In October last year, Google launched the new Pixel 8 series of phones, including the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models. As is customary, Google will also launch a cheaper mid-range model, the Google Pixel 8a, at a later date.
Now, as time progresses, details about the Google Pixel 8a are starting to emerge one after another.
According to a report by IT Home today, the Google Pixel 8a unexpectedly appeared in an advertisement for Google Fi.
According to the report, the ad shows the Google Pixel 8a in two colors, one is cream and the other is dark blue. Dark blue is not an existing color for the Google Pixel 8, so the phone advertised should be a Google Pixel 8a that has not yet been released.
(Source: IT House)
In addition, unlike the glossy design of the Google Pixel 8, the advertised Google Pixel 8a has a matte textured back cover. At the same time, the rounded corners of the body and the position of the camera cutout are also different from the existing Pixel series phones.
Judging from the renderings that appeared on the Internet before, the front of the new machine is equipped with a straight screen, and a single punching hole scheme is adopted.
However, due to the lower pricing, the Google Pixel 8a's screen bezels look a bit wider than the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models.
A report from IT Home also mentions the configuration information of the Google Pixel 8a.
According to the report, the Google Pixel 8a will be equipped with a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED screen that supports a 120Hz refresh rate.
In terms of performance, the Google Pixel 8a is powered by a Tensor G3 chip and offers 128/256GB of body storage.
In terms of imaging, the Google Pixel 8a has a 13-megapixel lens on the front and a 64-megapixel main camera (OIS) + 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens combination on the rear.
In terms of fast charging, the Google Pixel 8a comes with a 4500mAh capacity battery that supports a 27W charging speed.
In terms of system, the Google Pixel 8a is powered by Android 14.
For reference, the previous-generation Google Pixel 7a comes with a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display that supports a 90Hz refresh rate.
In terms of performance, the Google Pixel 7a is powered by a Tensor G2 chip, equipped with 8GB of RAM, and 128GB of UFS 3.1 flash storage.
In terms of imaging, Google Pixel 7a has a 64-million-pixel main camera and a 13-million-pixel ultra-wide-angle lens on the rear, the main camera sensor size is 1/1.73 inch, the unit pixel area is 0.8 microns, it supports OIS optical image stabilization, the front is a 13-million-pixel lens, and the front supports 4K 30fps video shooting.
In terms of fast charging, the Google Pixel 7a has a built-in 4385mAh battery that supports 18W wired charging + 7.5W wireless charging.
In other aspects, the Google Pixel 7a supports IP67 dust and water resistance, weighs 193g, and supports under-display fingerprint, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, etc.
Judging from the existing news, the Google Pixel 8a is expected to be upgraded in terms of screen, performance, battery life, and fast charging. The new device is expected to be unveiled at the Google I/O event in May, so those who are interested can stay tuned.
In addition to the Google Pixel 8a, news about the Google Pixel 9 series has also appeared one after another.
Recent leaks revealed that the Google Pixel 9 series will include three models: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL.
According to the leaks, the Google Pixel 9 will have a 6.03-inch screen, the Pixel 9 Pro will have a 6.1-inch screen, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL will have a 6.5-inch screen.