At the launch of Google Pixel 8a It is imminent. The expectations created around this smartphone were those of a mid-range device, a more affordable alternative to the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro, as the "A" range of the series had always been. However, it seems that this is not going to be the same this time, since there is the fear of finding a mid-range smartphone at a high-end price.
That is, at least, what can be concluded after Google has leaked some images and certain technical characteristics of this new model. To determine whether this is an unfounded rumor or, on the contrary, a cause for real concern for its potential users, in this post we review everything that is known so far about the matter.
Before starting, it must be said that the information contained in this article is not official. We simply collect the data that has been published on different Internet sites. Still pending confirmation, they are unofficial data that help us get a small idea of what this new mobile phone is going to be like. If there are no last minute decisions, of course. In any case, the final specifications we will not know them until Official presentation, which in all probability took place next May 12, 2024.
What will the Google Pixel 8a look like?
In the absence of official photos of the house, we have a large number of unofficial images of the Google Pixel 8a that have been appearing in specialized forums and blogs.
As you can appreciate, Its design would be practically identical to that of the Google Pixel 7a, although with some significant nuances. For example, their size would be almost the same. So we must take as a reference the dimensions of the Pixel 7a (152 x 72,9 x 9 mm). On the other hand, although there is no data on their weight, it is expected that this will also be quite similar.
There seems to be agreement that the hairsalon It will follow the same language as the other Pixel 8, with curved edges and more rounded corners. In short, more ergonomics. Also in that the color range It could be the same one that we find in the Google Pixel 8, that is: Obsidian (black), Porcelain (beige), Bay (light blue) and Mint (light green).
Technical characteristics
Unfortunately, it is not possible to present a complete technical sheet of the Google Pixel 8a here, although we can comment on some of the features that this new mobile phone could incorporate. Screen size It would be 6,1 inches and would have a resolution similar to that of the Pixel 7a (that is, 1080 x 2400), although the refresh rate would be improved to 120 Hz.
As to processor, there is talk of a Tensor G3 chipset, which is the one carried by the rest of the Pixel 8 line. We could see it working in two storage variants: 128 GB and 256 GB, while the Pixel 7a only came in a 128 GB configuration. GB. It would also have 8 GB of RAM at least.
There is no information regarding the capacity of the battery, although yes about the loading speed. This would be 27 W, clearly higher than the 18 W of the Pixel 7a. If we apply that same rule of three, we can guess that this battery would be approximately 5.000 mAh, within the mid-range standard.
Finally, we must talk about the photographic equipment of the Google Pixel 8a which, barring a last-minute surprise, would be exactly the same as that of the Pixel 7a: a 64 MP main camera, a 13 MP ultra-wide angle and a front camera as well. 13 MP. The big question is whether these cameras will incorporate some artificial intelligence. It is to be hoped that this is the case.
Price and Availability
We have the date (still not completely exact or one hundred percent confirmed) of the presentation of this new mobile phone. As we indicated above, between the months of April and May. It is assumed that the arrival in Spain of the Google Pixel 8a will occur in less than two months.
However, there are many more doubts about what the final price of this smartphone will be. We are moving in the realm of purest speculation, although based on the data published on various sites we would be faced with these prices: about 570 euros for the version with 128 GB of storage and around 630 euros for the 256 GB one.
If this is true, we could affirm, as we already pointed out in the title of the post, that the Google Pixel 8a would have a somewhat inflated price, more typical of a mid-high range mobile than a Google Pixel "A" series device. We will have to see what the market response would be.
So far everything that is known or expected about the Google Pixel 8a. As new information appears, we will update this article. For the rest, we will have to wait for the official day of its release on the market.