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Does the Google Pixel 8a have an IR blaster?

No

No infrared port, so it cannot act as a TV remote.

Spec sheet says
Infrared portNo
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OnePlus

OnePlus 13

6.82" · 6000 mAh · 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
IR blaster Yes
2025
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15

6.36" · 5240 mAh · 12GB / 16GB
IR blaster Yes
2025
Xiaomi

Xiaomi 15 Ultra

6.73" · 5410 mAh · 16GB
IR blaster Yes
2025
Xiaomi

Redmi Note 14

6.67" · 5500 mAh · 6GB / 8GB
IR blaster Yes
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OnePlus

OnePlus 13R

6.78" · 6000 mAh · 12GB / 16GB
IR blaster Yes
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Xiaomi

POCO X7 Pro

6.67" · 6000 mAh · 8GB / 12GB
IR blaster Yes

More connectivity

Does the Pixel 8a support eSIM? Yes Is the Pixel 8a dual SIM? Yes Does the Pixel 8a have 5G? Yes Does the Pixel 8a have NFC? Yes Does the Pixel 8a support Wi-Fi 7? No Does the Pixel 8a have USB-C? Yes

Same question, other Google phones

Pixel 10 2025 No Pixel 10 Pro 2025 No Pixel 10 Pro XL 2025 No Pixel 9a 2025 No Pixel 9 2024 No Pixel 9 Pro 2024 No Pixel 8 2023 No
Everything else about the Pixel 8a
Headphone jack Stereo speakers FM radio microSD slot RAM Storage options Wireless charging Reverse wireless charging Charging speed Battery capacity Water resistance Screen protection Weight 120Hz display Screen size Fingerprint sensor Telephoto / optical zoom 4K video Release date Processor Launch price

Specifications sourced from GSMArena, used under CC BY 4.0. Answers on this page are our own reading of those spec sheets. Manufacturers change hardware between regional variants, so check the retail listing before you buy on a single feature.