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Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a with 6.1-inch OLED display, Google Tensor G3 processor, dual 64 MP + 13 MP camera system, 4492 mAh battery, and Android 14.

What to know

  • Mid-range Pixel 8 (May 2024). 6.1-inch 120 Hz OLED, up to 2,000 nits; Tensor G3; 8 GB RAM, 128/256 GB; 64 MP main + 13 MP ultrawide; 4,492 mAh; wireless charging; 7 years of updates; IP67. $499. Same update promise as Pixel 8/8 Pro in a smaller, cheaper package.

Who this is for

Buyers who want Tensor G3 and 7-year updates at $499; best long-term value in the A-series.

Key tradeoffs

Pros: 7-year updates; 120 Hz; Tensor G3; IP67. Cons: No telephoto; 8 GB RAM; plastic build.

Google Pixel 8a is powered by the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm). Battery: Li-Ion 4492 mAh, non-removable.

Launched 5/14/2024
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Full Specifications

Complete technical specifications

Network

Technology
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
2G Bands
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Bands
HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
4G Bands
LTE
5G Bands
SA/NSA/Sub6
Speed
HSPA, LTE-A, 5G

Launch

Announced
2024, May 7
Status
Available. Released 2024, May 14
Release Date
2024-05-14

Body

Dimensions
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
Weight
188 g
Build
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame
SIM
Nano-SIM and eSIM
Protection
IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 mins)

Display

Type
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect Ratio
20:9
Density
~430 ppi
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh Rate
120Hz
HDR
HDR10+
Brightness
1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)

Platform

OS
Android 14
OS Upgradeable
upgradable to Android 15
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10

Memory

Card Slot
No
Internal
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Storage Type
UFS 3.1

Main Camera

Camera 1
64 MP, f/1.89, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, Dual pixel PDAF, OIS
Camera 2
13 MP, f/2.2, 120° (ultrawide), Dual pixel PDAF
Features
LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS, OIS

Selfie Camera

Camera 1
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), PDAF
Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps

Sound

Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack
No

Communications

WLAN
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
NFC
Yes
Radio
No
USB
USB Type-C 3.2

Features

Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer

Battery

Type
Li-Ion 4492 mAh, non-removable
Wired Charging
Fast charging 18W, PD3.0
Wireless Charging
Fast wireless charging 7.5W, Reverse wireless charging

Miscellaneous

Colors
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Models
G8HHN, G6GPR