This is the Pixel 7a!
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- The Pixel 7a was officially announced! Marques, Andrew, and David talk about everything they like (and don't like) about the Pixel 7a and whether it's even worth getting.
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I bought the 7 pro for $399 from Spectrum Mobile because they had a sale going. It was an absolute steal and I'm very very happy with my purchase. I love the pixel products! Hope to give a future fold a try!
As a UK customer I'm so jealous of those sales 😭
$400? Damn
@@Samsonfs same here thats a crazy price I just paid £850 for my 7 pro last week, gave my mum my pixel 7 lol :'')
Pixel 7a is $300 at spectrum mobile right now, they’ve got them in-store too!
Lucky! I got the pixel 7 for 499 due to a discount
This is what the Pixel 5 should have been! It's a very appealing phone for the price point now
The 5 always felt like a stopgap measure of sorts, especially with how it and the 4a looked practically identical
@@IzzuddinRafli crazy how similar it was to the 4a 5g, barely any difference other than some better glass and 90hz
It also had wireless charging
And thinner bezels
pixel 5 was trash
Was feeling quite upset that my 7 is the same as the 7a but thanks for highlighting the small differences
I have a 7 Pro, but don't get it twisted, your phone is clearly superior to the 7a.
I actually ordered a 7 before canceling that and ordering a 7 Pro, but then I saw some more reviews about the camera and since I'm a camera power user, I opted for the Pro.
The 7 is the smartest smartphone purchase price versus performance, absolutely the best option right now and has been since it launched.
Sorry guys, but you know the price on the 7a will drop like a stone in very short order and it'll always be cheaper than the 7. I own it already, love the camera's, love the screen, love the power. Coral FTW. I'll always thank them for at least for including wireless charging. As I charge overnight only, charging speed isn't an issue to me. Plus it charges pretty darn fast wired in a pinch. No regrets, glad I grabbed it.
Ive heard it has heating issues. Anything about that
@@shivansharora4647 None here...but then the reported issues were with the 7 and 7 Pro, not the 7a. Something to do with an update of sorts. I also read it was already fixed so there's also that.
@@shivansharora4647 the first 6 hours it was hot because of setup. other than that its been good!
100% accurate. October 2023, Amazon offers the Pixel 7A for $399 for Prime sale. Google discontinues the Pixel 7 as the Pixel 8 is released. I buy my phones completely divorced from my carrier. For me the $300 delta between the 7a and 8 is critical. The current generation of Pixels shifted me away from Apple as the software is next level (real time translation, photo editing, etc.).
I have no issues with my 7a.. waiting for the A14 update though.
im still rockin the 4a love the size man
Same here. I wish the 7a had the same size as 4a.
I am in love with my pixel 4a.
I love the bump to binned 16MP photos over 12MP. It gives you some nice leeway to crop photos without losing significant quality.
A lot of people dont know but when you increase the hardness of a material ( more scratch resistant) it becomes a lot more brittle, meaning if you drop it it is more likely to shatter. So victus may be more scratch resistant but is probably a lot easier to crack when dropped. Personally since i drop my phone a lot od prefer the 3.
I’m glad I’m not the only one that made that observation. Not a lot of people mention that.
I figured glass is a good middle ground between scratch resistance and drop resistance; plastic is too soft but will not break when dropped while ceramic/sapphire is too brittle but will only really be scratched by itself or diamond.
@@avgperson6551
Victus and ceramic shield don’t really improve scratch resistance compared to standard gorilla glass from 6 years ago, they improved drop resistance while maintaining the same scratch resistance.
@@acojo8205 is it because glass is glass and glass breaks? 😀
@@avgperson6551 yep. But the newer glass technologies are more durable so you should go for them
Gorilla glass 3 is great. It's more scratch resistant compare to other versions of gorilla glass, but it's also more fragile (breaks easier if you drop your phone). It's not worse, it's just different. But for some reason most reviwers have no idea what the differences are, in their mindset "lower number = worse"
"breaks easier" = "worse" 😒😒
@@arnabs2009 by that logic plastic screens are the best, they don't break
@@blgDemon i think you are only arguing for the sake of arguing. When we compare glass vs plastic, glass is superior most of the times. They don't scratch as easily as plastic and don't break for the general use case. When we compare glass vs glass, of course more scratch resistant and (or) more durability is better.
Glass is glass
@@s....... I've been using smartphones since 2013 and have never shattered a screen. For me, scratch resistance is more important.
At the end of the day, different people will have different preferences. ✌️
9:00 when i was struggling with my iPhone Xs but refused to buy a new iPhone until we got to september and a new one would be released - i was far too tempted to get a Pixel 4a; an incredible and affordable phone that could carry me for a year or so and i could push back my iPhone upgrade
this was back in late 2021 ..but i held out and got the 14 Pro ..but the Pixel and the 4a in particular still tempt me at times
I switched from the original iphone SE to a Pixel 4a in early 2021. No regrets! May be the best smartphone I'll ever own.
