Google Pixel 8a

Released March 2024

High-End ($400-$600)
Google Pixel 8a

Summary


Pros

  • Very good overall photo and video experience for its segment
  • Good screen readability outdoors thanks to its high peak brightness
  • Particularly adapted for watching HDR10 videos in lowlight conditions
  • Display that offers visual comfort thanks to its accurate management of blue light

Cons

  • Limited zoom capabilities
  • Visible color variations when looking at the display from an angle

Scores


136
camera
2024
3rd

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Camera Score i
136
45
Samsung Galaxy A05s
BEST 163

Sub-scores

Photo i
141
50
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 169
Bokeh i
60
20
Xiaomi Redmi 12C
BEST 85
Preview i
71
34
Fairphone 4
BEST 91
Zoom i
126
15
Oppo A77 5G
BEST 164
Video i
128
31
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 158

Use Cases

BEST 154

Friends & Family

Portrait and group photos and videos

BEST 138

Lowlight

Photos and videos in lowlight conditions

145
display
2024
4th

in High-End Ranking ($400-$600)

Overall Display Score i
145
82
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 157
Top score
Honor Magic6 Pro

Sub-scores

Readability i
154
74
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 164
Color i
135
104
Apple iPhone 12 Pro
BEST 165
Top score
Google Pixel 8
Video i
141
65
Samsung Galaxy A22 5G
BEST 163
Touch i
152
79
Samsung Galaxy A52 5G
BEST 164

Key highlight

Eye Comfort

This smartphone has met our thresholds for flicker, brightness, blue-light filtering, and color consistency and will provide the user with a comfortable viewing experience.

Specifications


152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm

Dimensions

5G
Single SIM

Network

Water resistant
IP67

Protection

Wireless

Charging

128/256 GB

Storage

Wide, Ultra-Wide

Main camera
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