Google has lastly taken the wraps off the Pixel 8a, the corporate’s newest A-series machine and probably the most inexpensive choice within the Pixel 8 lineup.

The Pixel 8a options an up to date design over its predecessor that’s extra consistent with the brand new Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Professional. Gone are the squared-off edges, changed by extra rounded corners. The plastic again and aluminum body have a easy matte texture, and the entrance has Corning’s Gorilla Glass 3. The cellphone is IP67 mud and waterproof, and Google says it is probably the most sturdy A-series cellphone but.

The cellphone is available in 4 colours, Bay, Aloe, Porcelain, and Obsidian.

Bay • Aloe • Porcelain • Obsidian

The Pixel 8a incorporates a new 6.1-inch OLED show with 2400 x 1800 decision and 120Hz refresh charge. The show can go as much as 1400 nits whereas taking part in again HDR content material with a peak brightness of 2000 nits.

The Pixel 8a has a twin digicam system on the again consisting of a 64MP f1.89 major digicam and a 13MP f2.2 ultrawide. On the entrance is a 13MP f2.2 shooter. All cameras are able to capturing 4K 30fps video however the rear cameras may do 4K 60fps. Other than that you just additionally get astrophotography timelapse, 240fps sluggish movement, fused video stabilization, Cinematic Pan, 5x digital zoom, and optical picture stabilization on the principle broad digicam.

The Pixel 8a is powered by Google’s Tensor G3 chipset with Titan M2 safety coprocessor. There may be 8GB of LPDDR5x reminiscence and also you get a selection of 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

The cellphone has a 4492mAh battery, which Google claims presents 24+ hour battery life. There’s 18W of wired quick charging and Qi wi-fi charging assist.

The Pixel 8a will ship with Android 14. As with different Pixel 8 gadgets, the Pixel 8a will obtain seven years of OS, safety, and Function Drop updates. The cellphone additionally contains options akin to Magic Editor, Finest Take, Magic Eraser, Photograph Unblur, Face Unblur, Actual Tone, High Shot, Dwell HDR+ and Extremely HDR.

Different options embrace stereo audio system, an in-display fingerprint sensor, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB 3.2 connectivity, NFC, and twin SIM (nano + eSIM) assist.

The Pixel 8a is priced at $499 / INR 52,999 for the 128GB mannequin and $559 / INR 59,999 for the 256GB mannequin. Pre-orders within the US begin right this moment and the machine might be obtainable beginning Might 14. Pre-orders in India begin on Might 7 at 21:30 IST on Flipkart and gross sales start Might 14 at 06:30 IST.

The corporate additionally introduced that beginning right this moment you should buy the Pixel Pill with out the Charging Speaker Dock for $399. It may be pre-ordered right this moment and might be obtainable on Might 14.