Google Pixel 8a

Google May 14, 2024

Overview

The Google Pixel 8a is a 2024 smartphone from Google. It features a 6.1" Oled display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (431 ppi pixel density), offering a smooth 120 Hz refresh rate, protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The device is powered by the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm process) with 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-715 cores and 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-510 cores, 8GB RAM LPDDR5X RAM and Immortalis-G715s MC10 GPU. The camera system features a 64MP Standard main sensor with f/1.89 aperture, accompanied by 13MP Wide Angle + Macro, plus a 13MP selfie camera. Power is provided by a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery with 18W fast charging. The phone runs on Android 14, upgradable to 21. Available in multiple configurations: 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage. Color options include Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe.

Basic Information

Google Pixel 8a
BrandGoogle
ModelGoogle Pixel 8a
Launch DateTuesday, May 14, 2024
Release Year2024
Dimensions152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
Weight188 g
Volume98.41 cm³
Available Colors
  • Obsidian
  • Porcelain
  • Bay
  • Aloe

Google Pixel 8a was released on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. The phone measures 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm with a volume of 98.41 cm³ and weighs 188g. It features a 6.1" Oled display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (431 ppi pixel density) and 120 HzHz refresh rate. The device is available in the following colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe.

Display

Size6.1"
TypeOled
Resolution1080 x 2400 px
Pixel Density431 ppi
Aspect Ratio20:9
Refresh Rate120 Hz
BrightnessHBM: 1400 nits
Contrast Ratio1000000:1
HDR SupportHDR10+
ProtectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Additional Features
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Always-On Display
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

The Google Pixel 8a features a 6.1" Oled display with 1080 x 2400 px resolution (431 ppi pixel density) in 20:9 aspect ratio. The display offers HBM mode reaching 1400 nits. It delivers smooth 120 Hz refresh rate and impressive 1000000:1 contrast ratio. The screen supports advanced HDR formats including HDR10+. Display protection is provided by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. User-centric features include hole-punch notch, always-on display, multi-touch. Technical capabilities include dci-p3, 2.5d curved glass screen, capacitive, frameless. Additional protection features include scratch resistant.

Sensors

Security Sensors
  • Fingerprint (under display)
Motion Sensors
  • accelerometer
  • gyro
Environmental Sensors
  • proximity
  • compass
  • barometer
Health SensorsN/A

For security, the Google Pixel 8a features fingerprint (under display). Motion tracking is handled by accelerometer gyro. Environmental monitoring includes proximity compass barometer.

Battery

Capacity4500 mAh
TypeLi-Polymer
Fast Charging18W
Wireless ChargingN/A
Features
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
Additional InfoN/A

The Google Pixel 8a is equipped with a 4500 mAh Li-Polymer battery. It features fast charging at 18W. The battery system includes reverse charging, non-removable.

Hardware

ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3
CPU
  • 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-715
  • 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-510
Processor Details
  • processor type: Nine-Core
  • production process: 4 nm
  • max freq: 3 GHz
  • 64-bit
GPUImmortalis-G715s MC10
RAM & Storage8GB RAM LPDDR5X, 128GB UFS Storage 3.1
Google Pixel 8a Versions:
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 128GB Storage
  • 8GB RAM + 256GB Storage
AnTuTu Score876,512 (v10)
Additional FeaturesCooling System
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Thermometer
  • Magnetometer
Audio Features
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 3 microphones
SD Card SlotNo
Battery4492 mAh

The Google Pixel 8a is equipped with Google Tensor G3 built on 4 nm process technology with 64-bit architecture. The processor features 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-715 and 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-510. Graphics processing is handled by Immortalis-G715s MC10. The device comes with 8GB RAM (RAM LPDDR5X) and 128GB storage (UFS Storage 3.1). In AnTuTu benchmark v10, it achieves 876,512 points. Audio capabilities include Noise cancellation microphone, Stereo Speakers, 3 microphones. The Google Pixel 8a features advanced cooling system. Integrated sensors include Fingerprint, Proximity, Light sensor, Accelerometer. The device is powered by a 4492 mAh battery. The Google Pixel 8a is available in 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage, 8GB RAM + 128GB storage, 8GB RAM + 256GB storage configurations.

Connectivity

WiFi
WiFi Standards
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
Other WiFi Features
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption
Bluetooth Features
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
GPS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
Network Bands
5G

  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n76 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)

4G LTE

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)

3G

  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)

2G

  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
SIMDual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM)
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB OTG
  • USB Host
  • USB Type-C
NFCYes

The Google Pixel 8a supports 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11n 5GHz, 802.11ac, WiFi 6 (802.11ax), WiFi 6E with features like Dual band, Hotspot, Direct, Display, MiMO. The Google Pixel 8a comes with Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption supporting A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile), LE (Low Energy), APT-x, LDAC, SBC, AAC. For cellular connectivity, the Google Pixel 8a uses Dual SIM Dual Standby (Nano SIM + eSIM). The Google Pixel 8a features Charging, Mass Storage, OTG, Host, USB Type-C connectivity. The Google Pixel 8a includes NFC support for contactless payments and quick device pairing. The Google Pixel 8a supports 5G bands, 4G LTE bands, 3G bands, 2G bands.

Camera Features

Video Resolution
  • 4K
  • 1080p
Frame Rates
  • 30fps
  • 60fps
  • 120fps
  • 240fps
Video Features
  • OIS

The Google Pixel 8a features a 2-camera setup with a 64MP Standard main sensor (f/1.89) of 1/1.72" size and 0.70 µm pixel size. The Google Pixel 8a also includes a 13MP Wide Angle + Macro (f/2.2). For selfies, the Google Pixel 8a uses a 13MP front camera with f/2.2 aperture featuring 1/3.06" sensor size and 1.12 µm pixel size. The Google Pixel 8a's camera system includes Noise reduction, Pro Video Mode, 4K Video.

DxOMark Scores

Mobile Camera DxOMark Scores

136
Overall
141
Photo
128
Video

Camera details

Rear Camera

Resolution: 64 MP
Aperture: f/1.89
Sensor Model: Sony IMX787
Sensor Type: CMOS BSI
Pixel Size: 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning: 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor Size: 1/1.72"

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX712
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.06"

Selfie Camera

Resolution: 13 MP
Aperture: f/2.2
Sensor Model: Sony IMX712
Sensor Type: CMOS
Pixel Size: 1.12 µm
Sensor Size: 1/3.06"

Additional Features

Extra:
  • 80º FOV
  • 8x digital Zoom
  • Ultrawide camera 120º FOV
  • Front camera video 4K 30fps
Flash:
  • Dual LED
Optical Stabilisation:
  • Yes
Slow Motion Video:
  • Yes, 240 fps
Features:
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode

Software

OSAndroid
OS Version14
Max OS Version21

The Google Pixel 8a runs on Android 14 and is upgradable to 21. It is powered by the Google Tensor G3 chipset with 4x 2.45GHz Cortex-715, 4x 2.15GHz Cortex-510 CPU configuration.

Prices

Store Price Storage RAM
Amazon DE EUR 422.74
USD 458.08
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 332.00
USD 332.00
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 305.00
USD 396.80
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon DE EUR 422.74
USD 458.08
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon US USD 332.00
USD 332.00
256 GB 8 GB
Amazon UK GBP 305.00
USD 396.80
256 GB 8 GB