Google Pixel 8a: Mid-Range Marvel or Budget Blunder?

The Google Pixel 8a, designed for long-term use with software support and replacement parts available into the 2030s, has a challenging repair process due to a strongly glued battery despite an easy-to-remove plastic back cover. The device lacks a vapor chamber for cooling, relying instead on graphite, copper film, and thermal pads, which may not be sufficient for the Tensor G3 chipset. The Pixel 8a received a low repairability score primarily because of the difficult battery removal.