HIGHLIGHTS
* The alleged Pixel 7a prototype appeared for sale on eBay before launch.
* The seller initially tried to sell the prototype for $5,000 (approx Rs 4,12,482.50).
* The Google Pixel 7a is expected to be unveiled at the Google I/O 2023.
Google plans to unveil the Google Pixel 7a in the coming months. A recent report indicated that the smartphone would be unveiled at the company’s upcoming Google I/O 2023 event.
Well ahead of the official launch though, an alleged Google Pixel 7a prototype was spotted on eBay with an initial selling price of a whopping $5,000 (approx Rs 4,12,482.50).
The seller goes by the name “nikoskom-94” and was first spotted by tipster Debayan Roy. As of writing this story, the sale on eBay has ended as the product is no longer available.
This listing for what’s supposedly a Pixel 7a shows it has previously hinted-at twin 12-MP cameras, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of memory.
An eBay user spent more than $2,500 for what might be Google’s upcoming mid-range phone, a device that by the seller’s admission doesn’t even work.
Whatever you think of the sale, it at least means we’re getting a few more pictures of the alleged Pixel 7a that could be hitting store shelves in just three month’s time.
Google Pixel 7a Prototype on eBay
The Pixel 7a device that was sold on eBay had a design similar to what the actual Pixel 7a will look like based on several leaks and rumours, but with one difference – the branding. Google’s “G” logo appears on the rear of Pixel devices, but this prototype contains a logo that looks more like a Pac-Man silhouette.
The listing on eBay showed that the seller tried to sell the prototype device for USD 5,000, but no one was interested in the price. So, the seller brought it all the way down to a starting bid of USD 1,650 (approx Rs 1,36,123.35). To keep things in perspective, the Pixel 7a’s rumoured price is said to be under USD 500 (approx Rs 41,000), as per a GizmoChina report.
As per the eBay listing, the Pixel 7a prototype is not functional and there’s no SIM tray. It goes into fastboot mode but the buyer could probably make it work. This Google Pixel 7a has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, as per the listing.
Google Pixel 7a Launch Timeline, Specifications
A recent report says the Google Pixel 7a will likely be unveiled at the Google I/O 2023 on May 10th. Like the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, the Google Pixel 7a will likely have a punch-hole screen and a rectangular strip-shaped camera island at the top of the back panel.
The smartphone is expected to have a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a cutout in the middle for the front-facing camera. It will probably sport a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 64MP Sony IMX787 main sensor and a 12MP secondary camera.
The Google Pixel 7a will probably be powered by the Tensor G2 chipset and paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which may not be expandable. The Google Pixel 7a should work with Android 13 out of the box, but it should get an update to Android 14 when it’s stable.
GOOGLE PIXEL 7A KEY SPECIFICATIONS
General
| Launch Date | April 27, 2023 (Unofficial) |
| Operating System | Android v12 |
Performance
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 |
| CPU | Octa core (2.8 GHz, Dual core, Cortex X1 + 2.25 GHz, Dual core, Cortex A76 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A55) |
| Co-Processor | Titan M2 |
| Architecture | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 5 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G78 MP20 |
| RAM | 8 GB |
Display
| Display Type | OLED |
| Screen Size | 6.1 inches (15.49 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 |
| Pixel Density | 431 ppi |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| Screen to Body Ratio (claimed by the brand) | 84.3 % |
Design
| Waterproof | Yes, Water resistant, IP67 |
| Ruggedness | Dust proof |
Camera
| MAIN CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | |
| Resolution | 12.2 MP f/1.7, Primary Camera 12 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera |
|
| Autofocus | Yes | |
| Flash | Yes, LED Flash | |
| Image Resolution | 4000 x 3000 Pixels | |
| Settings | Exposure compensation | |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) |
|
| Camera Features | Digital Zoom Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus |
|
| Video Recording | 3840×2160 @ 30 fps 1920×1080 @ 30 fps |
|
| FRONT CAMERA | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | |
| Resolution | 8 MP f/2, Primary Camera | |
| Video Recording | 1920×1080 @ 30 fps | |
Battery
| Capacity | 4410 mAh |
| Type | Li-Polymer |
| Removable | No |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast |
| USB Type-C | Yes |
Storage
| Internal Memory | 128 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No |
Network & Connectivity
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Not Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes |
| SIM 1 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| SIM 2 |
4G Bands:
TD-LTE 2300(band 40)
FD-LTE 1800(band 3) 3G Bands:
UMTS 1900 / 2100 / 850 / 900 MHz
2G Bands:
GSM 1800 / 1900 / 850 / 900 MHz
GPRS:
Available
EDGE:
Available
|
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11 b/g/n) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes |
| GPS | Yes with A-GPS, Glonass |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | Mass storage device, USB charging |
Multimedia
| Loudspeaker | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C |
Sensors
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | On-screen |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope |
FAQs on Google pixel 7a
1) Google Pixel 7a -What is the price of Google Pixel 7a & what are the colours of google pixel 7a?
Ans) As far as the Google Pixel 7a is concerned, the device is said to arrive in a single 128GB storage variant in Europe. The device is tipped to launch in Arctic Blue, Carbon, and Cotton colour variants. There, however, might be a fourth colour option, dubbed Jade as well. The device is expected to be priced around EUR 500 (around Rs 44,000).
The device is expected to launch sometime in May 2023 and there are chances more than likely that the Google Pixel 7a will launch in India as well.
2) What are the details of Google Pixel 7a prototype on eBay?
Ans) The Pixel 7a device that was sold on eBay had a design similar to what the actual Pixel 7a will look like based on several leaks and rumours, but with one difference – the branding. Google’s “G” logo appears on the rear of Pixel devices, but this prototype contains a logo that looks more like a Pac-Man silhouette.
The listing on eBay showed that the seller tried to sell the prototype device for USD 5,000, but no one was interested in the price. So, the seller brought it all the way down to a starting bid of USD 1,650 (approx Rs 1,36,123.35). To keep things in perspective, the Pixel 7a’s rumoured price is said to be under USD 500 (approx Rs 41,000), as per a GizmoChina report.
As per the eBay listing, the Pixel 7a prototype is not functional and there’s no SIM tray. It goes into fastboot mode but the buyer could probably make it work. This Google Pixel 7a has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, as per the listing.
3) What is Google Pixel 7a launch timeline, specifications?
Ans) A recent report says the Google Pixel 7a will likely be unveiled at the Google I/O 2023 on May 10th. Like the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro, the Google Pixel 7a will likely have a punch-hole screen and a rectangular strip-shaped camera island at the top of the back panel.
The smartphone is expected to have a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED screen with a refresh rate of 90Hz and a cutout in the middle for the front-facing camera. It will probably sport a dual rear camera setup, comprising a 64MP Sony IMX787 main sensor and a 12MP secondary camera.
The Google Pixel 7a will probably be powered by the Tensor G2 chipset and paired with 8GB of RAM and 128GB of internal storage, which may not be expandable. The Google Pixel 7a should work with Android 13 out of the box, but it should get an update to Android 14 when it’s stable.
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