Pixel 8a

Released May 2024

Google's 6.1-inch A-series phone from 2024, with the Tensor G3 chip and main and ultra wide cameras.

Model history · 5 models, 2020–2024

Screen: 6.1″
Display: OLED, 120 Hz
Chip: Tensor G3
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB – 256 GB
Main camera: 64 MP
Zoom: –
Battery: 4,492 mAh
Weight: 189 g

Compact

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise the cameras, bright screen and long software support for the price, while criticising slow charging. Battery experiences differ: TechRadar needed an evening top-up, while Tom's Guide reached a full day and measured better endurance than the 7a.

From techradar.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Display

Screen size: 6.1″
Resolution: 2400 × 1080
Sharpness: 431 pixels per inch
Panel: OLED
Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Peak brightness: 2,000 nits
Display type: Actua; OLED
Pixel density: 430 ppi
Brightness detail: Up to 1,400 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 2,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)
Always-on display: Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protection: Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Display features: 20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 120 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)

Performance

Chip: Tensor G3
Memory: 8 GB
Storage: 128 GB, 256 GB
Storage type: UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5X RAM

Cameras

Main camera: 64 MP
Ultra wide camera: 13 MP
Telephoto camera: None
Optical zoom: None
Front camera: 13 MP
Main camera: 64 MP Quad PD wide camera; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.89 aperture; 80° field of view; 1/1.73" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x; Optical and electronic image stabilisation on wide
Ultra wide camera: 13 MP Ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correction
Front camera: 13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 96.5° Ultrawide field of view
Zoom: Super Res Zoom up to 8x
Video recording: Rear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 5x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction; Audio Magic Eraser
Front video: 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps
Camera features: Best Take; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Real Tone; Face Unblur; Panorama; Manual white balancing; Locked Folder; Night Sight; Top Shot; Portrait mode; Portrait Light; Motion Auto-Focus; Frequent Faces; Dual exposure controls; Live HDR+; Ultra HDR; Long Exposure; Astrophotography; Magic Editor; Audio Magic Eraser; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement

Battery and charging

Battery: 4,492 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 18 W
Wireless charging: Up to 7.5 W
Battery life detail: 24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4404 mAh
Wired charging: Up to 18 W; USB Power Delivery
Wireless charging: Qi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)

Design

Type: Standard
Weight: 189 g
Thickness: 8.9 mm
Height × width: 152.1 × 72.7 mm
Water and dust resistance: IP67
Materials: Gorilla Glass 3 front; matte composite back; matte aluminium frame
Colours: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Buttons: Power button; volume buttons
Water resistance detail: IP67 under IEC 60529
Biometrics: Under-display fingerprint sensor; Face Unlock
Sensors: Proximity sensor; Ambient light sensor; Accelerometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Barometer
Speakers: Stereo speakers
Microphones: Two microphones with noise suppression

Software

Operating system: Android
Software at launch: Android 14
Software updates: 7 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI features: Gemini, Gemini Nano, Gemini Live and Gemini Apps; Circle to Search and Call Assist (availability varies by feature, region and language)
In the box: Pixel 8a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; no power adaptor

Connectivity

Mobile network: 5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIM: Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversity
NFC: Yes
USB: USB Type-C 3.2
Positioning: GNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)

Storage options

Storage
128 GB
256 GB

Pros and cons

Pros

120 Hz OLED display
7 years of OS and security updates from first US availability
Qi wireless charging

Cons

Wired charging limited to 18 W
No memory card expansion

Closest rivals

Model	Screen	Display	Chip	Memory	Storage	Main camera	Zoom	Battery	Weight	Released
SonyXperia 5 V	6.1″	OLED, 120 Hz	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	8 GB	128 GB	48 MP	–	5,000 mAh	182 g	Sept 2023
AppleiPhone 16	6.1″	OLED, 60 Hz	A18	8 GB	128 GB – 512 GB	48 MP	–	3,561 mAh	170 g	Sept 2024
GooglePixel 7a	6.1″	OLED, 90 Hz	Tensor G2	8 GB	128 GB	64 MP	–	4,385 mAh	193.5 g	May 2023

Previous model: Pixel 7a. Newer model: Pixel 9a.

Sources

Photo: lh3.googleusercontent.com

Pixel 8a: Google — official press Image Library original, Pixel 8a
Gif showing out to remove distracting nosies using Audio Magic Eraser: Google — official Pixel 8a launch photograph.
Person talking on Aloe Pixel 8a: Google — official Pixel 8a launch photograph.
Image of parent onboarding tool on Pixel 8a.: Google — official Pixel 8a launch photograph.

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