Google Pixel 7a Review - 6 Months Later
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- Опубліковано 7 чер 2024
- Should you get the Google Pixel 7a? How does it compare to the Pixel 8? We'll walk you through the best updates Google made to their A-Series Pixel line, the downsides of this phone, and our recommendation. Sponsored by Bellroy. Get 10% your entire order: bit.ly/3LPxIWO
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4:53 - Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 7a
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the 8 is way more expensive... telling someone to "just get" something that's $200 more is a little extreme. That's a good amount of money to people these days.
I wouldn't buy the Pixel 8 for fear Google will forget about it in two years like they did Pixel 6&6 Pro.
Loving the P8 galaxy user
It costs $549 at the moment with sales that's why he's recommending it lol
With 3 more years of support(3.5 because it release later) that’d be 3 years without buying a new phone, with all the other features are worth it imo. Unless waiting for 8a, that probably be even better value
@@jevonsims900What makes you think they forget the pixel 6 and 6 pro?
my guy wrote pixel 7a review but its just a pixel 8 review lmao
I have the pixel 8 and enjoy it but tbh i think the 7a is more than adequate for most people. Sure the ling update support is great but most dont hold on to their phones for 7 plus years also not everybody can afford the extra $200 - $300.00 price jump. I think if someone buys the 7a there gonna love it
I work outside, if I make 3 years without breaking my phone in a way that is not reasonably covered by warranty then I'm doing well. I think I managed 4 years once with an iPhone. I'm going to go for the 6A I think or a Galaxy A34. Fit and finish is almost irrelevant as its going to wind up in a giant rubber case anyway.
7 year support sounds nice at first but phones really don't last that long. I hold on to my phones for as long as possible but even then I feel pressured to get a new phone after 4 years at the latest. That's roughly when battery life has degraded significantly and when the phone starts throttling as a result. Hopefully this'll be less of an issue when phones are required to have replaceable batteries in the future again.
7a in India is $480. While 8 is $913 which is nearly double. Not close at all
Correct
Got my pixel 7a for £279. Part Black Friday deal and part redeeming nectar card points . I don’t want to spend over £500 on a phone anymore
Would you like to recommend this phone
That microphone sounded pretty good, if that was in city noise. Thanks for adding a couple of recordings from it! I like to know how ili "ppear" to otherson this phone
The only reason I didn't upgrade to the Pixel 8 was because of the storage options. 256GB max is not enough when the Pixel 8 Pro has up to 1TB. Everyone is NOT in the market for a huge phone. I miss the days when Google made the same phone features, and they offered the smaller phone and the XL.
Why i stll use my samsung s10e. Just enough features I really use in the right size.
@@HT-lh4vfthat's the phone I'm looking to upgrade from for my mum. Not sure if pixel 7 or a s21.
clear calling sounds same but without it is already not noisy
Same
6:03 You can do wide angle video on 7a but not at 4k 60fps
Astrophtography is here since at least Pixel 5 and Ultra HDR is part of Android 14
Why did this turn into a video about how good the 8 is?
Thanks for the review, definitely very helpful to get the photo examples with each camera :)
I got 7a 3 weeks ago. best phone I've ever had
I just purchased this as I'm trading in my Razr 2023 plus
Hey, considering you bought it a few months ago, did you face any heating issues? If yes, how frequent is it?
How is the battery life ? And camera quality
Hi, how did you get on with the battery after some time??? Has it improved with the various updates or not?? Thank you
I get 6-8 hours SOT (daily-driving it for a month now)
Got it for $429, truly a great deal! Although it's priced higher than past a-series-Pixels, it is an excellent phone for the price and a huge step up from the prior a-series models.
Hey, considering you bought it a few months ago, did you face any heating issues? If yes, how frequent is it?
@@prajwalhegde904 Actually not... I'm running a Rhinoshield case right now so if it's overheating, I don't notice it. Although I must say that I don't play games on the device at all.
@@user-wl8jm1rb3v thanks for your reply😄
7a is currently 350 unlocked. Just picked one up on Amazon.
Why the PIP is enabled in your videos?
I’ve had the same cheap huawei p20 lite since 2018, and have been putting off upgrading for a while. I’ve only wanted to upgrade now since 64GB isn’t enough space for flac music. Since I’ve already had my current phone for 5 and a half years, I think the extended support of the pixel 8 would be a significant advantage for me, meaning I can keep my next phone for 7 years. And to save more money I’ll buy second-hand, obviously.
Tried the 7a as a replacement for my S10+. But then I found a deal on an S22U that cost only $50 more than the 7a. After a week of intense trials, the 22 had a superior camera, esp in video, display brightness, mike recording sound, and overall feel of build. The 7a had more adjustments to tinker with, and could be rooted easier,. I think that is the Pixel target market: users who tinker, while Samsung is older users who have passed that by. I also played with a Pixel 8 my friend loaned me for a day, and I would say take the 8 over the 7a for battery, brightness, and next gen. upgrades. And just to throw in for older owners like myself : my wife's Apple 13 is almost enough to make a fan of me, but I can't get by its interface which is clunky. Apple is quality audio, long battery life, and excellent balance of display, camera, and video ability. But dang expensive, too. Get an S23+ on sale somewhere (without having to sign an expensive 2-3 year plan !!)
You're comparing a $1000+ phone to a sub $400 phone.....
"a deal" on S22U... a flagship phone
yeah obviously man
you're like comparing a mid-sized car with full package SUV
How is the battery life in the 7a?
My Pixel 4a has lasted ok since November 2020, mainly the battery is the issue and there is a crack at the side of the headphones jack where the case has flexed, I have a Pixel 7a being delivered today, if it also lasts 3 years I will be happy.
I'm also still rocking the 4a, looking to upgrade. How are you finding the 7a is it worth it?
@@miisty6438Very happy with the 7a so far, perfect for my needs, I have put it in an Otterbox case and screen protector.
7a does have wide angle video. Please check again.
Software updates become meaningless when the battery starts failing. Right now my 5 year old Pixel 4 battery is at 77% which still gets me through the day. Replacement from Google is $200 as my glass back has a crack. So I intend to run Pixel 4 into the ground and then get a new phone. But if my Pixel 4 died on me right now I would get a base Pixel 8 as I like the updated screen.
Point being?
@@mickymac432 I assume it's a point against buying a more expensive phone for the sake of longer support. Longer support won't be as nice as it sounded when you need to pay for repairs, by which point you've probably paid the equivalent to a now current new phone
7a is currently 350 unlocked. Just picked one up on Amazon.
@@emmang2010 Ended up picking up used "Warehouse Deal" of Pixel 8 Pro. At the end with credits I had at Amazon ended up costing me ~$400.
2:05 Is that Pixel 8 because bezels are thin but at starting the bezels were really big or shall get new glasses
Congrats for 200k
Thank you!
Why the PIP is enabled I your videos? 🤔
I find it hard to compare a mid-ranged phone with one from an upper tier.
The reason As exist is for their affordability - thus comparing it to its big brother from the next series is not warranted imo
I will wait for the 9 or whatever number it will be since some tech companies skip the number 9 I love my 7a rn though
Hey, considering you bought it a few months ago, did you face any heating issues? If yes, how frequent is it?
@@prajwalhegde904 It stopped after getting the august patch last year and it still gets hot but its not that bad anymore.
It's a lie the fact that the selfie between 6a and 7a are similar, I returned a pixel 6a because of its selfie and lack of detail. On the 7a the selfie has tons more details on it
550? In Europe it's still 750 "on sale". 300 Difference here. Going with the 7A.
Honestly, the 7 years of software updates for the Pixel 8 is HUGE, assuming you're willing to keep it alive that long by maintaning it and repairing it. That alone makes the price difference worth it.
it's going to cost just as much to repair as buying a new phone. Seems like a horrible decision
@@newfnshow031 You think? Pixel 8 OEM screen currently costs 170€, that's significantly cheaper than buying a new phone. EVEN IF you break your screen EVERY YEAR, it would still be cheaper than buying a new midrange phone every other year. Battery replacement is only 45€ which you'll realistically only have to replace twice if you own your phone for the full 7 years. Imo, that's pretty great, especially if you actually give a f*ck about the environment.
@@gaygekko I feel the same as you. What concerns me here is, that you can crack the screen pretty easily when opening the phone, so you have to replace it too. Other Phones like Galaxy S23 are opened from the back which seems to be the more practical approach.
@@maxmohawke That's a fair point, though I must admit, I don't think I've ever opened my phone without ALSO intending to replace the screen.
For me, it's always the screen that breaks, and so having that at the front and being the first thing you remove makes it just super easy to replace the screen. The thing that breaks the most should be the most repairable, and for me that happens to be the screen.
Only other thing I see myself replacing would be the battery, but I probably would wait with replacing that until I've broken my screen anyway, which happens probably once a year almost 😅🥲.
My biggest concern is with the adhesive. I've replaced the screen on my Pixel 4a twice now, and both times the adhesive has failed spectacularly and caused the screen to break within a short period of time.
I think, if you're careful and just use enough heat and the right tools, it should absolutely be possible to open the phone without breaking the screen, repair technicians do it all the time 👍.
@@gaygekko I hope your right. For me it was the charging port of my Pixel 4a which I wanted to change but now that the software support ran out it's not worth it :D
I haven't use either therefore I won't be able to comment however the video was good and the comparison has cleared my mind in opting the right product thanks mate.
The Pixel 8 is so good that it's blowing it's own siblings out the water. I love Pixel phones and I respect their A series, but I trust the Pixel 8. I can have the Pixel 8 for the next 7 years for sure, I do not think I can say the same for the 7a.
There is zero chance you keep a phone for 7 years.
@@SkySoFewmost people I know kept their iPhones 6 until they stopped servicing it (7 years)…so, no, the chance is actually very high.
@@jae.209 Oh yeah I absolutely believe this.
7a is currently 350 unlocked. Just picked one up on Amazon.
I just ordered the Pixel 7a from the Google store on sale for $375. I believe the 8 was $100 off. I think if you get the 7a around half the price it's a good buy but anything closer to the 8 I probably would have gone with that.
I've also ordered one in the Sale for 374$ but with taxes it came 404$..
Same here. At $500 I'd lean toward the Pixel 8, but I'm happy with the 7a for $400 after tax.
I just bought a pixel 7a off Amazon for $355 before tax. It’s coming Tuesday so I’ll be able to comment after that. I hope you get a great phone with full battery health.
I just ordered one as I'm trading in my Razr 2023 plus
@@JayBirdNJ.How is the mobile.? I'm also waiting for this is this worth to buy now.?
Contemplating between the Pixel 7 and the 7A
The 2yr of software updates remaining for the Pixel 7 is a far cry from the 7 years on pixel 8. And at $450 for a pixel 7, it's well worth the extra $100 to get Pixel 8 with the longer support and better hardware imo.
Coming from an iPhone 14, I got a deal on the 7a for $300 brand new… so yeah. I’m not upgrading to the 8. The features you mentioned for the 8 don’t justify the price in my eyes.
I got the 7a when it launched. I should have waited for the 8. I might upgrade when the software support dies for the 7a. 7a is an amazing phone. Only thing i hate is the plastic back. While it feels amazing and glass like it scratches up very easily and a lot from daily use. I had to get a case just to cover the scratches as it looks super ugly.
This reasoning is a slippery slope. Once you get the Pixel 8, "Oh I should have just waited for the Pixel 9".
Do you have any issues with it heating up a bunch?
Im coming from a google pixle 3 so im concerned that the phone is going to be really hot.
Exactly my thinking
I'm from Portugal and the difference of money between one and other is 300€. Do you think that with this difference it's better to buy pixel 8?!?
Between pixel 7a and Samsung a54 the same price?!?!
Eu acho que a pergunta você deve responder é quando tempo você quer usar sua celular ? Talvez comprar o Pixel 8 é uma melhor opção no tempo longo 🙂.
Espero que você me entender, eu so aprendo português desde alguns meses.
@@iAfroTech entendi o que escreveste. O pixel só agora é que está. Aser vendido em Portugal e os preços são muito altos. A diferença são 300€ e não posso dar.
3 updates for the 7A vs 7 yrs for the 8.... but double the price
We just got the 7A for X-mas for my son. It was free on T-mobile because I added a line. Free > Pixel 8
Pixel 7a does have wide angle video just check whether its on 4k 60fps if it is turn it down to 4k 30fps and you will see the option. Please make sure of these little things and come to a conclusion.
Disappointed that I cant turn on the flashlight with a double-chop motion like my Motorola phone could
You can set it up to turn on flash light if you double tap the back of the phone.
logically not everyone can afford the pixel 8. even if its only 50 dollars more than 7a during sale and deals. what seems like only 50 bucks to americans translates to a lot of money outside the american bubble. pixel 7a is the best where it stands in the price segment
I have a Pixel 7 as a second phone. Overall, it's a decent phone. That said, the fingerprint sensor sucks. It works maybe 30% of the time. I have a pal with the 7A and he's happy with it. It's all about what works for YOU.
I got the Pixel 7a for $320. That was a good deal for me.
Wow that's a great price, may I ask you how did you get it with that price?
@@MM-ei7xv Actually when I think about it, I got it for $311. Target had a sale for the Pixel 7a for $375. However, I also happen to work for Target, so I stacked my employee discount with the 5% Redcard. to bring the price down even further. I also used some points and gift card credit to bring the price to that point.
@@MM-ei7xvGoogle black Friday deals. Ends Nov. 27, 2023
@@MM-ei7xvblack Friday deal
How is the battery life and camera quality
It's currently 350 unlocked. Just picked one up on Amazon.
I think the inscreen finger print scanner is intentionally bad. Google has your finger prints from the older pixels, now they want to match your face id to them, by putting a feature that barely works so you use the face id instead...
Anyone notice how the mission statement "don't be evil" was dropped in '18...
What am I missing as a normal phone user if I get 7a instead
At $499 the 7A indeed may not be as good value as others. However, you can often find it for less. I got one recently for $280 from the Google store which is way worth it as far as I'm concerned (someone who doesn't have a lot of money).
where did u find it for 280
@@rafan1384 as a google FI subscriber in the Google store
in germany the pixel 8 is nearly double the price of the pixel 7a
As of March 2024, the Pixel 7a is half the price of the Pixel 8. My new Pixel 7a should arrive tomorrow...
Just bought one. Price difference is huge (Japan)
Clear calling works the other way around, it helps you understand the other person. At least that's what the pixel tips app says
Are u giving us $200 to buy the 8 over the 7a? 💯
All need is a adequate midrange fon,that can last me 3-5 years, and i don't need the latest and greatest. I got a s20fe Samsung, that is starting to show it's age.
So i just ordered me a pixel7a, that i got for 116$ 🙂🙃 going to be my first google pixel fon.
Thanks Much !.......
Yeah, but how does it fair against the black screen of death. It killed my 5a, what's next.
Where i am from (Germany) the Pixel 8 is 300$ more expensive than the 7a (700$ vs 400$).
holy shit this is not at all about the 7a after 6 months of usage but it is a frecking advertisment for the pixel 8 and that the time where this video was made was the perfect time to buy one because there was an discount on the 8.
Pixel 8 is $950 and 7a is $500 today in Canada
They're on sale in Canada right now. You can pick up a Pixel 8 for $750 CAN and a Pixel 7a for $300 CAN.
Pixel 7a is like half the price of Pixel 8 here in Singapore.
Even here in the UK
Even in india also
Is it just me or does he look like the actor Mark-Paul Gosselaar?
Nice phone. It's a great upgrade from a TCL phone. Imo it's like night and day.
It's literally double the price. In Indian currency you can get Pixel 7a for less than 39,999 while Pixel 8 costs no less than 75000 😕
Bro makes a review of 7a but promotes 8 😂😂
Got it for $360 in great condition on Amazon.
Google pixel 7a is a great phone, the only part I hate, is when I place the phone on the table, the screen goes off, i tried to fix that, but in vain. It appears that the motion sensors are the ones that needs to be disabled. Is there anyone who can help in this. Thank you
Go to Display setting and turn on Screen Saver
Or if you just want to keep your phone screen on longer while in use, change the Time Out setting and extend it to like 5 minutes or something.
Please make a 6 months later review of Pixel 7a vs Nothing Phone 2
That’s a great idea. We’ll add that comparison to our list!
I got my pixel 7a for a great price and it's the best phone I've ever had. More than I need. And spending such amounts of money for small differences seems ludicrous to me.
How's audio quality during calls?
Pixel 8 right now for Black Friday sales is $549. If I were to buy pixel I would just buy 8 for $549 till the sales last.
Where did you find that price please? The least I found was +700 eur
@@MM-ei7xvAmazon
Pixel 8 costs almost $300 more than 7A in my country :)
When u buy a phone these days you are getting something that will last at least 5 years I got the 6 and I'm not upgrading till i no longer get os updates then I will get the pixel 8 cause from what I've read u might as well get the 8 .
My wife realy likes the 7A, it's perfect for her.
True it's a nice upgrade if you use to have a TCL put lol
I love my 7a , the phone is probably the best budget phone I've ever had , the "Screen Call" system is priceless , I've probably stopped 5 potential "Indian based call centre Cranks " now .
It's nice that Google will update for like 8 years on the 8 but who really keeps a phone for 8 years? I update mine every 3 to 5 years due to wear and tear. Also technology improves a lot in that time.
I was looking at getting a Google phone. But after hearing Google with stop updating your phone think I'm out.
Everyone does that
honestly long software updates are meaningless. you will buy new one after 4-5 years. some even change phone every year lol
In India, the pixel 8 is twice the price of pixel 7a 🤣🤣 Here Pixel 8 is 75k-82k INR and Pixel 7a is 40k INR (without any sale cutoff or bank discount)
it is a great phone but the charging speed is very low. it spend 50mins for 50% which is dumb
Why didn't you mention the Pixel 7a at $375? Is it not worth it?
I missed that sale price before we finished the video. Def more worth it at that price, but even with that price cut, I'd still go with the 8 and its screen - Josh
Where is this sale? Here in Europe it's 450 sale price in Google store
@@MM-ei7xv Amazon
review or comparison?
I down with the 7a. Would I prefer to have the 7 or 8 pro? Yes, but I'm not excited to pay that price. Just saying...
The 7a is $500 CAD here in Canada while the 8 is $950...
If you buy right now, you can get a Pixel 7a for $300 CAD and a Pixel 8 for $750 CAD.
Best Buy sale ends Mar 24.
this turned out to be google pixel 8 review lol
Dude, it's an A7 review! It's kinda annoying to continuously say "just get the 8"...
No offence but it does not make sense what you said. People should be incentivised to pay as little as possible in order to get exactly what they need not features that mostly they dont need. Most people don't need what pixel 8 offers. If you have money to spare, different story then. Even 150 difderence is a lot for most.
You can't compare the 8 against the 7a as it's nearly twice the price.
In Iran, Pixel 8 price is exactly twice the 7a!
The 7a battery is terrible. I just went from a 5a to the 7a and the battery runs down in less than 24 hours and the phone is idle 90% of the time. I am sorry that I upgraded.
Even after the updates?
But 7a is on sale for $379 :(
Where?
@@MM-ei7xvBest Buy, Amazon
Google store
What if the 7A is $300? Is it still worth it to get the 8 at $550?
of course not
Google Pixel 7a or the Samsung A54?
Google Pixel 7a is much better in most cases, and is way more powerful than the A54. A54 wins on battery life though, and the screen is a bit better.
EU price Pixel 7a 439. Pixel 8 849, yeah 400 euro
€430 for the 7a
€690 for the 8
Thats a 60% price increase. Not sure if its really worth it
My old Samsung Galaxy S7 has better microphone quality than the Pixel (but it's very good on the Galaxy)
Video title is clickbait. I wash expecting a long term review, not a reason to buy a pixel 8 instead of a 7a
Hi tech people, is it worth it to buy 7a for 300 usd now?
I'm considering it for 340 GBP so I'd say so
I bought it for 300 and regret it. It has no customization abilities and takes forever to charge, basic features you'd assume any phone would have seem to be missing and it is twice as thick as my Samsung note.. camera is good though.
7a software support is 5 years, or until may 2028. you should check your facts...
Reviewing something based on a newer release is not good.
Lame review….why would review and old model and ask if its worth getting in comparison to the new 8?!
Doesnt make sense.
I am extremely unsatisfied with Google's customer support. Despite being under warranty, I've been left with no solution for my Google Pixel 7a, which I purchased in Qatar and am now trying to use in Pakistan. The phone is plagued with severe network and call drop issues, making it unusable as a phone. When I reached out to Google customer service, they shockingly told me that they cannot assist me because my phone is a Japanese version, specifically designed for that country. I question why this phone was then released in the Gulf market if it's not compatible with our networks. With no other option, I'm now forced to use my phone as a tablet, which is far from what I intended. Google's zero support and failure to satisfy customers like me is unacceptable.
..no. wait for the 9..
No wait for the 10
Yikes talk about elitism. It's a midrange device it can do everything under the sun. There's little need for flagship phones.
Edit: Google is all about software when it comes to cameras the actual camera module doesn't really matter too much.
Those with 7a, hold on to it. I'll tell you why,
1. Google will pass down features eventually to older phones, especially to those with tensor chips.
2. Exactly by end of the support of 7a, Google should be launching chips that are not exynos-based.
3. Google have killed multiple services. I think they'll back off from the support timelime they have provided. Even if they don't, it's still a win because next pixels will also be providing same support timeline.