Google has introduced the Pixel 8a, an A-series device poised as the cheapest alternative to their current Pixel 8 lineup.
Those who want an authentic Android experience on a small and compact device would really appreciate the Pixel 8a. This one features a small but feature-dense 6.1-inch OLED display with a sharp 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, HDR support, and a high 120Hz refresh rate.
There’s a punch-hole on top for the 13-megapixel selfie camera. On the back, we have a design similar to the more expensive Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. A pill-shaped glass holds the 64-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide. No non-sense depth sensor or macro lens.
All cameras can shoot 4K@60fps videos. Plus, being a Pixel device, it has extra camera features enabled by the robust software and AI like fused video stabilization, Cinematic Pan, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Face Unblur, Photo Unblur, Live HDR+, and Ultra HDR.
All its AI capabilities are made possible by the Google Tensor G3, which is the same chip found on its most expensive brothers. It is paired with a dedicated Titan M2 security co-processor, has 8GB of RAM, and an option between 128GB and 256GB of storage.
The device has a relatively small 4,492mAh battery, but thanks to the efficiency brought by Google’s own OS and CPU, it is claimed to have more than 24 hours of battery life.
Those who are in the US can now start pre-ordering the Pixel 8a before it hits store shelves on May 14. The Pixel 8a 8GB/128GB retails for USD499 (~Php28,700) while the 8GB/256GB is at USD559 (~Php31,200).
Pixel 8a Specs
- Android 14
- Dual SIM, Dual standby
- 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display, 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution, 430ppi
- 120Hz refresh rate, HDR, 2000-nits peak brightness
- Corning Gorilla Glass 3
- 3.0GHz Tensor G3 4nm octa-core processor
- 8GB RAM
- IMG G715s MC10 GPU
- 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 internal storage, non-expandable
- 13-megapixel front camera
- 64-megapixel (f/1.9, dual-pixel PDAF, OIS) + 13-megapixel (ultra-wide) rear cameras, dual-LED flash
- Under-display fingerprint scanner
- IP67 dust and water resistant
- Stereo speakers
- HSPA+, 4G LTE, 5G
- WiFi 6e, dual-band
- Bluetooth 5.3
- GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, NavIC, BDS
- NFC
- USB-C
- Dimensions: 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm
- Weight: 188g
- Colors: Obsidian, Porcolein, Bay, Aloe
- 4,492mAh non-removable battery,18W wired, Qi wireless charging