Google is expected to unveil the Pixel 8a at its annual I/O developer conference in May. The successor to the Pixel 7a is expected to be similar to the vanilla Pixel 8 and could offer upgrades like the Tensor G3 SoC and a 120Hz display. Google has yet to confirm the release of the Pixel 8a, but the phone has previously been listed on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certification website with multiple model numbers. The Pixel 8a was previously spotted on the website of the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
The Bluetooth website lists the SIG Pixel 8a in various variants with model numbers G8HNN, GKV4X, G6GPR and G576D. According to FCC listings published last month, these model numbers are for the Pixel 8a. The listing shows an April 4 release date and says the phone will support Bluetooth 5.4. The listing suggests that a new device launch is imminent.
The Pixel 8a’s Bluetooth SIG listing was first spotted by MySmartPrice.
Google has yet to confirm the existence of the Pixel 8a, but previous reports have hinted at possible specifications for the smartphone. It is expected to get a 6.1-inch Full HD+ (1080 x 2400 pixels) OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and a maximum HDR brightness of 1400 nits.
The Pixel 8a is rumored to be powered by a Tensor G3 chipset, like the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It may feature a dual rear camera consisting of a 64-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. with a secondary sensor. It is said to have a 13-megapixel front-facing camera. DisplayPort output support may also be available.
The Google Pixel 8a is officially launched in the new countries, including the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia and Slovenia.
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