It’s time: After numerous leaks, previews of the handset and two models paving the way, Google Pixel 8a It’s already among us. It’s very similar to the Google Pixel 8 in terms of features, with a price that starts at under €500 and a feature-packed interior.

Google has managed to come up with a pattern for its devices, you just need to see a Pixel to automatically identify it. The back band for camera lenses, how it comes out from the body, the appearance and difference that the protrusion brings to the design. Remains even in the most accessible placesGoogle Pixel 8a is proof of this. Of course, don’t let the reachable cause confusion, the phone is a beast.

Google Pixel 8a technical sheet

An excellent Google Pixel to consider

I’ve reviewed all Google Pixels, including the latest “a”, and I can say that they don’t take anything away from their superior siblings in any way. Same thing happened to the new Google Pixel 8a, A Google Pixel 8 in disguise. With certain interruptions here and there, but without compromising the quality as a whole.

The display is a 6.1-inch OLED with a maximum brightness of 1,400 nits and refresh rates up to 120Hz for HDR content; Without panel LTPO, this is left to the Google Pixel 8 Pro. fingerprint reader under the panel. And in the upper area there are more holes than usual for the front camera, a camera based on a 13-megapixel sensor.

There are no surprises when it comes to pure power either: the Google Pixel 8a underpins its siblings’ Tensor G3 with 8GB LPDDR5X and up to 256GB UFS 3.1 storage. It is protected against dust and water and It has IP67 certification.

From left to right: Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8a and Pixel 8 Pro

On the back we find the aforementioned lens strip with space for Google’s usual dual camera on non-Pro models: the main camera, with 64 megapixels (as in the Google Pixel 7a) and a camera with a 13-megapixel sensor and a wide-angle lens. The software is based on Google’s excellent camera and includes Google Photos AI editing tools and up to 8x digital zoom.

As is logical with the Pixel, the new model has been updated to Android 14 and will be able to install the Android 15 beta currently in circulation. Moreover, Google offers seven years of updates with Google Pixel 8aquite an achievement in mid-range devices. This is complemented by a 4,492 mAh battery with 18W fast charging. The charger does not come out of the box and has wireless charging feature.

Google Pixel 8a price and availability

The mobile phone can be booked starting today at prices starting from 549 Euros for the 128 GB storage model. As a promotion, Google will give a 150 Euro discount on the Google Pixel 8a to those who purchase the phone by handing over a previously used smartphone (150 Euro discount excluding the delivered value of the mobile phone).

Cover image | Google (edited)

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