Google Pixel 8a: Everything you need to know about the rumored Google Pixel 8a

Everything you need to know about the rumored Google Pixel 8a

On May 14, Google will host its next 2024 I/O developers conference. Apart from making an announcement on the next-generation Android 15 OS, the company may also unveil the Pixel 8a mid-range phone. So far, the rumour mill has leaked a lot of information about the device. With about 15 days left for the launch, here is a rumour roundup of everything that has been revealed about it so far.

Google Pixel 8a design

The leaked renders of the Google Pixel 8a revealed that it will come in four colours, namely Obsidian, Mint, Porcelain, and Bay. In terms of design, the device will look like a toned-down version of the Pixel 8 series. In other words, it will not bring any major design improvements over the previous model. On the front, it has a flat OLED panel, and on the back, it has a horizontal camera module that houses two cameras and an LED flash. It seems to have a polycarbonate body with rounded corners.

Google Pixel 8a design

The leaked renders of the Google Pixel 8a revealed that it will come in four colours, such as Obsidian, Mint, Porcelain, and Bay. In terms of design, the device will look like a toned-down version of the Pixel 8 series. In other words, it will not bring any major design changes compared to the previous model. On the front, it has a flat OLED panel, and on the back, it has a horizontal camera module that houses two cameras and an LED flash. It seems to have a polycarbonate body with rounded corners.

Google Pixel 8a specifications (rumoured)

Reports have revealed that the Pixel 8a will feature a 6.1-inch OLED panel that offers full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The device will come preloaded with Android 14 and is likely to be one of the first phones to get the Android 15 OS upgrade when it arrives later this year. A recent report claimed that the Pixel 8a could get up to seven years of security updates.

The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro flagship phones that are slated to release in October 2023 are powered by the Tensor G3 chipset. Speculations suggest that the Pixel 8 could use either the same chip or a down-clocked version of it. The SoC is likely to be accompanied by 8 GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128 GB / 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It could be backed by a 4,500mAh battery and may support 27W fast charging. To recall, the Pixel 7a packs a 4,380mAh battery with 18W charging support. Like its predecessor, the Pixel 8a is also expected to support 7.5W wireless charging.

For security, it will feature an in-screen fingerprint scanner. It may continue to feature the 13-megapixel front camera available on the Pixel 7a. The horizontal camera bar on its back may house a 64-megapixel primary camera with OIS support and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens. It may have an IP67-rated chassis for durability.

Google Pixel 8a Price

To recall, the Pixel 7a was launched in Canada at a price of CAD 599 for the 128 GB variant. It is likely that the Pixel 8a will be priced higher than the Pixel 7a. A recent report suggests that the 128 GB and 256 GB editions of the Pixel 8a in Canada could be priced at CAD 710 and CAD 790, respectively.