Google's well-received lineup of Pixel A smartphones is gearing up for an upgrade. The forthcoming addition, the Google Pixel 8a, succeeding the Pixel 7a, has made an appearance on Geekbench, offering insights into its vital performance specifications. In line with tradition, it's expected that the smartphone will be officially introduced at the Google I/O 2024 event.
According to the listing, the Google Pixel 8a, codenamed "Akita," will be driven by a down-clocked version of the Tensor G3 chipset, paired with a Mali-G715 GPU.
The processor adopts a novel 1+4+4 cluster arrangement, with a primary core running at 2.9 GHz and power-efficient cores ticking away at 1.7 GHz. This arrangement suggests that the device is poised to strike a harmonious balance between performance and energy efficiency.
The Google Pixel 8a is expected to be equipped with a maximum of 8GB of RAM, ensuring smooth multitasking and outstanding app performance. Moreover, it will debut with the upcoming Android 14 pre-installed, granting users immediate access to the latest Android iteration.
Regarding its performance, initial Geekbench benchmarks indicate that the Pixel 8a achieved a single-core score of 1,218 points and an impressive 3,175 points in the multi-core test. These scores suggest that the Pixel 8a is a capable mid-range device capable of effortlessly handling everyday tasks.
Although further details about the forthcoming Pixel 8a are currently undisclosed, we can anticipate more information to become available in the following weeks.
