Google Pixel 8a Design and Display
New Release Updated: Apr 2026

Google Pixel 8a

$265 (Expected Price)
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Display 6.1" AMOLED
Processor Google Tensor G3
Battery 4492mAh
RAM & Storage 128GB/256GB storage, no card slot
Full Specs

Should you buy the Google Pixel 8a?

Reasons to Buy

  • Massive 6000 mAh battery life
  • Large 6.7" display for media
  • Excellent value at $265

Reasons to Avoid

  • May be bulky due to large battery
  • Average camera performance in low light

Full Specifications

  • Network Technology: GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
  • Launch Announced: 2024, May 07 Status: Available. Released 2024, May 14
  • Body Dimensions: 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz) Build: Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back SIM: Nano-SIM + eSIM - : IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min)
  • Display Type: OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak) Size: 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) Protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 - : Always-on display
  • Platform OS: Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades 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
  • - : UFS 3.1
  • Main Camera Dual: 64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
    13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm Features: Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take Video: 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
  • Selfie camera Single: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm Features: HDR, panorama Video: 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
  • Sound Loudspeaker : Yes, with stereo speakers 3.5mm jack : No
  • Comms WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) Bluetooth: 5.3, A2DP, LE Positioning: GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC NFC: Yes Radio: No USB: USB Type-C 3.2
  • Features Sensors: Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
  • - : Circle to Search
  • Battery Type: Li-Po 4492 mAh Charging: 18W wired, PD3.0
    7.5W wireless
    Bypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
  • Misc Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe Models: GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D Price: € 405.00 / $ 264.95 / £ 279.00
  • Tests Performance: AnTuTu: 1193520 (v10)
    GeekBench: 4384 (v6)
    3DMark: 2427 (Wild Life Extreme)
  • Display: 1508 nits max brightness (measured)
  • Loudspeaker: -26.5 LUFS (Good)
  • Battery (new):
    Active use score 11:25h
  • Battery (old):
    Endurance rating 83h

Frequently Asked Questions

With its Dimensity 6300 chipset and 6GB of RAM, it handles everyday tasks and moderate gaming efficiently, though extremely graphic-intensive games may require lower settings.

Yes, to complement its massive 6000 mAh battery, it features standard fast charging capabilities to get you back up and running quickly.

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