The Google Pixel 8a is the latest budget phone from Google -- but it's so good, it has me wondering why anyone would buy the Pixel 8.
Google's mainline Pixel phones have always offered the best of what Google thinks Android should be -- but the Pixel A series has always easily offered better value for money. In recent years, as Google has transitioned to designing its own chips, the Pixel A devices have gotten even better, offering a level of performance that's on par with flagship phones, but at a lower price. The latest in the long line of Pixel A phones is the new Google Pixel 8a.
A solid battery, but slow charging Under the hood, the Pixel 8a has a 4,492mAh battery, and I found that it was quite easily enough to get me through a day of use. I ended most days of light use with around 40-50% of battery remaining, though heavier users might end the day with less. Unfortunately, as has become the trend with Pixel phones, it doesn't charge as quickly as I would have liked.
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