Google Pixel 8a review: An all-round smartphone set back by thermal issues

Pixel 8a is here and the smartphone ticks most boxes anticipated from it ahead of the launch. What is not in line with the expectation, however, is pricing. At Rs 52,999 onwards, the smartphone shares space with some of the flagship smartphones from Chinese brands. What goes in favour of the smartphone is imaging system backed by Google’s computational photography algorithms and artificial intelligence features. Moreover, the Pixel 8a boasts premium construction, water-and-dust ingress protection, and wireless charging. That said, is the Pixel 8a expensive or the “a” moniker here sets the wrong expectation? Let us find out: