I'm surprised nobody mentions how plastic offers better drop protection than glass. I would like to see a comparison between the Pixel 6a and 7a in terms of modem speeds. Speed tests on both for 5G, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi.
Totally agreed. I'll take plastic back over the glass any time. I put a dbrand skin on it anyway and don't worry about dropping it as much. World has gone crazy
@@bekabuidze4772 but you can’t argue that glass feels nicer I mean if you’re gonna spend a thousand dollars on o phone why not get a more premium feeling
Hi Mike, great video (as always). I chose Samsung mainly because of its global availability. I don't understand why the Pixel is so limited in availability. I think it's sold in a maximum of 20 countries... and where I live, importing a Pixel is a complete madness. You end up paying the price of an S23 or iPhone 14 for a $499 device. See you next time, cheers!
Even in a country like Hungary it's a fucking disaster to buy a pixel or iPhone you end up paying way more than you would if you lived in the US for example
First, I bought a Pixel 7a to replace my Pixel 6 because it was supposed to have a better cell reception, and fingerprint scanner. Plus, face recognition to boot! Well, I paid $450 for it, and I personally didn't see that improvement, and the face recognition fairly often said, not enough light. So, I started checking out the A54, and found one on Amazon during Prime Day for $328 with a written free return. I jumped on it, and was very surprised, in a good way. It's not as speedy, but it is very fluid and enjoyable to use. Geekbench 6 results were 23% slower in single thread, and only 13% slower in multi-threading, but in real world feedback I don't feel it at all. It unlocks on command every time, has a brighter screen that is very aesthetic and just offers a reliable feel every single time I use it. Overall, it's a joy to use, and I do not miss the Pixel's extra horsepower at all.
@@usmanejaz7399 I stand by my original comment, and that was the A54. I still enjoy using it, and the better signal reception is confidence inspiring. Also, it unlocks every single time.
I personally like the design of the SG A54 way better. I find the Pixels too narrow and long. Also, better battery and availability. No contest for me. Great review, Mike
As someone who used both latest generation samsung and google phones, get samsung if hardware is what you want (best battery life, speakers, brightness) and get pixel if you want a good software experience. I personally feel like Google gives a better every day experience but the battery life is mid even on the latest Pro devices.
I prefer A54, SD card support, better battery-life, great screen & OS updates also wireless charging on pixel 7a is a feature but most reviewers noted that its slow
@@Colonel_Flandersi doubt that pixels are often praised for their easiness to repair, especially the screen 0 screws just heat and pull it. No wonder they have a self repair program with iFixit that supports all phones up to the 2017 Pixel 2 (other brands self repair programs are often only for their newest phones)
conviness... I like reverse wireless charging because I need to plug my while going to bed, using cable will make it full faster and affect my battery health if I don't unplug on time
Convenience and nice at bedtime to just set it on the charger. Also if your phone rings just pick it up, you don't have to worry about yankong out the plug. Once you go wireless it's hard to go back.
I like the Pixel phone, but I had to buy the A54 because there is no warranty for Pixel in Sri Lanka, and the signal coverage in our country is really bad. Pixels have signal issues, so if I bought a Pixel, I might end up with a phone that can't even make a phone call. Nowadays, 1 USD equals 320 Sri Lankan rupees, so I would have to pay 320 times the dollar amount. If there is no warranty, I would end up losing a lot of money. The Pixel is a great phone that offers premium features, a great software experience, and a better camera.
Same goes for Greece, there's no warranty here for Pixel either and the Pixel devices are not supported by our mobile network providers. So, I will go for the A54 even though Pixel 7a is objectively the better device.
I got both phones because I couldn't decide...a week later I still don't know what one to pick but I'm leaning to the A54 because I watch everything on my phone. The A54 has a way better screen and awesome speaker. I like the wireless charging of the 7a but I don't have to charge the A54 until I get home, the battery is that good. As far as performance I really don't see a massive difference between the two. 🤷♂️
I would 100% buy the 7a in this case because of the hardware. The cameras, processor and design hold up real nice. I'm using an S22 Ultra rn so I'm in no position to buy anything, but I would still go for the Pixel.
@@gwine9087 gorilla glass 3 on my dad's note 4 is still holding up great. 3 or 5 doesnt really matter they all scratch up similar. my m32 has gorilla glass 5 and in 1 year in it does have scratches. both phones have been dropped quite some times. and I dont see the point of high refresh rate on phones. you aren't using phones for competitive games where it matters. I set my recent phones to 60hz as its normal and saves battery. Though I can agree on the sd card slot part, in my use case I would really miss it.
I'd like to see the Pixel 7a compared to the Galaxy S22. The previous generation flagship is starting to see some very good clearance deals now; and with prices roughly matching the new midrange, I think they'd be an interesting comparison.
The one im intrigued by is the Galaxy A34. It looks like an A54 but runs on a better (in my opinion) Dimensity 1080 chip and is cheaper. I'd love to hear your thoughts 🙂
I've tried both phone, the A54 feels just as smooth and stable after the last update, when it first came out it has stuttering issue after unlocking the phone but now it's buttery smooth. Maybe the A34 is still better for gaming, I'm not sure lol. I just wish the next A5 series use snapdragon chipset, sure exynos is not as bad as it used to but still.
A lot of people tend to dismiss the important of OS update. A54 is an investment phone for productivity use. You can save your money by using it up to 5 years as samsung provides 4 years OS update and 5 years security update. For other A samsung phone, sure it is fun on first 2 years. After that, good luck on getting the OS update.
Just bought the A54 since Samsung was offering high trade in value (£150) for my old phone (A90 5G) meaning it cost me £299 vs £449 for 7A (UK)! Was also put off the 7A by battery life and potential overheating issue. Happy to stick with Samsung experience but I'll admit I was torn
Pixel 7a's don't have any overheating issues and the battery life is better than the Galaxy A53, wouldn't be surprised if it's the same (or better) than the A54 because Samsung's long track record of having dismal battery life and longevity.
Why does everybody hate the macro lenses? I had to buy a set of lenses to use macro, and macro is the only one that's worth using. The fisheye is useless because there's so much distortion. The wide angle is fine, but it's not worth carrying an extra lens; I only use the one built into my new phone once in a while for to get all of something in a picture from close quarters. Landscapes get lost in it. The macro, I can use to read microscopic text on packaging, get super close to bugs to better identify, get some really nice and soft ambient photos for my desktop background, etc. There's so many uses.
On budget and midrange phones macro lenses are just a way to make it seem like it has more cameras. Usually they are terrible quality and useless, the ultra wide lenses often take much better quality macro shots (that's what's done on flagships) no wonder they only put them on cheap phones and put telephotos (which are way more useful) on the more expensive phones
I have a a54 I am returning when my 7a arrives, I have spent many hours reviewing both phones, the a54 pros imo is mainly its expandable storage and 5 years of updates, the storage is great for anyone that has limited data, you can turn it into a multimedia beast, when it comes to the actually guts it can not compare to the 7a, faster processor, 2 more gb of ram "for some reason the a54 in the US only has 6gb ram", clean unbloated OS, also it helps now that you get a pair of google buds and a case for free from google. It is when you benchmark both phones you start to see the real difference.
