Google Pixel 8a

Pixel 8a has a matte finish and is made with ‘recycled materials,’ leaked product page says

Ben Schoon | May 2 2024 - 10:48 am PT

The Pixel 8a is likely only a couple of weeks away from its debut and the leaks keep on coming. In another new leak, a Pixel 8a product page reiterates and confirms details about the upcoming device, including that it has a matte finish on the back.

We’ve heard basically all of the important things about the Pixel 8a already. Tensor G3, a 120Hz display, 7 years of updates, and even pricing.

Now, a full product page posted by Evan Blass reiterates all of the details we already knew, and throws in a couple of new ones. There’s mention that Pixel 8a has Gorilla Glass 3 protecting its display, the same as was used on the Pixel 7a. Google does claim, though, that the Pixel 8a is its “most durable” A-Series release yet, alongside confirmation of IP67 water resistance (again, in line with 7a).

The same page also talks about the “fun colors” and the use of a matte finish on Pixel 8a.

Technically we already knew this through hands-on leaks. An image of the black model clearly showed a matte finish on the back, and another image of the blue and green models further cemented the idea, though there’s always a bit of leeway there. But this product page leaves no room for doubt, with an explicit mention (translated) that the Pixel 8a has a matte finish.

The page also says that Pixel 8a is made, in part, from recycled materials. In context, this sounds like it’s referring to the back of the device, but it could easily be referring to the frame. Pixel 7a used recycled aluminum in its housing.

Google Pixel 8a features a smooth overall finish and a matte back, making it extremely comfortable to hold. What’s more, it’s made from recylced materials.

The only color we don’t know for 100% certain at this point is the white model, but given that it looks identical to the other models in renders we’ve seen leak, it certainly looks like Google is going for a matte finish across all colors. That’d match the company’s pattern on the Pixel 8 Pro, too.

Interestingly, one portion of the page also mentions 6 months of Fitbit Premium with the 8a. That’s not something Google offers on its other Pixel phones, usually only offering it on Pixel Watch.

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 8a soon, probably around Google I/O which takes place on May 14.