From the manufacturer
Meet Pixel 8a, the Google AI phone at a great price.
Get personalized help and do more, effortlessly. Speed through tasks. Create stunning photos and videos. And let your imagination run wilder.
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Group pics the whole group loves.
Best Take combines similar photos into one fantastic picture where everyone looks their best.[3]
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Add studio-quality enhancements to any photo.
Use Magic Editor to improve lighting and background, move a subject, and more with a few taps.[3]
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Video sounds even better with Audio Magic Eraser.
It uses Google AI to reduce noises like cars and wind so you can hear the sounds you want.[12]
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Fix your blurry photos.
Improve your blurry pictures with just a few taps – even ones taken with non-Pixel phones.[3]
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Stunning photos come out at night.
Create vibrant photos in low light, from portraits to city lights or starry skies.
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Chat with Gemini to supercharge your ideas.
Start brainstorming, writing, planning, learning, and more with help from Google AI.[6]
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Use Circle to Search with Google to find it fast.
Search without switching apps. Just draw a circle around an image, text, or video.[5]
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Pixel helps you make calls. And avoid them.
It can filter out spam calls, show the best times to call a business, and wait on hold for you.[7]
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Powerful security keeps your info safe.
Google Tensor G3 and the Titan M2 chip add layers of security to help protect your info.[10]
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Spills and scratches are no big deal.
With IP67 protection and a scratch-resistant display, it’s the most durable A-Series design yet.[9]
Which Pixel is right for you?
Pixel 8a
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Pixel 8
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Pixel 8 Pro
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Pixel 7a
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Display[18]
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6.1″ Actua display |
6.2″ Actua display |
6.7″ Super Actua display |
6.1″ FHD+ |
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Refresh rate[19]
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Up to 120Hz |
60 to 120Hz |
1 to 120Hz |
Up to 90Hz |
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Front camera
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13 MP |
10.5 MP |
10.5 MP |
13 MP |
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Ultrawide camera[20]
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13 MP |
12 MP |
48 MP |
13 MP |
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Wide camera
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64 MP |
50 MP |
50 MP |
64 MP |
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Camera features[3]
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Best Take Magic Editor |
Best Take Magic Editor |
Best Take Magic Editor |
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Materials – Back of Phone
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Composite matte |
Gorilla Glass Victus polished |
Gorilla Glass Victus 2 matte |
3D thermoformed composite |
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Water & dust resistance[9]
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IP67 |
IP68 |
IP68 |
IP67 |
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Software updates[14]
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7 years OS & security |
7 years OS & security |
7 years OS & security |
5 years security & 3 years OS |
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Performance
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Google Tensor G3 8 GB RAM |
Google Tensor G3 8 GB RAM |
Google Tensor G3 12 GB RAM |
Google Tensor G2 8 GB RAM |
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Storage[23]
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256 / 128 GB |
256 / 128 GB |
512 / 256 / 128 GB |
128 GB |
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24+ hour battery[8]
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Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Display
The 6.1-inch Actua display is even brighter, with a refresh rate up to 120Hz for smoother performance.[18,19] And it reaches up to 2000 nits peak brightness.
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Adaptive Battery
The Adaptive Battery can last over 24 hours, or up to 3 days with Extreme Battery Saver.[8] And it charges wirelessly.[24]
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13 MP front camera
Take even sharper selfies and 4K videos with the upgraded front camera.
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Rear wide lens
The 64 MP main camera takes even better low-light photos.
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Rear ultrawide lens
With a 120° field of view, the 13 MP ultrawide lens can get more of the landscape in your photos.[20]
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iLLUMiNATiON BEATS –
Got this for my daughter. She is in love with it. I have spent some time with it as well. I personally have an S23 Ultra and I think it’s the greatest phone ever made. But I do think the Pixel 8 is a close second place. For the price it’s #1. This phone takes the most amazing photos for a cell phone! Amazing , bright, crystal clear and colorful OLED display. Looks like an iPhone screen! It charges fast enough, but the batter lasts such a long time. Longer than my s23 and requires alot less energy to charge. Was impressed with the sound. Nice full sound from the speakers, even has some bass. We turned it on, plugged in the Sim card and scanned a code from the old phone and instantly it easily transfered everything from the old phone to the new one. Amazing piece of technology and the price for a brand new name brand phone is unbeatable. She is absolutely in love with it. Thanks!
Patrick C. Daigle –
I am very happy with this purchase, and the phone works quite well. The price is right and there was only a slight learning curve when coming from a Samsung phone. I know google has a spotted history when it comes to sale prices on their other models, so maybe the pricing will not be as strong a driver as the Pixel 7 pros and Pixel 8s go on sale, but I am very happy with this budget model.The battery life last multiple days between charges for me, or for the entire day with heavy youtube usage. It can get slightly warm at times, but no warmer than my S9+ under heavy usage, so I am not concerned. Charge times are reasonable, but I am coming from an older phone, so maybe I am just easily impressed.The finger print scanner works great for me, and when used in conjunction with the face recognition, is pretty seamless.Overall, I am very happy with this phone, and will consider the Pixel phone family moving forward.
Me –
So far so good. A seal on one side of the box was open, but the seal on the other side was intact. The phone seems fine though. No scratches or scuffs thankfully. I was happy it works with Mint mobile, and the Pixel 8a is a nice change from the Galaxy s22 ultra. I do like that the touch navigation on the home screen is pretty much the same as the Galaxy so it’s already an easy transaction. I do think it’s weird that it didn’t come with a charger plug, but it did come with a cable. Other than that, I’m a fan.
Pete Tenpas –
I have been a pixel user for a few years and I’m pretty used to the Platform. This phone arrived as expected and was easy to set up
Dale Anson –
I upgraded from a Pixel 6, the middle version, not the “a” or “pro”. I hated that phone, it was forever doing things without any input from me. The flashlight would turn on randomly, lots of photos of the floor, or feet, or the ceiling. Random timers running, apps open that I didn’t open, that sort of thing. This phone has been a joy in comparison. It’s the “a” version, so it’s missing a couple of things that the “pro” version has, but specs better than the middle tier 8. The size is just right, the rounded corners are more comfortable, and it fits in my pocket nicely.
Mary Ann Williams –
I switched from iPhone to Google pixel 8a and I LOVE it! So easy to transfer your things from iPhone to Pixel. Easy to navigate and use. Love how clear everything looks. Never going back to iPhone
Barb M –
I am very happy with my Pixel. I started looking for a phone with a decent camera so I don’t have to carry a “real” camera everywhere. I kept running into suggestions of specifically the Pixel 8a so I dug further. It’s not a “cheap” phone but certainly not at the high end either – as a phone it’s fine, as a camera I’m finding it superior! I love the software that lets you do some major editing right there on your phone. Unfortunately, I am still going to want a camera for long zoom shots, but this one works far better for most situations and in low light, e.g., than others I have had. Definitely recommended.
Geord –
The phone is GreatFirst time I pay that much for a phone I’m sure it will last longBattery is great , charge is good the camera is really Great better than any phone rn. Gemini is Great on this phone. Hope this phone at least 5 years
Sonja –
My husband upgraded his old pixel phone and is very happy with this new pixel phone. He says it takes great pictures but he’s finding there is a learning curve between his old phone and this new phone.
MD –
I had Motorola but they don’t support Wallet.. can’t tap your phone at check out. With Pixel 8A I can tap my bus pass and credit cards. I’ll buy pixel 9 when I break this one.. cuz I will