The Pixel 8a will make the expected jump to 120Hz and reach more countries.

As the weeks go by, we are seeing more and more leaks about upcoming events. Pixel 8a. Google’s next low-cost mobile phone is expected to be officially announced at the I/O 2024 conference on May 14. And by that time, it is likely that the cell phone will no longer have secrets.

Over the past few hours, new characteristics of the Pixel 8a have become known. According to the publication Android authority, the device will bring several welcome screen improvements, among other features. Additionally, Mountain View will launch it in more countries compared to its predecessor.

As for the screen, the Pixel 8a will not see any changes in size. This means we’ll see the same 6.1 inches as the Pixel 7a, with the same 2400 x 1080 pixel resolution. The big modification of the new panel will be introduction of 120Hz refresh rate, abandoning the 90 Hz frequency to which the previous model was limited. And maximum brightness (HDR) will jump from 1000 to 1400 nits.

In terms of cameras, no hardware changes are expected. However, the aforementioned media outlets have left the door open for the Pixel 8a to bring some improvements in image processing thanks to the use of the Tensor G3 chip.

Another nice technical innovation that the Pixel 8a will bring is Supports DisplayPort as an output method over USB-C.. This will allow you to reproduce your smartphone screen on other devices such as a TV, monitor or external screen.

It’s worth noting that Google did not offer native support for Display Port Alternate Mode, also called DP Alternate Mode, on the Pixel and only enabled it on the Pixel 8 in the second beta of Android 14 QPR3. It remains to be seen whether Californians are planning any such solution. Samsung DEX or Motorola is ready for Take advantage of this feature in Android 15.

Pixel 8a will be distributed throughout Europe

The Pixel 8a launch will also be different greater international availability. Historically, this has been one of the most criticized parts of Google’s mobile phone strategy. It is incomprehensible that a company of this caliber, present in almost every country in the world, still limits its devices to about twenty markets.

That may change a bit with the debut of the Pixel 8a. At least if we mean European territory. In accordance with Android authorityGoogle’s next mobile phone includes electronic warranty labels for 10 other countries. These are the Czech Republic, Slovenia, Slovakia, Romania, Poland, Latvia, Lithuania, Hungary, Finland and Estonia. However, be careful: while this suggests the rollout will extend to these countries, there is no official confirmation.

Google I/O 2024 is just under two months away, so we can still expect a few more leaks about the Pixel 8a. It is assumed that in addition to the characteristics of the smartphone will be significantly more expensive than its predecessor. According to rumors, the basic configuration of the mobile phone with 128 GB of memory will cost 570 euros. And the 512 GB version will cost 630 euros. If so, the original price will increase by more than 60 euros compared to 509 euros for the Pixel 7a.