Still missing a compact phone like my beloved Pixel 4a - that was the best form factor of any phone I've ever owned.
I also loved the 4a, that was a Outstanding small phone!
I'd get a 7a for $400 or less but at $450+ the 7 brings more value
The stage performance at the end. LOL
The 7a is $250 cheaper than the 7 in Australia. So very different conversation here.
Andrew should get one of those state trooper mustaches he has the face for it.
Hi Marques,
Can you please make a video addressing Google's Reliability issues? I know you've praised the pixel phones numerous times and even named them "phone of the year" but google's habit of beta testing on its customers has to stop.
I bought a Pixel 6 because of your review from day one it has constant bugs and issues. Glitches in the software, cheap GPS sensors making google maps show your location in the middle of the ocean or constantly need calibration, bluetooth issues, dropped calls, USB- C connection issues, and within a year the battery wouldn't consistently charge, or last half a day. A year later I sold it and changed to an S22 and yes I agree with you pixel's are the smartest smartphones and I definetly missed some of the brilliant features but right out of the box the S22 works perfectly, no bugs or glitches.Does the fundamental things not only of a smart phone but of a phone in general. Apple users I have spoken with say the same thing yes siri is dumb but she works properly. everything on the iphone is rock solid, not oh please wait for the update so you can use the basic functions of the product you paid for.
I feel like its misleading to only praise this company without addressing the fact that their products only work for a short period of time and have massive flaws that they say they will fix only to make things worse or ignore.
I love your work mate and have been impressed with all you've accomplished in the 10+ years ive been a subscriber. I hope you read this comment.
PS. Has anyone noticed google search as gone to shit. Like its suddenly become way more sponsored content at the top of the page usually giving wrong information? Looks like they are making a last ditch effort to profit off their search engine before everyone replaces it with ChatGPT or another AI Search Engine
Have you ever considered that maybe your experience wasn't normal? Pixels 100% have problems but those things simply aren't the experience of the vast majority of users, the pixel user base is just smaller and more filled with tech enthusiasts and therefore the issues seem amplified.
Also you're literally ignoring the fact that marques made a video calling out Google because of his negative experience with the 6 pro and went on to get it replaced and had a nearly flawless experience outside of the normal amount of bugs that every company inevitably has
You must have not watched Marques's video literally criticizing the Pixel 6 for these bugs. He officially stopped recommending the phone. Google is not as experienced as Samsung in hardware and Apple in software, but it does plenty of things better and definitely accepts some criticism from the tech community.
Audio is a little weird
Interesting regarding the price, currently in Australia selling from one of the biggest retailers you can get the 7a for $749 and the 7 for $999 AUD, sure you can find them cheaper elsewhere. (Unlocked that is, not on a plan)
Yep. My wife and I were gonna pick up two 7a’s today. The big yellow store was offering $150 gift card + today only 10% off click frenzy. End of the day, I got the 7a for $675 + $150 gc that I put towards a 7pro for her which was also on sale for $1050 + 10% clickfrenzy. All up $1470
You get $150 cash back in the Google store, so you can buy the wife one for $600
If the Pixel 7 can go on sale at a lesser price so will the Pixel 7a, eventually. Is that extra 100 dollar price really worth it for people looking for VFM.
i love the new set up and the work y'all putting up but is it just me or the sound system have changed quite a lot? the audio seems to have quite a bit of an echo i might even said, maybe that's just the new style, anyway, keep up with the good job.
I have the 6a and I have to say I love it
I just don't get Googles pricing structure. For me the 7a was DOA because the chunky bezels around the 6.1" display effectively make it the same size as the base 7. So the angle of a truly compact pixel is out. Idk I'm passing on this one.
I'm using a 1+ 10 Pro, and I have magic eraser it came with Android 13 I believe. 🤷🏾♂️ But I've not yet tried it, but I'm dreaming of Pixel 7 Pro, if I had the Pixel I would probably check it out.
The 7a at 500 bucks is nothing to get excited over. We’ve seen the 7 at that price several times now and the a series keeps creeping up in price every year.
I got the pixel 7 on my birthday and it was on special for 449 I believe and it was worth it
Even after releasing 7 phones the quality of the hardware is not up to the mark, I bought the pixel 7 pro this year and the volume rocker has issues where it gets jammed and also sometimes for no reason the phone loses signal and sometimes it says your phone is switched off when someone tries to call it.
I feel like it's so strange that they don't just give a straight forward statement of saying wait for sales that work for your budget. And then choose whichever works for you.
