Rumors of Google working on a mid-range Pixel smartphone have been around for quite some time now, starting in the form of Pixel 3 Lite last year. One would think that these might have just been reports, however, the rumored naming has since been updated to Pixel 3a. I know, this branding sounds weird (and may take time getting used to), but 2 listings for this mid-range Pixel has since been spotted on Google’s own websites. Coutesy: OnLeaks and 91Mobiles

Google appears to be finding it difficult to keep secrets and the Pixel 3a is becoming its worst-kept one – even worse than the Pixel 3 XL. The company itself has confirmed the name of its upcoming mid-range devices on the Google Store website, under the Phone category. The page has since been updated to remove any mention of the Pixel 3a, but screenshots are in abundance on the Internet. You can check out the same below: Credits: 9to5Google

Further, Google Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL were officially spotted on the Google Play Developer console by a Redditor, thanks to whom we’ve got a first look at the major specs Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL.

The Pixel 3a (codenamed Sargo) will obviously be smaller, sporting a 5.6-inch Full-HD+ screen with a 2220×1080 pixels resolution and pixel density of 440ppi. The Pixel 3a XL (codenamed Bonito) is expected to feature a 6-inch Full-HD+ screen with a 2160×1080 pixels resolution and 400ppi pixel density.

Pixel 3a: Price Speculations

Apart from an official name sighting and leaked specs, we have also stumbled upon leaks suggesting the price of the two Pixel 3a smartphones in India.

Google has been testing Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL in India lately. .in might get these at very “low” prices (when compared to pricing in EU/US). 3a valued at 300 USD, 3a XL at 350 USD when imported for testing. No clue if this was based on estimated retail or value of shipment

The retail price of smartphones usually is more than the import price, thanks to taxes and similar costs. So, we can expect the Pixel 3a and Pixel 3a XL to launch in India, starting at around Rs 25,000-Rs 27,000. Still, if these include the best-in-class cameras and features which we find in the flagship Pixel 3, then the price sounds pretty great and justified.