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In case you are eyeing the new Google Pixel 8a, you are probably wondering why the extra few bucks for a seemingly similar to last year's Pixel 7a phone. After all, they are both touted as perhaps the best cameraphones in their respective price ranges. And we agree for the most part.
By examining the specs sheets alone, it's quite evident that the upgrades this year are rather modest. But there's more than meets the eye, as is almost always the case. Stick around to see if the €100 price difference is justified by the newer model.
Table of Contents: Design Display Battery Life Charging Speaker Test Performance Cameras Verdict For starters, you can compare the complete specs sheets or directly continue with our editor's assessment in the following text. Size comparison Google Pixel 8a 188 g 152.1 x 72.
7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.
86 x 0.35 in) Google Pixel 7a 194 g 152.0 x 72.
9 x 9.0 mm (5.98 x 2.
87 x 0.35 in) The newer Pixel 8a is almost identical to the Pixel 7a size-wise. And it's no surprise - the two handsets share the same screen diagonal and mostly the same hardware and design language.
However, the Pixel 8a's chassis is now more rounded. Gone are the sharp corners from the Pixel 7a. We believe the former's design makes it more comfortable to hold.
The rounded corners provide a more secure and comfortable grip. Display comparison Google Pixel 8a 6.10" OLED 120Hz 1080x2400 pixels 430 ppi Google Pixel 7a 6.
10" OLED 90Hz 1080x2400 pixels 429 ppi Although the specs sheet suggests.
