It may be just a few weeks until Google announces its next Pixel device. And now that we may know what it might look like, Android Headlines reports that the Google Pixel 8a could launch this year in four colors, with rendered images of each option.

These new colors are said to consist of Obsidian, Mint, Porcelain, and Bay. Obsidian will offer a black design, while Bay will be a blue option; Porcelain will be an off-white finish; and Mint will be an off-white finish. Mint, however, may be the most interesting of the bunch, with a distinctly more vibrant color scheme than the others. If these colors sound familiar, they are actually what Google is currently offering in the Pixel 8 Pro.

The source of the rendered images and information about the Pixel 8a colors is unknown, and the claims could not be independently verified. It is also worth noting that Google has not revealed any details about the Pixel 8a.

Google's A-series devices typically debut at the spring Google I/O event. These devices tend to offer solid performance and nice design, but come in at a lower price thanks to their mid-range specs. It also serves as a bridge between the flagship devices that Google usually releases in the fall.

Still, Google's A-series devices tend to do well in testing; our review of the Pixel 7a found that the device's camera performed very well and its fast refresh display had a great effect on the visual experience. Also, priced at less than $500 at launch, the Pixel 7a was a great option for those seeking a more budget-friendly smartphone.

Of course, Google has not stated what its plans are for the upcoming Pixel 8a, but even so, rumors continue to abound. Just last week, a leaker named Yogesh Brar revealed the Pixel 8a's specs, stating that the device will feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.

The report says the main camera will be 64 megapixels and may feature a 13-megapixel ultra-wide lens to complement the 13-megapixel selfie camera. Given that the Pixel 7a still ranks high on our best camera phones list, we suspect that the Pixel 8a will also rank high.

Inside, we can expect to see Google's Tensor G3 chipset, offering up to 256GB of RAM. And like last year's model, the device, which Rieker said will be available in May, could come in the affordable $500-$550 price range.

All of that seems reasonable, given Google's recent history of A launches, and the specs leaked last week line up with other rumors we've heard. However, other rumors suggest that this could be the last Pixel A series device as Google looks to simplify its smartphone offerings and push customers into higher-end options like this year's Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL.

Google has not confirmed that, but all signs point to the company focusing on what it has planned for this year. And that would seem to be the launch of the Pixel 8a. So get ready for more Pixel 8a rumors to surface as we get closer to the Pixel 8a launch, which could happen anytime after Google announces the device at its I/O conference on May 14.