Subj : Google Pixel 8a packaging leak points to a potential design chang
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From : TechnologyDaily
Date : Wed Jan 24 2024 13:45:05

Google Pixel 8a packaging leak points to a potential design change

Date:
Wed, 24 Jan 2024 13:41:30 +0000

Description:
A Google Pixel 8a packaging leak points to a more curvy design, improved 
charging, and a slight camera design change.

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An alleged Google Pixel 8a packaging leak has appeared on X (via user 
@chunvn8888 ) which appears to show design tweaks for the upcoming budget 
take on the Pixel 8 . 

Titled Vietnamese folks leaked the Pixel, again, the post includes an image  
allegedly sourced from a private Facebook group  that appears to be part of a 
phone shop based in Vietnam that buys and sells Google Pixel products.



There isnt much of the phones detail given away but, if accurate, this Pixel 
8a features a more rounded, curved design reminiscent of the Google Pixel 5 , 
which could prove divisive, while the camera appears to be molded into the 
back of the device and not connected to the frame like on the Pixel 7a. 
https://t.co/wCbg9TkZ0PVietnamese folks leaked the Pixel, again. 
pic.twitter.com/jf6j56s5KX January 24, 2024 See more 

The Pixel 8a model number is listed as G6GPR and this leak shows us an 
expected black color, while a previous leak also points to a blue version of 
the Pixel 8a . 

According to the box, faster charging speeds of 27W may have been added to 
this model which would match the base model Pixel 8 and offer improvement 
over the Pixel 7a s 18W charging. Like most Google Pixel devices you can 
expect it not to come with a charging plug as illustrated in the leaked box 
image.



Specs are currently unknown but if the Pixel 8a follows the Pixel 7a and 
Google Pixel 6a trends it will likely feature the same Google Tensor G3 chip 
as the rest of the 8 series and should support seven years of updates taking 
it up to 2031.



The release date and pricing are currently unknown for the Pixel 8a but will 
likely be announced at the next Google I/O which is likely to be held in May 
or June this year.



The price of the Pixel 8a would be expected to be around $499, this is based 
on the pricing of the Pixel 7a launch price of $499/ 449 / AU$749 as well as 
the Pixel 8s current price of 699 / $699 / AU$1,199. You may also like Google 
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Link to news story:
https://www.techradar.com/phones/google-pixel-8a-packaging-leak-points-to-a-po
tential-design-change


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