Google Pixel 8a - user opinions and reviews
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this is gonna be my next phone
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Good hh, 05 Jul 2025Bro this or pixel 7 pro?7Pro
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my pixel 8a likes to turn on its DND mode on its own whenever I make or receive a call on whatsapp. Does anyone know why this is happening? 🙏
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Good hh, 05 Jul 2025Bro this or pixel 7 pro? Pixel 7 Series have 5 years of Software Support Tensor G2 and 8 Series have 7 years Support and new generation of Tensor G3 ARMv9 and support until 2031!
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Anonymous, 16 Nov 2024Skip 9. Go to 10. In the meantime grab any flagship from 2020.Bro this or pixel 7 pro?
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L0rd08, 17 Jun 2025Hi everyone 👋
I'm planning to buy a new phone in Sri Lanka (2025) in the $400–500 range(... moreI don't know very difficult to choose! Pixel 8a it's very good because it's compact 6.1" display but the quality it's not the same better like my Moto Edge 40 ,And haptic feedback it's not the same better like Pixel 8 or Moto Edge 40. But have the fastest Security Update and Android Os. Battery it's medium probably Tensor G3 ARMv9A consuming more because have a Custom 1-core X3 3.0Ghz ! And Security with dedicated Co Processor M2 Titan it's great point for Pixel, now have Android 16 with more features!
- Anonymous
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Camera quality not better than pixel 6
Display is very good , os is awesome.
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L0rd08, 17 Jun 2025Hi everyone 👋 I'm planning to buy a new phone in Sri Lanka (2025) in the $400–500 range(... moreThe big advantage of the P8a: quality and updates till 2031. But the specs are just good and not great. It is neither a photo phone nor a very cool device. Maybe it's like a better P6 that lacks some problems.
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Hi everyone 👋
I'm planning to buy a new phone in Sri Lanka (2025) in the $400–500 range(130000-160000 LKR), and I've narrowed it down to three main options:
Google Pixel 8a (Google Pixel 8a - Full phone specifications)
OnePlus 12R (OnePlus 12R - Full phone specifications)
Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (Samsung Galaxy S23 FE - Full phone specifications)
My top priorities (in order):
Camera (both photo & video quality – main + ultrawide + video stabilization)
Performance (smooth daily usage + good sustained performance without overheating)
Battery life and charging speed
Durability (glass protection, thermals, build quality)
Thermal control (no overheating, especially in SL climate)
Display quality
Connectivity (to local networks and WiFi)
Haptics & Sounds
Software support & stability
What I don’t want:
I used to own a Pixel 6 and had a really frustrating time with it,
- Overheating with basic usage
- Weak battery life
- Display lifespan is low
- Poor connectivity
- Throttled performance over time
I don’t want a repeat of that experience.
Based on reviews:
Pixel 8a has excellent cameras + 7 years of updates, but still has thermal throttling, very slow charging, and Gorilla Glass 3.
OnePlus 12R seems to offer the best performance, best battery life, and great durability (Gorilla Glass Victus 2), but the camera is just “good”, not great.
S23 FE has a good all-around camera setup with a real telephoto, Samsung features, and IP68, but it seems to throttle quickly, has weak battery life, and feels heavy.
Some concerns:
Which phone works best with local mobile networks (Dialog, Mobitel)?
Is the S23 FE Snapdragon version available in local stores?
How’s the after-sales service/repair for OnePlus and Pixel phones in Sri Lanka?
Any experience with durability and heating for these phones in our climate?
Would love to hear from anyone who owns or has used these phones long-term, especially in Sri Lanka. Which one would you pick in 2025, and why?
Thanks in advance 🙏
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Anonymous, 10 Jun 2025I think there is no "Security Patch June 2025", but there are good news: Android 16 ... moreAndroid 16 ncluding and Security Patch June 05 2025! My Pixel it's up to date!
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Pixel 8a received Right Now Android 16 Official version! Update size 1.28GB
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Anonymous, 10 Jun 2025Anyone received Security Patch June 05 2025 for Pixel 8a?I think there is no "Security Patch June 2025", but there are good news: Android 16 will be released today!
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Anyone received Security Patch June 05 2025 for Pixel 8a?
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Anonymous, 22 Apr 2025Just to provide some context a Huawei p20 pro came out in the summer of 2018. It is the equiva... moreSorry but you can not compare Huawei Chinese Crap with Pixel because Pixel use Clean Android and you can Access to the bootloader to open and close after installing another OS like Graphene! The Privacy and Security it's totally different from Huawei and Pixel.
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dhlipschitz, 10 Apr 2025A disappointment. As a phone, it works okay; it makes and gets calls. Its speakers are okay. I... moreCompared with Edge 40 the Display it's not lthe the Same Quality.of Edge 40 have more beautiful brighter display and More Vivid Colors and Pixel don't have.Dolby Atmos and Haptic Feedback Vibration it's more better quality to Edge 40!
Advantage and disadvantage!
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Anonymous, 24 May 2025This is your single opinion about Pixel 8a ?
I think have more interesting things then this ... morePixel 8a don't have Dolby Atmos? I don't See in Meniu this features!
Have Always on Display and The Weather don't Have Widgets! And requires Location! I don't permission Location and I put Whether Manually but not appears on Screen I need to enter in App To see! I close all Crap Google Search and Ai ,Circe to Search! I close All Location, permission to Camera Microphone Nearby Divace Bluetooth I put Graphene Camera and PDF from Graphene
I think it's time to change the OS with Graphene . I waiting to June to decide! Work very good Mullvad VPN on Pixel! It's very good phone and I block everything it's possible from Google App!
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Bacon, 21 May 2025This phone is exel;lent, the 120hz display is goed
suget improvment;
pease add 99999999999... moreThis is your single opinion about Pixel 8a ?
I think have more interesting things then this banality like the phone have 120Hz Refresh Rate of Display!
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This phone is exel;lent, the 120hz display is goed
suget improvment;
pease add 999999999999999999999999999999hz display
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Anyone Know information about ultimate Security patch Software Update from May 2025 who incremental he divace to Android 15 and it's not possible to downgrade to Another version of Android. This Aspects Affect Installing Custom ROM Like Graphene OS? Anyone Knows information about this situation? Thank you!
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NoAssociate1611, 03 Apr 2025They really improved the battery life when the phone is not in use compared to the Pixel 7a, b... moreAre you talking about the always on display feature? Because that is toggleable on and off.. it's where the phone will always display date and time on a black screen
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