Don't forget that the a54's battery is leaps and bounds superior to the Pixel 7. Pixel 7 battery life is borderline unacceptable. Even with the adaptive settings, it's shockingly poor. No doubt it will be much worse after 6 to 12 months of use. Then you have the poor fingerprint reader and average screen. The only compromise is some speed and camera which are all marginal. The a54 makes a much superior all-round package of a phone. Better screen, better battery, more premium build and ip68.
Just picked up a A54 in the UK for £220 and it is the 8gb version. - crazy the phone only got launched about 12 weeks ago.. and I got it for that price. Plan to have it as a pay as you go for the next 4 years... my phone bill is £20 a year currently in top ups. - saving me hundreds. 😊❤
@gtavmj-1852 That's a bargain mate.I saw some foreign a54 floating about at a cheaper price. But unfortunately the warranty doesn't stand on them. Enjoy your a54 :)
Thanks Mike - excellent video. I went for the A54 based on battery life, screen (quality & size), SD storage and Macro lens (I actually use it). Samsung further sealed the deal by offering $200 trade-in value for a 3-year old A50, which made it a no-brainer.
I have A54 for 2 months now and its great. Being in the UK i got 8gb version and saved 50 quid through my employer scheme and got samsung ear buds free, which was handy. I cannot be bothered with most if these reviews comparing a phone with a more expensive version. If you pay more then you expect a better phone.
Hey Mike, love your videos. I was thinking if you could compare the battery between these two phones plus the charging speed? Let's say 0-80% on their max charging wattage? Thanks dude.
The Pixel 7 Pro (and now the 8 Pro) produced higher quality photos and videos than the S23 Ultra... What on Earth were you thinking 🤨 Hopefully you didn't spend too much on the Ultra, it has pretty disappointing camera results for a "flagship" phone.
Pixel is great for the price IF it is available from Google directly in your country. But Samsung is in every country with good after sales support too. That's why Samsung will always sell more.
I think a good comparison to the Pixel 7a would probably be the Nothing Phone (1). It'll be interesting to see what the Nothing Phone (2) brings to compete with the Pixel 7a.
Problem is Nothing phone 2 is priced as the Pixel 7, not the 7a. Wildly different pricepoint (of, for me $200 difference is enough to say no, no matter how better a phone is).
Pixels are basically perfect for me. They have great cameras, good enough SoC, long software support, and great price. That 600-700 savings from the flagships is awesome and the diminishing returns are minimal.
The downside of the Pixel is the support. Its not supported in many countries, you will lose a ton of features like VoWIFI, VoLTE, 5G, etc. Not to mention, not supported country means no repairability. I'm only scraping the bottom there are ton more features disabled when you're in a country that does not support a pixel. Ton of reviewers forget about this. The phone market isn't just the US, or some mainstream part of EU. When reviewing support take in mind of other COUNTRIES.
Great video! I choose Samsung because the availability to get it in my country. Pixel isn't available in my country and importing it would cost me almost double of the original price.
For your next video in one month: can you also compare the 7a with the 6a? The lower price makes the 6a quite interesting, but is the 7a worth the additional few hundred dollars?
4 minutes into the video and i have to thank you. this is one of the best channels i've ran into in years. i hate everything. like the youtube decision to lock home and end-keys while typing to rwd or ffwd the video. i fucking hate the internet. thank you, though. ehm. love.
Availability - Galaxy A54 Expandable storage - Galaxy A54 Has 256gb internal storage- Galaxy A54 4 years update and 5yrs security - Galaxy A54 Software one UI - Galaxy A54 ( because it has more feature and better at multitasking) Camera - Pixel 7a Processor - Pixel 7a
I am on my last Pixel. I have the Pixel 6 and I have had it for almost 2 years. I have found that the phone overall decent. The one thing I hate about this phone is that it keeps loosing signal. I can have it in my pocket and the bars will drop like a rock to 0. And when I take it out of my pocket the signal returns. I got a replacement and it still does it. I would rather have the Samsung A54 over any Pixel.
You forgot to mention the wireless charging of the Pixel is only 7watts. So depending on what your doing say, while using it in your car as gps, it may still actually drain the battery even tho its on the wireless charger. Also, I chose the A54 because I use expandable storage sd card because I use my phone to make home porn and some of the files near 20gb each.
All our carriers have the A54 on a crazy deal right now, only $10/mth for 24 months, so it ends up only costing $240+tax compared to the pixel 7a being $25/mth=$600. But I'm really concerned about longevity with the A54. I want my next phone to last 4 years just like my s10+ has. I don't think the A54 has the processor to do that. Seems like a no brainer with that price difference, but I know the pixel will perform better long term so it's difficult.
I love the small size of the s23 just concerned about the battery life. My m32 with 6000mah in just 1 year has lost quite a bit of battery life@@hardekailawadi
@03:03 Yup, absolutely the biggest win ! Let's wait for 4 hours to wirelessly(7.5 watt) fully charge the 4,385 mah battery of my Pixel 7A in the middle of the day because this phone is not battery efficient at all ! That's a huge win for me !!! Absolutely !!!
When I got my Pixel 6a the deciding factor was yes you get less OS updates with the Picel, however you get them pretty much as soon as they drop. I don't know if it's still true but I don't want to wait months for Samsung to make a new OS compatible with all their redundant bloat ware.
I just changed from Pixel 7 (regular) to Galaxy A54. I love the A54 way more. WAY better display and WAY better battery life. I wasn't lasting full work day on my Pixel 7. By the time my Pixel 7 would die, my A54 now has 47% battery remaining. It's a monster.
@Jevon Sims probably like 3.5 - 4 hours more. My Pixel 7 i had for a almost a eight months so there is a chance my battery health decreased a bit. Not by much but a bit.
@ѕυмє∂н 𓀫 • 12 years ago no way. A54's is AMOLED while Pixel is just OLED. I have both phones in front of me and Samsungs is way better. Stop talking bullshit when you don't even have the two phones in front of you.
Samsung's have amazing displays. I've always found Google pixel displays a bit lackluster. I'm thinking of changing my pixel 6 to the A54. I'm not so much bothered about cameras , as I have my own dedicated mirror less cameras. The A54 does have a good camera though, as does the pixel range 😊
I got the pixel 7A but I had to return it because it was overheating like crazy with regular use. I was filming for 30 seconds and it was almost to hot to hold in my hand. The screen on the pixel 7A was so dark and horrible in daylight. I Got the samsung A34 5G and I am very pleased with it. Big screen and a battery that last almost two days 😊
Good review, except... Samsung has not got better longevity as there is no point in 4 years of updates, if you have Exynos 1380. Tensor G2 is a lot better (yes it overheats if you push it, but it will still outperform Samsung, plus you are not always pushing it and 2x "cortex X1" cores do a marvelous job in real life, about which no one seems to talk about. It's on par with Snapdragon 8 gen 2 from a users perspective except of gaming of course.) So in terms of speed and performance Pixel 7a is a flagship, while a54 is a mid ranger. It will also deliver higher fps with it's 90hz display than Samsung in real life.
@@Krooks522Exynos usually aren't stable either. Besides, the more powerful chip means the 7a can perform heavier tasks more easily than the a54 can. Something that'll make the 54 chug the 7a might breeze through.
