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Updated: Oct 2026
Google Pixel 8a
$259
Status: available
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Should you buy the Google Pixel 8a?
Reasons to Buy
- 4,492 mAh battery capacity
- 6.1" OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak) display for media and everyday use
- Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) platform for daily performance
Reasons to Avoid
- Real-world camera, gaming, and battery results may differ from specs-only analysis.
Full Specifications
Launch
| Announced | 2024-05-07 |
|---|---|
| Released | 2024-05-14 |
| Device type | Smartphone |
| Model number | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
Body
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
Display
| Type | OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak) |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 5 |
| Brightness | 2000 nits peak |
Platform
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16 |
|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x2.91 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.37 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x1.70 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Memory
| RAM | 8 GB |
|---|---|
| Storage | 125 GB |
| Card slot | No |
Camera
| Rear 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 |
|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP |
| Rear features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Selfie camera | Single: 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Selfie camera MP | 13 MP |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
Battery
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh |
|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po |
| Wired charging | 18W wired, PD3.0 |
| Wireless charging | 7.5W wireless |
| Reverse charging | Bypass charging |
Connectivity
| Network | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | 1 |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Radio | No |
Features
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
|---|---|
| Fingerprint | Under display, optical |
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe |
Specifications last checked Jul 1, 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Google Pixel 8a has Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) with 8 GB RAM / 125 GB storage. That is useful buying context, but this page should be treated as specs-led analysis unless hands-on gaming tests are stated.
The verified wired charging specification is 18W wired, PD3.0 for its 4,492 mAh battery.
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