Customer Ratings & Reviews

Got this phone for my mom. She always had something she disliked about previous ones, but has yet to find anything wrong with this one, other than the device is very slippery without a case. The camera takes great pictures. The speakers ave amazing sound. The screen is perfect in color and in brightness. It holds a charge all day. I'd reccomend it to anyone looking for an android device on a budget.

I upgraded to this from the Pixel 6a and I was not disappointed. Pros 120HZ screen makes the experience fluid and smooth. Text is easy to read while scrolling and makes the phone feel snappy Wireless charging - one of the main reasons why I purchased. The 6A does not have wireless charging which is pretty convenient while I work. Screen is brighter while in the sunlight The 8A is slightly shorter but slightly wider than the 6a but the overall size is around the same Back is made of plastic which is pretty durable. Has some texture so it does not slip. Camera is fantastic. Googles computational photography is on point and makes the photos come out great Cons It has a average battery life. I can surf reddit and listen to Spotify and use around 20 to 25% of the battery in one hour so I have to top up during the day This phone also has the same overheating issues as my 6a Overall it's a fantastic and love the upgrade

I've been an iPhone user since the first iPhone. I occasionally kept an android as a burner. But I got so fed up with Apple because I hate when companies sell you something and still want ownership. If it's my phone, I should be able to do what I want. So yeah, that might include not paying for apps (sorry about it, not rich) but that was exactly why I started hating the iPhone. If you download 5 apps you're down 200$ a month + mandatory icloud and other fees. I can't believe I payed 5$ a month for a decade of my life just to play CHESS. I don't have that problem anymore with the Pixel 8A. Oh but you're gonna get a virus or malware?!?! That's why I run every APK through VirusTotal before installing it. Because of this, I'm no longer considered broke. It was fun being broke with an iPhone 13 Pro Max. But I got alot more power with a Pixel 8A and bank account not in the negative lol. Ever since getting the Pixel 8A, I've finally been able to start building up my finances again. I know that has nothing to do with how the phone works but if you're pocket careful, you'll learn a lot from this review. Tech Specs: Pros: - Google Call Assistant (I haven't had a spam call since) - Stock Android and the option to bump it up to 120hz - Wireless Charging (don't use much since i like rapid charging) - Gemini AI is amazing. Ask questions you always wanted to know answers to. You don't even need to type it while using Live Gemini AI. I'm a dork, I talk to Gemini when I'm driving in traffic so I don't fall asleep. I'm constantly learning something new, or asking Gemini to reply to explain emails, text messages, notifications to me. - The Blue Color is no doubt my favorite, I also like the green one but the blue fits me more. I like the pink one on the Pixel 9 though. - Can be used as a high definition webcam (cool in theory, execution needs a bit help) Cons: = YOU ONLY GET ONE NOTIFICATION SOUND. WTHECK? I DON'T KNOW IF I'M GETTING A TWEET, TEXT, EMAIL, ITS ALL THE SAME. GOOGLE NEEDS TO FIX THIS CAUSE ITS ANNOYING. IMAGINE ONE NOTIFICATION SOUND FOR EVERY NOTIFICATION INCLUDING TEXT MESSAGES? THAT'S JUST BLASPHEMY 2024. My i50 chirp chirp (2003) from Boost Mobile runs circles around the pixel's notification sound options. - Phone gets hot very easily. Sometimes I have to place it on a a small fan to cool it down. - Battery doesns't last a whole day unless you just don't use it. But even if you don't use it, it'll probably die in like 2-3 days. Recommend buying a small battery pack that clips on if you plan on using it during the day and needing it to last til you get home - Facial recognition is a joke. This is where I'll say the iPhone is better. This thing doesn't have the capabilities to facial unlock in the dark. You'll have to settle for a finger print +code unlock. but in the day time it works i guess or when there is sufficient lighting.