@@steveguy3 The Tensor G2 is not going to age well either, it's not good at Battery efficiency. If we're talking about Samsung's exynos not aging well with those 4 year updates, pixel on the battery side would tank, worse than how the samsung does
The problem in my country is that Pixel 7 and 7a are almost 100$ more than i can get A54. Good to live in US for those phones having basically same price. I bought A54 and i still think this phone is amazing for this price. Those little stutters doesn't really bothering me since it happens mostly only when u first time open or scroll an app/game while it's off ram or background running.
what is not mentioned regarding the battery is the wireless in on the Pixel7a but it only approved wired chargers can be used on it. It only takes PD USB 2.0 and above. also has to be used with a PD approved power brick.
Going on 3 1/2 years on my Galaxy S10e and looking to upgrade. For me it's either one of the Pixels or one of the Samsung's. Even though I'm IT, I don't really keep up with phone technology, but I at least want to take decent pictures. That said, no wireless charging is a deal breaker for me. Anyone have advice? I know anything I choose will be an upgrade over my S10e.
I'd recommend waiting till the 7a goes on sale, which will be soon, or look for sales on the 7. That or get the fe or last years flagship from samsung. Always go for sales, just means you van upgrade sooner without spending more.
Personally even right now am using a pixel 3a ... unfortunately after craving for it..i landed on a second hand(used) was told that a brand new requires importing.. Am still craving for pixel 7a but due to huge charges of importing. So my mind is now chasing A54 just because i have no option. But Google Pixel phone are top knotch for me
I would prefer the Pixel 7a if it had an SD slot, so I'm stuck on which phone to buy. The Google 7 256gb is expensive but is the best option for me. I'm not keen on the bloatware we get with Samsung phones.
@@ruth7539 I did get the 7A because it came with earbuds worth £99. It's actually a really good phone but you will have to be careful with storage. Although 128 GB is quite a bit. Just don't have loads of films downloaded.
The A54 has dual sim capabilities & a microSD card slot. Not only that, you can buy it for $380 today new, factory unlocked, delivered to your home. The 7a is $500 + sales tax. And since it's primarily available through carriers & Google, you can't get the lower pricing you can get on the A54. This puts them in completely different categories. In the real world, the 7A is 32% more expensive, doesn't come with dual sim, and doesn't have expandable storage. Plus is doesn't come with Secure Folder which is the killer feature of Samsung phones.
The pixel also has dual SIM and the micro SD is completely irrelevant, I used it 10 years ago when the mobile phone was only 8gb, so it was necessary.😂😂😂
I still use my a52s 5g and it working well even with android 14 and charges quite well at 25% I think. Camera is quite good. Was a great seller I heard 2 years ago. Due an upgrade,may be keep it another year and do a sim contract for 12 months and wait for a redmi note for better standard features rather than just the camera.
I'm being hyped of A54 design and decided to get a 256GB version. After 2 weeks of use. Decided to let it go. Idk but I felt like those Samsung midrange is sh*tty compare to Xiaomi, Poco, and Huawei. And it also expensive. So maybe if this 7a is good enough for me. Gonna go with it. Just need to watch other people review about 7a.
I've been thinking about switching from Chinese smartphones to Samsung, but it doesn't seem like it offers much. At least Pixel offers a very good camera that is important for a lot of people despite its hardware. Samsung I wonder if the software experience is worth it.
@@felreizmeshinca7459 Same, I've been thinking about switching to the S23 and Samsung does have great software but it depends on the person and their needs. I currently have a pixel 6 and it's a great device! Can't go wrong with either to be honest.
If you really love Samsung. Go for S20 up. I can't afford S23. Here I am still saving alot of money to get that phone. But If I can't save more. I should go for 7A maybe or I go buy a second hand S21 or S22.
@@felreizmeshinca7459one ui and the cameras are pretty much the only things that are good about the a54. If the chip was more powerful it woupd be a great midranger, they finally put ufs 3 in it but, that chip man.
I used to have pixel devices, for me the best option will be the pixel in the mid-range area but if we were talking about high end, I'm definitely choosing Samsung right now I have a S21 plus and it's really smooth, fast and still powerful
fingerprint scan in the middle of screen is more comfortable for me. and dynamic range on Pixel is way more better then A54 because of ISP on processor.
regarding the phones backs, i never get the appeal of glass back. Over the years i had both and the gl;ass back is a fingerprint magnet. Furthermore, it usually inside a case that is non seethrough most of the times. Personally, i'd take a plastic back over a glass one every day.
Google made stupid decision to make the Pixel 7a expensive and reduce updates! Pixel were known for their updates. I used 3a and own now a 4a from 2 years, it was a good value proposition until now. But now I'm not sure about spending 500 bucks for 3 year updates and small battery while other competitors offer the same at same price. Also you can get a much better Pixel 7 for a couple bucks more. I know manufacturing costs are high but remember they removed charger brick too! Pixel A lineup was go to phone for midrange buyers but it won't sustain in future due to ever increasing price.
@@schnickschnack4030 In past they have supported models for 4 and some for 5 years, now it's only security updates for 5 years and Android update for 3 years. Your phone will keep working for years as long as you meet minimum Android version required by apps to function. Google adds new software features with "Pixel Feature Drop" which you will miss if you are not on latest version of Android.
The pixel 4a got a lot shorter software support. Feature updates are less important than security. Usually after 3 years the hardware doesn't really fit the newest features hw requirements anymore as well.
@@sven5666 Yes you are right, but as of now the average upgrade cycle is 2 years so offering 3 years Android updates doesn't seem that good of deal and Samsung offering 4 Android updates. Longevity of a phone should be customers decision even iPhones give 5 years without asking any questions.
@@rationalexistence yes, the user should be able to decide. Security updates are important for it. Imho it needs 5 years security updates starting to count when sales are stopped - so each device can be used for at least 5 years.
*Pixel 6a was already better than Galaxy A54* when it came to cameras, performance, speakers, haptics etc. Pixel 6a/7a are also have an equally bright Samsung panel like the Galaxy A54 btw. Galaxy is more vibrant but Pixels are more colour accurate. *Battery-life is where Galaxy A54 pulls ahead.* And yes, aluminium frame on Pixel 6a/7a is more premium and durable than the glass back on the Galaxy A54. Cheers 🥂
@@mike_silva3136 Who said it's the same dumbo? *I'll dumb it down for you, no problem:* I said, Pixel 6a/7a feels more premium & durable due it's aluminium frame even though the back is plastic. Galaxy A54 with it's glass back still feels less premium and less durable as the frame is plastic. *It's not my fault that you lack basic understanding of tech.* What others understood in one line, you required six, lol. Cheers 🥂
It'll compare badly and get absolutely crushed. Might have longer software support, but there's a high chance the a54 will slow down more and more like the older ones did.
S23fe is coming ??? With all the back and forth around its launch, not really sure if that is a model to be considered, since it would slot directly against the A54
The pixel 7a only has gorilla glass 3 and wireless charging to me is just a gimmick to raise the price. Also just because the camera is bigger on a phone doesn’t mean it’s better.
I would like to get the 7a but my experience with the fingerprint scanner of the 6 pro still makes me skeptical....i got so frustrated with it i had to sell it after 4 months of use
Fp was broken on Pixel 6 series. It improved on 7/7 pro and it's way better now on 7A. I registered my thumb twice and it unlocks every single time and quite quickly.
