The Pixel 8a is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the

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product line. It serves as a mid-range variant within the

Pixel 8 The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro are a pair of Android smartphones designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. They serve as the successors to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, respectively. Visually, the pho ...

series. Pixel 8a shares a similar design with the rest of the Pixel 8s, with the major differences between them being the thinner camera visor and the entire back cover being separable. The device has similar features and functionality with the Pixel 8, with the main focus of this phone being the AI tools that come bundled with it.

History

The Pixel 8a was announced and made available for pre-order in the US on May 7, 2024. Unlike most previous A-series Pixel phones, the Pixel 8a was not announced at the annual

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event, instead coming an exact week earlier.

Design

The front is made of Corning

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, the back is made of plastic, and the frame is made of

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. The Pixel 8a also features an

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dust and water resistance rating. Generally, the only design differences between the Pixel 8a and the Pixel 7a are the matte coating of the back and more rounded corners, similar to the Pixel 8. On the bottom side of the smartphone there is a

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3.2 port and two cutouts for the loudspeaker (to the right from USB-C) and for the microphone. On the top side, there is a

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antenna on the US model and the additional microphone. On the left side, there is a SIM tray for one

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card. On the right side, there is the volume rocker and the power button. The Pixel 8a is sold in the following colors:

References

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