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Google Pixel 8a

Name: Google Pixel 8a
Brand: Google
Price: 499 USD

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

$499List price

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Weight: 188 g (6.63 oz)
Size: 6.1 inches
Chipset: Google Tensor G3 (Titan M2 security coprocessor)
RAM: 8 GB LPDDR5x

A closer look.

Reasons to choose it

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

Worth considering

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

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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

Catalog snapshot: September 1, 2026. Published specifications, not independent lab tests.

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A few common questions.

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?

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