Google has confirmed the development of a new way for the upcoming Pixel 8a. In response to a query regarding the Pixel’s battery information on its official forum, the tech giant has revealed its plans to introduce a comprehensive battery information page with the introduction of the Pixel 8a smartphone. Additionally, the company said that the battery information page will be available on Google Pixel 8a smartphones and later models.
While the Mountain View, California-headquartered company hasn’t officially unveiled the device, the moniker recently appeared on one of the company’s support pages, suggesting an imminent launch. Speculations indicate that it could debut at Google’s upcoming I/O event, which is annual, following the pattern of its predecessor, the Pixel 7a, which was introduced during the May 2023 Google I/O conference.
The name “Google Pixel 8a” was spotted on the company’s issuetracker site. When asked about the missing ‘Battery Information list’, a Google employee clarified that the feature is enabled exclusively on Pixel 8a models and higher. This suggests that the launch of Google Pixel 8a is just around the corner.
The much-awaited Pixel 8a is likely to borrow a significant amount of design elements from the flagship Pixel 8 series launched last year. It is expected to run on Google’s proprietary Tensor G3 processor. The display is likely to retain the same 90Hz refresh rate as the Pixel 7a. In keeping with Google’s tendency to use the same image sensors across generations, significant changes in the camera department are unlikely.
Recent leaks and rumors also suggest that the Google Pixel 8a will come in two variants: one with 8GB RAM with 128GB storage and 8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage. The estimated prices of Pixel 8a are around EUR 570 (roughly Rs. 51,000) and EUR 630 (roughly Rs. 56,000) respectively.
Additionally, the Pixel 8a is expected to be available in Bay (light blue), Mint (light green), Obsidian (black), and Porcelain (beige) color options.
Remind, Google Pixel 7a (Read our full review here) It was launched with Tensor G2 SoC, 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 onboard storage. Running on Android 13, it features a 6.1-inch 90Hz full-HD+ OLED display protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3. Its dual rear camera setup has a 64-megapixel primary sensor and a 13-megapixel sensor with an ultrawide lens, while the front camera has a 13-megapixel sensor. Powering the device is a 4,385mAh battery.