Google is preparing to launch its upcoming smartphone the Pixel 8a in the coming month. Following last year's emergence of renders, additional information regarding the Pixel 8a has surfaced in anticipation of Google I/O in May. It has been disclosed that the device will feature a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display boasting a 120Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness reaching up to 1400 nits, matching the Pixel 8 with a 40% increase.
Reports suggest that the Pixel 8a will maintain the same camera configuration as the Pixel 7a, comprising a 64MP primary rear camera with OIS, accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide secondary camera. Additionally, it will include a 13-megapixel front-facing camera capable of 4K video recording on both the front and rear.
Although the Pixel 8a is anticipated to integrate the Google Tensor G3 SoC with 5G SA/NSA support and incorporate the Titan M2 Security chip from the Pixel 8 series, it is rumored to opt for Samsung's IPoP (Integrated Package on Package) technology instead of the Pixel 8's G3 FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging) to reduce costs, similar to the approach taken with the Pixel 7a, primarily aimed at cost reduction.
The device is expected to feature an in-display fingerprint scanner, IP67 ratings for water and dust resistance, and support for wireless charging. However, specific details regarding the battery remain undisclosed at this time.
Google Pixel 8a Specifications (Rumored) -
| Display | 6.1-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ OLED HDR display, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 1400 nits peak brightness |
| Processor | Google Tensor G3 processor with Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1) storage |
| OS/UI | Android 14 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Rear Cameras | 64MP rear camera with Quad PD Quad Bayer, f/1.89 aperture, IMX787 sensor, LED flash, OIS, 13MP 120° Ultra-wide camera with IMX712 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, up to 4K 60fps video recording |
| Front Camera | 13MP front camera with 95° ultra-wide lens, IMX712 sensor, f/2.2 aperture, up to 4K 30fps video recording |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, 2 microphones |
| Water Proof | Water and dust Resistant (IP67) |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NSA, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC, USB Type C, NFC |
Pricing and Availability -
Apart from the current 21 countries where the Pixel 7a is available, including India, reports suggest that the Pixel 8a will expand its reach to additional countries such as the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.
According to recent rumors, the Pixel 8a is expected to be priced at 569.90 EUR (USD 619 / Rs. 51,390 approximately) for the 128GB model, with the 256GB variant potentially costing around 630 EUR (USD 684 / Rs. 56,810 approximately). However, these figures are subject to change, as per the report.
The Pixel 7a was initially launched starting at Rs. 43,999, suggesting that there might be a price increase for its successor in India as well.
