Google's Pixel 8A is the kind of phone you tell your parents or your stylist to buy (hi, Shannon!). The interface is simple and clean, it offers a high level of dust and water resistance and will receive regular software updates for the next seven years. That will give you a lot of peace of mind recommending it to friends and family.
The cameras aren't as good as what you'd get on the regular Pixel 8 or a newer Pixel 9, but they're reliable and can even tackle some tricky scenarios, like when the Northern Lights surprise you on your own. inner courtyard. The 8A also has Qi wireless charging and a smooth-scrolling 120Hz display, two features you'll be hard-pressed to find on another sub-$400 phone.
Its full price of $499 is competitive, but marked down to $379, it's a great deal. You'll get 128GB of storage for that price, which most people will consider sufficient. The 256GB version, which usually costs $559, has been reduced to $436 – spend a little more and you'll get more peace of mind. But the bad news is that the only color option on the top 256GB tier is Obsidian. If you want a bay blue or a beautiful aloe green color, you'll have to stick with 128GB.
