What is known about Google Pixel 8a: characteristics, release date and price
In anticipation of the announcement of the new product, which everyone expects in May, a lot of insider information about the Google Pixel 8a has appeared on the network. I'll tell you what is known about the gadget at the moment.
Google Pixel 8a Specifications and Features
Design
The smartphone is expected to have rounded corners like the Pixel 7a and an aluminum body for dual cameras.
In addition, the device boasts thin frames and a small “chin” at the bottom.
The new product may come in several colors: Obsidian, Mint, Porcelain and Bay
Display
The Pixel 8a will have an OLED display with a peak HDR brightness of 1,400 nits and a refresh rate of up to 120Hz. These characteristics correspond to a higher class of smartphones.
In addition, the smartphone display can be 6.1 inches, which is slightly smaller than the Pixel 8 (that model has a 6.2-inch screen). The dimensions of the new product will also be different: 152.1 × 72.6 × 8.9 mm versus 150.5 × 70.8 × 8.9 mm for the Pixel 8.
Most likely, the screen manufacturers will be BOE (a large Chinese electronics manufacturer) and Samsung.
CPU
It is expected that the new product will receive the Tensor G3 chip, which is found in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. This processor is considered quite fast. Google has replaced the older Cortex-X1 and Cortex-A55 cores with newer, faster, and more power-efficient 2022 cores, moving from a 2+2+4 configuration to a 1+4+4 configuration.
In addition, the Tensor G3 has a new Mali-G715 GPU, a Samsung 5300 modem, support for AV1 encoding up to 4K/60fps, an updated TPU, and a new DSP for image processing tasks.
Memory
It is expected that there will be only one configuration - 8/128 GB.
Cameras
Most likely, the main camera will be the same as that of the Pixel 7a - Sony IMX787 with a resolution of 64 megapixels. But thanks to a more powerful processor, the quality of the pictures will be much better.
In addition, there will be a 13 MP ultra-wide camera and a 13 MP front camera.
Battery
The battery capacity will be 4,942 mAh, which is significantly larger than that of the Pixel 7a (4,385 mAh) and the regular Pixel 8 (4,575 mAh). There will be 18W wired charging.
In addition, there will be support for wireless charging (7.5 W).
OS
The new product will run on Android 14.
When will Google Pixel 8a be released?
Google has not yet confirmed the release date of the Pixel 8a. But users expect that Google will announce the smartphone at the conference on May 14.
