What you need to know
- The latest rumors about the Pixel 8a suggest that the device will be priced similarly to the Pixel 7a in the US once it launches.
- The device might cost $499 for the 128GB version and $559 for the 256GB variant.
- Rumors suggest that the Pixel 8a could get a larger battery, which could have a capacity of 4,500 mAh compared to its predecessor’s 4,385 mAh.
Leaks about Google’s Pixel 8a continue to emerge, with the latest information potentially skewing the company’s pricing and battery plans.
Working with tipster OnLeaks, SmartPrix suggests the Pixel 8a’s price will be similar to the Pixel 7a’s starting price when it launches in 2023. The device is speculated to be priced at $499 in the US for its 128GB storage variant. Rumor has it that a 256GB version could cost around $559 in the US too.
While things may remain the same in the US, there are rumors that Google may “slightly” increase the price of the budget device overseas in India.
The latest rumors concern the Pixel 8a’s battery and say that the device could pack a 4,500mAh battery. The publication adds that the phone may feature a display with a 120Hz refresh rate and reiterates the expected use of the Tensor G3 chip. Of course, generative AI features (likely courtesy of Gemini) will be implemented throughout the device.
According to rumors, the Pixel 8a will be launched on May 10th.
We’ve been hearing rumors for a while that Google might be looking to increase the price of the Pixel 8a, but now recent rumors are telling us the opposite. In March, it was theorized that the device could cost around $622 for the 128GB version and $687 for the 256GB variant. The information has been estimated based on early retail offerings in Germany, although the conversion is not always clear.
The Pixel 8a’s alleged price in Canada leaked in early April, and even those prices were slightly lower than its predecessor.
The battery may not be as big as previously rumored, but rumors of the Pixel 8a going up to 4,500 mAh from the Pixel 7a’s 4,385 mAh battery are still a good sign, as users may get a little more time with the device can spend between loads.
These leaks surfaced a few days after a major leak of the Pixel 8a related to its features, colors, and Google’s software update promise. It was claimed that the device would receive seven years of security updates, similar to the flagship Pixel 8 series. Multiple colors such as Obsidian, Porcelain, Mint and Bay are believed to greet users once it hits the market.
Speaking of which, the Pixel 8a’s expected May 10 debut would come a few days before Google’s I/O 2024 event on May 14.