Google’s Pixel series helps it sustain its user base in the ever-changing smartphone market. The Google Pixel 8A is the newest model in the Pixel family, and both tech-savvy and non-tech-savvy customers have shown a great deal of interest in it. This review looks at the Pixel 8A’s features, performance, and overall experience to see if it lives up to or exceeds the standards set by its predecessors.
Google Pixel 8A Overview
| Price | ₹29,490 (speculated) |
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Display | 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) |
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Rear Camera | 50 MP + 12 MP |
| Front Camera | 8 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Google Pixel 8A Price in India
In India, the Google Pixel 8A starts at 29,490 rupees. This is the 8 GB RAM and 128 GB internal storage Google Pixel 8A base model.
Display
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 89.8 cm2 |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~431 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass |
| | Always-on display |
| OS | Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1×3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4×2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4×2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
Battery
| Capacity | 5000 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
Camera
| Autofocus | Yes |
| Settings | Exposure compensation |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera |
| Image Resolution | 8150 x 6150 Pixels |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto-Flash Face Detection To concentrate, touch |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
| Camera Setup | Single |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.2 |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM |
| SIM 2 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 / MHz 2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| SIM 1 | 4G Bands: TD-LTE 2300(band 40) FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands: UMTS 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 / MHz 2G Bands: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 / MHz GPRS: Available EDGE: Available |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| Network Support | 4G is Supported in India, 3G, 2G, and 5G are Not Supported in India |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
Comms
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G |
| Fabrication | 6 nm |
| Graphics | Adreno 642L |
| CPU | Octa core (2.4 GHz, Single core, Kryo 670 + 2.2 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 670 + 1.9 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 670) |
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
FAQ’s
Q1. What is the Pixel 8A’s cost in India?
Ans. The retailer’s listing indicates that there are two storage options for the Pixel 8a: 128GB and 256GB. The listing states that the base 128GB model costs CAD 708.99 (approximately Rs 42,500) and the 256GB model costs CAD 792.99 (roughly Rs 47,500).
Q2. Do US prices for Google Pixel compare to those in India?
Ans. Google has significantly raised the prices of its latest phones in India, despite maintaining a consistent price in markets such as the United States. The Pixel 8 is priced at Rs 75,999, while the Pixel 8 Pro costs Rs 106,999.
Q3. Why is the Google Pixel 8 so expensive?
Ans. As a result, Google must pay import taxes on the phone, raising the cost. Another factor is that the Pixel 8 is a high-end smartphone with premium components. Because of this, manufacturing it costs more than with other smartphones.
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