It’s been only a few months since the launch of the Pixel 8a, and the smartphone has been heavily discounted for the first time within these few months. The smartphone has been retailing for $399 over the past few days, inclusive of a $100 discount. It was launched for $499 for 128 GB of storage. It is an exciting deal for interested folks who’d like to try the new smartphone featuring several upgrades over its predecessor, i.e., the Pixel 7a.Grab Pixel 8a with a $100 discount in the US
Pixel 8a Discount in the US
It could be a strategic discount, that is pushed to make space for the Pixel 9, which is expected to launch in the coming days. However, the Pixel 8a 128GB variant is now available for the price of $399, while the 256GB is available for the price of $349.
Pxiel 8a Specifications and Features
Pixel 8a was launched in May with the Google Tensor G3, which has 8 GB of RAM and is available in 128GB or 256GB of internal storage options. Furthermore, the smartphone has a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution and a 120 Hz refresh rate. It houses a 4492 mAh battery with 18W fast wired charging and 7.5W wireless charging.Grab Pixel 8a with a $100 discount in the US
The smartphone runs the latest Android 14 and is promised to receive more than 5 years of security updates. In optics, there’s a 64MP primary sensor with OIS support and a 13MP wide-angle lens. Meanwhile, it features a 13 MP front camera sensor with an f/2.2 aperture.
In terms of connectivity, the smartphone bundles Bluetooth 5.3, WiFi 6E, and Sub-6 5G mmWave support. Pixel 8a measures 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm and weighs 188 g. With an IP 67 rating indicating protection from dust over an extended period and protection against objects greater than 1 mm. It is available in Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, and Aloe color options.
