Google Pixel 8a
Price $213
The Google Pixel 8a presents excellent power coupled with competitively priced features. Equipped with a dual-camera layout, a vibrant 6.3-inch OLED display, and a Google Tensor G4 chip, it presents an amazing smartphone experience. The Pixel 8a offers best performance in a reasonably cost packaging with a sleek design and long-lasting battery for anyone seeking affordability without compromising quality.
Product Description
The Google Pixel 8a is a great, somewhat cheaply priced smartphone with amazing features. Found in May 2024, it is IP67 water and dust proof featuring an amazing glass front and aluminium frame. Rich 2000 bright graphics with HDR and 120Hz refresh rate abound from its 6.1.1 OLED display. With the 8GB RAM, UFS 3.1 storage, and Google Tensor G3 CPU this phone operates beautifully. The twin-camera system shows amazing photos with Pixel Shift and Ultra HDR from a 13 MP ultrawide camera and 64 MP main sensor. One obvious video choice is 4K at 30/60fps.
The Pixel 8a claims 5G, NFC, dual/tri-band Wi-Fi. With seven major Android updates the horizon, Android 14 offers the most latest security improvements and capabilities. The 4492 m Ah batteries provide enough of energy for daily use with 11:25 hours of active life and 18W conventional charging and 7.5W wireless charging. Though there is no 3.5mm headphone connector, the twin speakers are really decent. For a decent smartphone on a budget, the Google Pixel 8a is a great choice at $213.90.
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Network Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| Launch | Announced: May 7, 2024 Released: May 14, 2024 |
| Body Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP67 rated (dust and water-resistant, submersible up to 1m for 30 minutes) |
| Display Type | OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak brightness) |
| Display Size | 6.1 inches |
| Display Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) |
| Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Platform | OS: Android 14, upgradeable to Android 15 (up to 7 major Android updates) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core: 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3, 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715, 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510 |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
| Memory | Internal Storage: 128GB with 8GB RAM, 256GB with 8GB RAM |
| Expandable Storage | No card slot |
| Main Camera | Dual: 64 MP (wide), f/1.9, 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS 13 MP (ultrawide), f/2.2, 120˚, 1.12µm |
| Camera Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, Panorama, Best Take |
| Video Recording | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
| Selfie Camera | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm |
| Selfie Features | HDR, Panorama |
| Selfie Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Audio | Stereo speakers, no 3.5mm jack |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC |
| USB Port | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| Sensors | Under-display fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Additional Features | Circle to Search |
| Battery Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired (PD3.0), 7.5W wireless charging |
| Battery Features | Bypass charging (with "Limit to 80%" option) |
| Colors Available | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe |
| Models | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
| Price | $213.90 / €391.00 / £283.75 |
| Performance Scores | AnTuTu: 1,193,520 (v10) GeekBench: 4,384 (v6) 3DMark: 2,427 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display Brightness | 1508 nits (max measured brightness) |
| Loudspeaker Quality | -26.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery Performance | Active use: 11:25 hours Endurance rating: 83 hours |
