Pixel 8a

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Pixel 8a
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Developer Google
Type Smartphone
Series Pixel
First releasedMay 14, 2024;5 months ago (2024-05-14)
Availability by region
May 2024
Predecessor Pixel 7a
Related Pixel 8 & 8 Pro
Compatible networks
Form factor Slate
ColorsAloe, Bay, Porcelain, Obsidian
Dimensions152.1 mm (5.99 in) H
72.7 mm (2.86 in) W
8.9 mm (0.35 in) D
Weight188 g (6.6 oz)
Operating system Original: Android 14
Current: Android 15
System-on-chip Google Tensor G3
Modem Exynos 5300i
Memory8 GB LPDDR5X
Storage128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
SIM Nano SIM and eSIM
Battery4492 mAh
ChargingFast charging up to 18W
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Rear camera
  • 64 MP, f/1.9, 80° (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8 μm, Quad-Bayer dual pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12 μm
  • Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
  • 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera
  • 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12 μm
  • Auto-HDR, panorama
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Display
Data inputs
Water resistance IP67
Website Pixel 8a
References [1]

The Pixel 8a is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant within the Pixel 8 series. Pixel 8a shares a similar design with the rest of the Pixel 8s, with the major differences between them being the thinner camera visor and the entire back cover being separable. The device has similar features and functionality with the Pixel 8, with the main focus of this phone being the AI tools that come bundled with it.

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History

The Pixel 8a was announced and made available for pre-order in the US on May 7, 2024. Unlike most previous A-series Pixel phones, the Pixel 8a was not announced at the annual Google I/O event, instead coming an exact week earlier. [2] [3] [4] [5] [6]

Design

The back of Pixel 8a in Obsidian Rear view of Pixel 8a.jpg
The back of Pixel 8a in Obsidian

The front is made of Corning Gorilla Glass 3, the back is made of plastic, and the frame is made of aluminum. The Pixel 8a also features an IP67 dust and water resistance rating. [7]

Generally, the only design differences between the Pixel 8a and the Pixel 7a are the matte coating of the back and more rounded corners, similar to the Pixel 8.

On the bottom side of the smartphone there is a USB-C 3.2 port and two cutouts for the loudspeaker (to the right from USB-C) and for the microphone. On the top side, there is a mmWave antenna on the US model and the additional microphone. On the left side, there is a SIM tray for one nano-SIM card. On the right side, there is the volume rocker and the power button.

The Pixel 8a is sold in the following colors:

ColorName
Obsidian
Porcelain
Bay
Aloe

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References

  1. ↑ "Google Pixel 8a - Tech Specs". Google Store. 7 May 2024.
  2. ↑ Villas-Boas, Antonio (May 7, 2024). Lynch, John (ed.). "Google reveals the Pixel 8a, an affordable phone with flagship performance and cameras — here's how to order". Business Insider . Archived from the original on May 7, 2024. Retrieved May 14, 2024.
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