For years, the A series smartphones have been the bread and butter of Google’s smartphone business, primarily because they offer good value for money. The latest addition to the lineup, Pixel 7a, was unveiled just now during the Google I/O conference and it pays homage to all the previous models with its impressive specifications for the price. The device brings the Tensor G2 chip (the same SoC that powers the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro), wireless charging, an upgraded camera setup, and much more.
Pixel 7a is the new value champ?
With an affordable price tag, Pixel 7a could be a great option in the mid-range category, especially in markets like the US, which is dominated by Samsung and Apple flagships. The smartphone brings essentially the same design as the vanilla Pixel 7, featuring a bar-like camera module with a matte aluminum cover. The display is flat and the bezels are noticeable but at least they are even on all sides.
Talking about the hardware specs, the smartphone retains Pixel 6a’s compact 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display but Google has upgraded the refresh rate from 60Hz to a decent 90Hz. Under the hood, it gets the home-brewed Tensor G2 chipset, which also powers the flagship Pixel 7 Pro. While the chip’s benchmark scores are not comparable to even Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, it is said to be a more intelligent and efficient processor.
Fueled by a 4386mAh battery unit, the Pixel 7a supports underwhelming 18W wired charging and comes with an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. But on the bright side, the device carries support for wireless charging.
Google has also upgraded the cameras on its latest mid-ranger. It comes with a dual rear camera setup that is headlined by a 64MP primary sensor and a 13MP ultra-wide. For selfies, you get a 13MP shooter on the front. As per the company, these cameras will support Super Res Zoom (up to 8x) and Real Tone for skin colors.
How much does it cost though?
Google Pixel 7a comes with a price tag of $499 in the United States. It will be available in Sea, Charcoal, and White color options. It will be available for purchase starting today in US, Canada, UK, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India.
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