Let us get straight to business, Is there a Google Pixel new phone coming out in the near future? The short answer is yes. The long answer? Well, you’ll have to read this article for that.
Google is all set to reclaim the mid-range phone crown with its upcoming Google Pixel 8a. With the release of this new pixel model imminent, the leaks keep on coming, and Price92 is here with all the updates in one place.
Google Pixel New Phone Release Date
If the previous Google Pixel releases are any indication, we can safely guess that Google will officially unveil its new Pixel 8a phone at the Google I/O Event. Chances are that Google might do a surprise drop at the event and the Pixel new phone will be available to purchase right after. But even if that isn’t the case, we expect the release date to be within this month. The Google I/O event is planned to be held on 14 May 2024.
Google Pixel 8a Specs and Features
Google’s Pixel 7a was an absolute favorite of ours in the mid-range phone category, and it looks like it’s going to be the same with the upcoming Pixel 8a. In fact, Google seems to be upgrading their mid-range offering with a better screen and a slightly bigger battery.
While the display size will most likely be 6.1 inches, the same as the Pixel 7a, leaks suggest that we’ll be seeing a massive upgrade with a 120Hz refresh rate on the new Pixel 8a. The peak brightness is also getting an upgrade as this time it will be 1400 nits, compared to the 1000 nits brightness of the Pixel 7a.
We also get a slight battery upgrade with a 4500mAh battery, which is a minor increase from the 7a’s 4385mAh battery. We will also probably see faster charging speeds. One expected feature that we’re personally really excited about is the introduction of battery stats. Users will be able to view helpful battery stats like how many charging cycles have been done, the manufacture date of battery, and battery health. This feature was spotted in a Google bug tracker post back in March.
Judging by the rumors, and what the precedence has been, we’re getting the same Pixel 7a cameras with the Pixel 8a, but enhanced software features will definitely make the new phone perform better in this category as well. The camera setup is expectedly to be a 64-megapixel main camera, a 13MP ultrawide camera, and a 13MP selfie camera.
It seems that we’ll also be getting an additional storage option with a 256 GB version. Previously, the only Pixel 7a variant came with 128 GB of storage.
Google Pixel New Phone Expected Price
There isn’t any official confirmation yet but an announcement of the release and pricing of the Pixel 8a is expected on 14-May at the Google I/O event. Although many were concerned about a price hike compared to the previous iterations, as the Pixel 7 and 7a were 100$ above the Pixel 6 and 6a price point, trusted sources have indicated that the price will not be hiked.
So, we can expect this phone to retail at 499$ in the US marketplace. The Google Pixel 8a price in Pakistan however is expected to be Rs. 143,999.
Conclusion
Google came and conquered the mid-range phone market, and it seems prepared to do so again this year with their Google Pixel new phone. The expected specs,features and price of this phone make its release highly anticipated, and we can’t wait to get our hands on this new device.
We hope that this article answers all your questions about the Pixel 8a. We’ll be covering more from this phone in our Price92 blog once it releases in Pakistan.
