Back in October 2023, we were invited to meet the latest additions to the Pixel family: the new Google Pixel 8<\/a> and Google Pixel 8 Pro, with the exciting \u2018minty fresh<\/a>\u2018 colourway joining the smartphone line-up in January this year. As is Google\u2019s style, today, we were introduced to the Google Pixel 8a: the A series smartphone which offers many of the same specs and features as the flagships Google released the previous autumn, at a more affordable price.<\/p>\n There are a few, selected downgrades to keep the Google Pixel 8a at an affordable price. However, with the same Tensor G3 chipset as the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro, the RadioTimes.com<\/a> Technology<\/a> team are already impressed with what we\u2019re seeing from this mid-range phone.<\/p>\n Here\u2019s everything we know so far about this brand-new launch, including how you can pre-order the smartphone today.<\/p>\n Pre-order the Google Pixel 8a from \u00a3499 at John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n On the look out for a Google Pixel 8 deal<\/a>? You\u2019ve certainly come to the right place.<\/strong><\/p>\n Jump to:<\/strong><\/p>\n The rumours are true: there is a Google Pixel 8a, and it\u2019s arrived one week earlier than anticipated.<\/p>\n This latest instalment in Google\u2019s A series comes in four colourways: Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Bay (blue), and Aloe (green).<\/p>\n Plus, unlike the Google Pixel 7a, the Google Pixel 8a comes in two storage variants: 128GB and 256GB. However, unlike Samsung Galaxy smartphones, there isn\u2019t the option to expand your storage with a microSD card.<\/p>\n Pre-order the Google Pixel 8a from \u00a3499 at John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The brand-new Google Pixel 8a is available to pre-order right now from the Google Store and selected mobile networks, such as Vodafone, having been released today (Tuesday 7th May<\/strong>) at 5pm<\/strong>.<\/p>\n The brand-new smartphone will be out for delivery, and available to buy outright, from next Tuesday 14th May<\/strong>.<\/p>\n Pre-order the Google Pixel 8a from \u00a3499 at John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Stay up to date with our Technology<\/a> section for more new releases like the Nothing Phone (2a) release date<\/a>, Samsung Music Frame release date<\/a>, and Nothing Ear release date<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n As we typically see in the run up to a new smartphone launch, Google has lowered the prices of its most recently released smartphones: the Google Pixel 8 is now \u00a3569 (down from \u00a3699), the Google Pixel 8 Pro is \u00a3799 (reduced from \u00a3999), and the Google Pixel 7a is priced at \u00a3329 (down from \u00a3449).<\/p>\n The brand-new Google Pixel 8a is competitively priced from \u00a3449. This is the same price as the Google Pixel 7a when it was launched, and the Google Pixel 8a price tag is a decent amount less than the Google Pixel 8 flagship smartphones.<\/p>\n Pre-order the Google Pixel 8a from \u00a3499 at John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n The Google Pixel 8a comes in four colourways: Obsidian (black), Porcelain (white), Bay (blue), and Aloe (green), all with a matte finish.<\/p>\n Parts of the Google Pixel 8a are made from recyclable materials, and it\u2019s durable, too, boasting Corning\u00ae Gorilla\u00ae Glass\u2122 3 cover glass and an IP67 rating, which means it\u2019s water-resistant up to a depth of about three-feet for up to 30-minutes.<\/p>\n As we saw in the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro, the Google Pixel 8a is designed to fit seamlessly into your lifestyle (and pockets!). The Google Pixel 8a is smooth and comfortable to hold, with rounded edges instead of angular corners.<\/p>\n Moving onto the screen, the Google Pixel 8a has a 6.1-inch Actua display, with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 OLED at 430 PPI, adaptive refresh rate of 120Hz, and a maximum brightness of 2,000 nits (1,400 nits HDR).<\/p>\n Pre-order the Google Pixel 8a from \u00a3499 at John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n Have you heard of Loop Earplugs<\/a>? We put the noise-dimming earplugs to the test for six months for our Loop Earplugs review<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n As we mentioned earlier, the Google Pixel 8a has the Tensor G3 chipset. This chipset features in the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro, and is particularly impressive in a Google A series device as it promises a performance upgrade and photo editing capabilities.<\/p>\n Google\u2019s latest Tensor G3 chipset features nine CPU cores, better graphics and on-board ray tracing capabilities (a method that simulates lighting in games), as well as call-screening capabilities to screen scam calls. The Tensor G3 chipset offers a significant performance upgrade in comparison to the G2 chipset.<\/p>\n We know that one of the most important functions smartphone users consider when purchasing a new phone is the camera, and the Google Pixel 8a certainly delivers in terms of its camera and photo editing tools, too, with thanks to the Tensor G3 chipset. Let\u2019s take a deeper look.<\/p>\n The Google Pixel 8a is equipped with the same 64MP main camera, 13MP ultra-wide camera, and 13MP front-facing camera that we see on the Google Pixel 7a. Plus, it comes with the fantastic photo editing capabilities which we saw on the Google Pixel 8 and Google Pixel 8 Pro.<\/p>\n It\u2019s unsurprising that a smartphone powered by Google AI offers further possibilities in terms of editing photos. Namely, with the Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur and Best Take<\/strong> features.<\/p>\n Magic Eraser detects distractions in photos, like unwanted photo-bombers or rubbish bins, then you can remove them in just a few taps. Plus, you can circle or brush other distractions that the smartphone might not have picked up on to erase them, too.<\/p>\n The Photo Unblur feature does exactly what it says on the tin: it sharpens photos.<\/p>\n Best Take lets you select the best shot of each person in a group photo, so the outcome will be a photo you\u2019re all happy with.<\/p> The Google Pixel 8a has 27W charging, which is up from 18W on the Google Pixel 7a, and matches the Google Pixel 8. As expected, there isn\u2019t a charger included in the Google Pixel 8a box.<\/p>\n This new smartphone has up to 72-hour battery life with Extreme Battery Saver, or 24-hour battery life otherwise.<\/p>\n Pre-order the Google Pixel 8a from \u00a3499 at John Lewis<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n You can pre-order the Google Pixel 8a right now at the Google Store from \u00a3499, as the smartphone became available to order at 5pm<\/strong> today (Tuesday 7th May<\/strong>).<\/p>\n The Google Pixel 8a is also available from selected UK retailers and mobile networks, such as the ones listed below.<\/p>\n Looking for a saving? Then be sure to read our best UK laptop deals<\/a>, best UK TV deals<\/a> and best Kindle deals<\/a> guides.<\/strong><\/p> <\/body><\/html>\n The rumours are true! 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Google Pixel 8a UK release date: When does the new phone come out?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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Google Pixel 8a design: What does the new smartphone look like?<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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