Multiple sources indicate that Google is poised to unveil the new Google Pixel 8a smartphone at this year's Google I/O developer conference, which is expected to take place in May.
As the release date approaches, a plethora of information about the Google Pixel 8a has surfaced.
Now, the latest leak showcases renderings of the Google Pixel 8a.
The appearance of the Google Pixel 8a continues the design language of its predecessors, the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, as depicted in the rendering. The back of the device features a horizontal elongated strip housing two lenses and a flash module. Additionally, it adopts smoothly curved edges, with the power and volume buttons located on the right side of the device.
On the front, the Google Pixel 8a features a flat display with a centered hole-punch design.
However, due to lower pricing, the screen bezels of the Google Pixel 8a appear slightly wider compared to the Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models.
According to leaks, the Google Pixel 8a is rumored to come in four color options: Mint, Porcelain, Obsidian, and Bay.
In terms of specs, a previous report by pulsestacks mentioned that the Google Pixel 8a will feature a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
In terms of performance, the Google Pixel 8a features the Tensor G3 chip and offers 128/256GB of onboard storage.
For imaging, the Google Pixel 8a boasts a front-facing 13-megapixel camera and a rear setup comprising a 64-megapixel main camera (with OIS) and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens.
When it comes to fast charging, the Google Pixel 8a is equipped with a 4500mAh battery capacity and supports charging speeds of up to 27W.
On the software front, the Google Pixel 8a runs on the Android 14 operating system.
As for pricing, the Google Pixel 8a is priced at $500-550 USD (approximately 3625-3988 Chinese Yuan Renminbi at current exchange rates).
For reference, the previous generation Google Pixel 7a featured a 6.1-inch FHD+OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate.
In terms of performance, the Google Pixel 7a features the Tensor G2 chip, along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
For imaging, the Google Pixel 7a sports a 64-megapixel main camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens on the rear. The main camera sensor size is 1/1.73 inches, with a pixel size of 0.8 micrometers, and it supports OIS optical image stabilization. There's also a 13-megapixel front camera that supports 4K video recording at 30 frames per second.
In terms of battery, the Google Pixel 7a packs a 4385mAh battery, supporting 18W wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging.
In other aspects, the Google Pixel 7a supports IP67 dust and water resistance, weighs 193g, and features under-display fingerprint, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi 6E, among others.
Based on existing information, the Google Pixel 8a is expected to see upgrades in screen, performance, battery life, and fast charging. Those interested should keep an eye out for updates.
Apart from the Google Pixel 8a, news about the Google Pixel 9 series has also been emerging.
Recent leaks indicate that the Google Pixel 9 series will include three models: Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL, marking the first "XL" version since the Google Pixel 5 series.
Allegations suggest that the Google Pixel 9 will feature a 6.03-inch screen, the Pixel 9 Pro will boast a 6.1-inch display, and the Pixel 9 Pro XL will come with a 6.5-inch screen.
The Google Pixel 9 series is expected to feature "hyper-responsive touch" capabilities, automatically adjusting screen sensitivity based on the user's environment.
In terms of performance, the Google Pixel 9 series may feature the yet-to-be-released Tensor G4 chip.
The Google Pixel 9 series is also expected to adopt Qi2 charging technology. This is an upgraded standard that can boost wireless charging speeds up to 15W and includes magnetic alignment functionality.
