Google Pixel 8a

Scanned 2026-08-20
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The smart read on Google Pixel 8a

The story

About Google Pixel 8a

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Made in / factoryVietnam, India and China
Brand NameGoogle Pixel 8a
websitehttps://store.google.com/category/phones
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Verified byMy Ideal World research
Clean & Safe: last checked2026-08-24
Last checked2026-08-20
How this date was establishedverified
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Where Google Pixel 8a isn’t perfect

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At a glance

Recorded features & ownership

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Recycled
24%
of the read range
Eco score
3
Some recycled3 out of 5
from the recycled share
Material distributionshares as published
Recycled24%
Virgin76%
Certifications & claims

What the sources support

Google discloses the smelters and refiners in its supply chain for tin, tantalum, tungsten and gold.VerifiedProof ↗

Form SD and Conflict Minerals Report filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, 2026-06-01. · Checked 2026-09-01

After use

Care, repair & end of life

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Every field we hold on Google Pixel 8a

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01Certificationssharedgood
FSC certifiedno information given
02Ownership & legal entityowngood
Independent (not conglomerate-owned)Yes
FoundedGoogle 1998; Pixel line 2016
03Sourcing & supply chainsharedgood
Recycled Cobaltno information given
Reduce WasteThe Pixel 8a is made with at least 24% recycled materials by product weight. Aluminium in the housing and camera bar is 100% recycled content; the back cover is 76% recycled plastic; the main logic board solder uses 100% recycled tin; and 11 of 16 plastic parts contain at least 45% recycled plastic (about 49% recycled content across plastic parts). Packaging is 100% plastic-free. Google reports an independently assessed recyclability rate of 69.89%.
Energy EfficientAnnual energy use estimate 9 kWh; power-management software to extend battery life; UL Ecologo Gold
04Scan coverage & transparencysharedgood
Verified byMy Ideal World research
Clean & Safe: last checked2026-08-24
Last checked2026-08-20
05Possible flagssharedwatch
Why no scoreAssessed on materials, longevity, repairability and supply chain. Electronics are not scored on a fibre or ingredient percentage, so this record carries the findings and their sources rather than a single number.
06Other recorded detailssharedgood
Phone NamePixel 8a
Year2024
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Verdict

Recorded verdict: ASSESSED ON MATERIALS.

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How Google Pixel 8a compares across published ratings

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DirectoryPublished resultWhat it measures or reportsSource date
CNET9.1/10Product performance and value, not sustainability21 May 2024Captured 1 Sep 2026
Tom's Guide4.5/5Product performance and value, not sustainability7 May 2024Captured 24 Aug 2026
The Throne ScanRecorded resultWhat we read, device by device20 Aug 2026

External results are quoted from the linked directory record and are never converted into the Throne Scan scale.

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