We’ve all heard the leaks and rumors about the Pixel 8 series, especially the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. The lineup is also expected to include the Pixel 8a, but there has been very little information about it until now. However, a device with the model name “Google Akita” has recently appeared on Geekbench, and it is believed to be the Pixel 8a.

Google Pixel 8a appears on Geekbench

The Geekbench listing for the Akita smartphone reveals that it will be powered by an underclocked version of the Tensor G3 chipset and the Mali-G715 GPU. It will also have up to 8GB of RAM and boot Android 14 out of the box. The smartphone scored 1,218 and 3,175 points in the single-core and multi-core tests, respectively.

The details of the Pixel 8a are still under wraps. In December 2022, Android Authority reported that the device is codenamed “Akita,” continuing Google’s animal-inspired naming convention for Pixels. However, it is not yet clear if the Pixel 8a will be released.

According to sources, Google may only release a new A-series smartphone model every two years. As the Pixel 7a is released in 2023, then the next A-series phone could be released in 2025. By then, it would be the Pixel 9a, or Google may choose to rebrand the series by removing the number.

For now, the Pixel 7a is a great option for those who want a Pixel experience on a budget. It has a 6.1-inch OLED display with Full HD+ resolution, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and a 90Hz refresh rate. It is powered by Google’s Tensor G2 chipset with up to 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage. The phone also has a 64MP dual-camera system, a 13MP selfie camera, stereo speakers, a 3.5mm audio jack, a 4,385mAh battery, and support for 18W wired charging and wireless charging.

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