Google Pixel 8a: What to expect from the Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a is finally landing in Singapore!
In this article, we tell you all you need to know about the Google Pixel 8a, plus where to buy it in Singapore.
(TLDR: You can get the Pixel 8a via Singtel, of course!)
In this article:
Google Pixel 8a release date
If you’re wondering about when you can get your hands on the latest Google Pixel 8a, it will be officially on-shelf from 14th May.
If you’re interested in buying the phone, we recommend buying it NOW, while there are ongoing promotions!
For those buying the Pixel 8a via Singtel, here are the promos you’ll get to enjoy, from now till 13 June 2024:
$100 Singtel voucher which you can use immediately to offset the cost of the phone
$50 Accessory voucher which you can use to purchase Google accessories such as Google Pixel Watch2 or Pixel Buds Pro
FREE ReadyRoam Asia 4GB plan (worth $18) which is valid until 31 Dec 2024 (for purchases made with Phone Plans and SIM Only plans)
You can check out the available promotions and shop the Pixel 8a on Singtel here.
About the Google Pixel 8a
The Pixel 8a is equipped with many of the same must-have AI features as Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, at an unbeatable price.
With the Google Pixel 8a, you get the best of both worlds.
While it comes at a more accessible price point, you still get many of the features you’ll find in the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, helping you take amazing photos and do more, even faster with Google AI.
Here’s what you can expect with Google AI:
Amazing photos and videos made simple.
Did someone blink or look away? Pixel's Best Take combines similar photos into one fantastic picture.
Pixel helps all day. In all kinds of ways.
Search anything, directly from the app that you're in. Just draw a circle around an image, text or video with your finger, and Google AI finds it fast.
Chat with Gemini to quickly find and summarise info from Gmail or Google Docs.
Use Voice Typing to write messagers quickly, and Live Translate to send messages in multiple languages.
On top of that, you'll also get 7 years of OS and security upgrades, and new Feature Drops.
Google Pixel 8a specs
The Pixel 8a comes in three colours: Obsidian, Porcelain and Bay.
Here’s an overview of the Google Pixel 8a’s specs:
Display:
1080x2400 OLED at 430 PPI
Corning® Gorilla® Glass™ 3 cover glass
Up to 1400 nits (HDR) and up to 2000 nits (peak brightness)
Battery and charging:
Fast charging and wireless charging (Qi-certified)
Memory and storage:
128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1 storage
Processors:
Titan M2 security coprocessor
Security:
7 years of OS, security, and Feature Drop updates
Anti-malware and anti-phishing protection, including support for passkeys
Automatic security checks and privacy controls with Security and Privacy hub
Camera and mic toggles
Private Compute Core
Android System Intelligence
Android Messages end-to-end encryption and Android backup encryption
Rear cameras:
64 MP Quad PD wide camera with ƒ/1.89 aperture, 80° field of view and Super Res Zoom up to 8x11
13 MP ultrawide camera with ƒ/2.2 aperture and lens correction
Front camera:
13 MP with ƒ/2.2 aperture and 96.5° ultrawide field of view
Video and recording:
Rear camera has 4K video recording at 30 FPS, 60 FPS and 1080p video recording at 30 FPS, 60 FPS
Front camera has 4K video recording at 30 FPS and 1080p video recording at 30 FPS
A final word on the Google Pixel 8a
The Google Pixel 8a is super affordable, it’s feature-rich, and it comes with 7 years of updates.
What’s not to love?
For those who want to get your hands on a Pixel 8a, buy via Singtel from now till 13 June 2024 to enjoy the following promos:
$100 Singtel voucher which you can use immediately to offset the cost of the phone
$50 Accessory voucher which you can use to purchase Google accessories such as Google Pixel Watch2 or Pixel Buds Pro
FREE ReadyRoam Asia plan which is valid until 31 Dec 2024 (for purchases made with Phone Plans and SIM Only plans)
Keen on getting a Pixel 8a? Shop via the below links:
