Google Pixel 8a Surfaces on FCC Database, Hints at Imminent Launch

Google Pixel 8a has been spotted on the US FCC website with model numbers G8HNN, GKV4X, G6GPR, and G576D.

Written by Nithya P Nair, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 19 March 2024 14:11 IST

Google Pixel 8a Surfaces on FCC Database, Hints at Imminent Launch

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Google released the Pixel 7a last year in May during the Google I/O event

Highlights

A new Google phone has spotted on the FCC
This year's Google I/O is confirmed to take place on May 14, 2024
Google Pixel 8a could run on Google's Tensor G3 SoC

Google Pixel 8a has been in rumours for the last few months. Google is yet to confirm the existence of the Pixel 7a successor, but ahead of it, the handset has allegedly been spotted on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website, pretty much confirming its arrival. The Pixel 8a is expected to support wireless charging and offer Wi-Fi 6E connectivity. It is expected to debut during the Google I/O 2024 event in May.

In the FCC listing, first spotted by Droidlife, a Google phone is seen with model numbers G8HNN, GKV4X, G6GPR, and G576D. These model numbers are presumed to belong to different variants of the Pixel 8a. Google followed a similar numbering scheme for last year's Pixel 7a. The model number G6GPR popped up earlier in January as part of a retail box leak.

As per the FCC listing, the Pixel 8a will support wireless charging and offer connectivity options including Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, 5G, and mmW. The listing also suggests the launch may not be far off.

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Google released the Pixel 7a last year in May during the Google I/O event. The company is expected to follow a similar launch schedule for the Pixel 8a. This year's Google I/O is confirmed to take place on May 14, 2024.

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

The Pixel 8a will reportedly start at EUR 570 (roughly Rs. 51,000) for the base variant with 128GB storage. The 256GB storage version could retail for 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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