Google Pixel 8a set for a price increase?

The Google Pixel 7a (pictured Snow Lifestyle; sub Rs 45,000) was only available in a 128GB option. That could change with the 8a.

The Google Pixel 7a was one of our favourite smartphones of 2023. Even though Pixel’s ‘a’ series devices tend to be the brand’s entry-level offering, last year’s Pixel 7a had some enhancements over the Pixel 7 that released in the last quarter of 2022. We’re probably just two months away from the launch of the Google Pixel 8a. The 2024 Pixel a device is likely to debut at the Google I/O that might take place in May 2024. We’ve already seen rumours and leaks emerge about this device including the latest report in German tech news platform WinFuture.

Pictured is Google Pixel 7a in three variants: Charcoal, Snow and Sea. Pixel 8a could be made in four colour variants: obsidian (black), porcelain (beige), bay (light blue), and mint (light green).

Four colours: We’re fans of the Google Pixel colour palette. This year, the Pixel 8a could be made available in a choice of colour ways - obsidian (black), porcelain (beige), bay (light blue), and mint (light green).

New storage option: The Google Pixel 7a was only available in a 128GB option. That could change with the 8a. We could see a 256GB storage variant according to retail data that WinFuture has gleaned. It’s likely to feature 8GB of RAM and be powered by the latest Google Tensor 3 chip that is at the heart of the Google Pixel 8 and the Pixel 8 Pro.

Price revision: Rumours from German retailers suggest that the Pixel 8a could see a 10% price premium over its predecessor. The Pixel 8a is likely to start at €550 or higher. The Pixel 7a was launched under Rs 45,000 at €499.

Google Pixel 7a Snow.

Other updates: There’s a good chance that Google could opt for a 6.1-inch display for the Pixel 8a. This will mark a departure from the Pixel 8 that flaunted a 6.3-inch display. But it’s likely to be the same size as the Pixel 7a display. The other big question mark is around the camera. Last year the Pixel 7a had a slight edge over the rear camera on the Pixel 7. It will be interesting to see if Google uses the same approach and opts for a better camera for the Pixel 8a.

Stay tuned as we approach Google I/O for all the latest updates on Google’s forthcoming smartphone.