Google has taken the wraps of the Pixel 8a, the latest version of its midrange phone, and consumers will find comfort in just how familiar the phone feels.
A lot of the features from last fall's Pixel 8 flagships are on display here, including the AI capabilities powered by the Tensor G3 system-on-chip. And the price of the Pixel 8a remains unchanged from its predecessor — at least in the U.S.
Like previous Pixel A series phones, the Pixel 8a is a less expensive version of the Google flagship that preceded it, which means sacrificing some features in the name of a lower price tag.
Google has boosted the refresh rate on the Pixel 8a's 6.1-inch display, and it's expanding software and security support for its midrange phone to match what it provides the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro.
You can read about our first impressions of the new device in our Google Pixel 8a hands-on review or see what's changed from the previous model in our Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a comparison.
In the U.S., the Pixel 8a will cost $499 — exactly what Google charged for last year's Pixel 7a. That price covers the 128GB version of the phone, with Google planning a 256GB model as well. That version costs $559.
U.K. phone buyers aren't as lucky as their U.S. counterparts, as the price of the Pixel 8a has gone up. The phone costs £499, a £50 hike over the Pixel 7a's price.