The Google Pixel 8A is an impressive smartphone, but whether it's the best depends on your needs. It features a high-resolution OLED display, a powerful Tensor G3 processor, and advanced AI capabilities for superior performance. The camera excels in various lighting conditions, offering sharp, vibrant photos with AI-enhanced editing. Regular software updates ensure security and access to the latest Android features. However, other flagship phones like the iPhone 15 or Samsung Galaxy S24 may offer different benefits, such as ecosystem integration or hardware features. Ultimately, the Pixel 8A stands out for its AI prowess and clean Android experience. All in all, I love it

Since the pixel 8 that they switched to flat screens and improved their system, they are really good phones! It is the second one that I acquire, my partner has the 8 and this 8a is for a special person and we love what it offers at a more affordable price, and its cameras and post processing are very good! The screen of this 8a has a minimal curve on the sides but it is almost imperceptible, I hope that does not affect the screen protection since its edges are large.

I bought the Pixel 8a in blue, and I really like it so far. I had the 7a before, and this one is similar but has some cool new features, like integrated AI and cool widgets. I use the translation features the most because I work with ELLs, and these are really great. However, one downside is that it doesn't have a headphone jack, so if you use wired headphones, you'll have to buy an adapter. You can find them in Amazon for like $10. So far the screen quality is good, the battery life lasts a while, and the sound quality is great. This is a great phone for the price.

Great value for the price, in my opinion. The phone works great for everyday use and the experience has been pretty smooth. I'm happy with the camera quality. 128GB storage is plenty enough. I also like that I can have two lines on the phone: one using the physical SIM card and the other on eSIM. Love the blue color!!

This is one of the best budget phones out there. The Google Pixel 8a comes in a couple of fun colors like blue and green. The camera still remains to be one of the best cameras on the market and the price does not break the bank. The design still remains to be safe with no special quirks and features and I believe that’s what this phone is missing. Google should make the ASeries Pixels stand out by giving it a quirky design with some more outrageous colors to make the purchase more valuable. Overall, the Pixel 8a is a good phone with a great camera, and I highly recommend this phone when it’s sold at a discounted price. 4 out of 5 stars.

A compact phone for the masses. Takes good photos and easy to carry with rounded corners. Highly recommended

