Images of the actual Google Pixel 8a have been released by TechDroider on X.

Unfortunately, the prominent feature revealed in these photos is the Pixel 8a's thick display bezel, with the thickest appearing at the bottom edge.

TechDroider published a side-by-side image with the Pixel 7a, showing that the bezel has not improved much since last year. That is not to suggest that the design of the two models is the same, however; the rounded corners of the Pixel 8a will be better related to the newer Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro models.

It's no surprise that the Pixel 8a's other rumored specs make it look like a more compelling mid-priced smartphone champion. Like the Pixel 7a before it, this 6.1-inch smartphone should feature an OLED display and a 64MP main camera. But what's new this time around is the display's 120Hz refresh rate, an updated flagship-grade Tensor G3 chipset, and a larger 4,500mAh battery (up from 4,385mAh) with 27W fast charging (up from 20W) It's.

These features should help Google take the top budget phone spot from its competitors; the OnePlus 12R and Samsung Galaxy A55 are each impressive, but Google's compact frame, high-quality specs in key areas, and Android-specific features s combination may be hard to beat.

If all goes as usual, the Pixel 8a should debut at the annual Google I/O in May. That's not too far off, but make sure you're prepared for the show by reading the leaks and rumors of the phone so far at the news hub linked above. And while you're at it, you should also learn about upcoming Google phones like the Pixel Fold 2, Pixel 9, and Pixel 9 Pro.