UAE Price
AED 2,299
India Price
₹62,999
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Smartphone · Google · 2024
The Google Pixel 8a 256GB is Google's 2024 smartphone featuring a 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) display, the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) chipset. It comes with a 4492 mAh battery. At AED 2,299 in the UAE and ₹62,999 in India, it sits firmly in the mid-range tier.
The Pixel 8a excels with its Tensor G3 chip delivering 7 major Android upgrades—unmatched in its price tier—and a 4492 mAh battery rated for 83 hours of endurance, outlasting rivals like the iPhone 15e. Its 1080 x 2400 display at 430 ppi ensures crisp text, while 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging offer reliable, if not fast, replenishment. Ideal for users prioritizing long-term software support and clean Android experience over raw speed—think professionals in Dubai or Delhi who rely on daily NFC payments and 5G connectivity without upgrading every year. Its weakness? Thermals throttle under sustained 5G streaming or gaming, limiting performance beyond 20 minutes. In UAE at AED 2299, it’s competitive because no other phone under AED 2500 offers 7 Android upgrades. In India at ₹62999, it’s overpriced—same specs cost ₹45000 elsewhere, and Samsung’s A55 offers better thermals and 120Hz for less.
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| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm jack | No |
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless Bypass charging |
| Battery Capacity | 4492 mAh |
| Dual | 64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 32, 38, 40, 41, 42, 66 - G6GPR (International) |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - G6GPR (International) |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes |
| Radio | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Type | OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.6% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs level 5 |
| Card slot | No |
| Internal | 256 |
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| Colors | Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe |
| Models | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
| Price | ₹ 36,990 / $ 200.00 / £ 200.00 / € 234.00 |
| Performance | AnTuTu: 1193520 (v10) GeekBench: 4384 (v6) 3DMark: 2427 (Wild Life Extreme) |
| Display | 1508 nits max brightness (measured) |
| Loudspeaker | -26.5 LUFS (Good) |
| Battery | Active use score 11:25h |
| Battery (old) | Endurance rating 83h |
| Energy | Class B |
| Battery | 40:06h endurance, 1000 cycles |
| Free fall | Class A (270 falls) |
| Repairability | Class B |
| Announced | 2024, May 07 |
| Status | Available. Released 2024, May 14 |
| OS | Android 14, upgradable to Android 16, up to 7 major Android upgrades |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) |
| GPU | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
Common questions about the Pixel 8a.
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to its reliable software updates and clean Android experience, making it ideal for users who prioritize long-term performance over cutting-edge hardware.
The Google Pixel 8a 256GB is priced at AED 2299 in the UAE and is widely available through authorized retailers and online platforms.
The Google Pixel 8a 256GB is priced at ₹62999 in India and can be purchased from official Google Store partners and major e-commerce sites.
The camera delivers excellent photo quality with accurate colors and strong low-light performance, thanks to Google's computational photography and Night Sight enhancements.
The battery lasts a full day with moderate to heavy usage, including screen time, apps, and camera use, and supports all-day endurance for most users.
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