Google Pixel 8a is a flagship killer Android smartphone. It is a lite version of Google Pixel 8 and the successor of Google Pixel 7a. It is launched on 14 May 2024. In this blog, we will know all the specifications and prices of Pixel 8a.
Google Pixel 8a Full Specifications
| Launch | |
|---|---|
| Release date | 14 May 2024 |
| USA price | $499 |
| Display | |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inch |
| Technology | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080×2400 pixels & 430 PPI density |
| Features | 120Hz refresh rate 81.6% screen-to-body ratio 2000 nits peak brightness Always on display |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Body | |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1×72.7×8.9mm |
| Build Materials | Glass front, plastic back, aluminum frame |
| Weight | 188g |
| Water Resistance | IP67 dust & water resistance (up to 1 m for 30 mins) |
| Colors | Obsidian, Bay, Aloe, Porcelain |
| SIM slot type | eSIM & Nano SIM |
| Performance | |
|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1×3.0 GHz cortex-X3, 4×2.45GHz cortex-715, 4×2.15 GHz cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis G715s MC10 |
| Antutu score | 12,00,000+ (V10) |
| Geekbench score | Single-core: 1760 Multi-core: 4442 |
| Rear Camera | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 64MP – main 13MP – Ultrawide |
| Camera details | Main – f/1.9, 1/1.73″, 26mm, OIS Ultrawide – f/2.2, 120˚ |
| Video | 4K 30/60fps 1080p 30/60/120/240fps OIS+EIS |
| Features | LED flash, panorama |
| Front Camera | |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 13MP |
| Video | 4K 30fps, 1080p 30fps |
| Memory | |
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| RAM | 8GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X |
| ROM | 128GB, 256GB |
| ROM type | UFS 3.1 |
| SD card slot | ❌ |
| Battery | |
|---|---|
| Type | Non-removable Li-Po |
| Capacity | 4492mAh |
| Charging | PD3.0 – Wired Wireless – 7.5W |
| Charging time | 0 to 100% in less than 2 hours |
| Network | |
|---|---|
| Technology | 2G/3G/4G/5G |
| Connectivity | |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Dual/Tri-band, Wi-Fi 802.11 |
| Bluetooth | V5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | V3.2, type-c |
| NFC | ✅ |
| Radio | ❌ |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NaviC |
| Sound | |
|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | ❌ |
| Loudspeaker | Stereo-speakers |
| Security | |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | In-display (optical) |
| Face lock | Yes |
| Others | |
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| Sensors | Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, compass, gyroscope, barometer |
| Price | $ 499 € 549 |
Pros and Cons
Google Pixel 8a comes with a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED 120Hz panel. This panel brightens up to 2000 nits peak. Corning Gorilla Glass 3 is used to protect this panel. The front side display is made of glass, the back side is plastic, and the side frame is aluminum. It has a dual rear and one front camera setup. 64MP main, 13MP ultrawide and 13MP front camera. The 64MP main camera has OIS. The rear main camera will record videos up to 4K 60fps and the front camera will record up to 4K 30fps videos. Android 14 will be used for the operating system. This phone is powered by Google Tensor G3 octa-core SOC. This SOC is based on 4nm fabrication and the GPU is Immortalis G715s MC10. This chip can gain more than 12,00,000 Antutu scores.
A 4492mAh non-removable Li-Po battery is used to power up this mobile. This battery can support PD3.0 charging. This battery will fully charge with a 30W PD3.0 charger in less than 2 hours. This phone has an optical fingerprint sensor on the front side screen bottom. The sound system uses stereo speakers but no 3.5mm headphone jack.