Google Pixel 8a is official: technical specifications and prices
After the success of Google Pixel 7a the American giant returns with the new Pixel 8a equipped with the Google Tensor G3 chip, here are all the details.
The Pixel 7a established itself as one of the best Android devices of last year and in the wake of the success recognized by the public and critics, the Mountain View giant returns with the new Google Pixel 8a, a smartphone that is preparing to take up the baton of his predecessor.
After the many rumors that have anticipated the design and specifications of the new device, Google is therefore ready to launch the Pixel 8a, accompanied by the company’s latest chip, the Google Tensor G3. Let’s find out all the details on the specifications and prices of the new Google Pixel 8a .
Top of the range features
Google Pixel 8a brings many of the features that accompany the top of the range of the company such as Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, thanks to a technical sector of the highest level, starting from the 6.1 inch Actua display with OLED technology and 1800 x resolution 2400 pixels, refresh rate up to 120 Hz, peak brightness up to 2000 nits, HDR support and Gorilla Glass 3 coating.
The heart of the new device is powered by the Google Tensor G3 processor , alongside the Titan M2 security coprocessor, accompanied by 8 GB of LPDDR5x RAM and two UFS 3.1 memory cuts of 128 and 256 GB.
The rear camera block is equipped with a 64 MP Quad PD wide-angle lens and 1/1.73” sensor and a 10 MP ultrawide camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture, all with optical and electronic stabilizer. The 13 MP front camera instead has an ƒ/2.2 aperture with a pixel width of 1.12 μm.
Connectivity is guaranteed by support for Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 with support for NFC and Google Cast, while the 4492 mAh battery promises up to 24 hours of battery life with support for fast charging and wireless charging.
As we mentioned, the new Google Pixel 8a will be able to support some of the features of the company’s top of the range, thanks to the Tensor G3 processor. Among these, Scatto Migliore , Magic Editor and Gomma Magica Audio stand out , three tools that can transform the device into a real creative machine with the support of artificial intelligence.
Google Pixel 8a technical sheet
- Dimensions: 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
- Weight: 188 grams
- Display:
- Actua 6.1” OLED
- 1080 x 2400 resolution
- Refresh rate up to 120 Hz
- Maximum brightness 2000 nits
- SoC: Google Tensor G3
- RAM: 8 GB LPDDR5x type
- Storage: 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1 type
- Rear cameras:
- Main 64 MP, f/1.89
- Ultrawide 13MP, f/2.2
- Front camera:
- 13MP, f/2.2
- Wi-Fi 6E connectivity
- Bluetooth: 5.3
- Sensors: Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic compass, Proximity, Fingerprint, Ambient light sensor, Barometer, Magnetometer
- Battery: 4492 mAh
Prices and availability
Google Pixel 8a is available for pre-order on Amazon and Google Store starting today 7 May, while the sale will start on 14 May on Amazon, Google Store, Unieuro and Vodafone, at the price of 549 euros for the 128 GB version .
The new Google device brings two new colors, aloe (limited edition) and sky blue, which will enrich the classic versions. Together with the Google Pixel 8a, the big G company has announced the arrival in Italy of the Google Pixel Tablet .