Google Pixel 8a expected to launch soon after receiving Bluetooth certification

Google is believed to launch the Pixel 8a at its annual I/O developer conference in May. The successor to the Pixel 7a is expected to look similar to the regular Pixel 8 and may offer upgrades such as the Tensor G3 SoC and a 120Hz display. Google has yet to confirm the launch of the Pixel 8a, but ahead of that, the phone has been spotted on the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) certification website with multiple models. The Pixel 8a appeared earlier on the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) website.

The Bluetooth SIG website has list Different variants of Pixel 8a with model numbers G8HNN, GKV4X, G6GPR and G576D. According to an FCC listing that appeared last month, these models are said to be related to the Pixel 8a. The listing is dated April 4 and reveals that the phone will feature Bluetooth 5.4 connectivity. The listing suggests that a new device launch is imminent.

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Google has yet to confirm the existence of the Pixel 8a, but previous reports have hinted at the smartphone’s possible specifications. It is expected to feature a 6.1-inch Full HD+ (1,080×2,400 pixels) OLED panel with a 120Hz refresh rate and 1,400 nits peak HDR brightness.

Pixel 8a is rumored to be powered by the Tensor G3 chipset like Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It is likely to come with a dual rear camera setup including a 64-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS) and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle secondary sensor. It is said to feature a 13-megapixel front camera. There may also be DisplayPort output support.

The Google Pixel 8a is said to be officially available in more new countries, including the Czech Republic, Estonia, Finland, Hungary, Lithuania, Latvia, Poland, Romania, Slovakia, and Slovenia.