It's not about the phone, it's about the carrier. Stop worrying about the phone hardware. After having Pixel phones for years, I got the S23. But then I found out that Verizon purposefully REMOVED Samsung's call filtering and "suggests" their paid service because their "free" tier is completely and utterly useless. I haven't owne an iPhone in years, but suspect it's the same for Apple phones too. The Pixel line has built in call filtering which works amazingly well, to the point I never gave it a thought until it was no longer there.
It's all moot when you look at it from a security perspective. Samsung previously got caught missing security updates. Google has a better security track record compared to Samsung, also considering they make android. Also, google devices are the only ones that support GrapheneOS, so until that changes, it's Pixel. Hopefully, that changes in the future though.
I have been using Android since my HTC Evo days, but finally switched to IOS this year due to the lack of updates from Google after certain number of OS updates even with my Pixels. It’s like if you want the latest OS, buy a new phone. For a little bit more money, iPhones will last much longer than Android phones.
Here in South America we don't really use NFC and wireless charging and 5G is starting to take of recently. So i understand why Samsung decide not to included and the Google Pixel is not that available.
Please compare performance and battery life to the 6a. The 6a already has incredible performance for the price but still has stutters sometimes and I'd like to know how much smoother the 7a would be with the extra ram and G2 chip
I feel you are a little biased on the A54 performance, the new Exynos chip proved to be a really good chip it has evolved, I am editing, playing games and shooting videos with my A54 it it has never lagged nor showed any stuttering, a fine device indeed, I have the 8gb 256 model.
The ring round the camera helps with eye alignment. It's annoying to not know where to look when being in photos because the camera blends in with the black
This is a clear winner to the 7a here, its literally just the pixel 7 that looks different and has slightly worse cameras. You get the benefits of the flagship chip, software, and now screen refresh rate. Easy dub.
You said wrongly, the pixel has a color, the camera is from Samsung, the Samsung has artificial colors, crammed with blurry disasters, you can see that you don't understand the camera thread, and as for the micro sd card, it's 2024.
@@a_draw5814Who still uses a micro sd card? I haven't put a micro sd card in my cell phone for 10 years because it's completely unnecessary, and as far as the software is concerned, I don't know who will have a cell phone for more than four years.
Pixel 7A is $299.99 and the A54 is $349.99 at my carrier. For most customers no brained to go with the 7A. Far superior cameras, chipset, and can wireless charge.
I would be interested in seeing a blind camera comparison between Pixel 6A, Pixel 7A and Pixel 7 Pro. maybe you can ask a friend or family member to take photos, or you ask them to compare them.
Sadly google only sells pixel on several country, most country in the world didn't get the chance to get it officially in their country, and if people do international shipping just to get the pixel, some feature will be locked. You can't use the 5G too since google locked it, not to mention the price increased by a lot because of international shipping, it can jump up from 499$ to 650$-700$ after taxes
I'm surprised nobody mentions how plastic offers better drop protection than glass. I would like to see a comparison between the Pixel 6a and 7a in terms of modem speeds. Speed tests on both for 5G, 4G LTE and Wi-Fi.
Glass is glass and glass brakes
And plastic is cheap
Totally agreed. I'll take plastic back over the glass any time. I put a dbrand skin on it anyway and don't worry about dropping it as much. World has gone crazy
They know it! But the *rich* actually don't care
@@bekabuidze4772 but you can’t argue that glass feels nicer
I mean if you’re gonna spend a thousand dollars on o phone why not get a more premium feeling
Hi Mike, great video (as always). I chose Samsung mainly because of its global availability. I don't understand why the Pixel is so limited in availability. I think it's sold in a maximum of 20 countries... and where I live, importing a Pixel is a complete madness. You end up paying the price of an S23 or iPhone 14 for a $499 device. See you next time, cheers!
Iya anjing bener, beli midrange harga flagship jadinya
Which country are you talking about?
@@prathameshrathi3866 Burundi 😂
Even in a country like Hungary it's a fucking disaster to buy a pixel or iPhone you end up paying way more than you would if you lived in the US for example
@Dhirar Faisal Fajri everywhere in SEA except singapore
First, I bought a Pixel 7a to replace my Pixel 6 because it was supposed to have a better cell reception, and fingerprint scanner. Plus, face recognition to boot! Well, I paid $450 for it, and I personally didn't see that improvement, and the face recognition fairly often said, not enough light. So, I started checking out the A54, and found one on Amazon during Prime Day for $328 with a written free return. I jumped on it, and was very surprised, in a good way. It's not as speedy, but it is very fluid and enjoyable to use. Geekbench 6 results were 23% slower in single thread, and only 13% slower in multi-threading, but in real world feedback I don't feel it at all. It unlocks on command every time, has a brighter screen that is very aesthetic and just offers a reliable feel every single time I use it. Overall, it's a joy to use, and I do not miss the Pixel's extra horsepower at all.
What would you recommend pixel 6 or a54?
@@usmanejaz7399 I stand by my original comment, and that was the A54. I still enjoy using it, and the better signal reception is confidence inspiring. Also, it unlocks every single time.
@@scottt7400 thanks mate
@@scottt7400is it really as big as people make it out to be? Like heavy as well?
@@Zenguy89 It's 200 gram & the weight distribution is fairly fine
I personally like the design of the SG A54 way better. I find the Pixels too narrow and long. Also, better battery and availability. No contest for me. Great review, Mike
As someone who used both latest generation samsung and google phones, get samsung if hardware is what you want (best battery life, speakers, brightness) and get pixel if you want a good software experience. I personally feel like Google gives a better every day experience but the battery life is mid even on the latest Pro devices.
Accurate!
Nope, Samsung One UI is better than Pixel
Samsung has better software these days
I prefer pixel only for the camera, otherwise One UI is beautiful and feature packed IMO.
@@elliex20 true
A metal frame is WAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAY more premium and important than glass back.
Amen
Unliked the video for that opinion
It's not
Neither matters to me since I'll have a case on it😂
@@dipta1987 you're not a very logical person are you?
I prefer A54, SD card support, better battery-life, great screen & OS updates
also wireless charging on pixel 7a is a feature but most reviewers noted that its slow
A54 has better repairability too.
@@Colonel_Flandersi doubt that pixels are often praised for their easiness to repair, especially the screen 0 screws just heat and pull it. No wonder they have a self repair program with iFixit that supports all phones up to the 2017 Pixel 2 (other brands self repair programs are often only for their newest phones)
Wireless charging is literally slower than cable. How that makes one phone better than the other is beyond me.
😂😂😂😂
reverse wireless charging - i charge buds 2 pro on the back of my Samsung phone
conviness... I like reverse wireless charging because I need to plug my while going to bed, using cable will make it full faster and affect my battery health if I don't unplug on time
Convenience and nice at bedtime to just set it on the charger. Also if your phone rings just pick it up, you don't have to worry about yankong out the plug. Once you go wireless it's hard to go back.
I like the Pixel phone, but I had to buy the A54 because there is no warranty for Pixel in Sri Lanka, and the signal coverage in our country is really bad. Pixels have signal issues, so if I bought a Pixel, I might end up with a phone that can't even make a phone call. Nowadays, 1 USD equals 320 Sri Lankan rupees, so I would have to pay 320 times the dollar amount. If there is no warranty, I would end up losing a lot of money. The Pixel is a great phone that offers premium features, a great software experience, and a better camera.
