Google Pixel 8a Leaks Again in Live Images Showing Thick Bezels, Hole-Punch Display

Google Pixel 8a seems to have a matte plastic finish as opposed to Pixel 7a’s glossy finish.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 9 April 2024 11:02 IST

Google Pixel 8a Leaks Again in Live Images Showing Thick Bezels, Hole-Punch Display

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Pixel 8 series was launched in October last year

Highlights

We’re likely to see the release of a Google Pixel 8a next month
It is tipped to feature a 6.1-inch display
Google has a history of releasing new Pixel A series models every year

Google's Pixel 8a is expected to launch in May during the company's annual developer conference. As we are inching closer to the rumoured launch timeline, more leaks about the Pixel 7a successor are surfacing on the Web. The handset has leaked again in new live images offering a glimpse into its possible design. The images suggest a black colour option for the Pixel 8a. The handset is seen with a curved display and noticeable bezels. The Pixel 8a is expected to run on the Tensor G3 SoC.

TechDroider (@techdroider) shared the live images of the upcoming Pixel 8a on X (formerly Twitter). The images indicate a hole punch display and rounded corners. The handset is seen in a black shade, which is possibly the rumoured Obsidian variant. As mentioned, the screen has noticeable bezels on the bottom.

Photo Credit: X/ @techdroider

The Pixel 8a seems to have a matte plastic finish as opposed to the Pixel 7a's glossy finish. On the rear, it appears to feature the Pixel camera visor housing two sensors and a circular LED flash. The rear panel also includes the Google logo.

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Google has a history of releasing new Pixel A series models every year. The Pixel 7a was released in May 2023, while the Pixel 6a debuted in July 2022. The brand is expected to follow a similar launch schedule for the Pixel 8a. This year's Google I/O will begin on May 14, 2024.

The Pixel 8a is tipped to feature a 6.1-inch display with 90Hz refresh rate. It could run on Google's Tensor G3 SoC alongside 8GB of RAM. It is said to come with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 27W wired fast charging. It could measure 152.1 x 72.6 x 8.9mm.

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Pixel 8a will reportedly start at EUR 570 (roughly Rs. 51,000) for the base variant with 128GB storage. The 256GB storage version could be priced at EUR 630 (roughly Rs. 56,000). It is said to launch in bay (light blue), mint (light green), obsidian (black), and porcelain (beige) colour options.

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Google Pixel 7a

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good performance
High refresh rate display
IP67 rating
Wireless charging
Good overall camera performance

Bad
One-day battery life
Limited storage
Heats up with camera usage
No bundled charger, slow charging speed

Read detailed Google Pixel 7a review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 10.8-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4385mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel 8a

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Compact IP67-rated design
Timely software updates
Pixel Feature Drops are worth the wait
Impressive still camera performance

Bad
Thick display bezel
Gets very hot when using the camera
Heating limits camera options
Wired and wireless charging are slow

Read detailed Google Pixel 8a review

Display 6.10-inch

Front Camera 13-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 13-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB, 256GB

Battery Capacity 4492mAh

OS Android 14

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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