Google Pixel 8a Price Leaked Ahead of Anticipated Launch at Google I/O 2024

Pixel 8a is said to arrive with a slightly higher price tag compared to its predecessor, the Pixel 7a.

Written by David Delima | Updated: 20 April 2024 18:47 IST

Google Pixel 8a Price Leaked Ahead of Anticipated Launch at Google I/O 2024

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Pixel 8a is expected to arrive as the successor to the Pixel 7a (pictured)

Highlights

Google Pixel 8a price has been leaked ahead of its debut
The company hasn't announced details of a new Pixel 8 series phone
Pixel 8a price in India could rise by as much as Rs. 2,000 this year

Google Pixel 8a is likely to be launched by the company next month at its annual Google I/O 2024 event, and details of the smartphone have been leaked several times over the past few weeks. The purported Pixel 8a price has also been spotted online, and it looks like customers will have to pay a slightly higher amount to purchase Google's most affordable Pixel 8-series smartphone this year. The successor to last year's Pixel 7a is also expected to receive some AI-related (artificial intelligence) features.

Google Pixel 8a price (rumoured)

PassionateGeekz reports that the price of the Pixel 8a in Canada — where the phone was listed by a retailer — will be CAD 708.99 (roughly Rs. 42,830) for the 128GB storage configuration, while the 256GB variant will cost CAD 792.99 (roughly Rs. 47,900). The publication did not reveal the name of the Canadian retailer that listed both variants of the Pixel 8a.

Meanwhile, the Pixel 8a will cost between Rs. 1,000 to Rs. 2,000 more than its predecessor — the Pixel 7a — in India, according to the report. Readers might recall that Google launched the Pixel 7a in May 2023, priced at Rs. 43,999 for the sole 8GB+128GB RAM and storage configuration.

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Google Pixel 8a specifications (rumoured)

Google is likely to equip the Pixel 8a with its Tensor G3 chip that powers the Pixel 8 series of smartphones, which enables support for AI models on the smartphone. However, it is currently unclear whether the Pixel 8a will offer the same compatibility as the more expensive Pixel 8 models. It could be equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED screen, with a 120Hz refresh rate. The phone is expected to offer 5G and 4G LTE connectivity, just like last year's model.

The upcoming Pixel 8a is tipped to arrive with a dual camera setup that comprises a 64-megapixel primary camera and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle camera. The smartphone is also said to measure 153.44 x 72.74 x 8.94mm, which is similar to its predecessor, the Pixel 7a. This year's model is also expected to have an IP rating for dust and water resistance, and offer support for wireless charging.

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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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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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