Same goes for Greece, there's no warranty here for Pixel either and the Pixel devices are not supported by our mobile network providers. So, I will go for the A54 even though Pixel 7a is objectively the better device.
I got both phones because I couldn't decide...a week later I still don't know what one to pick but I'm leaning to the A54 because I watch everything on my phone. The A54 has a way better screen and awesome speaker. I like the wireless charging of the 7a but I don't have to charge the A54 until I get home, the battery is that good. As far as performance I really don't see a massive difference between the two. 🤷♂️
Ok i see where you going! but what about the Cameras tho?
This has been helpful. Thanks!
Agreed, the A54 display is lovely . Much better for media consumption. The 7a display is 😵💫🤢
I would 100% buy the 7a in this case because of the hardware. The cameras, processor and design hold up real nice. I'm using an S22 Ultra rn so I'm in no position to buy anything, but I would still go for the Pixel.
No SD card, 90 Hz, and Gorilla Glass 3. Nope.
pixel 7a for the price of a a54 would be the way
@@MrSuicidesilence91 Still no, for my reasons, above.
I exchanged my A54 with pixel 7A , woow pixel 7a what a deal never regret, i also hate big screen phones
@@gwine9087 gorilla glass 3 on my dad's note 4 is still holding up great. 3 or 5 doesnt really matter they all scratch up similar. my m32 has gorilla glass 5 and in 1 year in it does have scratches. both phones have been dropped quite some times. and I dont see the point of high refresh rate on phones. you aren't using phones for competitive games where it matters. I set my recent phones to 60hz as its normal and saves battery. Though I can agree on the sd card slot part, in my use case I would really miss it.
I'd like to see the Pixel 7a compared to the Galaxy S22. The previous generation flagship is starting to see some very good clearance deals now; and with prices roughly matching the new midrange, I think they'd be an interesting comparison.
The one im intrigued by is the Galaxy A34. It looks like an A54 but runs on a better (in my opinion) Dimensity 1080 chip and is cheaper. I'd love to hear your thoughts 🙂
Good point looking at this A34 for a while a great phone with that Mediatek chip most Reviews consider it better than A54👍👍👍
I'd love to see how much more the 54 heats up compared to the 34. Pretty sure the cameras did better job on the a54 in tests I've seen though
Agree, A34 is the real MVP in Samsung A series sadly everyone getting A54 only for review ...
I've tried both phone, the A54 feels just as smooth and stable after the last update, when it first came out it has stuttering issue after unlocking the phone but now it's buttery smooth. Maybe the A34 is still better for gaming, I'm not sure lol. I just wish the next A5 series use snapdragon chipset, sure exynos is not as bad as it used to but still.
A lot of people tend to dismiss the important of OS update. A54 is an investment phone for productivity use. You can save your money by using it up to 5 years as samsung provides 4 years OS update and 5 years security update. For other A samsung phone, sure it is fun on first 2 years. After that, good luck on getting the OS update.
Just bought the A54 since Samsung was offering high trade in value (£150) for my old phone (A90 5G) meaning it cost me £299 vs £449 for 7A (UK)! Was also put off the 7A by battery life and potential overheating issue. Happy to stick with Samsung experience but I'll admit I was torn
Pixel 7a's don't have any overheating issues and the battery life is better than the Galaxy A53, wouldn't be surprised if it's the same (or better) than the A54 because Samsung's long track record of having dismal battery life and longevity.
Let me guess, he doesn't say which one is the best at the end.
Nope, he leaves it up to the viewer to decide
How can he there are serious differences. SD card, wireless charging, size, camera quality....
This is the comparison we've been waiting for. & you're the first to do it. Thank you.
Why does everybody hate the macro lenses? I had to buy a set of lenses to use macro, and macro is the only one that's worth using.
The fisheye is useless because there's so much distortion. The wide angle is fine, but it's not worth carrying an extra lens; I only use the one built into my new phone once in a while for to get all of something in a picture from close quarters. Landscapes get lost in it.
The macro, I can use to read microscopic text on packaging, get super close to bugs to better identify, get some really nice and soft ambient photos for my desktop background, etc. There's so many uses.
On budget and midrange phones macro lenses are just a way to make it seem like it has more cameras. Usually they are terrible quality and useless, the ultra wide lenses often take much better quality macro shots (that's what's done on flagships) no wonder they only put them on cheap phones and put telephotos (which are way more useful) on the more expensive phones
No brainier for me, because I select a phone with a micro SD memory extension. It is also cheaper.
I have a a54 I am returning when my 7a arrives, I have spent many hours reviewing both phones, the a54 pros imo is mainly its expandable storage and 5 years of updates, the storage is great for anyone that has limited data, you can turn it into a multimedia beast, when it comes to the actually guts it can not compare to the 7a, faster processor, 2 more gb of ram "for some reason the a54 in the US only has 6gb ram", clean unbloated OS, also it helps now that you get a pair of google buds and a case for free from google. It is when you benchmark both phones you start to see the real difference.
A54 vs Redmi NOTE 12 PRO PLUS Which PHONE camera & vdo best..???
Don't forget that the a54's battery is leaps and bounds superior to the Pixel 7. Pixel 7 battery life is borderline unacceptable. Even with the adaptive settings, it's shockingly poor. No doubt it will be much worse after 6 to 12 months of use. Then you have the poor fingerprint reader and average screen. The only compromise is some speed and camera which are all marginal. The a54 makes a much superior all-round package of a phone. Better screen, better battery, more premium build and ip68.
Just picked up a A54 in the UK for £220 and it is the 8gb version. - crazy the phone only got launched about 12 weeks ago.. and I got it for that price. Plan to have it as a pay as you go for the next 4 years... my phone bill is £20 a year currently in top ups. - saving me hundreds. 😊❤
@gtavmj-1852 That's a bargain mate.I saw some foreign a54 floating about at a cheaper price. But unfortunately the warranty doesn't stand on them. Enjoy your a54 :)
@airrunner85 yeah it's a UK one ;) got it from cash converters... was £249... but I haggled them down to £220.
Thanks Mike - excellent video. I went for the A54 based on battery life, screen (quality & size), SD storage and Macro lens (I actually use it).
Samsung further sealed the deal by offering $200 trade-in value for a 3-year old A50, which made it a no-brainer.
I'd go for the A54 just for OneUI and better reliability. And for longer updates.
Is it one UI or core
@@kalanigrager3709 Full OneUI
"Reliability" and "One UI" do not belong in the same sentence, bud. Whoever is feeding you lies are doing a good job at it 😂
I have A54 for 2 months now and its great. Being in the UK i got 8gb version and saved 50 quid through my employer scheme and got samsung ear buds free, which was handy. I cannot be bothered with most if these reviews comparing a phone with a more expensive version. If you pay more then you expect a better phone.
Hey Mike, love your videos. I was thinking if you could compare the battery between these two phones plus the charging speed? Let's say 0-80% on their max charging wattage? Thanks dude.
I sold my Pixel 7 Pro over the Samsung S23 Ultra. Samsung really did a great comeback this year. The photo and video qualities are stunning!
