The new Google Pixel 8a pops up in a Google Fi advertising image, a stealthy and unexpected appearance
An advertising image of Google Fi may have given us our first look at the Google Pixel 8a, the next generation mid-range. The smartphone portrayed in the image has characteristics that do not coincide with the Pixel 7 or 7a, nor even with the Pixel 8, fueling the hypothesis that it is precisely the mysterious 8a.
Google Pixel 8a: a design that winks at Pixel 8
The element that sparked the discussion is the body rounded corners, absent in models 7 and 7a. Furthermore, The hole for the microphone is missing present in the camera bar of the Pixel 8. Excluding the unlikely removal of the hole in a Pixel 8 image, the most plausible hypothesis is that it is a Pixel 8a.
Technical similarities with its older brother
The leaked Pixel 8a specs show a strong resemblance to the Pixel 8, more so than the 7a. The new model will have a 6.1-inch display, the Tensor G3 processor and a battery of around 4500 mAh. The Pixel 8a also stands out for its 120 Hz refresh rate (against the 90 Hz of the 7a), faster charging (25W against 18W) and the possibility of choosing a 256 GB storage configuration.
Google Pixel 8a: photographic sector unchanged
The cameras on the Pixel 8a are expected to be the same as the Pixel 7a, with a 64MP main sensor and a 12MP ultrawide. A choice which, although not revolutionary, confirms Google's attention to the photographic sector even on mid-range models. The similarities to the Pixel 8 and the improvements over the 7a position the Pixel 8a as a device that comes close to high endoffering a more complete and satisfying user experience.
Conclusions
The “accidental” appearance of the Pixel 8a in an advertising image may have been a strategic move by Google to generate hype and curiosity around the device. An original way to pique the interest of fans and anticipate the official release, which will presumably take place in the next few months.
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