Although the Google Pixel 9 is already being seen in some other render, the company’s next smartphone will be the Google Pixel 8a, which will arrive to renew the Pixel 7a with more updated features and a somewhat more renewed design. At least, that’s what the leaked images of the device’s box reveal.
The images have been filtered by the user @chunvn8888 on X/Twitter, and they show what will be the back of the Pixel 8a in black – it will most likely come in other colors. We can see howThe corners will be slightly more roundeds than in the Pixel 7a, more resembling the appearance of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. Google, however, will maintain the characteristic photographic module that goes from edge to edge.
There is also a small difference. Pixel 8a camera no longer connects to the frameas happens with the Pixel 7a or the Pixel 8. Now it will be part of the back of the device, which according to 9to5Google, will continue to be made of polycarbonate. The back, which could come with a matte finish instead of glossy, also reveals two lenses. It is very likely that we will continue with a wide-angle sensor and another ultra-wide-angle camera—perhaps the same one as the Pixel 8—.
Google Pixel 8a, possible features and release date
Although the images of the box do not reveal the main features of the Pixel 8a, a previous leak revealed that the smartphone would have a 6.1 inch OLED screen; the same as the Pixel 7a. We do not know if Google will maintain 90 Hz or if, instead, it will opt for a 120 Hz refresh rate in order to match the performance of smartphones in the same price range.
On the other hand, the Google Pixel 8a is expected to include the Tensor G3 processor. It is, remember, the same one that the Pixel 8 includes and that allows, among other things, to use some functions powered by AI. Finally, the Pixel 8a will maintain the 8 GB of RAM of its predecessor, although it is not clear what its storage versions will be.
Regarding its launch, everything indicates that the Pixel 8a will be presented during I/O, the company’s developer conference, which could be held during the month of May. It is unknown if it will maintain the price of the current model (509 euros).