Why buy the Google Pixel 8a?
· Bright, vivid 6.1 inch OLED display
· Google’ fastest Tensor G3 chipset
· Google’s AI - Best Take, Circle to Search, Magic Editor and more
Introduction
Not only can Google AI fix blurred shots on the Pixel 8a, it can also combine similar photos into one perfect shot with Best Take. The perfect solution for those group photos where not everyone looks at the camera at the same time.
When it comes to security, the Pixel 8a protects your online activity at all times with VPN by Google.
The Google Pixel 8a can also help detect if you have been in a car crash or are out walking, and can share your location with selected contacts.
It is a lot of brain for the price point, and a no brainer if you are looking to experience the magic of Google AI and top of the range hardware, without spending a fortune.
Design
Corning Gorilla Glass 3 makes the phone's glass scratch resistant and the IP67 rating makes it the most durable Google A-series phone yet. It can definitely handle a few slips and drips.
The Pixel 8a feels premium with its smooth finish and matt back cover, rounded corners and some attractive colour options including, vivid Aloe green.
Camera
What can you expect from the incredible photography tricks and treats available with the Pixel 8a? One of the most mind-blowing features has to be Best Take. Whether your subjects are photogenic or not is no longer an issue as Best Take ensures you get the best shot by blending a burst of photos into one perfect pic.
Magic Editor is another game changer. For those of you that are familiar with Magic Eraser, Magic Editor takes it up a notch. You can manipulate reality by moving objects around in your photo to where you feel they really should have been in the first place. It even gives you suggestions on what to change, like swapping a grey sky for a sunset.
As if all that wasn’t enough, you also now have Macro Focus for striking detail in smaller objects, and features such as Night Sight so you can snap away from dusk until dawn.
Video
The Pixel 8a's AI tricks are not just limited to photography, with features such as Audio Magic Eraser reducing distracting sounds in your video content like a pro. You can also shoot in up to 4K, so your videos look better than ever.
Display
The Pixel 8a boasts a smooth scrolling 120Hz refresh rate and 2000 nit brightness, which means the display is sharp and visible at all times.
The 6.1 inch display makes it more portable than the Pixel 8 Pro at 6.7 inches, without sacrificing the Pixel’s incredible user experience and power.
Processor
The Pixel 8a has the best chipset that Google has to offer under the hood. The chipset or processor is important as it determines how powerful, fast and efficient a mobile phone is.
The Tensor G3 chipset in the Pixel 8a is custom designed to provide AI-support that vastly improves the smart functionality and usage of the phone as well as a multitude of cool new photo and video features. This chip will run all games with ease, plus they look great thanks to the silky smooth 120Hz refresh rate.
Battery
Despite its compact size, the Google Pixel 8a impresses with at least 24 hours of use, thanks to its 4492mAh battery. Wireless charging and battery share are both supported. Battery share is useful as it allows you to turn your phone into a wireless charger so you can charge other wireless-charging phones or accessories on the go. With all that power, it is really only fair to share.
With Extreme Battery Saver, you'll get up to 72 hours of use without the need to charge.
Colours and Storage Options
The colours to choose for this splendid piece of Pixel kit are Aloe (green), Bay (blue), obsidian (black) and porcelain. Storage options are 128GB or 256GB.