Am i the only one surprised that nobody talks about inflation as a reason the price may have increased too? I mean a bag of fritos is over $5 where i live
For me I've tried multiple phones I really like the nothing phone for $450 it's really good great camera 256 GB standard great design and 120 refresh
Rn in europe the 7a can be found for ~320 euro while the 7 ~380. Still to see any meaningful difference you have to get hte 7 pro at 450.
11:14
3:15 fyi the 7 is hard capped at 21w just like the 6 and only charges at that level in basically the first 20%
Will the Magic Editor come to the Pixel 6a?
Would the 7a support spatial audio feature from Pixel Buds Pro?
Hate that none of them are wearing Mkbhd shoes 3:21
The Pixel 7a is what the Pixel 5 should have been! It's definitely stealing the show at this price point.
Everyone keeps talking about the “same price as the 7” point and I think I know why google has it set up this way.
The base/pro models are going to be financial based when google is discussing success. They are probably concerned about now much money in sales they made from that model. It’s the better phone slightly, so when the a series comes out at almost the same price, it’s easy to suggest spending money on that phone.
The a series is a budget phone. It’s meant to be the best value. So google isn’t concerned on its financial earnings. It’s success is validated by units sold. That happens after the price drops right around Black Friday and Christmas. Samsungs S series lineups get announced upon release after the new year. So Google will focus on units sold with the a series because parents might get their kids a cheaper phone (or Vice versa) instead of spending 1100+ on the upcoming Samsung models. The value of the a is used to undercut the sales of the upcoming phones of other brands by enticing everyone with a super low price around the holidays.
The success of the A will be based on a 2-3 month span from November to January to see the peak number of units sold.
I got my pixel 7 at best buy for 350 along with a Google Fi plan, I later swapped to spectrum mobile. But 350 is insanity for my 7.
I bought one. It's nice. It's in no way an amazing phone, but it's... nice. Faster wireless charging would have been nicer. That's my main complaint.
I already sold my Pixel 6a. I'm sick with 60hz display, the front cam is not good, it heats up a lot, the battery doesn't last long. But what I like about it is the software experience, it's clean, easy to use, rear camera is great, I got the japan variant that's why I cannot turn off the camera shutter sound. I'm going to use my Pixel 3a for now and save up for something better
Honestly they only got me to get the 7a due to a deal to get free ear buds with it 😂 otherwise I would have just got the 7
My pixel 4a5G got magic eraser and it has a Qualcomm chip. Features always come down
i think the case is different in india because pixel 6a selling around 305 dollar in flipkart sales, and may be they will drop the price of 7A in sales
its pretty much how i feel about iphone 13 mini vs iphone se
Hey guys does anyone know how to fix graininess in the front camera for 6pro?
Yeah, get a different phone
But in all seriousness use night sight for slightly better results but the selfie camera simply isn't that much of a priority and is one of the ways they kept cost down
I had to buy a 7a to pray that I get better signal in SOCal. I hate the fact that the 6 pro-6a-7 all 3 have had poor service. please 7a, have better signal!
Nice talks
I just purchased the 7a ($499)Coral with free pixel buds ($99)and free case. ($25) so its actually a great deal.
Going to use it until I move everything over from Apple.
Then I'm getting the Pixel Fold and trade in my 14 Pro Max.
Is S22 Fe coming out in compe to 7A
My 4a 5g bricked on mother's day. I didn't want to get a phone. I am just finishing my first day with the 7a. The fingerprint scanner is garbage. The body is so slippery, it feels like they want you to drop it before your case shows up. I'm hoping it grows on me, but so far it's just pissed me off...
battery drain on may update is ridiculous switching back to iphkne
Why I went with the 7a - ~£50 cheaper, wider ultrawide camera, bluetooth 5.3, smaller size and weight, better battery life
what if you can get the 7a for free with no in trading?
Not happy with the battery life on my 7a coming from the 5a. And phone gets warmer with it just sitting in my pocket not to mention when im using it.
idc, i think battery matters most to me and the 7's is still smaller than the 7a.. 7a's been really smooth so far & pictures are better than on the 6a.. love that the battery was over 4400 but there's only a slight difference with the 7a
I think I will wait for the pixel 8 pro
Well in EU is 7a great option, 7 cost here 779€ and 7a 549€ and almost no sales and deals.
could it be that the price raise of the 7a indicates the 8's gn be more expensive?
Google would never miss the chance of raising the price, I think. Or they might use this generation as an incremental upgrade to various components and no big upgrade, and keep the price.
Yeah, the base 8 is probably getting a flexible panel at 120hz so I would expect a price increase
What is the advantage that the pixel has?
User experience...
But some times sucks
They really should've just changed 90hz in (a) series and priced it for 350-380, considering the old G2 chip which was already a mid-range chip when released earlier with pixel 7. (now we crossed the first quarter of 2023, makes the chip quite underperforming with current standard) with bezels similar to 7.
