efficient, which means more heat. 2) The back design of the Pixel 8a is plastic, which isn’t a great conductor of heat like glass is. Which is why the Pixel 8a gets hot while charging. In fact, the Pixel 8a charging at 18w gets hotter than my OnePlus 12 which charges at 80w. Putting a case on the phone only amplifies the problem. Charging a phone, with a case, using a wireless charger in your car is bad news. I’ve tested over 50 phones during my KZread career (many of which were long-term reviews) and I know what ruins batteries the most. There was even a Poll done by a large KZreadr. The poll asked iPhone users that charge using the 5w brick compared to the 20w brick what their battery health was at, and since the 5w brick isn’t as efficient as the 20w brick, those that charged at 5w saw more battery degradation. Batteries, and charging techniques have greatly improved over the years. Don’t be afraid of fast charging :)

@shorne1111

Ай бұрын

@@MarksTech So does this mean you don't use a case on your phone at all?

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

@@shorne1111 I do on some phones :) but it's always best to take cases off before charging your phone to prevent heat. (This info is even on apples website) I quote: " Charging your device when it's inside certain styles of cases may generate excess heat, which can affect battery capacity. If you notice that your device gets hot when you charge it, take it out of its case first"

I have to say I was impressed with its picture quality. But the slow charging is a deal breaker for me.

....me watching this on a Pixel 8A, which I got for "free". I just renewed my current phone plan for 24 months, and got offered the phone for free by doing that. But also, If I should get it cashed, it is around $300 cheaper than the Pixel 8 here.

¡Pura vida...! Thank you 🇨🇷

I have pixel 5a with updates till August 2024 should I upgrade now or later.

@sideskroll

Ай бұрын

Im amazed that your 5a is still working... Mine (like COUNTLESS others) got the black screen of death within the 1st year of use...

@wizzgamer

Ай бұрын

If you're no longer happy with the phone update if your happy with the 5a then keep it for as long as your happy with it 😁

Mark! Thanks for posting this video

Got the 256GB version for a bargain here in the UK £350 getting rid of the Redmi Note 13 Pro ive just bought. Just wish they had launched it a couple of weeks earlier.

@a2zadi

16 күн бұрын

Where did you get one ?

Hey guys target has a deal it cost $499 but they give a $100 gift card not to be in my opinion .

Pixel 8a or Samsung s23 base model???

Got it for 530 Canadian dollars (~380 USD) after 170 CAD discount

@Andy420

20 күн бұрын

Where did you get it from?

I still use 18 and 20 watt chargers on my pixel 8 and they're really not that slow. That 7.5 watt wireless charging though is a different story.

@Paranoidandro1d1

Ай бұрын

The charging speed if this phone is glacial

Curious what the 9a would be like.. i think 8a might be a little better than the pixel 8 itself but i think its solid phone but I'll wait until pixel 10 i'm rocking the s24 series

@lenacheney

Ай бұрын

Why would the 8a be better than the 8?

I get over 8 hrs SOT with my pixel 8. Don't know how that's similar to pixel 8a

Got it for 300aud which is like 200usd. Well worth it at that price point.

Great reviewer ❤ Love from Bangladesh

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much !:)

I hope it goes on sale for $349 🤞🏻🤞🏻

The back looks good but the front looks really ugly imo, instant turn off

@IceChris_

Ай бұрын

Yes you're right😂

J'étais prêt à faire des concessions pour l'absence de la prise jack, l'absence de l'emplacement de carte SD mais quand j'ai vu les bordures grossières sur l'écran et que je me suis rappelé que leur fameux Tensor était en réalité un Exinos maquillé qui chauffe beaucoup, j'avais même dû renvoyer mon Pixel 7 tellement il me brûlait les doigts. Seulement 128gigas, la version 256gigas est uniquement disponible en noir alors que les autres coloris sont plus jolies. Je suis vraiment dégoûté Bye bye Google. J'allais oublier pas de chargeur dans la boîte et la charge lente 18w alors que le "Redmi note 13 pro plus" recharge à 120w. Vraiment Bye bye Google

In a few months these will be $399 or $349 on sale. Next year these will be $250 or less on the used market. (If you're willing to wait)

I like mine a lot so far

love the place u live, looks sooo good

I need a gallery Samsung boy I am no like google photos , and search bar bottom annoys me

Wireless charging take a day 😂

Got OnePlus 12 instead of Pixel 8a 256gb at the same price!! 8a 256gb was 450usd afrer exchanging my OnePlus 8T, but i cancelled it and order OnePlus 12 for 450usd with exchange offers!!! Thank you for your reviews man! Played a big role in my purchase decision!

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

Thank you so much bro! I hope you’re enjoying your new phone !

@vishnuvijwani

Ай бұрын

​Yup I am! 3 things that I'm not impressed by this phone are the front cam, wifi struggles with older wifi routers, and night mode doesn't give us manual override for longer shutter speed. ​@@MarksTech

In USA i never used pixel phones. I'm only using OnePlus 8T+ & 7T pro Mclaren Edition which are still better over new pixel phones. Im gonna give my 8T+ for sis, I'm thinking to buy Pixel 5. I checked pixel 8 & 8A at mobile stores. I want to use pixel phone or no need to waste money.

Hot take: No, you won't notice a 3% difference in weight.

Google can promise 20years of updates. People aren't going to keep this phone no more then 3 years

Those bezels look like they are from 2009.

@C3lloman

Ай бұрын

iPhone 11 from 2019 had bigger bezels.

Sorry I bought it

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

Hope you got a good deal 🥲

@crpro5420

Ай бұрын

@@MarksTech 29 a month plus walmart employee discount applied.lets see

@MarksTech

Ай бұрын

@crpro5420 oh hell yeah! Nice. That’s a good deal

7 years of os updates with that chipset? Lmfao

We all know what to do with a pixel phone. Install grapheneOS and it will work Much better👍

I'm in love with this guy. I love those blue eyes! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

@BOOGiNS

Ай бұрын

Creep

@a_droid_human0id_1111

Ай бұрын

Lol

Iledigble... Think you mean eligible

In 2024, charging speed matters to me. Forget about the bezels.

Fast charge is crucial for me, I have a realme gt neo 2 and it charges 50% in 10-15 minutes, so convenient. I don't even bother anymore, I just plug it 20 min before I leave and it will be good to go.

you are simply not a pixel fan. It is a great phone. Maybe you need to review only your chinese friends

@capstone-sr4ok

Ай бұрын

I admit Google Pixel has some nice phones❤️

First 🎉

Them bezels give me Moto E vibes, hideous enough I don't think I would use it for free. Just looking at it is terrible.

@C3lloman

Ай бұрын

People still carry iPhone 11's that have even bigger bezels.

Design is looking quite dated