The Google Pixel 8a will arrive sometime in May, most likely during Google I/O. So, it is unsurprising that Google has finalized all the press material. It only has to keep it a secret. That is where Google often drops the ball.
Because Google's own telecom provider, Fi Wireless, ran an ad showing the Pixel 8a. The error has since been fixed, but not before GSM Arena took screenshots of it.
The reason the source thinks we are looking at the Google Pixel 8a and not some other Pixel phone is that the hole for the microphone is missing. In the Pixel 8, it sits between the cameras and the flash. And a Pixel 8 Pro can be ruled out altogether. That phone features not two but three cameras. That leaves the 8a.
Pixel 8a specs
Regardless of whether we're looking at the Pixel 8a here or not, we also have the Pixel 8a specs for you. Thanks to Yogesh Brar's X account. This insider often brings news about unannounced phones. The reported specs match previous rumors, so there is no reason to take this seriously.
- 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED 120Hz
- Tensor G3 processor
- 128 or 256GB of storage
- 64MP (OIS) + 13MP Ultra Wide
- 13MP selfie camera
- Android 14
- 4500 mAh battery + 27W fast charging
The likely announcement date of the Google Pixel 8a is Tuesday, May 14, 2024. That's when the annual Google I/O will be held at the Shoreline Amphitheater in Mountain View, California. During this developer party, we will get a taste of Android 15 and see new Pixel devices more often than not.
Sales price Pixel 8a
The Pixel 8a seems to come with a high price tag thanks to its sturdier specifications. Just like last year, by the way, when the price also went up. This time, the price is between $500 and $550. The Pixel 7a went on sale from $499 while the Pixel 6a cost $449 at the time.