The Pixel 7 Pro (and now the 8 Pro) produced higher quality photos and videos than the S23 Ultra... What on Earth were you thinking 🤨 Hopefully you didn't spend too much on the Ultra, it has pretty disappointing camera results for a "flagship" phone.
Pixel is great for the price IF it is available from Google directly in your country. But Samsung is in every country with good after sales support too. That's why Samsung will always sell more.
I think a good comparison to the Pixel 7a would probably be the Nothing Phone (1). It'll be interesting to see what the Nothing Phone (2) brings to compete with the Pixel 7a.
Problem is Nothing phone 2 is priced as the Pixel 7, not the 7a. Wildly different pricepoint (of, for me $200 difference is enough to say no, no matter how better a phone is).
Pixels are basically perfect for me. They have great cameras, good enough SoC, long software support, and great price. That 600-700 savings from the flagships is awesome and the diminishing returns are minimal.
Um no longer support than a54
The downside of the Pixel is the support. Its not supported in many countries, you will lose a ton of features like VoWIFI, VoLTE, 5G, etc. Not to mention, not supported country means no repairability. I'm only scraping the bottom there are ton more features disabled when you're in a country that does not support a pixel. Ton of reviewers forget about this. The phone market isn't just the US, or some mainstream part of EU.
When reviewing support take in mind of other COUNTRIES.
Great video! I choose Samsung because the availability to get it in my country. Pixel isn't available in my country and importing it would cost me almost double of the original price.
For your next video in one month: can you also compare the 7a with the 6a? The lower price makes the 6a quite interesting, but is the 7a worth the additional few hundred dollars?
4 minutes into the video and i have to thank you. this is one of the best channels i've ran into in years. i hate everything. like the youtube decision to lock home and end-keys while typing to rwd or ffwd the video. i fucking hate the internet. thank you, though. ehm. love.
Availability - Galaxy A54
Expandable storage - Galaxy A54
Has 256gb internal storage- Galaxy A54
4 years update and 5yrs security - Galaxy A54
Software one UI - Galaxy A54 ( because it has more feature and better at multitasking)
Camera - Pixel 7a
Processor - Pixel 7a
No in camera
I am on my last Pixel. I have the Pixel 6 and I have had it for almost 2 years. I have found that the phone overall decent. The one thing I hate about this phone is that it keeps loosing signal. I can have it in my pocket and the bars will drop like a rock to 0. And when I take it out of my pocket the signal returns. I got a replacement and it still does it. I would rather have the Samsung A54 over any Pixel.
It's strange that I have no problems with the signal on my pixel, it works perfectly.
You forgot to mention the wireless charging of the Pixel is only 7watts. So depending on what your doing say, while using it in your car as gps, it may still actually drain the battery even tho its on the wireless charger. Also, I chose the A54 because I use expandable storage sd card because I use my phone to make home porn and some of the files near 20gb each.
Bro you make home what
What??😂
@@Manmachinemountains what was confusing?
@@AstuteWanderer2000 " I use my phone to make home porn" not sure how to make it clearer.. its there in plain english
Earn your coin King👌🏿
All our carriers have the A54 on a crazy deal right now, only $10/mth for 24 months, so it ends up only costing $240+tax compared to the pixel 7a being $25/mth=$600. But I'm really concerned about longevity with the A54. I want my next phone to last 4 years just like my s10+ has. I don't think the A54 has the processor to do that. Seems like a no brainer with that price difference, but I know the pixel will perform better long term so it's difficult.
get the s23
@@hardekailawadi Yeah the s23 can be had for $650 and it's a much better phone than both of these
I love the small size of the s23 just concerned about the battery life. My m32 with 6000mah in just 1 year has lost quite a bit of battery life@@hardekailawadi
@03:03 Yup, absolutely the biggest win ! Let's wait for 4 hours to wirelessly(7.5 watt) fully charge the 4,385 mah battery of my Pixel 7A in the middle of the day because this phone is not battery efficient at all ! That's a huge win for me !!! Absolutely !!!
I always love your reviews Mike! Love the vibe your videos give! You deserve way more subs! Dude is grossly underrated.
Currently watching on the A54. The only reason I didn't upgrade from my old phone to the pixel 7 is that i'm already invested in the samsung ecosystem
❤same dudee
When I got my Pixel 6a the deciding factor was yes you get less OS updates with the Picel, however you get them pretty much as soon as they drop. I don't know if it's still true but I don't want to wait months for Samsung to make a new OS compatible with all their redundant bloat ware.
I just changed from Pixel 7 (regular) to Galaxy A54. I love the A54 way more.
WAY better display and WAY better battery life.
I wasn't lasting full work day on my Pixel 7. By the time my Pixel 7 would die, my A54 now has 47% battery remaining. It's a monster.
So on average the A54 5G last about 4-5hrs. longer than Pixel 7a.
@Jevon Sims probably like 3.5 - 4 hours more. My Pixel 7 i had for a almost a eight months so there is a chance my battery health decreased a bit. Not by much but a bit.
Pixel 7 has a better display than Galaxy A54
@ѕυмє∂н 𓀫 • 12 years ago no way. A54's is AMOLED while Pixel is just OLED.
I have both phones in front of me and Samsungs is way better. Stop talking bullshit when you don't even have the two phones in front of you.
Samsung's have amazing displays. I've always found Google pixel displays a bit lackluster. I'm thinking of changing my pixel 6 to the A54. I'm not so much bothered about cameras , as I have my own dedicated mirror less cameras. The A54 does have a good camera though, as does the pixel range 😊
I got the pixel 7A but I had to return it because it was overheating like crazy with regular use. I was filming for 30 seconds and it was almost to hot to hold in my hand.
The screen on the pixel 7A was so dark and horrible in daylight.
I Got the samsung A34 5G and I am very pleased with it. Big screen and a battery that last almost two days 😊
Good review, except... Samsung has not got better longevity as there is no point in 4 years of updates, if you have Exynos 1380. Tensor G2 is a lot better (yes it overheats if you push it, but it will still outperform Samsung, plus you are not always pushing it and 2x "cortex X1" cores do a marvelous job in real life, about which no one seems to talk about. It's on par with Snapdragon 8 gen 2 from a users perspective except of gaming of course.) So in terms of speed and performance Pixel 7a is a flagship, while a54 is a mid ranger. It will also deliver higher fps with it's 90hz display than Samsung in real life.
Obviously Tensor's more powerful than the 1380 but keep in mind that the G2 is nothing but a 2200
@@Krooks522 which is a flagship…
@@good-tn9sr does not guarantee stability
@@Krooks522Exynos usually aren't stable either. Besides, the more powerful chip means the 7a can perform heavier tasks more easily than the a54 can. Something that'll make the 54 chug the 7a might breeze through.
@@steveguy3 The Tensor G2 is not going to age well either, it's not good at Battery efficiency. If we're talking about Samsung's exynos not aging well with those 4 year updates, pixel on the battery side would tank, worse than how the samsung does
The problem in my country is that Pixel 7 and 7a are almost 100$ more than i can get A54. Good to live in US for those phones having basically same price. I bought A54 and i still think this phone is amazing for this price. Those little stutters doesn't really bothering me since it happens mostly only when u first time open or scroll an app/game while it's off ram or background running.
