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Google Pixel 8a
$499 · Google Tensor G3 · 2y 2m old
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Most positive review signal
“The Pixel 8a is just a damn good deal.”
Engadget · 90
Most cautious review signal
“A fine, affordable, but hard-to-recommend final form.”
9to5Google · 64
This meta-score blends 4 publisher scores with 8 assessed scores — real published reviews that didn’t print a number, which we rate 0–100 from the reviewer’s written verdict. Assessed reviews are labeled as such.
Tech publication reviews
90
Trusted Reviews
“Even with a price rise in certain regions, the Pixel 8a remains excellent value for someone looking for a device with a great camera, pocketable design and the promise of many years of software updates.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 26mo ago
90
PCMag
“The Pixel 8a combines some of the most compelling elements in Google's lineup with few compromises for the price, making it the best Android phone under $500.”
Publisher score: 4.5/5 · 26mo ago
89
“This means you're getting even more value out of the Pixel 8a, more so if you intend on holding it for the next seven years.”
Assessed from verdict: 89/100 · 26mo ago
88
87
PhoneArenaAssessed
“The Pixel 8a comes on top of all its direct competitors, including the regular Pixel 8.”
Assessed from verdict: 87/100
86
“The Pixel 8a is the best phone you can get for $500 today.”
Assessed from verdict: 86/100
84
“The Google Pixel 8a is an excellent compact smartphone - it has a great design, a great OLED screen, a powerful chipset, good battery life and a superb camera experience.”
Assessed from verdict: 84/100
81
“In a vacuum, Google has nailed the Pixel 8a; it's a phone that no one would ever be unhappy with, but one that's also been dropped into a no-win situation of Google's own creation.”
Assessed from verdict: 81/100
80
TechRadarRead review ↗
“You won't find so much of the future in any other phone that's this affordable.”
Publisher score: 4/5
74
“For the average phone buyer – the target market here – the Pixel 8a ticks most of the boxes and with longevity promised will make for a good value choice over its lifespan.”
Assessed from verdict: 74/100 · 25mo ago
64
“A fine, affordable, but hard-to-recommend final form.”
Assessed from verdict: 64/100 · 25mo ago
Additional review coverage
TechRadarCoverage
Google Pixel 8a review
“You won't find so much of the future in any other phone that's this affordable.”
Source page · 1d ago
CNETCoverage
Google Pixel 8A Review: A Clear Choice Over the Pixel 8
“At $499, the Pixel 8A overshadows Google's pricier phone.”
Source page · 26mo ago
PCMagCoverage
Google Pixel 8a Review
“The Pixel 8a combines some of the most compelling elements in Google's lineup with few compromises for the price, making it the best Android phone under $500.”
Source page · 26mo ago
Trusted ReviewsCoverage
Google Pixel 8a review
“Even with a price rise in certain regions, the Pixel 8a remains excellent value for someone looking for a device with a great camera, pocketable design and the promise of many years of software updates.”
Source page · 26mo ago
EngadgetCoverage
Google Pixel 8a review: The best midrange Android phone gets flagship AI features - Engadget
“The Pixel 8a is just a damn good deal.”
Source page · 26mo ago