Google’s annual I/O Developer conference is set to take place on May 14 this year. As usual, the search giant is expected to unveil the mid-range Pixel A-series phone along with other hardware and software announcements. The next-generation Pixel 8a has already been subject to leaks and rumours. Now a new report courtesy of Android Authority reveals a host of details of the upcoming offering. 

Google Pixel 8a key details emerge in a massive leak

Google Pixel 8a CAD renders
Google Pixel 8a CAD renders

Citing a source inside Google, Android Authority has shared key specifications of the Pixel 8a. The mid-ranger A-series phone is said to feature a significant display upgrade. While the OLED panel, display resolution, and screen size will remain the same at 6.1 inches, the refresh rate and brightness will get a huge upgrade over last year’s Pixel 7a. The device will offer a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,400 nits peak brightness. 

The report adds that Google has increased the corner radius on the Pixel 8a which now measures 128px instead of 47px on the last year’s model. This is in line with the leaked renders that already revealed the design change. 

The Pixel 8a will also come with DisplayPort output. This will make the feature available across the entire Pixel 8 series. The flagship models recently started getting support for display output. Under the hood, the upcoming smartphone will reportedly be equipped with a Tensor G3 chipset which also powers the non-pro and pro models. The Pixel 8a won’t get any upgrades in the camera departments. It is very much expected to retain the same setup as its predecessor which comprises a 64MP IMX787 sensor and a 13MP IMX712 lens. 

Lastly, the report adds that the Pixel 8a will likely be offered in more regions compared to the limited availability of the Pixel 7a. The forthcoming smartphone includes electronic warranty labels for the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia. 

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