We’ve been big fans of the Pixel series over the years but there are a few reasons why I might struggle to recommend the Pixel 8a. As someone who tests phones for a living, I get a lot of friends and family (and random people) ask me what phone they should buy. A Google Pixel is often on the shortlist, especially the ‘a’ series models for the value for money they provide. The Pixel 8a has arrived as expected, but there are a number of red flags that I’ve spotted that make me concerned about this year’s mid-range handset. Pass me my sunglassesLet’s talk about the colours to start and of course,…