I recently had the pleasure of trying out Google\u2019s Pixel 8a, and I must say, it has taken the value proposition to a whole new level compared to its predece ...<\/p>\n
Now, $500 may not be pocket change, but in today\u2019s world of $1,200 iPhones and $1,300 Galaxy devices, the Pixel 8a seems like a steal \u2013 especially considering all the features it offers.<\/p>\n
So, should we ditch $1,000 phones altogether? Well, maybe\u2026 or maybe not. But there is one $1,000 phone that looks a bit awkward next to the Pixel 8a \u2013 my trusty old Pixel 8 Pro.<\/p>\n
Oh boy, does Google\u2019s premium flagship look overpriced now!<\/p>\n
### Flagship-killer indeed! Pixel 8a makes Pixel 8 Pro the biggest loser in Google\u2019s smartphone lineup<\/p>\n
No matter where you look for a Pixel 8a review or article, you will find people comparing it to the Pixel 8 and talking about how the flagship phone makes the mid-ranger pale in comparison. And I have to agree.<\/p>\n
For roughly the same price point, the vanilla Pixel 8 offers more premium features than the Pixel 8a. And guess what? The same goes for the Pixel 8 Pro! But this comparison isn\u2019t always highlighted by tech enthusiasts.<\/p>\n
Having used the Pixel 8 Pro since launch, I can confidently say that Google\u2019s premium flagship is truly lagging behind in comparison to its mid-range counterpart.<\/p>\n
### The tiny Pixel 8a gives me 90% of my Pixel 8 Pro at half the price<\/p>\n
When I first got my hands on my $1,000 Pixel 8 Pro, I was blown away. But after playing around with the $500 Pixel 8a, I can\u2019t help but wonder if anyone should really be splurging on a $1,000 phone anymore \u2013 even if you can find it for $700-800 these days.<\/p>\n
The Pixel 8a does pretty much everything that my expensive Pixel 8 Pro can do. Sure, you can tell that its back is plastic, but hey \u2013 it won\u2019t break easily! Plus, it\u2019s so light that you could even use it without a case.<\/p>\n
The display is where you\u2019ll notice a difference between these two phones \u2013 with the Pro model boasting a larger and more vibrant screen. However, practical differences like weaker speakers and lack of Reverse Wireless Charging on the Pixels are expected in mid-range devices.<\/p>\n
With almost identical Google experiences between them both devices offer similar functionalities with huge cost differences; hence why I feel like getting a $500 Pixel 8a gives me almost everything my pricey device does \u2013 at half the price!<\/p>\n
### The case for sticking with flagships (unless you really don\u2019t have to)<\/p>\n
After spending some time with the Pixel 8a before returning it to our office space; I\u2019ve come to realize that fundamentally I wouldn\u2019t feel like missing out if I were to swap my trusty old Pexil 9 pro for an \u2018A\u2019 variant saving myself some serious cash.<\/p>\n
That\u2019s half of what you would spend on another high-end phone \u2013 two units of this model; or even go on vacation or buy another gadget. It all comes down to getting similar functionalities at half of what most phones are worth today \u2013 mind-blowing right?<\/p>\n
And let\u2019s not forget about those OS updates which will keep your device running smoothly for years ahead making this device truly special among mid-range models which usually don\u2019t age well over time; unlike their pricier counterparts which usually do better over time as they tend to last longer due their higher quality build materials used in their construction process.
\nBut guess what? The future holds even better deals as prices drop further down from now onwards making this phone an excellent deal by then.
\nSo let\u2019s just wrap up by quoting Borat: Wawawiwa Google! Are you self-sabotaging yourself?!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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