- Google Pixel 8a is expected to come with a 120Hz OLED display, Tensor G3 chipset, and a 64MP primary camera.
- The handset will be available in wider markers compared to the previous generation Pixel models.
- Google Pixel 8a could be announced at Google I/O on May 4th.
Google Pixel 8a launch date hasn’t been officially revealed yet but rumour has it that the phone will be unveiled at Google’s I/O 2024 conference on May 14th. The Pixel 8a is expected to be a mid-range phone and a cheaper alternative to the flagship Pixel phones. Recent leaks have spilt quite a bit about the phone’s design and specifications. Now, an exclusive report by Android Authority has revealed more details about the upcoming Google Pixel 8a.
Google Pixel 8a specifications revealed
- In an exclusive report, Android Authority claims the Google Pixel 8a will get an OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, 1400 nits peak brightness, and HDR support.
- These numbers match with the higher-end Pixel 8. In comparison, Pixel 7a came with just a 90Hz refresh rate display.
- The panel is sourced from two manufacturers, most likely BOE and Samsung.
- The company might introduce the DisplayPort feature on the Google Pixel 8a, similar to the Pixel 8 series.
- The Google Pixel 8a will come with an upgraded Tensor G3 chipset compared to the Tensor G2 chip on the Pxel 7a. The GPU is also upgraded to Mali-G715.
- However, much like the Pixel 7a, Google might use a slightly different version of the G3 than the Pixel 8 series.
- While the silicon die inside the chip will be identical, the plastic package could be different. The regular G3 uses FOPLP (Fan-Out Panel Level Packaging), and the Google Pixel 8a’s G3 could use IPoP (Integrated Package on Package).
- This also brings a new Samsung Modem 5400, support for AV1 encoding, an upgraded TPU, and a new DSP for image processing.
- As for cameras, Google is expected to retain the same hardware as the Pixel 7a. This means we might see a 64MP Sony IMX787 and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens.
- There could be a 13MP Sony IMX712 front camera.
- Google might offer some processing improvements, thanks to the new Tensor G3 processor.
Google Pixel 8a will have wider availability
With the Pixel 8a, Google may finally address the issue of wider availability. Pixel 7a was only available in 21 countries while Apple sells its devices in over 140 countries. According to the report, the Google Pixel 8a includes electronic warranty labels for the following regions: Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Slovakia, Slovenia, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, and Romania.
The report notes that similar listings were found for the Google Pixel 8 series before launch and it eventually happened so this is a pretty solid indication for the potential market expansion.
