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Google Pixel 8a

7.9/ 10

Updated May 2026

Available
  • Network
  • Display
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  • Camera
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  • Memory
    256 GB
  • Battery
    4492 mAh
  • OS
    Android 14

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The Pixel 8a is an Android-based smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of its Google Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant within the Pixel 8 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. 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.

Source: spec data adapted from Wikipedia, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

Key specifications

OSOriginal: Android 14 / Current: Android 16
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3
RAM8 GB LPDDR5X
Storage128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
Battery4492 mAh
ChargingFast charging up to 18W / 7.5W Qi wireless charging
Weight188 g
Dimensions152.1 mm H / 72.7 mm W / 8.9 mm D

Design and display

The Google Pixel 8a features a modern display measuring 152.1 mm H / 72.7 mm W / 8.9 mm D. The handset weighs 188 g and is built in a Slate form factor.

Performance

Powering the Google Pixel 8a is the Google Tensor G3 system-on-chip. It ships with 8 GB LPDDR5X of RAM. Storage options: 128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1.

Battery and charging

The Google Pixel 8a packs a 4492 mAh battery. Charging support: Fast charging up to 18W / 7.5W Qi wireless charging.

Connectivity

SIM configuration: Nano SIM and eSIM.

Rating breakdown

Editorial scores per criterion (out of 10).

features
9.0
performance
9.0
connectivity
8.0
display
7.0
design
8.0
camera
7.0
battery
7.0

Full specifications

NETWORK
Technology
LAUNCH
StatusAvailable. Released 2024
BODY
Dimensions152.1 mm H / 72.7 mm W / 8.9 mm D
Weight188 g
SIMNano SIM and eSIM
BuildSlate
PLATFORM
OSOriginal: Android 14 / Current: Android 16
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3
MEMORY
Card slotNo
Internal128 or 256 GB UFS 3.1
SOUND
LoudspeakerYes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm jackNo
COMMS
WLANWi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax, dual-band
Bluetooth5.x
GPSYes, with A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
USBUSB Type-C
NFCYes
FEATURES
SensorsFingerprint, accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
BATTERY
ChargingFast charging up to 18W / 7.5W Qi wireless charging
Battery Type4492 mAh

● Questions about this phone

What is the Google Pixel 8a battery capacity?
The Google Pixel 8a has a 4492 mAh battery.
Does the Google Pixel 8a support 5G?
No, the Google Pixel 8a does not support 5G. Supported network technologies: .
What operating system does the Google Pixel 8a run?
The Google Pixel 8a runs Android 14 (full: Original: Android 14 / Current: Android 16).
What is AppsApk's rating for the Google Pixel 8a?
AppsApk's editorial team rates the Google Pixel 8a at 7.9 out of 10 based on design, display, battery, camera, features, connectivity, and performance.