Google Pixel 8a leaked again in live images showing thick bezels, hole-punch display

Google’s Pixel 8a It’s expected to launch in May during the company’s annual developer conference. As we get closer to the rumored launch timeline, more leaks about the Pixel 7a successor are popping up on the web. The handset has been leaked again in new live images that offer a glimpse of its possible design. The images suggest a black color option for the Pixel 8a. The handset is seen with a curved display and prominent bezels. The Pixel 8a is expected to run on the Tensor G3 SoC.

TechDroider (@techdroider) shared Live images of the upcoming Pixel 8a on X (formerly Twitter). The images indicate a hole-punch display and rounded corners. The handset is seen in a black shade, which is likely the rumored Obsidian variant. As mentioned, there are prominent bezels below the screen.

Photo credit: X/ @techdroider

That seems to be the opposite of the matte plastic finish on the Pixel 8a. Pixel 7a Glossy finish. At the rear, it appears to feature two sensors with a pixel camera visor and a circular LED flash. The back panel also includes the Google logo.

Google Every year there is a date to release new models of the Pixel A series. The Pixel 7A was released in May 2023, while the Pixel 6a Debuted in July 2022. The brand is expected to follow a similar launch schedule for the Pixel 8a. This year’s Google I/O will begin on May 14, 2024.

Pixel 8a is Tipped To feature a 6.1-inch display with a 90Hz refresh rate. It can run on Google’s Tensor G3 SoC with 8GB of RAM. It is said to come with a 5,000mAh battery with support for 27W wired fast charging. It can measure 152.1 x 72.6 x 8.9 mm.

The Pixel 8a will reportedly start at EUR 570 (roughly Rs. 51,000) for the base variant with 128GB of storage. The 256GB storage version can be priced at EUR 630 (roughly Rs. 56,000). It is said to launch in Gulf (Light Blue), Mint (Light Green), Obsidian (Black), and Porcelain (Beige) color options.

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