8.1

Google Pixel 8a reviews by real users Google Pixel 8a

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User score

8.6
  • 13
  • 3
  • 1
  • 0
  • 0
17 reviews
  • Screen8.1
  • Performance8.0
  • Camera8.2
  • Connectivity8.2
  • Battery7.5
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Kimovil users consider it a good mid-to-high-range phone with excellent value for money. They highlight its clean and fluid operating system, as well as its cameras. However, opinions are mixed regarding the battery, charging speed, and heating, which are areas for improvement.

Design & Materials

According to our users, the screen offers good colors, although its brightness is insufficient in direct sunlight. The bezels and corner curves generate mixed opinions.

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
7.5

17 reviews

Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.2

17 reviews

Is it comfortable?
8.7

17 reviews

Can you see it well in the sunlight?
7.9

17 reviews

Performance & Hardware

According to our users, performance is fluid in daily use and allows for playing demanding titles. However, the device tends to heat up with intense use.

Does it have good sound?
8.6

17 reviews

Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
8.7

17 reviews

What's your experience been with demanding games?
6.7

17 reviews

Camera

According to our users, the camera is a strong point, delivering excellent results that compete with high-end models. The zoom and focus, however, could be improved.

Quality of daytime photos
8.9

17 reviews

Quality of nighttime photos
8.2

17 reviews

Quality of selfies
8.1

17 reviews

Does it have a powerful flash?
7.4

17 reviews

Connectivity

According to our users, general connectivity is good and stable. However, 5G network management receives criticism for its fluctuating speeds.

Does it have good coverage for calls?
8.2

17 reviews

Quality of the GPS
8.2

17 reviews

And the WiFi?
8.1

17 reviews

Battery

According to our users, the battery offers acceptable autonomy for moderate use. The charging speed is very slow, which is a recurring point of criticism.

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 6%
    Less than a day
  • 65%
    One day
  • 29%
    More than one day
  • 0%
    Two days or more

17 reviews

Software

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall

17 reviews

Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 24%
    Every six months
  • 76%
    Every two months or less

17 reviews

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All 17 opinions

  • Price/quality good!

    • 9.3
    • Screen8.0
    • Performance8.0
    • Camera8.5
    • Connectivity9.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Very good value for money

    • 9.4
    • Screen9.0
    • Performance9.0
    • Camera9.7
    • Connectivity9.6
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Less than I expected

    It really left me with a bad taste in my mouth. I expected more, especially the customization layer it uses. I didn't like it; it's not easy to get used to.

    Pros
    • Construction material
    • Wireless charging
    • USB C Lighting
    • Sound
    • Camera
    Cons
    • Screen size
    • It slides a lot
    • Poor customization layer
    • Very imprecise gesture navigation
    • Battery
    • 7.7
    • Screen7.0
    • Performance8.5
    • Camera8.2
    • Connectivity8.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Good mobile, with low battery and it gets very hot

    • 7.9
    • Screen7.2
    • Performance7.6
    • Camera7.2
    • Connectivity7.0
    • Battery5.0
  • Auto
    It's a good cell phone, the only bad thing is its processor and its slow charging.

    • 9.3
    • Screen8.7
    • Performance7.6
    • Camera8.5
    • Connectivity8.3
    • Battery9.0
  • Auto
    The best terminal I've ever had

    • 8.2
    • Screen7.5
    • Performance7.0
    • Camera7.0
    • Connectivity6.6
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Pure Android

    I've used several premium phones, such as the iPhone 13 Pro and S22. However, I decided to buy something cheaper since I don't see the need to spend so much money on a device these days, and I opted for this one. I don't regret it. The operating system is clean and free of unnecessary apps, has very good features, and a camera that rivals high-end phones. I haven't noticed any problems when playing demanding games or anything like that. It also has an ecosystem that, if you like Android, you'll love. The downsides would be the loading speed, which is ridiculously slow, the zoom, and the screen brightness, which falls short in daylight. Otherwise, it's a highly recommended device. I recommend it 100%.

    Pros
    • Ecosystem
    • Fluency
    • Sound
    • Cameras
    • Good video
    • Updates
    Cons
    • Camera zoom
    • Loading speed
    • Screen brightness
    • 8.7
    • Screen8.7
    • Performance9.3
    • Camera8.0
    • Connectivity8.3
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    For being the first pixel I really liked the experience

    Overall I think it's a very good device, when I bought it I was afraid about the connectivity and battery issues, but with 1 month of experience I can tell you that the connectivity is the same as I had with Samsung devices, the battery isn't the best I've had, but for users who don't play much like me, it can give you up to 5 hours of screen time but using it a lot. The camera is the best thing about this phone, the only thing I miss is more zoom but other than that it takes very good photos. The processor, although it's not made for gaming as such, allows me to play at high graphics in COD, MOBILE LEGENDS, GENSHIN. The bad thing is that the phone does get hot when you push it hard with games, but in day-to-day use it hardly ever gets hot.

    Pros
    • Size
    • Screen
    • Camera
    • Smooth operating system
    Cons
    • Glow
    • Battery
    • 9.5
    • Screen7.0
    • Performance7.0
    • Camera7.0
    • Connectivity7.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    Charming

    Pros
    • Main camera
    • Screen
    • Fluency
    • Compact
    Cons
    • Painful fast charging
    • 8.9
    • Screen8.5
    • Performance8.6
    • Camera8.7
    • Connectivity8.0
    • Battery7.0
  • Auto
    The size doesn't seem to be 6"1 so I no longer have it

    I have a Xiaomi 12x and the size is the same even though it says 6"1 so I sold it, I wanted a more compact and powerful one and now I have an Asus ZenFone 9, one of the best I have tried. I will keep this one.

    • 5
    • Screen5.0
    • Performance5.0
    • Camera5.0
    • Connectivity5.0
    • Battery7.0

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8.1
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Score
  • 6.6 Design & Materials
  • 7.4 Performance & Hardware
  • 7.9 Camera
  • 7.7 Connectivity
  • 5.7 Battery
What is a Ki score?
Ki is an automatic score based on the specifications and prices of devices. It is calculated using over 200 variables to rank smartphones, tablets and other devices from best to worst.
How do we calculate the Ki?

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  • Design and screen
  • Hardware and performance
  • Camera
  • Connectivity
  • Battery

Once these 5 factors have been rated, we introduce the price variable. This means that any two devices with the same ratings get a different Ki score for quality vs price.

Even a device objectively worse than another may have a higher Ki score if it has a better price.

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