The Google Pixel 8a is the latest from Google and it packs quite a punch for the price. Is it worth upgrading to from a Pixel 6a?
Ahead of Google I/O 2024, Google revealed the latest entry in the Pixel lineup: the Google Pixel 8a. This budget-friendly Pixel option is packed with plenty of new features, including a new design and colors, the Tensor G3 chip, more storage, and a crop of new AI-powered tools.
You also get more color options with the Pixel 8a, as it comes in Aloe , Bay , Obsidian , and Porcelain . The Pixel 6a only comes in three colors: Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage. Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 6a: performance, battery life, and charging When you’re considering a new smartphone, it’s always important to take a look at how they perform. In the case of the Pixel 8a and Pixel 6a, there’s a pretty big difference here.
Unfortunately, charging has remained unchanged. The Pixel 8a still only has 18-watt wired charging like the Pixel 6a. However, the Pixel 8a does support 7.5W wireless charging, while the Pixel 6a lacks wireless support entirely. The Pixel 8a also has better software tools for helping you get the best photo possible, including Best Take and Magic Editor, which are possible here due to the better performance of the G3 chip. Best Take lets you take multiple group photos and then combine the best faces from each one into a single photo. Magic Editor lets you enhance your photos with various AI-powered filters and effects.
The Google Pixel 8a ships with Android 14, and Google has upped the ante with seven years of support across the board, just like with the main Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. So, the Pixel 8a will last through Android 21. This is also the first Android phone that will have Gemini Nano AI capabilities for under $500.
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