Google Pixel 7a: 6.1-inch smartphone with OLED screen, 90Hz display, Google Tensor G2, 8GB RAM and dual 64MP-13MP primary camera

Fancy a smallish smartphone but big in features? Then you should really consider looking at the upcoming Google Pixel 7a which will be released in just a few days’ time.

But before we begin, let’s first take a look at the Pixel 7, which was released in October last year and had the following specs:

• 6.3-inch Full HD+ AMOLED with 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio or ~418 ppi density
• 90Hz refresh rate
• HDR10+
• Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminium frame
• IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 mins)
• Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
• Always-on display
• Google Tensor G2 (4 nm) chipset, Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, Mali-G710 MC10 graphics and 8GB RAM
• Dual primary camera: 50MP with f/1.9 aperture, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF and OIS + 12MP with f/2.2 aperture, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR and panorama
• 11.1MP selfie camera with f/2.2 aperture, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.22µm, PDAF, Auto-HDR and panorama
• 128GB/256GB internal storage with no expansion slot
• Android 12 operating system
• Non-removable Li-Ion 4700 mAh battery with Fast charging 30W (50% charge in 30 minutes), Fast wireless charging 21W, Reverse wireless charging and USB Power Delivery 3.0
• Single Sim and 5G connectivity
• October 2022 release date
• 599 USD price tag for the 128GB internal storage variant

Google Pixel 7 proves to be one of the best flagships of last year, coming from the operating system experts.

With that in mind, where will the Pixel 7a stand in the grand scheme? For that, let’s scrutinize it further to find out:

• 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED screen with 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio or ~431 ppi density
• HDR
• 90Hz refresh rate
• Glass front (Gorilla Glass), aluminium frame, plastic back
• Corning Gorilla Glass
• Fingerprint sensor (under display, optical)
• Always-on display
• Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) chipset, Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) processor, Mali-G710 MP7 graphics and 8GB RAM
• Dual primary camera: 64MP with (wide), 1/1.37", 1.0µm, PDAF and OIS + 13MP with (ultrawide), Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR and panorama
• 13MP selfie camera with (wide), Auto-HDR and panorama
• 128GB internal storage with no expansion slot
• Android 13 operating system
• Non-removable Li-Ion 4500 mAh battery with Fast charging 20W, Fast wireless charging 18W, and USB Power Delivery 3.0
• Single Sim and 5G connectivity
• 10^th May 2023 expected release date
• 499 USD estimated price tag

There’s a shortage of small-sized devices, and this is where the Pixel 7a aims to fill in the gap. Coming in with a 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED screen, it is an upgrade from last year’s AMOLED. Then we have the usual HDR and 90Hz refresh rate to make it smooth and enjoyable. Although now there won’t be any IP68-rating available, Gorilla Glass protection still makes for peace of mind.

Under the hood of the Pixel 7a will be the top-of-the-line Google Tensor G2 chipset being paired with a speedy Cortex octa-core processor, great graphics and 8GB of memory. This combo will make short work of any apps and games you put through and still be hungry for more.

Next, we have the Pixel 7a sporting a 64MP+13MP dual primary camera which might not be as extensive as other smartphones with a triple or quadruple-camera to that extent – but will still be able to deliver great-looking photos. It is packed with goodies, especially the Optical Image Stabilisation, dual-LED flash and Auto-HDR, which is nice. Then we have the 13MP selfie camera making the package complete.

If there’s any downside to the Pixel 7a, is the fact that there’s only one storage option available. You will only get 128GB of internal storage, which is peculiar when bigger storage should be available. And with no expansion slot, you will have to do some spring cleaning every now and proceed to move everything to the cloud.

Supplying the necessary juice to the Pixel 7a will be a 4500 mAh battery, which in theory, should last for a day or two in between charging. When everyone else is aiming for fast charging feature to the tune of 100W, this over here is still down with 20W. You may have to wait a few hours before it reaches full capacity.

Last but not least, the latest Android 13 operating system is available right out of the box on Pixel 7a. And with single-sim capability and 5G connectivity, that’s all there is to it.

Conclusion:

Google Pixel 7a is a mixed bag but there’s no denying the popularity of small-sized smartphones. It provides plenty of firepower and camera prowess that can’t be found in a device that is only as big as 6.1-inch. If you are a fan of such small smartphones, then this should be your weapon to upgrade.

Google Pixel 7a is said to be released on 10^th May 2023 with an estimated price tag of $499 USD. There will be three colors available: Arctic Blue, Carbon, and Cotton.

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