Uploaded June 2024 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

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Is the Pixel 8 actually the better deal? Or does the Pixel 8a have some advantages over the 8 besides its lower price? We’ll walk you through how these two phones compare and which one you should purchase.

We’ll walk you through features like Spatial Audio and Macro Focus, the overall build quality of both phones, and screen quality, and spend a lot of time comparing their camera systems.

📑Blog Post:
👉 Learn more about the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a: 6-months-later.com/2024/06/google-pixel-8a-vs-8-which-should-you-buy

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👉Pixel 8a: amzn.to/3VA1eDZ
👉Pixel 8: amzn.to/4eBNuB8
👉 View all of our recommended products: amazon.com/shop/6monthslaterreviews


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👉 Google devices playlist: youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2XWjlJjGp3t9ZGYEopWFANLI1DookqiR
👉 Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 8 Pro: youtube.com/watch?v=SbvXlxu-l3o&list=PL2XWjlJjGp3t9ZGYEopWFANLI1DookqiR&index=9&t=1s


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🕰️Timestamps:
0:00 - Spatial Audio
0:39 - Build Quality
1:24 - Screen Quality
2:03 - Matte material
2:17 - Camera System
4:18 - Price and Recommendation



📜 Disclosures 📃

Any music used is licensed from artlist.io: artlist.io/referral/1878516/Josh

6 Months Later has no relationship with Google. The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8a were purchased by 6 Months Later. This channel has no sponsor.

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