TWO WEEKS WITH THE GOOGLE PIXEL 8a
Rolling in the cheap
With similar hardware to its more expensive siblings, the Pixel 8a is the easiest way to enjoy Google’s AI smarts. Will it win over Spencer Hart in a fortnight?
“I’m amazed at how good the cheaper Pixels are for photography –the detail in distance shots is really impressive”
Google will support this phone for 7yrs, which is brilliant even if few people will keep it that long.
DAY 01
In recent years, Google’s cheaper ‘a’ models have dominated the mid-range phone market. They’ve delivered outstanding value by including many of the brand’s flagship features (think amazing cameras and slick software) and cutting corners where you’re less likely to notice.
Is that still true of the Pixel 8a? At first glance it looks and feels identical to the full-on Pixel 8, but closer inspection reveals a few key differences. For a start, the display bezels are slightly thicker,meaning it can handle slips, spills and dust; and there’s a Gorilla Glass 3 display.