Google Pixel 8a specs, comparisons, faq, opinions

Name: Google Pixel 8a
Brand: Google
SKU: P-89Z-VMX9Z
Rating: 4.5 (87 reviews)

Exp. release 2024, May 14 188g, 8.9mm thickness Android 14 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) Immortalis-G715s MC10 Nano-SIM and eSIM About 614.9 USD
6.1" 1080x2400 pixels
64MP 2160p
8GB RAM Google Tensor G3
4492mAh PD3.08W

Google Pixel 8a overview

Google Pixel 8a is a smartphone that runs on Android. It is expected to be release 2024, May 14. Google Pixel 8a has 6.1 inch, OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak), a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels screen with Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Google Pixel 8a uses Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) chipset, Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) CPU, Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU. Google Pixel 8a supports 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G networks with Nano-SIM and eSIM. Google Pixel 8a has 64MP Dual main camera, 13MP Single selfie camera. Google Pixel 8a uses Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable battery which supports wireless charging. The price of Google Pixel 8a is about 614.9 USD.

Score the key features of Google Pixel 8a compared to the other phones on the market:

CPU Cores: 28 / 100 points
Camera pixels: 103 / 100 points
Screen resolution: 81 / 100 points
Battery capacity: 93 / 100 points
Price: 65 / 100 points

Google Pixel 8a full specifications

NETWORK
Technology	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G bands	GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G bands	HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G bands	1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - G6GPR (International) 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71 - G8HHN (USA), GKV4X (NA)
5G bands	1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G6GPR (International) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 70, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GKV4X (NA) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave - G8HHN (USA)
Speed	HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
LAUNCH
Announced	2024, May 07
Status	Coming soon
BODY
Dimensions	152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight	188 g (6.63 oz)
Build	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
SIM	Nano-SIM and eSIM
	IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
DISPLAY
Type	OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Size	6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
	Always-on display
PLATFORM
OS	Android 14
Chipset	Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU	Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU	Immortalis-G715s MC10
MEMORY
Card slot	No
Internal	128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
	UFS 3.1
MAIN CAMERA
Dual	64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Features	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
SELFIE CAMERA
Single	13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Features	Auto-HDR, panorama
Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
SOUND
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jack	No
COMMUNICATIONS
WLAN	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE
GPS	GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
NFC	Yes
Radio	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2
FEATURES
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
Type	Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless
MISCELLANEOUS
Colors	Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Models	GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D
Price	About 614.9 USD