Google’s newly announced Pixel 8a is a significant upgrade from its predecessor, the Pixel 7a, and is more closely matched with the standard Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro. It boasts a refreshed design with new colors, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, a vibrant 120Hz display, and Google’s latest Tensor G3 chip for improved performance and power efficiency. The Pixel 8a also has a larger battery, a variety of AI-powered features, the promise of seven years of updates, and finally, a 256GB storage option. All these enhancements come at the same starting price of $499, making the Pixel 8a an excellent value for its capabilities.