Expectations for the Google Pixel 8a were very high from the entire community and we are talking about one of the most promising Android phones of the year. Many of the recent leaks have come true, so some of you probably already knew about it beforehand. Although I’m sure you’ll end up with some surprises…
Features of the Google Pixel 8a
We are looking at a smartphone that has adopted the new design of Google mobile phones with those rounded edges, but with the compact dimensions that characterize this Pixel 8a model. The dimensions of the screen are repeated with 6.1 inches in size; this time with a 120Hz refresh rate to achieve maximum fluidity. The screen uses OLED technology and a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits to ensure the best possible image quality with the help of HDR. It is true that it is not a light mobile despite being small, since its weight is 188 grams and its thickness is 8.9 mm; but it makes up for it with IP67 protection against dust and water, plus a scratch- and shock-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass screen.
As the brain in the trading machine equips the same Tensor G3 processor compatible with 5G that we have previously seen on the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. This means that the Google Pixel 8a is prepared for the most demanding activities, while it is accompanied by the Titan M2 security chip to keep the integrity of the device safe . Autonomy has also experienced significant improvements and Pixel 8a battery reaches 4,492 mAh of power while being compatible with fast and wireless charging.
The photography section is one of the most important sections for Google users and this new smartphone is not far behind. In the absence of results, the Pixel 8a has a camera 64 MP main with aperture of f/1.89 and a high resolution zoom up to 8x magnification. The secondary lens uses a 13 MP wide-angle sensor and the front camera is 13 MP with fixed focus. The two rear cameras have optical image stabilization for the main camera and digital stabilization for the ultra wide angle. Additionally, 4K resolution recording with the Google Pixel 8a at 30 FPS is available, as well as slow motion support at 240 FPS.
We must not forget the important functions that the Google camera hasamong which stand out the Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Face Focus, Night Vision, Portrait Mode, Moving Autofocus, Wind Noise Reduction, HDR+ in real time… To this very special software we must add the 7 years of updates of Android and taking into account that the Pixel 8a comes with Android 14, you will end up enjoying the new features of Android 21. It also has a VPN from Google One at no extra cost and end-to-end encrypted security to ensure the privacy of your messages , files, documents… Although the highlight along with the 7 years of Pixel 8a updates is the Google AI, Gemini, which hopes to have a presence on the device soon. At the moment it is a mobile phone compatible with Circle to Search to perform searches, quickly compose messages, instantly translate messages and much more.
Google Pixel 8a price and availability
Right now you can buy the new Google Pixel 8a from 549 euros in its standard configuration of 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of storage, although there is a version with 256 GB of internal space to have greater freedom when it comes to saving files and It costs 609 euros. The new Google mobile is available in 4 colors and they are: Obsidian, Porcelain, Light Blue and Aloe, the latter standing out for its striking green color.
Pixel Tablet: the first Google tablet in Spain
Another of Google’s most important announcements is that it brings its Pixel Tablet. A device designed by and for the software, becoming the ideal ally of your homesince the charging base has a speaker to play music, control the smart devices in your home, talk to the voice assistant… This base is included with the purchase of your Pixel Tablet and is used to charge the battery for up to 12 hours video that the Google tablet promises.
It has premium materials to provide a satisfactory experience and a camera that represents Google’s philosophy with clear, crisp and high-quality video calls. More than 50 apps are optimized to guarantee the best performance thanks to the Tensor G2 processor; while the screen uses a 10.95-inch LCD panel, 500 nits and high resolution to appreciate the content in good detail. The Pixel Tablet has a starting price of 499 euros in either of its two colors and comes with Android 14 out of the box and 128 or 256 GB of storage.