Google Pixel 8a Release Date and a Not-to-Miss $100 Gift Card Pre-Order Bonus

Customers can now pre-order the Google Pixel 8a, known for its competitive price and high performance. This device comes with extended update support and advanced AI capabilities, enhancing its overall value.

As the most budget-friendly option in the Google Pixel 8 series, the Pixel 8a delivers top-of-the-line features at a more accessible price point. Specifically, the phone features a compact 6.1-inch display that is equipped with a rapid 120 Hz refresh rate, thereby providing a 2400 x 1080 resolution for clear, fluid visuals. Moreover, it boasts a peak brightness of 2000 nits. Additionally, the Pixel 8a includes a built-in fingerprint sensor to further enhance security measures.

Despite incorporating older Gorilla Glass 3 for scratch protection and featuring an IP67 rating for durability, the Pixel 8a can endure accidental dips in water. The device offers seven years of operating system and feature updates, marking it as a durable mid-range choice. It delivers near-flagship performance, thanks to the Google Tensor G3 chip and 8 GB of RAM. Its 4492 mAh battery supports both fast USB-C and wireless charging.

Photography enthusiasts will certainly value the Pixel 8a’s 64 MP main camera, in addition to the 13 MP ultra-wide and selfie cameras, all of which come with 4K recording capabilities. Furthermore, the device’s AI-driven features aim to significantly improve photo quality. For instance, these features enable users to blend faces for ideal group photos and, additionally, eliminate background distractions. It also allows for the enhancement of exposure and blur reduction with just a few taps. Night mode, natural skin tone optimization, and digital Super Resolution Zoom enhance the camera’s utility. Innovative features like Circle to Search for online queries directly from the screen and real-time translation further boost its capabilities. The Pixel 8a ships with Android 14.

Google Pixel 8a release date & Pre-order offer

The 128 GB model is available for pre-order on Amazon.com and Amazon.co.uk. It comes in four colors: Aloe Green, Bay Blue, Porcelain Beige, or Obsidian Black, and is priced at $499 / £499. A 256 GB option in Obsidian Black is available for $559 / £559. Deliveries are expected to start on May 14th, marking the Google Pixel 8a release date. Additionally, Amazon.com pre-orders will include a $100 gift card bonus.

Specifications

• Display: 6.1-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ OLED HDR display, 120Hz refresh rate, up to 2000 nites peak brightness, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection
• CPU: Google Tensor G3 processor with Titan M2 security chip
• RAM+ROM: 8GB LPDDR5X RAM, 128GB / 256GB (UFS 3.1) storage
• OS: Android 14, 7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
• Features: In-display fingerprint sensor, Water and dust Resistant (IP67), USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, 2 microphones, Dual SIM (nano + eSIM)
• Rear camera: 64MP main camera with Quad PD Quad Bayer, f/1.89 aperture, LED flash, OIS, 13MP 120° Ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, up to 4K 60fps video recording
• Front camera: 13MP selfie camera with 96.5° ultra-wide lens, f/2.2 aperture, up to 4K 30fps video recording
• Connectivity: 5G SA/NA (n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/76/77/78), 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC, USB Type C 3.2, NFC
• Battery: 4492mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging, wireless charging
• Dimensions: 152.1 x 72.7 × 8.9 mm
• Weight: 188g