Pixel 8a Vs. Pixel 7a: Is The A-Series Upgrade Worth The Premium?
Google's latest A-series smartphone, the Pixel 8a, comes with several upgrades over the Pixel 7a. A smoother screen, Tensor G3 SoC, and seven years of Android updates might compel you to get the Pixel 8a right away, but is the mid-year update worth the premium over the Pixel 7a? Let's find out.
Pixel 8a Features Rounded Corners (and New Colors)
While the Pixel 8a's dimensions are similar to those of its predecessor, it weighs 188g, which makes it 5.5g lighter. Unlike its boxy predecessor, the Pixel 8a features rounded corners and curved edges, which make the phone look more elegant. In terms of functionality, the design makes the phone easier to hold, too. If you're familiar with the way the Pixel 8a looks, that's because the smartphone is based on Google's 2023 flagship, the Pixel 8.
On the back, the Pixel 8a features the iconic camera visor (with a pill-shaped cutout for the cameras). Further, the matte-textured back on the Pixel 8a feels more premium than the glossy polycarbonate back panel on the Pixel 7a. Apart from this, both phones share the centrally located punch-hole display and the position of buttons/ports.
The Pixel 8a is available in two new colors: Aloe and Bay. While the former has a bright green hue, the latter resembles the Bay Blue finish of the Pixel 8 Pro. Besides, you can also get the smartphone in Obsidian (dark gray) and Porcelain (off-white) shades, similar to Pixel 7a's Charcoal and Snow variants. Unfortunately, Google has dropped the Coral finish it introduced with the Pixel 7a.
Both phones share an IP67 water and dust resistance rating and Gorilla Glass 3 protection for the screen. Moreover, the Pixel 8a has an elegant design, is easier to hold, and won't get fingerprints on the back panel as frequently.
Pixel 8a's Screen Gets a Much-Awaited Upgrade
Even though the Pixel 8a has the same 6.1-inch screen size and FHD resolution as the Pixel 7a, Google has upgraded the refresh rate and the peak brightness. So, the latest
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