Leaker Evan Blass saw the Pixel 8a on UScellular’s website. The carrier prematurely uploaded a tutorial for the device but it has been removed now.
Pixel 8a’s image posted by UScellular
The phone appears to have a curvier design than the Pixel 7a and also sports chunkier bezels, giving it a distinct look over the Pixel 7a.
The back of the device can’t be seen in the photo, but earlier leaks tell us that the phone’s back will have a matte texture as opposed to its predecessor’s glossy finish.
The Pixel 8a is rumored to have a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a refresh rate of 120Hz and peak brightness of 1,400 nits. It will reportedly be powered by the Tensor G3 chip, but it will not be exactly the same processor as the one that powers the Pixel 8 duo. A recent rumor claimed that the phone would have a marginally bigger battery than the Pixel 7a and could also support faster charging.
Google will probably announce the phone during Google I/O which will take place on May 14. There’s a possibility that the phone will be more expensive than the Pixel 7a, which costs $499. Whether this will affect the phone’s chances of becoming the best mid-range handset of 2024 remains to be seen.