Google Pixel 7a is coming!

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It's likely only a matter of time until Google introduces the Google Pixel 7a, which will be an inexpensive alternative to the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

Although this device hasn't been officially confirmed yet, it's likely on the way, and based on early leaks as well as what we know about the Pixel 7 and previous generations, we have a general sense of what to expect.

All the leaks and our educated predictions are listed below, along with a wish list of features we want to see in the Google Pixel 7a. Additionally, we'll keep this article updated as soon as we learn anything new, so come back soon.

Google Pixel 7a release date and info

While the Pixel 6a was announced in May 2022 and released in July, Google hasn't been exactly consistent with its A-model introductions, as the previous two models debuted in August of their respective release years.

Even still, we estimate that May 2023 is the earliest we'll likely see the Pixel 7a, and even if it's unveiled then, it may still launch later.

However, the Google Pixel 7a has been mentioned on Amazon. There isn't much information available, but it's yet another sign that the mid-ranger will arrive in 2023, possibly before the middle of the year.

Although there aren't any pricing rumors, given that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 6 are the same price, Google may decide to sell the Pixel 7a similarly to the Pixel 6a. The cost would be $449, £399, or $749 Australian.

Google Pixel 7a news, leaks and info

There haven't been many Pixel 7a leaks to date. One that we have found comes from Digital Chat Station, a leaker who is generally dependable.

Machine translation is used to suggest that Google is developing the "Neila," a small-screen flagship with a flat display, a single-lens punch-hole camera, and a style resembling other recent Pixels.

We don't have much information from that, and it's possible they're not even talking about the Pixel 7a given they don't use that name and call it a flagship, but we'd still anticipate the phone to meet those criteria.

Along with the Tensor G2 chipset, it's believed to sport an aluminum camera bar, similar to the Pixel 7, and a generally similar appearance.

What we would like to see

The Pixel 7a would be noticeably superior to the Pixel 6a if Google implemented these five crucial changes. Here are the requirements Google must meet to make 7a a success:

Display with 90Hz refresh rate

Even for a cheap phone these days, the Pixel 6a's fixed 60Hz refresh rate feels fairly antiquated. The Google Pixel 7a won't deliver 120Hz, but a bump to 90Hz would be welcome.

However, doing so would align it with the ordinary Pixel 7's refresh rate, so Google might be reluctant to take this action in order to better distinguish the phones.

50MP camera upgrade

While the 12.2MP main camera on the last few Pixel A-line generations is a respectable snapper and is also utilized by the numbered Pixels before the Pixel 6, an upgrade is long overdue.

It would be good to see an improvement to the 50MP camera that Google uses on its more current flagship Pixel phones. Don't bank on that though, as with a faster refresh rate, as that would put the Pixel 7a too close to the Pixel 7 for Google's taste.

However, there are a ton of other sensors to take into account, and Google should take into account a lot of range between 12.2 and 50MP that would better distinguish the 7a from its predecessor in the camera.

Better battery life

In our assessment of the Google Pixel 6a, we discovered that it had trouble lasting a full day of use, which is the very minimum we need from our smartphones. We therefore truly hope to see an improvement with the Pixel 7a.

The good news is that since the phone will undoubtedly feature the Tensor G2 chipset, which is more effective than the original Tensor in the Pixel 6a, an improvement is possibly in the cards.