The announcement of Google Pixel 8a and Pixel Tablets was expected for next week, on the occasion of the Google I/O 2024 developer conference. Instead, surprisingly, Big G broke through and lowered its axes a few hours after the presentation of the new iPad Air with which Apple attracted the attention of the media which, subsequently, Huawei earned by publicly showing its own new smartwatches and computers.
The Pixel 8a smartphone and the Pixel Tablet are therefore available on the Italian market, both aimed at full mobility and both offered at prices that the Californian company believes to be affordable.
The features of Google Pixel 8a
Just like the top models Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, the new Pixel 8a features the processor Tensor G3 and the Titan M2 security chip, dedicated to protecting user data.
The 6.1″ display it is Actua with Oled technology with a refresh rate of 120 Hz, again according to the data provided by Google, it is 40% brighter than what the Pixel 7a is equipped with.
There are 8 Gigabytes of RAM and the storage space is 256 GB but, as is increasingly the case in the world of mobile telephony, it is the photographic sector that enjoys the greatest innovations: in the case of the Pixel 8a the double rear camera is made up of a goal from 64 megapixels and an ultra-wide 13 megapixel one, while the front camera is 13 mp. Included are artificial intelligence tools to improve and edit photographs and videos.
With Immersive View by Google Maps it is possible to virtually visit a place and be able to get a more detailed idea of the chosen destination.
What the Pixel Tablet can do
Equipped with a Tensor G2 chip and a display 11 inchi, i Pixel Tablet offers renewed ease with which to access apps thanks to the “split screen” which allows you to use two at a time, thus favoring operations driven by artificial intelligence which, according to Google, especially improves image management, for example by adjusting the lighting when using Google Meet on the move and superimposing 360 degree backgrounds in high definition.
Chromecast built-in makes the Pixel Tablet a controller for the smart home, allowing you to adjust lights, audio, thermostats and all compatible smart devices.
Prices and the ecosystem
The Pixel 8a smartphone has a cost starting from 549 euroswhile the Pixel Tablet is offered at 499 euros. The prices are the official ones applied during the pre-order phase (shipments will begin on May 14, 2024) but it cannot be ruled out that third-party sellers opt for additional offers and discounts.
In this case the pricing policy looks above all at Applewhose tablets require a decidedly higher outlay (starting from 719 euros) but, on the part of Android users, the possibility of creating a ecosystem perfectly aligned between smartphones, tablets and pixel smartwatches, this eventuality also extends to those who use products with the Apple logo, but spend a much higher amount.