Yikes! Pixel 8a is rumored to be Google’s most expensive budget phone،
Google's Pixel A series devices gained popularity due to the good balance of specifications and price they offered. However, their price has continued to rise, and according to a new rumor, another hike is planned for the Pixel 8a.
The Pixel 7a was a significant upgrade over the Pixel 6a and a higher 90Hz refresh rate, increased megapixel count, and wireless charging justified the price increase from $449 to $499.
WinFuture learned from German retailers that in addition to a 128 GB model, Google will also launch a 256 GB variant. Pixel 7a starts at 499 euros (~$541.79) in the country, but its predecessor is estimated to cost over 550 euros and could reach 569.90 euros (~$618.81). The 256GB model will apparently cost 630 euros (~$683.99).
A direct currency conversion does not accurately reflect the US price, but assuming the leak is legitimate, the price will be above $499.
The outlet also says that the Pixel 8a will be available in four colors, including Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay and Mint.
The Pixel 8 also costs $100 more than the Pixel 7, but Google's new flagship included improvements that helped better accommodate the increase. THE Pixel 8a is expected to have the same Tensor G3 as Google's latest flagships under the hood and it will also likely inherit many of the AI features from the more expensive phones that made it one of the best phones of 2024.
As the Pixel 8THE Pixel 8a will likely also be supported for seven years, but this has not been confirmed.
The device is also rumored to have a rounder design and prominent bezels. One report suggests it could feature new rear cameras as well as a bigger battery, but we're a little skeptical of those claims. The phone will likely be announced in Mat during Google I/O.
