Google Pixel 7a

That should read 8GB RAM (up from 6a - 6GB)

The 7A has a better camera than the 7 too, this will swing a few people!

Where are you getting it's a better camera. Any review I read said the 7 was a tiny bit better with photos and video. They wondered is there a software difference on the 7a.

I just walk closer....

Got from 100% at 1.30pm yesterday down to 35% at midnight, very heavy usage and set up all day. Thought that was decent, time will tell.

Camera is very good, especially the front camera. Pictures come out quite natural looking. The video is bumped up to 4K and is smooth.

I've a 30w charger so can't comment much on the speed, but I had it on the wireless charger overnight (approx 6 hours) and was 100% when awake, that was expected anyway.

Have a glass protector on it, finger print works 9/10 of the time (both thumbs registered twice), face unlock set up and I also have smart unlock for when ts connected to watch, car or home. Safe to say I've had zero issues getting in to this device!

For comparison, I'm coming from a Galaxy S23 Ultra and an iPhone 14 Pro which are obviously leagues ahead. Intend to change gadgets quite often and a Pixel was on my list to try. Didn't want to curved screen of the 7 Pro and the buds sort of enticed me toward the A model over the standard.

Happy so far.

Thanks, will give ampere a shot when I'm home this evening and let you know.

The screens on the other phones are definitely a lot sharper - not saying this is bad at all, just what I've been used to the last couple of months. I've this up to 90hz and animations set at x0.5 to try get that snappiness. It's perfectly fine.

Definitely better cameras, video, screen, build quality, haptics to name but a few on the other devices. But I was getting this knowing it was a decent mid range phone and knew I was making sacrifices getting it, so I'm not going to complain :-) It's a nice phone.

What are the chances of deals on this? I have a OnePlus 8T which I have never taken to, but was thinking of getting another 6 months out of it. Need a set of earbuds too

I have no interest in the buds. I'll wait until there's a discount on the phone.

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The person I got it off actually bought it from Curry's and not Google direct. €529 but there was a 50% employee discount according to receipt. Win win for the both of us. Not sure about the rest of the sellers, they can't all be Curry's employees :-)

Not at all, Adverts is generally fine, just keep an eye on users feedback and you'll be grand. It's a nice step up from the 4A, I do miss the FP sensor on the back of the phone!

Yeah I'll wait for the a drop first...

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I can't even take a photo now without the camera app shutting down, very frustrating.

Ha, I'm sure you would!

Yep, Wi-Fi calling works fine (with Vodafone anyway)

Anyone else face this issue?

When trying to Hotspot a WiFi connection, your own WiFi connection is turned off.

This doesn't happen with the Pixel 7 Pro and doesn't seem to have been an issue for previous Pixel A variants.

Hopefully a software issue and not hardware.

So is the 7a on 3 prepay for 399 currently the best deal available on PAYG? I'm assuming it's unlocked and the sim can be swapped out.

Anyone get this on three know if it is network locked or not?

I don't think google phones are ever locked.

Yes and Yes, picked one up Friday. Told them it was a gift for someone on three (because some times they try and convince you it is locked). I did have to buy sim card for €15 but still a good saving. Sold my pixel 6 to CEX for €200, much prefer the smaller size of the 7A. Had planned on buying an 8 but I think they are asking too much for it.

Used with gomo sim. No issues so far!