Google Pixel 8a review: new Android mid-range champion
The Guardian | Technology - Thursday, May 23, 2024Top camera, chip, seven years of updates and advanced Google AI tools beats the competition
Google’s latest mid-range A-series Pixel handset steps it up a notch, bringing almost every feature from its high-end phones down to a more affordable price, including the latest AI and camera tricks.
The Pixel 8a starts at £499 (€549/$499/A$849). That may be £50 more than last year’s 7a, but the new model improves just about everything, and undercuts the Pixel 8 by £200.
Screen: 6.1in 120Hz FHD+ OLED (430ppi)
Processor: Google Tensor G3
RAM: 8GB
Storage: 128 or 256GB
Operating system: Android 14
Camera: 64MP + 13MP ultrawide, 13MP selfie
Connectivity: 5G, Sim and eSim, wifi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3 and GNSS
Water resistance: IP67 (1m for 30 minutes)
Dimensions: 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9mm
Weight: 188g
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