Google releases the Pixel 8a The most resilient phone in Google’s A-Series, the Pixel 8a, will get significant OS updates for seven years, or until 2031.
Google releases the Pixel 8a With “premium AI features” and seven years of software support, Google introduced the much-anticipated Pixel 8a on Tuesday for a starting price of Rs 52,999. The smartphone, which comes in four colors—Aloe, Bay, Obsidian, and Porcelain—will go on sale on May 14 after going up for pre-order on Flipkart starting today.
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The Pixel 8a comes with two storage options: 128 GB for the base model and 256 GB for the first time, both priced at Rs 59,999. This is the company’s first A-series smartphone.
T people who pre-order the Pixel 8a will receive a flat Rs 4,000 discount, bringing the device’s effective price down to Rs 48,999. Additionally, Pixel Buds A-Series are available from the company for a discounted price of Rs 999, and certain versions come with an exchange incentive of up to Rs 9,000.
Google Pixel 8a specifications
Based on the Tensor G3 SoC, which powers AI features like Google Circle to Search, Best Take, Magic Editor, Audio Magic Eraser, and more, the newest member of the Pixel 8 series is similar to the rest of the lineup. With Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection and support for features like Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing, the phone has a 6.1-inch 120Hz Actua display.
The phone comes pre-installed with Android 14 and is available for significant OS upgrades for a period of seven years. The phone has an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, a matte composite back, and a matte aluminum frame. Google says that the Pixel 8a, with its metal frame and camera bar, is the most robust A-Series gadget. Recycled plastic, glass, and aluminum are used in its construction.
The Pixel 8a’s dual camera combination consists of a 64 MP primary sensor, a 13 MP ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 13 MP selfie camera, all of which can shoot films in 4K quality.
The Pixel 8a has dual SIM connectivity—a nanophysical SIM slot and an eSIM—and supports 5G. The Indian version supports Bluetooth 5.3, NFC, and Wi-Fi 6, but the US version only supports Wi-Fi 6E. The device is powered by a 4,492 mAh battery that supports both wired (18W) and wireless charging. Additionally, the USB-C connection is compatible with USB Type-C 3.2 standards.
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