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Google Pixel 8a might be priced under ₹45,000 with a bigger battery
KV Prasad Jun 13, 2022, 06:35 AM IST (Published)
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Summary
The Pixel 7a was launched last year around the same time at ₹43,999 and is sold exclusively on Flipkart. Currently, the device is available for ₹36,999 on the platform.
Google is expected to announce the Pixel 8a during its annual I/O developer conference on May 14 and keeping up with the tradition, the internet has blessed us with all kinds of leaks and rumours for the upcoming budget Pixel — the latest one being its price.
According to a report by Smartprix, the Pixel 8a is expected to be priced the same as the Pixel 7a when it launched last year. Done in partnership with reliable tipster, OnLeaks, the report suggests that the Pixel 8a will be launched starting at $499.
“To experience a clean Android operating system with Google’s AI-based features, you’d have to pay USD 499 for the variant with 128GB storage and USD 559 for the variant with 256GB of storage,” Smartprix said.
The pricing for India, however, is still not clear. Google raised the prices of the Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro in India as compared to their US pricing. So, there is a possibility that Indians could have to pay more than they did for the Pixel 7a.
The Pixel 7a was launched last year around the same time at ₹43,999 and is sold exclusively on Flipkart. Currently, the device is available for ₹36,999 on the platform.
Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7a
While the price could remain more or less the same, the Pixel 8a is expected to feature a bigger battery than its predecessor, the Pixel 7a, with a 4,500 mAh battery over the previous 4,385 mAh.
It will also run on Google’s latest AI-enabled Tensor G3 chipset, same as the one on the bigger Pixel 8 devices, thus making it capable of running generative AI features.
“For instance, the smartphone could feature the latest Circle to Search feature, a visual lookup that recognises what’s on the user’s screen and helps gather more information about it. Further, Pixel 8a users should get access to the AI features in Google Photos, including Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, etc,” Smartprix added.
Everything we know so far
The Pixel 8a is rumoured to feature a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,400 nits of peak brightness.
The camera setup on the device is expected to be the same as the Pixel 7a with a 64MP main sensor and a 13MP ultrawide lens. The selfie camera is expected to be 13MP as well.
There is speculation that with the bigger battery, users might see a higher 27W fast charging support but no trusted source has been able to verify that information.
The full truth about the upcoming Pixel 8a will only come out when Google “officially” decides to reveal it, most likely on May 14.
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