The Pixel 8a is Excellent! The Pixel 8a is Google’s latest mid-level Pixel model, once again released mid-year. The Pixel 8a is my third Pixel phone. I have been using Pixel phones since 2019 when I obtained a Pixel 4XL. I subsequently added a Pixel 6. I have the Pixel 8a variant with 128 GB of storage, in Obsidian (jet black). All of my experience using Pixel phones has been good overall. My Pixel phones all proved to be good smartphones with excellent cameras. Among my strong motivations for continuing to select Google Pixel phones is the belief that it is advantageous to have phones which run “pure”, unadulterated Android, and which will receive the latest software updates, including full version upgrades much sooner than other phones. A notable attribute of the Pixel 8a is that it will receive seven (7) years of Android OS updates as well as seven years of feature drop updates and security updates from Google. This is the same as the flagship phone models. The “a” series Pixel phones represent the “value” or “budget” models of the lineup, and typically have had slightly lesser hardware and slightly lower specifications, and have also included less premium materials. The “stripped-down” models have consistently received good reviews from “professional” reviewers, and most recently the prior, Pixel 7a model received high praise. Many publications tout the Pixel ”a” series phones as being the best of the budget Androids. Rumors are already circulating about the anticipated next Pixel flagship phone, the Pixel 9, even as this new Pixel 8a is just being released. The Pixel 8a specifications are excellent, albeit only slightly lower than the Pixel 8 and there being a more substantial difference from the flagship Pixel 8 Pro model. Although the case of the Pixel 8a is actually 1/10” taller and wider than the Pixel 8 (6”Hx2.9W”x0.4”D), the Google Actua OLED display on the 8a is slightly smaller at 6.1”, rather than 6.2”. Both screens have rounded corners. The bezels are not terribly wide, but neither are they almost invisible. The Pixel 8a shares the same 2400 x 1080p resolution, 120 Hz refresh rate, 24-bit color depth, >1,000,000:1 contrast ratio and bright, 1400 nits HDR support (2000 nits peak brightness). The panel is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, rather than the Gorilla Glass Victus of the Pixel 8. The Pixel 8a is the first “a” series model to support a 120 Hz refresh rate. The phone weighs only 187 grams (6.5 oz). I am enjoying that this screen is bright and clear. The display is smooth without any lags. There is a “Smooth Display” switch in the Settings. When the feature is activated the Pixel 8a will automatically increase the refresh rate from 60 Hz to 120 Hz for some content, at the expense of some additional battery drain. The phone ships set to the default 60 Hz refresh rate. The touchscreen is sensitive and responsive, and of course the sensitivity can be increased with the “Screen Protector Mode”, if needed or desired. The only anomaly experienced thus far, is that with “Adaptive Brightness” active, the screen brightness level has changed unexpectedly without any external stimulus such as a variation of the ambient light. The back of the Pixel 8a is plastic, rather than the more “upscale” Gorilla Glass back of the Pixel 8 and other flagship phones. Since I always keep my phones in a protective case, I never see or touch the back of the phone once encased. Nevertheless, the plastic back is actually a nice matte black plastic that very closely resembles the matte black anodized aluminum frame of the Pixel 8a. It does not look or feel cheap at all. The rectangular camera bump-out on the back only protrudes about 1.5 mm (approximately 1/16”). Google claims the same battery performance for both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a, however the 8a has a slightly smaller 4492 mAh battery, as compared to the 4575 mAh battery in the Pixel 8. Wireless charging is supported. No charger is included with any of the Pixel phones (and has not been included since the Pixel 5a model). In the few days that I have been using my Pixel 8a, I have been very satisfied with the battery performance. Even with the relatively heavy usage that my phone receives, I have been getting more than 24 hours between charges, which is much better than my Pixel 6. It appears that the Pixel 8a has the same 18 watt charging rate as the Pixel 8, and is capable of fast charging and wireless charging. Nevertheless, charging is rather slow. The Pixel 8a is ingress protection certified to IP67, while the Pixel 8 has better water ingress protection meeting IP68. The Pixel 8a shares the same Google Tensor G3 CPU, and Titan M2 security coprocessor in common with the 8 and 8 Pro models. The Pixel 8a has 8 GB of LPDDR5X RAM, just like the Pixel 8. The phone has only felt hot when being used for Google Maps navigation. The phone is not mounted near the windshield or in direct sunlight when driving, therefore it appears that the heat is generated by the phone itself. The dual rear cameras on the Pixel 8a include a rear “wide” camera which is a 64 MP Quad PD camera with f/1.89 aperture, compared to the 50 MP Octa PD wide camera of the Pixel 8. The “ultrawide” camera is a 13 MP, f/2.2 sensor with a 120° field of view. The Pixel 8a rear cameras lack the laser detect autofocus of the Pixel 8 version, but do share the optical and electronic image stabilization feature. The front “selfie” camera is a 13 MP f/2.2 fixed focus camera without the Dual PD technology of the Pixel 8. Video capabilities on the Pixel 8a include 4K and 1080p at 30 FPS and 60 FPS, while the Pixel 8 also has 24 FPS in both resolutions. A notable difference between the Pixel 8a