Google Pixel 8a

[galvin]

This years launch promotion really pales in comparison to last years 7a. Not to mention a $50 RRP increment for SG too.

Launch promotion for Google Pixel 8a in Singapore
PlatformPromotionUntil when?
Shopee
Free Owala FreeSip 24oz and sustainable water bottle
stickers

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a.

From 14 May until stocks run out
Lazada
Exclusive merchandise from Google, which includes a 600ml Google steel tumbler, a Google tote bag, and a Google Pixel T-shirt

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a.

From 14 May until stocks run out
Singtel
S$100 phone voucher, S$50 accessories voucher and a free
ReadyRoam Asia Plan

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a

14 to 31 May 2024
Challenger
S$100 member cashback and a free VCE Power Bank (worth
S$43.90)

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a

14 to 31 May 2024
Courts
Free Google Pixel 8a case (worth $49.90) and a free Power Adapter or 10,000mah Wireless Power Bank (worth $69.90)

with
every purchase of the Pixel 8a.

14 to 31 May 2024
SprintCass
Discounted price of S$670 (128GB) and S$770 (256GB)

pricing excludes GST due to traveller/non-traveller purchase status.

14 to 31 May 2024

 

[limmk]

This years launch promotion really pales in comparison to last years 7a. Not to mention a $50 RRP increment for SG too.

Launch promotion for Google Pixel 8a in Singapore
PlatformPromotionUntil when?
Shopee
Free Owala FreeSip 24oz and sustainable water bottle
stickers

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a.

From 14 May until stocks run out
Lazada
Exclusive merchandise from Google, which includes a 600ml Google steel tumbler, a Google tote bag, and a Google Pixel T-shirt

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a.

From 14 May until stocks run out
Singtel
S$100 phone voucher, S$50 accessories voucher and a free
ReadyRoam Asia Plan

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a

14 to 31 May 2024
Challenger
S$100 member cashback and a free VCE Power Bank (worth
S$43.90)

with every purchase of the Pixel 8a

14 to 31 May 2024
Courts
Free Google Pixel 8a case (worth $49.90) and a free Power Adapter or 10,000mah Wireless Power Bank (worth $69.90)

with
every purchase of the Pixel 8a.

14 to 31 May 2024
SprintCass
Discounted price of S$670 (128GB) and S$770 (256GB)

pricing excludes GST due to traveller/non-traveller purchase status.

14 to 31 May 2024

Below are the other launch promotions via other official channels.

Launch promotion for Google Pixel 8a in Singapore

Platform	Promotion	Until when?
Shopee	Free Owala FreeSip 24oz and sustainable water bottle stickers with every purchase of the Pixel 8a.	From 14 May until stocks run out
Lazada	Exclusive merchandise from Google, which includes a 600ml Google steel tumbler, a Google tote bag, and a Google Pixel T-shirt with every purchase of the Pixel 8a.	From 14 May until stocks run out
Singtel	S$100 phone voucher, S$50 accessories voucher and a free ReadyRoam Asia Plan with every purchase of the Pixel 8a	14 to 31 May 2024
Challenger	S$100 member cashback and a free VCE Power Bank (worth S$43.90) with every purchase of the Pixel 8a	14 to 31 May 2024
Courts	Free Google Pixel 8a case (worth $49.90) and a free Power Adapter or 10,000mah Wireless Power Bank (worth $69.90) with every purchase of the Pixel 8a.	14 to 31 May 2024
SprintCass	Discounted price of S$670 (128GB) and S$770 (256GB) pricing excludes GST due to traveller/non-traveller purchase status.	14 to 31 May 2024

// HWZ

 

[rrr2015]

Aw-ful pricing ?

at least to put the power button in right location. nowadays most put in the middle.

 

[omelet]

Special Offer

Don't make me laugh - Shao Kahn​

The "Special Offer" is that they are selling this phone in SG.

 

[limmk]

The "Special Offer" is that they are selling this phone in SG.

"Special", yet omit the aloe (green) color

 

[samferguson]

"Special", yet omit the aloe (green) color

No aloe color? Geez, they really dissing SG .

 

[limmk]

No aloe color? Geez, they really dissing SG .

 

[ThinkMe]

at least to put the power button in right location. nowadays most put in the middle.

I think ever since Nexus, the power button was always on top

 

[limmk]

 

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[stresskiddo]

cheapest deal I could find for 8A $690+ on lazada after vouchers.

 

[limmk]

 

[limmk]

 

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[brownkai]

The mini unbox so cool

 

[limmk]

The mini unbox so cool

He must have passion and find a lot of fun in what he does!

 

[limmk]

 

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[limmk]

Benchmark Shows That Pixel 8a Uses A Slower Tensor G3 Compared To The One Found In The Pixel 8 And Pixel 8 Pro​

The recently released Pixel 8a is one of the best phones on the market for those who are looking for a device that is affordable but also packs a punch. There are several reasons to choose this device, like the fact that it is more affordable than its elder siblings while maintaining most of what makes the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro so good. However, benchmarks of the newly released budget Pixel tell a slightly different story.

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The Pixel 8a is slower than its elder siblings but still delivers exceptional performance for its price​

Folks at Android Authority decided to compare the Pixel 8a to its elder siblings to see how the phone performs. Ideally, it should perform on the same level, considering that all three devices share the chipset, but in reality, that is not the case. The phone is slower than its elder siblings, and you can see that in the benchmarks below:




As you can see in the benchmarks above, when compared to the devices from the main series, the Pixel 8a falls behind in both benchmarks. In the GeekBench 6 CPU result, you see the device falling behind in the multi-core score. There is about 8 and 9% discrepancy when compared to the base and the Pro variant, however, when compared to the Tensor G2 in Pixel 7a, the new budget Pixel is significantly better. PCMark tests reveal a similar story where the 8a performs on the same level as the base Pixel 8 but does fall behind the Pro variant.



Looking at the graphics, things are a bit different, as the Pixel 8a delivers comparable performance to its siblings. Although it starts falling down after a prolonged stress test, it starts just as strong and still delivers better performance than the Pixel 7a.

I do understand that this might come as a disappointment to some, but considering the price of the Pixel 8a, I think the performance difference is negligible at best. In most real-life scenarios, you are not even going to notice this. So, it certainly is a good thing if you want to save some money and get a more affordable device with the same bells and whistles you can expect.

// wccftech