Right now, at AT&T, you can get the 7a for $2/month.
Yeah, but you are paying ATT a ton per month, so ....
@@carstuff4u942 it's not really THAT much.
I tried one in the shop here in France and i took three times a pic and clicked to check the pic and the app crashed 😅ngl i was going to buy after your reviews and decided to go to the 7 instead
Tf, that must've been just the store thing
Does it have free unlimited gdrive storage?
No, that was only the pixel 1 in full resolution and the up to the 5 at reduced res.
I got the pixel 7a from a launch deal for 2000 kr danish ($289.90) with the pixel buds A series. I'm selling those for $75 to a friend, because i have the buds pro. Therefore i only spend like $215 on the pixel 7a. I can't complain at all hahaha.
Wtf was that thing at the end? 😮
😊
I think these socks made by google that he wears..6:30(left)..😂😂
Anyone notice?👍
In the uk the 7a is £449 and the 7 is £549
6a is smooth to me so
The only reason I got the 7a is for the smaller screen.
Pixel 7a cant be activated on Verizon. Atleast the Coral version. Many reports are coming in. I'm returning mine.
So... The question is, why would Google or Apple create products like these at these prices?
Because they are selling
What its the exact same price as the 7?? tf
The 7 has been out for longer time, and some sellers might want to just get rid of their stock, enticing people with a discount.
This will most likely happen to 7a as well. Eventually. (and other phones... and anything besides Apple, really 🤣)
Slightly related: almost never impulse-buy something until long-term reviews are out and discounts are available - you should use your device for multiple years and you don't want to waste your money or your patience on bugs (google pixel phones are extra susceptible to bugs, sometimes)!
@@skyblockreborn1379 I believe that is good advice but i impulse pre-ordered the ROG ally lol and bought Pixel 7 Pro couple months into release haha ooops. The 7 at 7a price is a no brainier too. intresting the way its going down
they will probably kill the a series due to the prices being too similar
After watching this video I will not be able to hear the name Gorilla Glass without thinking "Girl Glass" 🤣
The end 😂😂😂😂
8:36 all non-pixels have TO PAY for those services. Do your research my guy.
why you say more like 25w? Not a bad guess lol i have tested it with an actually in line wattage meter and its 28w stable 32w quickest 18w slowest it was rarely actually at 30w over my periods of testing
32w under load
28w steady, device sitting locked
18w slowest seen only with adaptive charging on
also no often no charging at all 0w i assume something with the adaptive charging try to let it die down a bit before charging again
You are completely wrong. Per Google's own website the 6 and 7 are capped at around 21w and the pro model is 23, neither of them can remotely reach 30w even if your meter says so.
An in line meter is only going to show you how much is being pulled from the wall, actual battery testing has shown that it is physically capped at 21w peak and that's right in the first 15 or so percent.
@@Samsonfs You read it on the internet so it must be right... becuase specs from a manufacturer have always been 100% accurate... lol I'll stick to my own test... Thanks
@@TheTyisawesomelol. LMAO even. You are objectively wrong and it's been shown repeatedly and by Google themselves. You are pulling higher wattage from the wall but the phones battery itself is hard capped at 21w for the base model and 23 for the pro just like the 6 series.
@@Samsonfs Idk where you are getting that info but its does not match the results from tests I performed. Also i missed your other comment, I'm not testing at the wall socket.The meter is a USB C in line meter, plugs right into the device. I have compared results to my old Pixel 3 and I believe the readings are accurate
STAY ON YOUR DOT
Lol if feature released to the 7a only and not the 7 and 7 pro.... LMAO id be so pissed the 7 Pro is not even old
They should have done a pixel fold a and done a cheaper fold phone
Not gonna happen until the technology has significantly matured, the components and rnd are simply too expensive
@@Samsonfs Samsung should do something like that as to get the sweet price point on the market as the tech will not take off as it would be out of reach of the average consumer
That has been the problem with the 1000 dollar phones
Not the same price
In europe its more like 350 € (6a), 400 € (7a), 550 € (7). Bought the 7a, although the 7 has the better tech.
I am a regular person 😞
Waveform clips us just cringe. Really, the way they talk about stuff, its such a closed and weird mindset.
IP on everything😂😂
Price needs to be 150 cheaper
I was so annoyed as I just got the pixel 7 because I lost my pixel 5
But pixel 7a looks better than the 7.
It's objectively worse in almost every single way than the 7 apart from the colours lmao
First like! First view? 😆
FIRST
Pixel 7 or nothing phone 1?
Pixel 7 is significantly better outside of refresh rate and charging, the experience of the nothing phone just simply is not mature enough to compete
It would have had a better value proposition if it still had a headphone jack & a SD card slot even at that price.
Pixel 7a is not worth it 👎
"advantages of being a pixel"? What advantages?