Google Pixel 8a: Bluetooth Codecs, Infrared/IR Blaster, IP Rating, Full Specs

Google Pixel 8a in brief:

• eSIM Support: Yes
• Fingerprint Sensor: Under-display
• Headphone Jack: No.
• Stereo Speakers: Yes.
• Waterproof/Dustproof IP Rating: IP67
• Infrared/IR Blaster: No.
• aptX Bluetooth Codecs: No.
• Wireless Charging: Yes.

For more detailed specifications of the device, have a look below.

Google Pixel 8a Full Specs

Mobile Wireless Network and Software

• 2G mobile network bands: GSM, GPRS, EDGE 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz.
• 3G mobile network bands: UMTS, WCDMA, HSDPA 850 / 900 / 2100 MHz
• 4G mobile network bands: LTE.
• 5G mobile network bands: NSA/SA
• SIM Type: Nano-SIM, Dual SIM
• Software / OS: Android 14
• Software Updates: 7 years.

Design, Form Factor, Appearance

• Dimensions: 152 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm
• Weight: 188g
• Display Size: 6.1 inches,
• Screen Resolution: 1080 x 2400 pixels
• Refresh Rate: 120 Hz refresh rate
• Screen Type: OLED, Gorilla Glass 3 scratch-resistant protection.
• Frame: Glass front, plastic frame,
• Back/Rear Cover: plastic back
• Ingress Protection/IP Rating: IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1meter for 30 minutes)
• Colorways: Bay, Aloe, Porcelain, Obsidian.

Internal Hardware Specs

• Central Processor (CPU): 64-bit, 3.0 GHz Nona-core
• Chipset: Tensor G3 + Titan M2 security chip
• Graphics Processing Unit (GPU): Immortalis-G715s MC10
• RAM: 8GB LPDDR5x
• Extended/Virtual RAM: No.
• Internal Storage: 128 GB / 256 GB UFS 3.1
• External Storage: No.

Photography, Video Recording

• Main Camera: 64MP main sensor + 13MP ultra-wide lens, autofocus, dual LED flash, Ultra HDR, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 4k video@30fps, 1080p@30fps video recording
• Front Camera: 13 MP, fixed focus, Face Recognition, 4k, 1080p@30fps video capture

Audio, Video Playback

• Music Support: PCM, AAC / AAC + / eAAC + / MP3 / AMR – NB / WB / APE
• 3.5 mm audio headphone jack: No.
• Loudspeaker: Stereo speakers
• Video Support: H.264/MP4/MPEG4 player
• FM Radio: No.

Phone Sensors

• Digital Compass: Yes.
• Accelerometer: Yes.
• Proximity Sensor: Yes.
• Ambient Light Sensor: Yes.
• Barometer: Yes.
• Pedometer: No.
• Heart Rate Monitor: No.
• Gyroscope (G-Sensor): Yes.
• Fingerprint Scanner: Yes; in-display.
• Face Unlock: Yes.
• Iris Scanner: No.
• Motion Sensing / Gesture Control: No.
• Voice Control: No.
• Intelligent Digital Assistant: Yes; Google Assistant.
• Infra-red/IR Blaster: No.

Connectivity Options

• Bluetooth Version: 5.3
• Bluetooth Profiles: A2DP, LE
• aptX Bluetooth Codecs: No.
• WiFi: Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6E, hotspot
• GPS: Yes, A-GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
• USB: microUSB v3.2. Type-C.
• NFC: Yes.

Miscellaneous Specs and Features

• Battery Type: Non-Removable Lithium-Ion
• Battery Capacity: 4492 mAh
• Battery Charging: Power Delivery 3.0 fast charging
• Wireless Charging: 7.5W.
• Reverse Charging: No.
• Model Version/Number:

Launch/Release Dates and Information

• Announced: May 7, 2024
• Release Date: May 14, 2024

Prices in the USA, UK, EU, Australia

• United States of America (USA): from $499 for the 128GB variant, and $599 for the 256GB variant.
• United Kingdom (UK): from £499
• European Union (EU): from €549
• Australia: AUD $849 for the 128GB variant, and AUD $949 for the 256GB variant, at JB Hi-Fi.

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