Google’s Pixel 7a certain turned out to be an spectacular reasonably priced choice from Google when it launched final 12 months. It introduced a ton of recent {hardware} options that have been beforehand lacking in its A-series of units. Ahead of Google’s software program bulletins scheduled to happen on May 14, 2024, the corporate has now introduced its successor to the Pixel 7a referred to as the Pixel 8a. The Google Pixel 8a will get a refreshed design, the Tensor G3 SoC, and in addition brings alongside all of its AI smarts beforehand reserved for the premium Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones.
Google Pixel 8a worth in India, availability
Google’s Pixel 8a will probably be obtainable in each 128GB and 256GB storage choices globally. The model continues to stay to 8GB of RAM for each of those storage variants. Google can be bringing each of those variants to India with the 128GB variant priced at Rs. 52,999 and the 256GB model priced at Rs. 59,999. The handset will probably be obtainable in all 4 — Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, and Porcelain — colourways as effectively. The cellphone is offered for pre-order on Flipkart now with gross sales starting at 6:30AM on May 14. Google can be providing financial institution gives of Rs. 4,000 and 12 month no-cost EMI on choose financial institution playing cards. Those who pre-order the Pixel 8a may buy the Pixel Buds A-series at simply Rs. 999.
Google Pixel 8a specs
The Google Pixel 8a gives a refreshed design made out of glass (display screen), polycarbonate (rear panels) and aluminium (body). Its design, which now seems similar to its newer Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, maintains its IP67 certification from the Pixel 7a as effectively. The handset measures 152.1mm x 72.7mm x 8.9mm and weighs 188 grams.
The newer and extra rounded design has a flat 6.1-inch Super Actua show, which the model claims is the primary A-series gadget to sport one. However, this OLED panel now refreshes at 120Hz versus the 90Hz refresh price on the Pixel 7a. The show is protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3 similar to the earlier mannequin.
Like final 12 months, Google has upgraded the Pixel 8a’s SoC to the newest Tensor G3 (together with the Titan M2 safety coprocessor) and it brings alongside a ton of options which have been beforehand not doable on the A-series due to the Tensor G2. From Circle to look, to AI picture enhancing (Magic Editor), Audio Magic Eraser, Best Take, and extra. The cellphone gives 8GB of LPDDR5x RAM and a as much as 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
The Google Pixel 8a pictured in one among its new colourways, Aloe
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Communication requirements embrace Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, a USB Type-C port, and help for the standard GPS navigation techniques. The cellphone solely gives house for one bodily SIM card together with one digital eSIM. The handset might be secured utilizing its in-display fingerprint reader or face unlock.
The cellphone is backed by a 4,492mAh battery and helps 18W wired quick charging. Like the Pixel 7a, the Pixel 8a additionally gives wi-fi charging however on the identical 7.5W (Qi charging commonplace).
As for the cameras, Google retained every thing from the earlier mannequin. There’s a 64-megapixel (f/1.89 aperture) major digital camera and a 13-megapixel (f/2.2 aperture) ultrawide digital camera on the again. You additionally get a 13-megapixel entrance going through digital camera for selfies.
Google’s Pixel 8a boots to Android 14 with the standard Pixel person expertise and is promised to get seven years of software program and safety updates, which additionally contains its quarterly Pixel Feature Drops, that add new software program options.
