Everyone was waiting for the Apple launch, Google secretly launched Pixel 8a in India and US under midrange segment. Many times before the launch event, the phone was leaked. Now when its officially launch here are the details :
Pixel 8a: Specs and Features
The brand new Google Pixel 8a brings a lot of improvements over the previous models, with the huge bezels. This is going to be the first a-series device to feature a 120Hz refresh rate with a 6.1-inch OLED display. It’s smaller then little smaller in the size of hair than the Pixel 8’s 6.2-inch screen. Pixel 8a display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3, comes with a peak brightness of 2,000 nits, and an under-display fingerprint scanner.
Pixel 8a is powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset bundle with 8 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. You also get a Google Titan M2 chip for security. When it comes to the build quality its similar to Pixel 8. The frame is made of matte aluminium with an IP67 rating for protection against water and dust.
When it comes to cameras, Google has gone with 64MP primary + 13MP ultra wide-angle cameras and a 13MP selfie camera on the 8a. This is the same setup Google has earlier introduced with last year Google Pixel 7a. The phone comes with a 4,500 mAh battery with Qi wireless charging support. When it comes to connectivity you will also get get Wi-Fi 6E, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB-C 3.2 connectivity options. And the dual stereo speaker will ensure to deliver the best sound.
You will get Android 14 out of the box and will receive seven major Android updates. This means the last OS upgrade for Pixel 8 series will be Android 21, which will be released in 2031. Google hasn’t missed out on any of the new AI tricks. Like Magic Editor, Audio Magic Eraser, Best Take, Circle to Search, etc. It will also be in line to get Gemini Nano on device later down the line.
Price and Availability
The Pixel 8a is available in four color options — Obsidian, Bay, Porcelain, and Aloe. Offers competitive pricing that adapts to the market’s budget-friendly segment. In India, the Pixel 8a is priced starting at Rs 52,999 and will be exclusively available from Flipkart where you can preorder the device right now.