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Experts recommend Google Pixel 8a more than Google Pixel 8 Pro

As of 6 Jan 2025, experts prefer Google Pixel 8a over Google Pixel 8 Pro, but both Smartphones have solid expert endorsements.

As per this month's meta ranking, Google Pixel 8a received 3 recommendations: from The Verge (20 Dec 2024), TechRadar (27 Nov 2024) and Tom's Guide (3 Jan 2024). By contrast, Google Pixel 8 Pro received only 1 recommendation from Pocket-lint (3 Jul 2024).

Rank Change Price Smartphone
Laptop Mag
The Verge
TechRadar
T3
Pocket-lint
Tom's Guide
IGN
Creative Bloq
Digital Trends
ZD Net
11
- $487
Google Pixel 8a
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4
7
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26
N/A $899
Google Pixel 8 Pro
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is a flagship smartphone with a sleek design, impressive camera capabilities, vibrant display, powerful performance, and decent battery life, making it a recommended choice for users who prioritize photography, multimedia consumption, performance, and style.
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Endorsement summary:

  • On 20 Dec 2024 The Verge ranked Google Pixel 8a as #4
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    #4 out of 8 Google Pixel 8a
    The best phone for around $500
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  • On 27 Nov 2024 TechRadar ranked Google Pixel 8a as #7
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    #7 out of 9 Google Pixel 8a
    The best bargain phone
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  • On 3 Jan 2024 Tom's Guide ranked Google Pixel 8a as #4
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    #4 out of 10 Google Pixel 8a
    The best phone value
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  • On 3 Jul 2024 Pocket-lint ranked Google Pixel 8 Pro as #3
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    #3 out of 5 Google Pixel 8 Pro
    Best value phone / Editor's Choice
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After counting and adding up the 90 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Google Pixel 8a outranks Google Pixel 8 Pro. This is not to say that Google Pixel 8 Pro is a bad option. Like Google Pixel 8a, it is recommended by experts, but less.

MetaRanking Common points from expert reviews summarized.
As can be seen below, Google Pixel 8a is mentioned by key experts in Jan 2025, while Google Pixel 8 Pro is not.
Rank Change Price Smartphone
Laptop Mag
The Verge
TechRadar
T3
Pocket-lint
Tom's Guide
IGN
Creative Bloq
Digital Trends
ZD Net
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- $860
Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
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4
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2
1
1
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2
- $999
Google Pixel 9 Pro
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5
4
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3
- Check price
iPhone 16 Pro Max
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4
- Check price
iPhone 16
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Expert Reviews There are people on the Internet whose job is to review products. Below are their opinions.
No expert reviews linked yet for Google Pixel 8a.

Expert reviews [20]

82
Total expert reviews: 20
  • with a score: 6
  • without a score: 14
Highest score by Digital Trends
90
Average score based on 20 reviews
82
Lowest score by CNET
75

Score distribution:

80-100
60-80
40-60
20-40
0-20
From Seller:
  • Meet Google Pixel 8a, the Google AI phone; with the incredible Pixel Camera and top-rated security features to help protect your data[1]
  • Unlocked Android 5G smartphone gives you the flexibility to change carriers and choose your own data plan[2]; it works with Google Fi, Verizon, T-Mobile, AT&T, and other major carriers
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From Seller:
  • Pixel 8 Pro is the all-pro phone engineered by Google; it’s super fast, powerful, and secure, with the new Google Tensor G3 chip that’s custom-designed with Google AI for cutting-edge photo and video features and smarter ways to help[1]
  • Read more
Video Reviews Most popular unboxing/review videos.
No video reviews linked yet for Google Pixel 8a.
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