Unsurprisingly, Google’s latest phone launch matches the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro’s “fastest and most secure chip to date,” Google’s Tensor G3 chip. It also “works with the certified Titan M2 security chip and built-in VPN for additional protection,” and includes the new normal seven years of software updates.

As expected, the upcoming Pixel 8A is aimed squarely at the midrange market. Google’s Pixel 7A ended up being our favorite Android phone for under $500 despite its $50 price bump, with much of its success riding on its 64MP main camera and a number of features typically reserved for more premium phones (ahem,