The time has come: after a good number of leaks, after we saw the mobile phone ahead of time and after two models that paved the way, the Google Pixel 8a It is already among us. Very similar in characteristics to Google Pixel 8with a price that starts below 500 euros and an interior loaded with features.
Google has been able to find a mold for its devices, you just need to see a Pixel to automatically identify it as such. That rear band for the camera lenses, how it protrudes from the body, the appearance and distinction that the protuberance gives to the design. It remains even in the most accessible, the Google Pixel 8a is the proof. Of course, don’t let the accessible thing lead to confusion, the phone is a beast.
Google Pixel 8a technical sheet
Google Pixel 8a |
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screen |
Actua 6.1-inch OLED display 1,080 x 2,400 pixels Refresh up to 120 Hz Maximum brightness of 1,400 nits |
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHT |
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm 188g |
processor |
Google Tensor G3 Titan M2 security chip |
RAM |
8GB LPDDR5X |
storage |
128/256GB UFS 3.1 |
OS |
Android 14 7 years of Android updates |
rear cameras |
Major: 64 MP, f/1.89, OIS, 80º ultra wide angle: 12 MP, f/2.2, 120º |
frontal camera |
13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5º |
battery |
4,492 mAh Fast charging at 18W Wireless charging No charger in the box |
connectivity |
Dual SIM (physical SIM + eSIM) 5G SA/NSA Wi-Fi 7 Bluetooth 5.3 NFC USB-C |
others |
Under-screen fingerprint reader facial recognition IP68 certification Stereo speakers |
price |
From 549 euros |
An excellent Google Pixel to take into account
I have been analyzing all the most recent Google Pixels, including the latest “a”, and I can say that it does not detract in any way from its superior brothers. The same thing that happens to the new Google Pixel 8a, It’s a Google Pixel 8 in disguise. With certain cuts here and there, but without losing quality as a whole.
The screen is 6.1 inches OLED with a maximum brightness of 1,400 nits for HDR content and refresh rates that go up to 120 Hz; without the panel being LTPO, that is left to the Google Pixel 8 Pro. The 8a also includes a fingerprint reader under the panel. And the more than usual hole for the front camera in the upper area, a camera that is based on a 13 megapixel sensor.
When it comes to pure power, there are no surprises either: the Google Pixel 8a maintains the G3 tensioner of its brothers supported by 8 GB LPDDR5X and up to 256 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. It is protected against dust and water and has IP67 certification.
Behind we find the aforementioned strip of lenses with space for Google’s usual double camera in non-Pro models: a main one, 64 megapixels (as in the Google Pixel 7a), and a camera with a 13-megapixel sensor and wide-angle lens. The software is based on Google’s excellent camera, includes Google Photos AI editing tools and up to 8x digital zoom.
As is logical in a Pixel, the new model is updated to Android 14 and will be able to install the Android 15 beta that is currently in circulation. Besides, Google offers seven years of updates with the Google Pixel 8a, quite an achievement in the mid-range of devices. This is complemented by a 4,492 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The charger does not come in the box and it does have wireless charging.
Google Pixel 8a price and availability
The mobile phone can be reserved starting today at a price starting at 549 euros for the 128 GB storage model. As a promotion, Google will discount 150 euros on the Google Pixel 8a to those who purchase the phone by handing over an already used smartphone (150 euros discount apart from the value of the cell phone itself delivered).
Cover image | Google (edited)