and the Pixel 8 is that the Pixel 8a does not have Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) like the Pixel 8, and is limited to Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax). Since Wi-Fi 7 routers and Wi-Fi 7 devices are becoming more commonplace, it seems odd that this is where Google economized. I have always liked the Face Unlock feature on my Pixel 4, and the optical, under-screen fingerprint sensor on my Pixel 6 has often been the bane of my existence. The Pixel 8a offers both Facial Recognition and Fingerprint Unlock, as well as the conventional authentication methods of Pattern, PIN number or Password. Prior to installing a tempered glass screen protector both Face Unlock and Fingerprint Unlock worked very reliably on my Pixel 8a. Facial Recognition is almost instantaneous. It works effectively even in subdued light; however, it does not work in extremely dim or dark locations. Evidently, there are no IR emitters, and the Face Unlock functionality relies upon a visible light spectrum sensor. Since installing a screen protector I have found that Fingerprint Unlock does not function with the same high level of reliability, even after activating the “Screen Protector Mode”. The Pixel 8a shares the lengthy list of outstanding and powerful AI camera features of the Pixel 8, with the exception of Macro Focus. For the purposes of professional level photography and videography, most people will not rely upon smartphones. They are not substitutes for high quality mirrorless cameras, DSLRs and action cameras. However, like most people, my smartphone is always with me, and resultantly I use my smartphone camera a great deal. The excellent quality of Pixel phone cameras has always been important to me. The Pixel 8a is very well equipped for excellent smartphone photography and videos. In addition to having very good camera specifications, the Pixel 8a is packed with powerful AI camera features. Many of the AI camera features in the Pixel 8a, including new features such as “Best Take”, “Magic Editor”, and the Upgraded version of “Magic Eraser” join some existing and always enjoyed features including “Photo Unblur”, “Super Res Zoom”, and “Night Sight + Astrophotography”. The powerful and innovative AI features are really impressive and can accomplish some interesting on-device photo-editing feats. The Pixel 8a is also capable of using Google’s latest, experimental AI Assistant, named, “Gemini”. It appears that Gemini promises to be a great productivity enhancement tool. The relatively new “Circle to Search” functionality, which only recently also landed on my Pixel 6 is also present. This feature really improves searches, making them easier and more convenient than ever before. Setting up the Pixel 8a was a relatively easy and straightforward process. I normally set up new phones manually including installing all of the apps, adding all of my accounts, configuring the many features and customizable settings and transferring photos and files from my old phone. On this occasion, I decided to use Android’s wireless transfer process. Some customization did not transfer as it should have, and there was a problem with the transfer of the SIM data (the issue was almost certainly with the cellular carrier), nevertheless, overall I probably saved about two hours of hands-on work setting up the phone. The Pixel 8a is very easy to like. It is a great smartphone, and a reliable, user-friendly cellular device with excellent call quality including audio quality. It appears to have excellent RF sensitivity. The Pixel 8a is packed with great, powerful features and functionality inclusive of a robust collection of AI features. I believe that the Pixel 8a is very likely the best smartphone in its price range. Its specifications are excellent, and it shares many specifications with its older sibling the Pixel 8. Where there are differences in specifications, they are genuinely insignificant differences in my estimation. The hardware is very nice, including a great display, and the software package is extremely impressive. The Pixel 8a is really excellent! I am really enjoying it, and I am pleased that I selected it as my new smartphone!

Amazed with phone performance and AI features! The user interface is super smooth. Awesome camera with motion stabilization which captures natural colors. The AI features are out of this world. Using it for a month and still discovering new features everyday. Google pixel offers things that none existing smart phones offer at this time. Future belongs to Pixel!! All in for any pixel smartphone!!!! Well done Google..

Great battery life. Wish the screen would be a little brighter outside. But it's your standard pixel device. Bare bones stock android and just works

pixel 8a is a great value and a perfect phone for my parents who enjoy taking pics of their grand kids but don't need all the bells and whistles of a flagship

My first google phone was pixel 6 pro -> pixel 7 -> pixel 7 pro and now is pixel 8a. Phone color is great and i love it. Phone runs smooth and battery last long to me.

This phone was one of my best purchases from the best store to shop at. BestBuy. Has customer service that is second to none. Thank you so much and keep up the amazing job.

Great phone. I love these google phones good camera too!

The best brand as far as camera capabilities and overall hardware durabilities

Google continues to make AWESOME PHONES!! 4th pixel phone and each one just keeps getting better. And the details in the pictures this camera takes just keeps impressing.

I like the phone a lot. I like the size. It's easy to hold for my small hands.

Love the OS, nice design, able to transfer my data from my old pixel quickly.