The phone will officially go on sale on May 14 at 6:30 am, ie today. It comes in four colors: Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, and Porcelain. You have two storage options: 128GB or 256GB. The 128GB version costs Rs 52,999, and the 256GB version costs Rs 59,999.
Affordable, Accessible, and depending on your region, Available. Google’s A-series devices, starting with the Pixel 3a, have been the entry point for Pixel phones. They offer many features from the more expensive models at a more affordable and accessible price. In some markets, the A-series was also the only Pixel phone available for a while.
The latest Pixel 8a continues the tradition of being the most affordable option in the current generation of Pixel devices. This year, it comes with several new features, a faster chip, and an updated design that aligns it with the other models. However, with a starting price of $499, is it still Affordable and Accessible, or has it become Awkward and Alienating? Let’s find out.
Google Pixel 8a Full Specifications
| Specification | Details |
|---|---|
| Body | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm, 188 g; Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back; IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Display | 6.10″ OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak), 1080 x 2400 px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 430 ppi; Always-on display |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm): Nona-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510); Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Memory | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM; UFS 3.1 |
| OS/Software | Android 14 |
| Rear Camera | Wide (main): 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm, 1/1.73″, 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; Ultra wide angle: 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 1.12µm |
| Front Camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Video Capture | Rear camera: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS; Front camera: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Battery | 4492 mAh; 18W Wired, PD3.0, 7.5W wireless |
| Connectivity | 5G; eSIM; Wi-Fi 6E; BT 5.3; NFC |
| Miscellaneous | Fingerprint reader (under display, optical); stereo speakers |
