May 08, 2024 11:20:00

Pre-orders for 'Google Pixel 8a' with built-in AI assistant Gemini now available

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Google Pixel 8a, a budget version of the Google Pixel 8 series released in October 2023, has been officially announced and pre-orders have begun. The Pixel 8a is priced at 72,600 yen, about 35% cheaper than the Pixel 8, which was priced at 112,900 yen, but it has the same Google Tensor G3 processor and also has the built-in Gemini AI assistant.

Google Pixel 8a: The perfect first phone with a powerful AI-powered camera
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Google Pixel 8a, a vibrant and powerful AI smartphone at an affordable price

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As of March 2024, internal information about the Pixel 8a was leaked, revealing that it is equipped with the same Tensor G3 as the 8/8 Pro, and that it supports a display refresh rate of up to 120Hz, which was previously limited in the budget series.

Google's budget smartphone 'Pixel 8a' specs revealed, display refresh rate 120Hz and Tensor G3 installed - GIGAZINE

The announcement was expected to take place at Google I/O 2024 on May 14, 2024, but was actually brought forward a little and held at the same time as Apple's live event.

Summary of the distribution event where Apple announced the M4, iPad Pro, iPad Air, and Apple Pencil Pro - GIGAZINE

The officially announced specifications are roughly the same as the previous information. It has a 6.1-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate, just like the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. It has a Google Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of memory, two storage options (128GB and 256GB), and a standard 4492mAh battery.

The biggest difference between the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro is the camera, with a 64-megapixel, f/1.89 wide-angle rear camera and a 13-megapixel, f/2.2 front camera, which is the same spec as the Pixel 7a.

In addition, features unique to the Pixel 8 series camera, such as 'Best Take,' 'Magic Audio Eraser,' and 'Bokeh Correction,' are available.

I tried using the 'Best Take' and 'Audio Eraser Magic' features of the Google Pixel 8 Pro and Pixel 8, which allow you to experience the amazing power of AI, and also checked the evolution of the camera from the Pixel 7 - GIGAZINE

Google Pixel 8a will begin accepting pre-orders from May 8, 2024. The price is 72,600 yen.

Introducing Google Pixel 8a - YouTube