Google Pixel 7a

Google Pixel 7a product description

The Google Pixel 7a is the entry-level model in Google's Pixel line-up this year and is even more enjoyable. This is the first time a Pixel A can be charged wirelessly and features a smooth 90 Hz screen. But there are more improvements. Which ones exactly, and what effect that has on the starting price? You can read it all here.

Borrowing from the Pixel 7

Google has been releasing Pixel A models since 2019. This series was meant to bring affordable phones with flagship-worthy cameras. At the same time, there are rumours that this Pixel 7a will be the last one. Yet that should not spoil the fun for now. After all, we are looking at the most comprehensive Pixel A phone to date. On the face of it, the most significant upgrade is the Smooth Display—something previously only available on the more expensive Pixel and Pixel Pro. By refreshing images more often per second, animations look much smoother. Like the Pixel 7, this happens 90 times per second and at FHD+ resolution. It even has the same OLED panel known for its vivid colours.

Equally powerful, almost as expensive

Another feature it borrows from the Pixel 7 is wireless charging. Altho at only half the power of the Pixel 7 at 20W, reverse wireless charging is missing. The battery has a capacity of 4385mAh, enough for 24 hours of battery life. Another big plus of the Pixel 7a is its performance. Google uses their custom designed Tensor G2 chip that we also saw in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Even the amount of RAM is the same. This results in a compelling device in this segment. Unfortunately, you do see this reflected in the starting price. That goes up, making the price very close to that of the Pixel 7.

Main Google Pixel 7a specs

• 6.1" Smooth Display with FHD+ resolution and 90Hz display
• 64+13MP Duo Camera with 120° ultra-wide angle and Pixel-exclusive features
• 13MP selfie camera with 95° wide viewing angle + 4K video
• Google Tensor G2 processor with 8GB of RAM
• Only available with 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage (not expandable)
• 4385mAh large battery with wireless charging
• 5G support for fast mobile internet
• Released with Android 13, three promised upgrades, five years of security updates

Pixel-exclusive features

As usual, the Pixel 7a comes with a set of decent cameras. This year the camera resolution exceeds that of the more expensive Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. The primary camera has a 64-megapixel sensor with a Quad Bayer layout and with an f/1.89 lens that has an 80° viewing angle in front of it. Next sits a 13-megapixel camera with an ultra-wide angle lens of 120°. You only have to remember this; the Pixel 7a takes excellent pictures. That's mainly due to Google's award-winning HDR+ feature. This software algorithm chooses the best settings and turns every image into a perfectshote. Even if it was taken out of focus or with backlighting. The camera also has Pixel-exclusive features such as Magic Eraser and Real Tone. These allow you to edit photos afterward, capturing skin tones true to life.

Belangrijkste functies Google Pixel 7a

Operating system

• Android: 13

Display

• Colour display: OLED, hole-punch display
• Size: 6.1 inch

Hardware

• Camera: 13 MP + 64 MP
• Front camera: 13 MP
• Processor: Google Tensor G2, octa core

Materials

• Dirt and waterproof:

Telephony

• Dual SIM:

Data network

• 4G (LTE):
• 5G:

Build-in memory

• Internal memory: 128 GB
• Memory card slot:

Power supply

• Battery: 4385 mAh
• Fast charging:
• Wireless charging:

Connections

• Audio jack plug: