Pixel 7a Review: The New Value KING!

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  • Google's a-series phones have always been a solid buy for the money. But how does the new Pixel 7a stack up? Let's find out!
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  • @JamesMKE
    @JamesMKE Рік тому +17

    Lithium batteries go by number of charge cycles. not how many times you plug it in. Its perfectly fine to plug in every night. Lithium batteries are extremely durable. My S20 ultra is charged every night 3 years old still has 90% of its original capacity.

    • @patrycjachryc2823
      @patrycjachryc2823 Рік тому +2

      How can you See how much did you batterie capacity have ?

    • @Boltai.
      @Boltai. Рік тому

      @@patrycjachryc2823 yeah how do see it

  • @thomhodder
    @thomhodder Рік тому +45

    You mentioned charging over night was a bad idea. I'd love to see a video about charging Do's and Don'ts.

    • @tuck28
      @tuck28 Рік тому +13

      Newer pixel phones have an adaptive charging option, so you can leave it plugged in overnight, while it has a charging profile that will maintain the longevity of the battery life.

    • @emmanuelezeagwula7436
      @emmanuelezeagwula7436 Рік тому +2

      Just use adaptive battery

    • @mumrik
      @mumrik Рік тому +4

      @@tuck28 Not only pixel phones. My 5 year old Mate 20 Pro has it as well. I think most phones do nowadays.

    • @Jason_Cardoza
      @Jason_Cardoza Рік тому +2

      Charging overnight isn’t a bad idea. I have optimized battery charging on and only charge overnight. My battery health is 100% still on my IPhone 13 Pro, the thing that hurts your battery is wireless charging.

    • @human6593
      @human6593 Рік тому

      ​@@Jason_Cardoza Is wireless charging really damage ur battery ? ,But i agree with changing overnight is okay i have charged it for 4yrs and still working about 10hrs.

  • @bitemedia3679
    @bitemedia3679 11 місяців тому +2

    Yesterday I got my Pixel 7a for $72. Nothing beats that haha

  • @Rayzorexe
    @Rayzorexe Рік тому +19

    I still have the 6a, so I don't really think it's worth the money to upgrade yet

    • @MarkSpurrell
      @MarkSpurrell  Рік тому +8

      Yeah, the 6a is still a great phone.

    • @fares3939
      @fares3939 Рік тому

      I want to buy a 6a any advice bro ? Is it good does it have any problems?

    • @PeterBalga
      @PeterBalga Рік тому

      ​@@fares3939 check the modem, if it uses the same as the regular 6 then you might have signal problems

    • @marksouthwell4490
      @marksouthwell4490 9 місяців тому

      The 7a will probably be the last of the A series - according to reports

  • @MRJLS15
    @MRJLS15 Рік тому +5

    I got mine today, 😊very enjoyable and nice

  • @DarkoSamardzic
    @DarkoSamardzic Рік тому

    What charging cable do you use (where you see the charging speed)?

  • @LordofKings_
    @LordofKings_ 8 місяців тому +1

    You're actually incorrect about that night charging since most phones nowadays make use of "optimized or Wise" night charging which charges the phone to 80% normally, and then wait with the rest until you're about to wake up.

  • @jayant0707
    @jayant0707 Рік тому

    Many users are saying that there ia a lot of heating issue in pixel 7a. Are also you facing the same problem in your unit?

  • @chubbyjohnson5480
    @chubbyjohnson5480 Рік тому +2

    My experiences with charging overnight show no difference in battery lifespan. I purposely slow charge on a slow wireless charger that has a fan.

  • @AverageDadOfficial
    @AverageDadOfficial Рік тому +2

    just got mine in to review! just a small bit of feedback.... batteries and software have come a long way since 2019... plugging your phone in overnight has little to zero impact on battery health. great content.

  • @ragingdusty9571
    @ragingdusty9571 Рік тому

    I can't wait for mine to show up, loved my pixel 6 but gave it up because my brother needed a new phone

  • @D_Roadtrip_Productions
    @D_Roadtrip_Productions Місяць тому

    i agree with the bad speakers on this phone - i recently purchased it on sale. so to listen to Music out loud at work, i use my Samsung Galaxy S23

  • @thomasward00
    @thomasward00 Рік тому +3

    I bought a new 6A with my carrier 2 weeks ago for $199, they gave me $150 trade in for my 4A.... So $49 dollars out of pocket, I'll wait for the 8A or 9A before upgrading again.

    • @akirakurusu4309
      @akirakurusu4309 Рік тому +2

      Should've waited

    • @thomasward00
      @thomasward00 Рік тому +2

      @@akirakurusu4309 No, the 6A is good enough for me at $199

    • @akirakurusu4309
      @akirakurusu4309 Рік тому

      @@thomasward00 Eh, I mean, if it works for you, sure, assuming you aren't heavy on photography or speed. 7a's 2x zoom and 90hz refresh rate will definitely help it stay fresh in the long run. Also, there's been rumors that this is the last A-series, and if that proves true you'll have to go for the 8 or 9.

  • @jamiesplinter8758
    @jamiesplinter8758 Рік тому

    Probably my next phone purchase

  • @Laura-dw4yo
    @Laura-dw4yo 4 місяці тому

    With photography as the priority, would you go 7a or 8? I know on paper the 8 has better hardware, but I'm wondering if the real world image quality reflects that.

  • @Chaosfyre89
    @Chaosfyre89 Рік тому +2

    I hope due to the 7 and 7a being so close specs-wise means the standard pixel 8 gets specs closer to the "pro" model.

    • @shrin210
      @shrin210 Рік тому

      Or pixel "a" models will be removed

    • @marksouthwell4490
      @marksouthwell4490 9 місяців тому

      Apparently the 8 has better specs than the 7 series. However, this will come at a cost as in it will be more expensive

  • @Staticclism
    @Staticclism Рік тому +1

    Still happy with my 7 Pro but man oh man am I tempted by the Fold.

  • @mattgwin3525
    @mattgwin3525 Рік тому

    I am thinking of getting this how long does it get android support for?

    • @patrycjachryc2823
      @patrycjachryc2823 Рік тому +1

      About 3 years of Android Support and 5 years Securitys

    • @mattgwin3525
      @mattgwin3525 Рік тому +2

      @@patrycjachryc2823 awesome thanks just ordered the charcoal one

  • @unboxrocko
    @unboxrocko Рік тому +2

    The Tensor is everything but not efficient.The 7a has a really bad standby time. As usual for an exynos

  • @alfsid5610
    @alfsid5610 Рік тому

    In Australia pixel 7a costs $749 AUD. Paid review completely changed the definition of value. What the hell!!!!

  • @iAfroTech
    @iAfroTech Рік тому

    So you tell us this phone is perfect, no battery life issue, great SoT, no overheating when shooting photos or videos on long time term or playing games for 1 hour ?🤔🧐
    Pixel 7, Pixel 7a...i don't know...

  • @bulelanibotman
    @bulelanibotman Рік тому

    what is the name of the controller?

    • @Dryde85
      @Dryde85 Рік тому

      Exactly. I cannot find the name. I am surprised i cant recognize it.

  • @Shan_Shah
    @Shan_Shah Рік тому +1

    I said the same thing last year, and I'm gonna release the same tear this year, and that is, don't buy a series, the pixel 5a was $399 then they went to $449 which I said was pretty expensive for mid range and considering that their a series come out almost a year later with the standard one going on discount for the similar price or slightly cheaper, it's Google fault for cannabilizing their own sales, to make the a series look valuable they will raise the price of the pixel 8 and 8 pro my guess would be $649-$749 for pixel 8 and $999 for the 8 pro. Google shouldn't have made the a series as the a series being release a year later almost can be found for $399-$449 why pay more for waterdown version why not just make $449 the regular price of pixel 7 and $699 for the 7 pro, honestly the pro needs to become more pro the differences are no minimal the difference from pixel 7 to 7 pro is pretty much the difference between the 7a and 7

  • @derangedranger8612
    @derangedranger8612 7 місяців тому

    I actually felt the speaker was good and you get the night charging which doesn't charge your phone past 80 and will charge only after you wake up.

  • @nirmaldas2242
    @nirmaldas2242 Рік тому +2

    Better to buy pixel 7 over this

  • @billclinton7003
    @billclinton7003 Рік тому +1

    The Pixel 7a is sooo good. Buy it !

  • @Nick-Nasty
    @Nick-Nasty Рік тому +1

    The 7 is the true king. you can find it for the same or cheaper than the 7a!

  • @noah-j00
    @noah-j00 Рік тому +1

    the value king is pixel 7 or Galaxy S22 from last year which cost nearly as much but overall better phones than 7A

  • @confusedwarrior4495
    @confusedwarrior4495 Рік тому +2

    Charge my iphone every night for the last 10 months and it's still at 100 percent battery health

  • @doomy_doomy2225
    @doomy_doomy2225 Рік тому

    All they have to do is fix the camera on this phone and it will be a no brainer. We have had a few being returned to our store because the camera just dies and does not work, load, or function. It is $299.99 where I work so best phone in the store basically. Wish Apple had a good mid ranger

  • @j.d.5709
    @j.d.5709 Рік тому +1

    I just don't see the point when you can get a regular Pixel 7 for a bit more with non of the P7a drawbacks.

    • @akirakurusu4309
      @akirakurusu4309 Рік тому

      Pixel 7a has more megapixels to work with, more detail

    • @j.d.5709
      @j.d.5709 Рік тому +1

      @Akira Kurusu that's 1 advantage. Not worth the drawbacks everywhere else.imo.

    • @krisreddish3066
      @krisreddish3066 Рік тому +1

      @@j.d.5709 Plastic will resist shattering, it is lighter, can be removed with a heat gun easier than with glass if you ever need to DIY any repair. Not a fan of glass body phones because glass is glass and glass breaks. It is structurally more rigid too, in other words has less flex than the 7 and 7 pro that a toddler could snap in half because of a defective design that was fixed on the 7a. Unbiased as a user, I do not own a smartphone, I do fix them sometimes though. From that bias it seems a better buy.

  • @pariscloud2907
    @pariscloud2907 Рік тому +2

    I like a good plastic. It's lighter.

  • @divinedeparture2701
    @divinedeparture2701 Рік тому

    Is it right to say that 7a camera is better than 7 and will be even more better due to the new sensors ?

  • @casey.rob.
    @casey.rob. 11 місяців тому

    It still scrolls with a slight stutter, like nearly all Android phones. Coming from an iPhone to Android, the overall smoothness is just lacking. iPhones are just smoother and snappier.

  • @Gary0557
    @Gary0557 11 місяців тому

    Surprising about the poor speaker quality, I find my 6a is excellent.

  • @tawsikabdullah
    @tawsikabdullah 9 місяців тому

    A fantastic phone for this price range. The charging speed could have been better but I'm sure this phone charges faster than most people's iphone 😅

  • @amansolankie
    @amansolankie Рік тому

    I need the wallpapers guys. Can anyone help?

    • @schadenfreude6274
      @schadenfreude6274 Рік тому +1

      Learn to use Google instead of crying here like a little baby. :)

  • @AtPlume
    @AtPlume 8 місяців тому

    Who outside of tech UA-camrs would call these "chunky bezels"? Seriously?

  • @zErOo00oo0
    @zErOo00oo0 Рік тому

    Idk.. a 100$ mode , and you can get the 7 at the moment

  • @miccakoster3838
    @miccakoster3838 Рік тому

    My pixel 6a is a solid device so not worth the upgrade to 7a. I don't know what you people do on your phones I can get 2 days easy on my 6a almost 3 days

  • @TheWcr84
    @TheWcr84 Рік тому

    If they could just fix the battery. Come on a 4,000mAh unit should be doing better

  • @alexwelch7198
    @alexwelch7198 Рік тому

    Grommet 😂

  • @earnistse4899
    @earnistse4899 Рік тому +1

    It’s too expensive to be a value king. The 6a is the real value champ. It’s 230 bucks Amazon renewed or 349 new.

  • @daffvelos
    @daffvelos Рік тому

    I wonder why Google still don't manage to use symmetrical bezels on their screen. Honestly, Nothing phone (1) more premium looks than this.

  • @matthewdavisson
    @matthewdavisson Рік тому +1

    Who even uses phones without earbuds?! You got a pair free. Use them, bro!

    • @MarkSpurrell
      @MarkSpurrell  Рік тому +3

      I don't carry earbuds whereever I go. And I don't like having earbuds constantly in my ears either. I use phone speakers a lot.

    • @Nick-Nasty
      @Nick-Nasty Рік тому

      Same. I don't even like earbuds lol. It's either phone speaker, bluetooth speaker or real ass headphones.

  • @santjagobardhi1210
    @santjagobardhi1210 Рік тому +6

    Where ia "value" when is 500€?? 550€ it costs pixel 7 with minor bumps in spec. Not worth at all. Last valie for money was Pixel 3A & 4A.

    • @MarkSpurrell
      @MarkSpurrell  Рік тому +2

      The Pixel 4a was $100 cheaper in 2020 at $350 USD, but it also had a pretty low end snapdragon 730g and 6gb of ram. The 7a is $450 USD, but you're getting actual flagship performance with that tensor g2 chip. I would argue that the 4a was budget oriented whereas the 7a is targeted towards upper midrange.
      In any case, if you don't want to pay the $450 now, just wait a couple months and google will no doubt drop the price by $50-$100 😂

    • @segarrarios
      @segarrarios Рік тому

      The 3a, 4a, and 5a had terribly slow chipsets. The 6a and 7a are much closer to flagships with midrange prices, therefore good dollar to performance ratio.
      I'll simplify things for you:
      Pixel 4a at $299 had a mediocre chipset, no wireless charging, dim display and horrible battery life, and no future proofing in connectivity (lacks 5g), but people still considered great because of pixel UI and its camera software.
      Pixel 7a is 90% of the pixel 7, but at 83% of the cost. In simple terms, the 7a has excellent value. People are just upset because it's just not a budget phone anymore. We can call it a "flagship killer" now and still the affordable version of the Pixel lineup.
      Yes, the base 8 will go up in price closer to the Pro versions. The 7 and 6 were too cheap in order to break into the market.
      The tensor G2 performs well enough to be considered a high end chipset and wins many battles against the competition if you nitpick the contest (I'm taking about real world and not synthetic benchmarks).

    • @_knightcrawler_
      @_knightcrawler_ Рік тому

      ​@@segarrarioswireless charging for 7.5W, that is bullshit. A flagship offering 18W charging is bullshit. Battery performance is bad, heating issues are there. Pixel 7a is just a phone which has a software which has better software than others, and camera is debatable as per the reviews i have seen. It is a no no for the price it sells right now

    • @christiankeil7845
      @christiankeil7845 Рік тому

      4a had an amazing form factor, this one is the same brick as the 7 and only 100 euro difference. 193g.
      4 and 4a had a bigger price gap.