There were rumors that Google was about to kill the Pixel 8a and the “A” series of Pixel phones in general, but luckily that’s not the case – at least if live photos of the previously unpublished have been disclosed. Pixel 8a<\/span> are legitimate. That being said, I’d be lying if I said Google’s hypothetical decision to discontinue the Pixel “A” series<\/a> of phones would have shocked me. The reason ? Just look at how similar the Pixel 7a 2023 is to the Pixel 7 2022. The biggest headache \u2013 due to Google’s bizarre release schedule, the Pixel 7<\/span> had already fallen to $500 when the Pixel 7a<\/span> launched at the same price, making the existence of both phones even more confusing.<\/p>\n So, without a doubt, Google<\/a> needs to do something to distinguish the vanilla Pixel flagship from the mid-range “A” series device ASAP, and even if the new higher starting price of $700 of the Pixel 8 will help, I think I could get a better idea of \u200b\u200bwhat Pixel 8a<\/span> should represent.<\/p>\n Now, will this turn out to be the case? I am not sure. But maybe Google is a regular reader of PhoneArena and would consider my business proposal for the Pixel 9a and Pixel 10a, if not the 8a. Because why 4th most valuable company in the world<\/a> follow the advice of the 4th lowest paid writer in tech? <\/p>\n Live images of the alleged Pixel 8a, scheduled to launch in summer 2024.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Whether Google really plans to abandon the Pixel “A” series or not, it would be sad to see a phone, which represents such good value, leave the smartphone scene – especially in the US, where there are has a shortage of impressive mid-range and budget. smartphones.<\/p>\n But I think there’s a way to keep the best-selling Pixel line alive in the long term, and I’d do it by doing something that’s considered unconventional in the smartphone world: making the phone cheaper and potentially less efficient. on paper.<\/p>\n If Google’s only two options are to make the Pixel 8a more expensive or remove the Pixel A series altogether, I’d rather they turn the Pixel A into a budget phone with less pretentious specs but at a more accessible price.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Was the Pixel A series a better deal when it started at $399?<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n To the question of “how would Google achieve a $400 price target” by trying to make a better phone than the Pixel 7a<\/span>that starts at $500-600 I would say…they don’t need it.<\/p>\n The Pixel A phone may be a more affordable device that doesn’t try too hard but gets the essentials right. Think of it as Android’s iPhone<\/a> SE – although I know Apple’s current SE model is very dated and with poor battery life, but that’s another story. Apart from this, there is no denying Apple’s idea of iPhone SE<\/span> is to make a basic but reliable phone at an affordable price.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n Computer renderings of the compact, extra-curved Pixel 8a.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n In the end, I am well aware that some enthusiasts would not agree with my \u201cwatered down\u201d version of the Pixel 8a<\/span>, and I would understand that. In fact, if I could, I would also choose to use a phone with a more premium feature set.<\/p>\n Truth be told, the vast majority of “normal users” don’t care about the “must-have” extras that we tech enthusiasts consider important. For example, most people will never be able to tell you if a phone is plastic or glass.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n Ultimately, turning the Pixel \u201cA\u201d back into the $400 phone it was would make it much easier to recommend. Especially considering how expensive phones are these days. 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<\/span><\/p>\nPixel 8a: Perhaps Google’s mid-range phone should take a step back if it wants to appeal to a wider audience<\/h2>\n
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A $400 Pixel 8a vs. a $500-600 Pixel 8a \u2013 why a cheaper mid-range Google phone might be a good idea<\/h4>\n
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\n Hypothetical Pixel 8a at $400<\/span><\/th>\n Hypothetical Pixel 8a $500-600<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n 6.1-inch, 90Hz OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass 3<\/span><\/td>\n 6.1-inch, 90Hz OLED display with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Tensor G3 SoC + 8 GB RAM<\/span><\/td>\n Tensor G3 SoC + 8 GB RAM<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 4,500 mAh battery with wireless charging<\/span><\/td>\n 4,500 mAh battery with wireless charging<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n 64 MP single camera<\/a> system<\/span><\/td>\n 64 + 12MP dual camera system with an ultra-wide-angle camera<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Plastic back (more durable, cheaper than glass)<\/span><\/td>\n Glass back (less durable, more expensive than plastic)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Dust and water resistance IP67 (protection level approximately the same as IP 68)<\/span><\/td>\n IP68 dust and water resistance<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Side-mounted fingerprint scanner (faster, more reliable)<\/span><\/td>\n Under-screen fingerprint scanner (slower, less reliable – especially on Google phones)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n Should Google turn the mid-range Pixel ‘A’ into Android’s iPhone SE?<\/h2>\n
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