Just after the weeks of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro‘s official announcement, rumors about the more affordable 8a began surfacing. And the latest leaks are pointing towards some AI features, 7 years of security patch updates and 27W charging. Without further ado, let’s take a look at all the leaks and speculations surrounding the upcoming Google Pixel 8a.
Google Pixel 8a Rumors Roundup
Rounded Corners
Pixel 8a is likely to stray away from the boxy design of its predecessor and adopt a curvier body just like its more expensive siblings. Leaked CAD files by OnLeaks and SmartPrix suggest the dimensions to be 152.1 x 72.6 x 9 mm. That’s about as thick as the regular Google Pixel 8 and slightly thicker than the 8 Pro. The back features the iconic camera visor alongside a Google logo in the center.
As for the screen, it is likely to stay the same size as last year’s Pixel 7a at 6.1 inches. The bezels will be slightly thicker than the standard Pixel 8 and feature a hole-punch cutout. While the refresh rate is stated to be 90Hz. In terms of ingress protection, it will secure an IP67 rating.
Tensor G3
Speculations among industry experts suggest the upcoming Pixel 8a will get the 4nm Tensor G3 chipset as the rest of the Pixel 8 lineup. Since Google decided to lock features behind the ‘Pro’ moniker in their recent event, it wouldn’t be surprising if the more affordable Pixel 8a had fewer bells and whistles.
As per the latest leaks, the device will feature multiple AI stuff such as Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, and Night Sight.
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A Google phone with the codename ‘Akita’ appeared on Geekbench a while back. And it is most likely the upcoming Pixel 8a. According to the listing, it is going to be powered by an underclocked Tensor G3 chipset complemented by the Mali-G715 GPU.
The upcoming Pixel 8a will have 8GB of RAM and boot on Android 14. It will ger seven years of security updates. As per the latest rumors, it will offer two storage options: 128GB and 256GB. To recall, the Pixel 7a shipped with a 128GB variant only.
Dual Cameras
The upcoming Pixel 8a will continue providing a dual camera setup. The primary camera will be a 64MP Samsung jN2 sensor, complimented by a 12MP ultrawide lens. Over on the front, it will house a 13MP Sony IMX selfie snapper.
The rest of the features
Fueling the smartphone will be a 4500mAh battery with support for 27W wired charging. Google claims a reliable all-day battery life with this phone.
Pixel 8a Launch and Availability
As for the date, the Pixel 8a may go on sale on May 16, 2024, after Google’s I/O developer conference on May 14. We’ll keep updating the article with more news coming in. Stay tuned!
- Meanwhile, check out our review of last year’s Pixel 7a here:
