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Google Pixel 8a

6.1-inch mid-range phone powered by Google Tensor G3, Actua 120Hz display, and 7 years of software support.

List price

$499

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Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Weight

188 g (6.63 oz)

Size

6.1 inches

Chipset

Google Tensor G3 (Titan M2 security coprocessor)

RAM

8 GB LPDDR5x

Max optical zoom

None (2x lossless Super Res Zoom)

Capacity

4,492 mAh

What it does well

  • Exceptional photo quality for $499
  • 7 full years of Android OS and security updates
  • Bright 120Hz Actua display with IP67 water resistance

Where it gives ground

  • Thicker bezels than flagship phones
  • 18W wired charging is slower than competitors

Compare it head to head

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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra

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Samsung leads on 9 of 13 rankable specs, but Google saves $800.

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$1,199

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Full specifications

Body

Dimensions
152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm
Weight
188 g (6.63 oz)
Build
Matte composite back with aluminum frame
Water / dust rating
IP67 dust/water resistant
Colors
Bay, Aloe, Porcelain, Obsidian
Stylus
No

Display

Type
Actua OLED
Size
6.1 inches
Resolution
2400 × 1080 (FHD+)
Pixel density
430 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz (Smooth Display 60–120Hz)
Peak brightness
2,000 nits peak / 1,400 nits HDR
HDR
HDR support (HDR10, HLG)
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Always-on display
Yes (Always-on with At a Glance)

Platform

Operating system
Android 14
Software support
7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
Chipset
Google Tensor G3 (Titan M2 security coprocessor)
CPU
9-core (1× Cortex-X3 + 4× Cortex-A715 + 4× Cortex-A510)
GPU
Immortalis-G715s MC10

Memory

RAM
8 GB LPDDR5x
Storage
128 GB
Storage options
128 GB, 256 GB (UFS 3.1)
microSD
No

Rear camera

Main
64 MP Quad PD (f/1.89, 26mm, 1/1.73", OIS, Super Res Zoom up to 8x)
Ultrawide
13 MP (f/2.2, 120° FOV)
Telephoto
None (Super Res Zoom 2x sensor crop / up to 8x digital)
Max optical zoom
None (2x lossless Super Res Zoom)
Stabilization
Optical + electronic image stabilization on main
Video
4K at 30/60 fps, 1080p at 30/60 fps

Front camera

Selfie camera
13 MP (f/2.2, 96.5° ultrawide FOV)
Selfie video
4K at 30 fps, 1080p at 30 fps

Battery & charging

Capacity
4,492 mAh
Wired chargingNot on the official sheet
18W wired fast charging (USB-PD 3.0)
Wireless charging
7.5W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless
No
Charger in box
No

Audio

Speakers
Stereo speakers
Headphone jack
No

Connectivity

Cellular
5G (sub-6 GHz and mmWave on carrier variants)
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax tri-band)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
NFC
Yes (Google Wallet)
USB
USB-C 3.2 Gen 1
SIM
Single Nano-SIM + eSIM

Features

Biometrics
Under-display fingerprint sensor + Face Unlock
Extra controls
None
Standout features
Google AI photography (Best Take, Magic Editor, Audio Magic Eraser), Call Screen, 7-year update guarantee
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official Google Pixel 8a spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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Frequently asked

How much does Google Pixel 8a cost?

Google Pixel 8a lists at $499 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are Google Pixel 8a’s key specs?

Key specifications for Google Pixel 8a include weight (188 g (6.63 oz)), size (6.1 inches), and chipset (Google Tensor G3 (Titan M2 security coprocessor)).

What does Google Pixel 8a compare against?

Google Pixel 8a is compared head to head against ASUS Zenfone 11 Ultra vs Google Pixel 8a, Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra vs Google Pixel 8a, Google Pixel 8a vs Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold, Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 17 Pro Max, Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 17 Pro, and Google Pixel 8a vs iPhone 17.