After a lot of anticipation, which was filled with leaks and rumors, Google has now finally officially announced the Google Pixel 8a in India and several global markets. This is basically the successor to Google’s ‘A’ series of smartphones, in which they have included the Tensor G3 chipset and Gemini AI that are said to be an advancement in technology. But the larger part is that it comes with extended lifecycle support with 7 years of OS updates.
Pricing and Availability
The Pixel 8a has come with an attractive price tag, starting at ₹52,999 for the 8GB RAM and 128GB storage model, and going up to ₹59,999 for the 256GB storage variant. The smartphone is up for preorders on Flipkart and will hit the stores at 6:30 AM on May 14.
Exciting Launch Offers Adding more to the existing deal, Google is offering an instant discount of ₹4,000 on payment via the SBI Bank Credit Card. More sweeteners come along with No-Cost EMI options and a huge ₹9,000 exchange bonus on select models. Those who pre-order the Pixel 5a will have a chance at purchasing the Pixel Buds A-series at an amazing price of ₹999.
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Specification of Google Pixel 8a
Main Specifications of the Google Pixel 8a is 6.1 inches big in size and hosts Full HD+ OLED HDR technology for visual experiences, increasing the refresh rate to 120Hz and taking the peak brightness to 2,000 nits. The glass protection over the screen is Corning Gorilla Glass 3 for added durability, even while using it daily.
Hardware and Storage Equipped with the latest Tensor G3 chipset, it runs up to a maximum of 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, and has UFS 3.1 of up to 256 GB.
Operating System and Updates And the device is based on Android 14, by the way, reflecting Google’s 7 years of OS updates and security patches promise, just like the Pixel 8 series.
Camera Cap
Another crowd puller for photography enthusiasts should be the camera setup on the Pixel 8a. That is a dual setup comprising a 64MP primary sensor (OIS-equipped) and 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens. An equally high 13MP sensor will come at the front for selfies and video calls. The device will also support 4K 60fps video recording from the rear cameras and 30fps from the front.
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Battery and Charging
Inside the Pixel 5a, there is an 18W fast-charging-capable, beefy 4,492mAh battery that is also wireless charging-capable.
Design and Durability Styled with an aluminum frame and rounded edges, the Pixel 8a comes with an IP67-rated water and dust resistance in four trendy colors, from Obsidian to Porcelain, Bay, and Aloe.
So, this detailed blog on the Google Pixel 8a explains the new phone launched in India, listing its specifications, price, and durability. The Pixel 8a presents reasons why, with its features, it could be one of the reasons for your next smartphone upgrades, either being a casual user or a tech enthusiast.