A lot of rumors have been swirling about Google's Pixel 8A, the rumored entry-level smartphone expected to launch around Google's I/O developer conference in May. Now, a new set of leaks suggest the upcoming phone will sport a matte backing, similar to its predecessors.

In posts on X and YouTube, leaker TechDroider showed off purported images of the Pixel 8A, highlighting its matte back and colors of blue, porcelain (beige) and obsidian (black). The $699 Google Pixel 8, which released last year, comes in obsidian, mint (green), hazel (greenish-grey) and rose (peachy-pink).

Google representatives didn't immediately respond to a request for comment. 

The latest round of leaks is a pretty clear sign that, if nothing else, Google's Pixel 8A is likely to launch sometime soon. The A-series phones, which have always been known for their value, typically sport a smaller screen and slightly lower specs when they launch about half a year after their more expensive cousins.

Last year's Pixel 7A was considered by CNET's reviewers to be among the best lower-priced smartphones when it launched at $499. But rumors indicate Google may increase that price to $549, at least according to one leaker.

The latest round of leaks is a pretty clear sign that, if nothing else, Google's Pixel 8A is likely to launch sometime soon. The A-series phones, which have always been known for their value, typically sport a smaller screen and slightly lower specs when they launch about half a year after their more expensive cousins.

Last year's Pixel 7A was considered by CNET's reviewers to be among the best lower-priced smartphones when it launched at $499. But rumors indicate Google may increase that price to $549, at least according to one leaker.