The very first Pixel 8a (hands-on) video has just surfaced, and it shows us two color options of the phone. Bay and Mint models are shown here, two of the most eye-catching colors that Google will offer.
The very first Pixel 8a video is here, and it’s a hands-on clip
This short video clip was shared by gsm_islame on Instagram and reshared by Arsene Lupin (a tipster) on X. You not only get to see the two phones but also their retail boxes here. The video itself is embedded below.
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This video basically confirms all the leaks we’ve seen thus far. We’ve leaked the Pixel 8a a couple of times, exclusively. The design is very similar to the Pixel 7a, which is something you will quickly notice.
The Mint color looked a bit brighter in the renders. It looks a lot more appealing in this video, at least to us. Both of these colors look really nice, actually, and will give options to people who are tired of black, gray, and white combinations.
The Pixel 8a will have a flat display with a centered display camera hole. That is not something you can see here, but we’ve seen it in leaks. What you can see here is the back side of the phone. A camera visor is still here, with two cameras inside it. The backplate does curve towards the edges.
The phone is expected to launch next month during Google I/O
Google’s new mid-ranger is expected to launch during Google I/O next month. It will likely launch during the keynote on May 14, even though Google I/O is scheduled for May 15 as well.
The phone is said to feature a 6.1-inch fullHD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The Google Tensor G3 will fuel this smartphone, while the phone will retain the same camera setup as the Pixel 7a.
Android 14 will come pre-installed on the device, though the Android 15 update will follow later this year. Thanks to this video, you can see that a Type-C to Type-C cable will be included, and the same goes for a SIM ejector tool, and a Pixel Quick Switch adapter. A charging brick will not be included, as expected.