Instead of A54 or A34, just go for A52. Good snapdragon processor, great screen, camera and headphone jack.
I miss dope smartphone with headphone jack
what is not mentioned regarding the battery is the wireless in on the Pixel7a but it only approved wired chargers can be used on it. It only takes PD USB 2.0 and above. also has to be used with a PD approved power brick.
Going on 3 1/2 years on my Galaxy S10e and looking to upgrade. For me it's either one of the Pixels or one of the Samsung's. Even though I'm IT, I don't really keep up with phone technology, but I at least want to take decent pictures. That said, no wireless charging is a deal breaker for me. Anyone have advice? I know anything I choose will be an upgrade over my S10e.
Pixel 7a supports wireless charging. Maybe it's good option for you
I'd recommend waiting till the 7a goes on sale, which will be soon, or look for sales on the 7. That or get the fe or last years flagship from samsung. Always go for sales, just means you van upgrade sooner without spending more.
Get Pixel 7 instead of 7a which are almost similarly priced. But a54 will have way better battery life and faster charging.
Personally even right now am using a pixel 3a ... unfortunately after craving for it..i landed on a second hand(used) was told that a brand new requires importing..
Am still craving for pixel 7a but due to huge charges of importing.
So my mind is now chasing A54 just because i have no option.
But Google Pixel phone are top knotch for me
I would prefer the Pixel 7a if it had an SD slot, so I'm stuck on which phone to buy. The Google 7 256gb is expensive but is the best option for me.
I'm not keen on the bloatware we get with Samsung phones.
What did you end up getting? I am in the same boat.
@@ruth7539 I did get the 7A because it came with earbuds worth £99. It's actually a really good phone but you will have to be careful with storage. Although 128 GB is quite a bit. Just don't have loads of films downloaded.
The A54 has dual sim capabilities & a microSD card slot. Not only that, you can buy it for $380 today new, factory unlocked, delivered to your home. The 7a is $500 + sales tax. And since it's primarily available through carriers & Google, you can't get the lower pricing you can get on the A54. This puts them in completely different categories. In the real world, the 7A is 32% more expensive, doesn't come with dual sim, and doesn't have expandable storage. Plus is doesn't come with Secure Folder which is the killer feature of Samsung phones.
The pixel also has dual SIM and the micro SD is completely irrelevant, I used it 10 years ago when the mobile phone was only 8gb, so it was necessary.😂😂😂
I still use my a52s 5g and it working well even with android 14 and charges quite well at 25% I think. Camera is quite good. Was a great seller I heard 2 years ago. Due an upgrade,may be keep it another year and do a sim contract for 12 months and wait for a redmi note for better standard features rather than just the camera.
You can turn off color saturation in the display options on the A54. Make the photos look natural.
I'm being hyped of A54 design and decided to get a 256GB version. After 2 weeks of use. Decided to let it go. Idk but I felt like those Samsung midrange is sh*tty compare to Xiaomi, Poco, and Huawei. And it also expensive. So maybe if this 7a is good enough for me. Gonna go with it. Just need to watch other people review about 7a.
I've been thinking about switching from Chinese smartphones to Samsung, but it doesn't seem like it offers much.
At least Pixel offers a very good camera that is important for a lot of people despite its hardware. Samsung I wonder if the software experience is worth it.
@Felreiz Meshinca for me it has been the best software experience I've ever had, although I had to watch many tutorials to use it all
@@felreizmeshinca7459 Same, I've been thinking about switching to the S23 and Samsung does have great software but it depends on the person and their needs. I currently have a pixel 6 and it's a great device! Can't go wrong with either to be honest.
If you really love Samsung. Go for S20 up. I can't afford S23. Here I am still saving alot of money to get that phone. But If I can't save more. I should go for 7A maybe or I go buy a second hand S21 or S22.
@@felreizmeshinca7459one ui and the cameras are pretty much the only things that are good about the a54. If the chip was more powerful it woupd be a great midranger, they finally put ufs 3 in it but, that chip man.
Your videos are great. Glad to see you back., ☺️
Samsung Galaxy A54 5g for me because I'm already used Galaxy A50 since 4 years ago & I liked Samsung UI. Can't wait to buy Galaxy A54 🤩🤤
I used to have pixel devices, for me the best option will be the pixel in the mid-range area but if we were talking about high end, I'm definitely choosing Samsung right now I have a S21 plus and it's really smooth, fast and still powerful
Yes and no. S23 series is crazy expensive compared to the 7 pro
But does the Samsung keep your hands warm in winter?
Excellent commentary. Very helpful information for people who are trying to make a purchasing decision. Thank you
Great review bro ,I feel like RUclips doesn't really give this guy his credit he is Crystal in his explanation
I couldn't agree more
Heck yes another 🙌 great video
fingerprint scan in the middle of screen is more comfortable for me.
and dynamic range on Pixel is way more better then A54 because of ISP on processor.
Exactly the video I was looking for!
regarding the phones backs, i never get the appeal of glass back. Over the years i had both and the gl;ass back is a fingerprint magnet. Furthermore, it usually inside a case that is non seethrough most of the times. Personally, i'd take a plastic back over a glass one every day.
Don't know why people are bothered about glass back when they simply put a case over it
Google made stupid decision to make the Pixel 7a expensive and reduce updates! Pixel were known for their updates. I used 3a and own now a 4a from 2 years, it was a good value proposition until now. But now I'm not sure about spending 500 bucks for 3 year updates and small battery while other competitors offer the same at same price. Also you can get a much better Pixel 7 for a couple bucks more. I know manufacturing costs are high but remember they removed charger brick too! Pixel A lineup was go to phone for midrange buyers but it won't sustain in future due to ever increasing price.
Did they offer more updates in the past ? And will your phone stop working after the last update ? I use mine since 5 years, Android 10
@@schnickschnack4030 In past they have supported models for 4 and some for 5 years, now it's only security updates for 5 years and Android update for 3 years. Your phone will keep working for years as long as you meet minimum Android version required by apps to function. Google adds new software features with "Pixel Feature Drop" which you will miss if you are not on latest version of Android.
The pixel 4a got a lot shorter software support. Feature updates are less important than security. Usually after 3 years the hardware doesn't really fit the newest features hw requirements anymore as well.
@@sven5666 Yes you are right, but as of now the average upgrade cycle is 2 years so offering 3 years Android updates doesn't seem that good of deal and Samsung offering 4 Android updates. Longevity of a phone should be customers decision even iPhones give 5 years without asking any questions.
@@rationalexistence yes, the user should be able to decide. Security updates are important for it.
Imho it needs 5 years security updates starting to count when sales are stopped - so each device can be used for at least 5 years.
Upgraded from 6a to 7a wow great to greater plus free pixel buds
*Pixel 6a was already better than Galaxy A54* when it came to cameras, performance, speakers, haptics etc.
Pixel 6a/7a are also have an equally bright Samsung panel like the Galaxy A54 btw. Galaxy is more vibrant but Pixels are more colour accurate.
*Battery-life is where Galaxy A54 pulls ahead.* And yes, aluminium frame on Pixel 6a/7a is more premium and durable than the glass back on the Galaxy A54.
