Google launched Pixel 8a yesterday. 5 days left for Google IO 2024 but search giant launched the 8a early. You can pre-order from Google store. Launch price of the device is $499.
Pixel 8a Specifications
It’s a Pixel 8 with some limitations. Pixel 8a has got 6.1 inch Full HD+ Display with 120hz refresh rate. Camera bar is identical to Pixel 8 and sensors are same as Pixel 7a. 4404 mAh Battery and
Tensor G3 Processor with a bunch of AI stuff equipped.
Pixel 7a vs Pixel 8a
Should you upgrade from Pixel 7a to Pixel 8a. Take a look of the comparison and Pick your Pixel.
| Feature | Pixel 8a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1 Actua display, up to 120 Hz, 2,000 nits peak brightness | 6.1 FHD+, up to 90 Hz, 1,000 nits high brightness mode |
| Camera | 64 MP wide lens, 13 MP ultrawide lens, 13 MP front camera | 64 MP wide lens, 13 MP ultrawide lens, 13 MP front camera |
| Camera features | Super Res Zoom up to 8x, Magic Editor, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, Night Sight | Super Res Zoom up to 8x, Night Sight |
| Battery | 24+ hour battery and fast charging capable | 24+ hour battery and fast charging capable |
| Other | Wireless charging, IP67 water and dust resistance | Wireless charging, IP67 water and dust resistance |
Google included Actua display in the budget lineup instead of sticking it to flagship only. Actua display is very useful in daily life as the peak brightness is 2000 units. In 8a you also get Magic Editor, Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser. All these are flagship features.
There isn’t much price difference between 8 and 8a. In India Pixel 8a starts at Rs-52,999/-. This time Google launched the 256GB variant of 8a.
This variant starts at Rs-59,999/-.
With 8a you get 6 months of Fitbit premium, 100GB google one and Youtube premium for 3 months.
If you pre-order you can also grab Pixel buds A series at just Rs-999/-.
Support period for 8a is 7 years.
