Google launched the Pixel 8a smartphone last night, and it was a surprise. We knew this was going to happen, but everyone is hoping it will be at the Google I/O 2024 developer conference next week. This “soft launch” comes a few hours after Apple’s famous Let Loose iPad event, where Cupertino will present the new iPad Pro, iPad Air, and other iPad accessories. While the world is going crazy over the expensive new iPads, Google has finally released the “expensive” Pixel.
Interestingly, the Pixel 8a was launched in India at the same time as markets like the US. In fact, Google started accepting pre-orders last night (May 7 at 9:30 pm), and the official launch is scheduled for May 14, the first day of Google I/O. As expected, Indian consumers will buy products from Flipkart, Google’s long-time distribution partner.
The Pixel 8a doesn’t stray too far from the familiar playbook of the current lineup. It’s the same story, the same song, and everything repeats itself. The format is the same. Of course it’s a cheaper Pixel 8, but given the details, because the price is almost there, the question is asked again – you don’t want to buy the Pixel 8? Well, we’ll talk about that when we get our hands on the phone, hopefully it won’t be long, but for now, you’ll have to go through the latest (not yet new) features.
Design: It’s easy to tell from the looks that this is a Pixel-8 series phone. Its small camera with rounded corners has “8” written on it. But since it’s still a budget Pixel, there are a few cuts, like the back is plastic, but if it’s like the Pixel 7a, I have a sign that it will be strong. In addition, plastic gives you a chance to experiment with color, so the Pixel 8a will get new colors – Porcelain, Obsidian, Laurel, and Aloe. When it comes to India, this is not uncommon. The outer shell is made of metal. Overall the final product is matte. The phone is IP67 rated. Display: The Pixel 8a has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a refresh rate of 120 times per second (the Pixel 7a has a refresh rate of 90Hz). It borrows the Pixel 8’s “actua” technology, so the panel can reach up to 2,000 nits brightness (1,400 nits in HDR mode). Protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3.
Processor: The Pixel 8a has the same Google Tensor G3 chip as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. Google hasn’t said much about cooling, so it’s interesting to see how it handles everyday issues, especially since Google’s chips (based on Samsung Exynos) have a reputation for performance. sweat.
Software: The Pixel 8a runs Android 14 and can get up to seven years of software updates – major operating system, security, feature reduction, and more.
Camera: The Pixel 8a’s camera setup is a copy of the Pixel 7a, meaning you still get a dual camera setup on the back, with a 64-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle camera. wide. The front camera remains at 13 million pixels.
AI: Google says the Pixel 8a will support Gemini Nano, the version of Gemini that can be run on the device. The below scenario will be launched. The Pixel 8a comes with many of the same AI features as the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, including camera features like Magic Editor, Best Shot, and Audio Light Eraser.
Memory: Pixel 8a comes with 8 GB LPDDR5x RAM by default. It comes with 128GB or 256GB of UFS3.1 storage.
Battery: It is equipped with a 4,492mAh battery, which supports 18W charging and Qi wireless charging. Connectivity: Pixel 8a supports Wi-Fi 6, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, and NFC. It has a USB Type-C 3.2 port. You have stereo speakers, but no cell phone.
Google Pixel 8a Price in India: Google Pixel 8a is priced at Rs 52,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The top-end Google Pixel 8a 8GB/256GB is priced at Rs 59,999.