Cheers 🥂
The aluminium frame is more premium than the glass back? They're not even the same thing bro 😂
Speakers is way better on Samsung
No SDcard slot is the problem with the 7a
@@mike_silva3136 Who said it's the same dumbo?
*I'll dumb it down for you, no problem:*
I said, Pixel 6a/7a feels more premium & durable due it's aluminium frame even though the back is plastic.
Galaxy A54 with it's glass back still feels less premium and less durable as the frame is plastic.
*It's not my fault that you lack basic understanding of tech.* What others understood in one line, you required six, lol.
Cheers 🥂
@@christoffero89 It's better on the Pixel 6a/7a. At least use the device before commenting.
pixel is cool and all, samsung A series has been awesome. the A34 is seeeeeriously the midrange phone everyone needs really.
Nothing are missing out on this, they need to launch that phone 2 soon....
can reviewers please talk about sensor size and pixel size instead of MP counts
Great video Mike!! Is the pixel 7a better than the S21 FE or are they comparable?
I'm coming from an old note 9 and wondering if it'll be better
Great review! I wonder how the A54 would compare to the S22 ultra, and the S23 FE coming out.
Cant compare it to the S22 ultra though
It'll compare badly and get absolutely crushed. Might have longer software support, but there's a high chance the a54 will slow down more and more like the older ones did.
Check out MKBHD's comparison of A54 with flagships.
S23fe is coming ??? With all the back and forth around its launch, not really sure if that is a model to be considered, since it would slot directly against the A54
there will be no more fe's@@sagarmistry5920
Great review Mike ✨️👏 very insightful
The pixel 7a only has gorilla glass 3 and wireless charging to me is just a gimmick to raise the price. Also just because the camera is bigger on a phone doesn’t mean it’s better.
I would like to get the 7a but my experience with the fingerprint scanner of the 6 pro still makes me skeptical....i got so frustrated with it i had to sell it after 4 months of use
Fp was broken on Pixel 6 series. It improved on 7/7 pro and it's way better now on 7A. I registered my thumb twice and it unlocks every single time and quite quickly.
It's not about the phone, it's about the carrier. Stop worrying about the phone hardware. After having Pixel phones for years, I got the S23. But then I found out that Verizon purposefully REMOVED Samsung's call filtering and "suggests" their paid service because their "free" tier is completely and utterly useless. I haven't owne an iPhone in years, but suspect it's the same for Apple phones too. The Pixel line has built in call filtering which works amazingly well, to the point I never gave it a thought until it was no longer there.
It's all moot when you look at it from a security perspective. Samsung previously got caught missing security updates. Google has a better security track record compared to Samsung, also considering they make android. Also, google devices are the only ones that support GrapheneOS, so until that changes, it's Pixel. Hopefully, that changes in the future though.
But on the other hand you're spied better by Google on your own phone...
Great comparison brother❤
9:07 Hi Mike what about a gaming test,and a battery test(with charging test)
I have been using Android since my HTC Evo days, but finally switched to IOS this year due to the lack of updates from Google after certain number of OS updates even with my Pixels. It’s like if you want the latest OS, buy a new phone. For a little bit more money, iPhones will last much longer than Android phones.
But iPhones are way simpler and more limited than Android phones
Between the a54 and nothing phone 1 which would be a better pick(exclude the glyph interphase when deciding)?
Here in South America we don't really use NFC and wireless charging and 5G is starting to take of recently. So i understand why Samsung decide not to included and the Google Pixel is not that available.
I don't know why does the ring around the front facing camera of the galaxy a54 bother you so much. I got the a53 and I don't even notice it.
Maybe heating issue condition which was one of the issues in pixel 6a would like to see how does pixel 7a works
Please compare performance and battery life to the 6a. The 6a already has incredible performance for the price but still has stutters sometimes and I'd like to know how much smoother the 7a would be with the extra ram and G2 chip
I feel you are a little biased on the A54 performance, the new Exynos chip proved to be a really good chip it has evolved, I am editing, playing games and shooting videos with my A54 it it has never lagged nor showed any stuttering, a fine device indeed, I have the 8gb 256 model.
The ring round the camera helps with eye alignment. It's annoying to not know where to look when being in photos because the camera blends in with the black
Lets wait for the S23FE !!
I believe they stopped the fe line
@@youtubeperson1981 There is no 22FE but the 23FE is coming in October this year
This is a clear winner to the 7a here, its literally just the pixel 7 that looks different and has slightly worse cameras. You get the benefits of the flagship chip, software, and now screen refresh rate. Easy dub.
Worse screen, worse battery, 1 year less of Android versions, no SD card slot are deal breakers for your beloved 7A.
@Mindphaser fair enough 👌
You said wrongly, the pixel has a color, the camera is from Samsung, the Samsung has artificial colors, crammed with blurry disasters, you can see that you don't understand the camera thread, and as for the micro sd card, it's 2024.
@@a_draw5814Who still uses a micro sd card? I haven't put a micro sd card in my cell phone for 10 years because it's completely unnecessary, and as far as the software is concerned, I don't know who will have a cell phone for more than four years.
Pixel 7A is $299.99 and the A54 is $349.99 at my carrier. For most customers no brained to go with the 7A. Far superior cameras, chipset, and can wireless charge.
and you pay additional 20$ monthly or sth?
@@sybilusmusicandart7196Probably not. On my carrier i can get 100 off whatever phone i get since im already a customer, probably the same thing.
@@steveguy3 sounds cool, sadly in my country pixels aint avilable so there is no go for carrier offers
nice camera comparison , also incllude night time shots as well
How about camera shattering issue reported in Pixel 7?
Great comparison! Next time,iPhone se3 vs pixel 7a vs galaxy a54 comparison please
I would be interested in seeing a blind camera comparison between Pixel 6A, Pixel 7A and Pixel 7 Pro. maybe you can ask a friend or family member to take photos, or you ask them to compare them.
Sadly google only sells pixel on several country, most country in the world didn't get the chance to get it officially in their country, and if people do international shipping just to get the pixel, some feature will be locked. You can't use the 5G too since google locked it, not to mention the price increased by a lot because of international shipping, it can jump up from 499$ to 650$-700$ after taxes
I love the Samsung hardware. However, the stock android experience and clean software in Google are what I prefer more.
Just because it's stock doesnt always mean smooth because it gets very buggy since they get everything first.
@@frankreynolds9930 That's also true. I am also thinking of trying ROG Phone 7.
One of the first best comparison video for right segment and price in 2023. I enjoy great tech videos.🎉
How would 7A compare to Nothing Phone (1) when it comes to the camera? I'm looking for a new phone and looking mostly for a good picture quality.
7a has gotta be better. The n1 takes decent pictures
I own 7a , it has the best camera
Please test out the modem and cell reception of the pixel 7a, will be waiting for your review.
I really needed this thanks if you have the time could you do the same but compare it to the iPhone 13 mini as well
Hey @mike please compare pixel 7 and 7A & please help to find out which one is worth it to buy ?
Thanks in advance 🙂
Pixel 7a is an easy win here. Camera, smart features like live transcript and call assistant, wireless charging.
worse screen, worse batterylife, overheating issues and connectivity issues to sweeten the deal.
@@Trickey2413 The difference in screen quality and battery life aren't that significant. Heating issues got rectified with software updates. 👍