Google Pixel 8a: All we currently know about the design to update policy

Here’s what we currently know about the Pixel 8a, including its Tensor G3 chipset and seven years of security upgrades.

The Pixel 8a is just another one of Google’s phones that are notorious for leaking before their official releases. The new low-cost phone will be unveiled by the internet giant at Google I/O 2024, which begins on May 14. Here is all we currently know about the Google Pixel 8a, including its curvier shape and AI capabilities.

Curvier style

The most recent model in the series serves as a major source of inspiration for Google’s Pixel A series devices, therefore the Pixel 8a will feature more pronounced curves than its predecessor. The same has been hinted at in a number of leaked images of the impending Pixel 8a, which also suggests that it would have a far more curved form than the somewhat rectangular Pixel 7a. Similar to the Pixel 8 series, it is anticipated to provide the same IP67 water and dust protection.

Leaked images indicate that Google intends to set itself apart from the competition by adding a wide bottom chin to the Pixel 8a, in contrast to the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which both feature consistent bezels.

It is reported that the Mali-G715 GPU powers a slightly underclocked Tensor G3 chipset, which powers the Google Pixel 8a. Although the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 may outperform Google’s in-house CPU in terms of raw performance, the Pixel 8 easily breezes through daily tasks without any pauses or stutters.

The Pixel 8a is expected to have a 6.1-inch AMOLED screen, just like its predecessor. However, there are rumors that the tech giant would increase the refresh rate from 90Hz to 120Hz to make the future phone competitive with other phones in its price range.

Along with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, the Pixel 8a is reportedly set to become Google’s first low-cost phone with up to 256GB of storage.

AI capabilities

The phone will have the same AI capabilities as the Pixel 8 series, according to a new report by Android Headlines. A leaked advertisement suggests that the Pixel 8a will have capabilities including Best Take, Audio Magic Eraser, and Night Sight. In case you were wondering, the advertisement also implies that the forthcoming device will support Circle to Search.

two cameras placed up

Many rumors and leaked renders from the past few months have indicated that the Pixel 8a will feature the same camera configuration as its predecessor. This suggests that the forthcoming gadget might include a 13MP ultrawide camera in addition to a 64MP primary camera.

Security updates for seven years

Google guaranteed that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will receive OS upgrades and security patches for seven years when the tech giant debuted these devices last year. It appears that the tech giant will not provide the same level of support for its future low-cost tablet, though.

The leaked ad suggests that while the Pixel 8a will get seven years of security updates, there is no word about the OS updates. This could imply that, like its predecessor, the tech giant will only provide four years of OS updates; however, this is all just conjecture, and things could change when Google formally introduces the phone.

Cost and the date of release

The Pixel 8a could go on sale around May 16 because Google usually releases its low-cost phones a day or two after its annual developer conference. This is consistent with the newly leaked promotional materials for the phone.

Regarding pricing, a recent leak from a Canadian store suggests that the Pixel 8a will be roughly the same as the Pixel 7a, which means the phone’s launch price would probably be in the region of Rs 50,000.

The Pixel 8a is expected to launch at a price of approximately Rs 50,000, according to a new leak from a Canadian shop. This suggests that the phone would cost roughly the same as the Pixel 7a.