HIGHLIGHTS
* As per a leak, Google Pixel Fold will be up for pre-orders from May 10th and will be available from June 27th.
* Pixel 7a expected to be available immediately after the announcement on May 10th.
* Pixel 7a price is tipped to be $499 (approx Rs 41,000).
* The Pixel 7a is supposed to retail for $499, while the Pixel Fold might cost $1,799.
* The Pixel 7a is said to feature a 90Hz OLED display, 8GB of RAM, and 256GB of internal storage.
Google has scheduled the I/O 2023 developer’s conference for May 10th, where, as per tradition, will be unveiling Android 14 OS. There are chances the brand might introduce the affordable Pixel 7a and the much-hyped Pixel Fold at the same stage, though nothing has been confirmed by the brand.
As we inch closer to the rumoured launch timeline, new details about the products are surfacing online.
Jon Prosser of FrontPageTech has revealed when the Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold will be available for pre-orders and purchase. Separately, a report citing sources in the know has revealed the price details of the Pixel 7a.
Google is expected to launch the much-awaited Pixel 7a and the Google Pixel Fold at the Google I/O 2023 event which is scheduled to take place on May 10.
Ahead of the official launch of these devices, we have been learning new details about these handsets since the last couple of months. A few days back, sources had revealed the first look of the three colour options of the Google Pixel 7a.
Now, in a recent development, the Google Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold pricing and availability details are surfaced ahead of the launch. The Pixel 7a pricing comes courtesy of the folks at 9to5Google who have obtained the information from retail sources.
Google Pixel 7a and Pixel Fold Launch Date (Tipped)
According to Prosser, Google Pixel Fold will be announced on May 10th and will be available for pre-order from Google Store will start on May 10th and May 30th via partners and carrier outlets. The foldable phone will be on sale starting from June 27th.
Jon claims the Pixel 7a will be available immediately after the announcement on May 10th and comes in Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral (Google Store only). The report claims Google will not discontinue the Pixel 6a post-Pixel 7a launch.
Google Pixel 7a Price (Expected)
As for the Pixel 7a price, the 9to5Google report claims the phone will be priced at $499 (approx Rs 41,000) which is a $50 increase from the Pixel 6a. Considering the hardware improvements the affordable Pixel might bring to the table, this hike seems fair but still interesting.
Pixel 7a Specifications (Expected)
The Google Pixel 7a is expected to sport a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, symmetrical bezels and a centre-positioned punch-hole cutout. Powering the phone is the Tensor G2 chipset paired with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone runs on Android 13 OS out of the box.
The Pixel 7a is tipped to come with a 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor and a 13MP secondary sensor. The phone could house a 10.8MP snapper on the front for selfies. The rest of the details of the phone are under wraps but we should learn more details shortly.
Pixel Fold Specifications, Features (Rumoured)
The Google Pixel Fold is tipped to come with a 7.57-inch foldable main screen, while the outer screen will be a 5.78-inch panel. The foldable could be powered by the Tensor G2 chipset paired with up to 8GB RAM and 256GB storage. Running the show is Android 13 OS out of the box.
The Google Pixel Fold is expected to pack a 4,700mAh battery but the fast charging details are under wraps. Not much else is known about the phone at the moment.
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 |
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| 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 |
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| 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) What are Google Pixel 7a, Google Pixel Fold Pricing, Availability Details Revealed ?
Ans) As per the information shared by 9to5Google, the Pixel 7a be priced at $499 (roughly Rs 41,000). The device will see a $50 price increase compared to the last year’s Pixel 6a. The increased price of the handset is expected to be due to a new design and some other improvements. For example, the search-engine giant is upgrading the main camera to a 64MP sensor, and the phone is likely to offer 90Hz refresh rate display and wireless charging support.
As far as the other details of the device go, the handset is expected to flaunt a 6.1-inch OLED display, 13MP ultra-wide camera, Tensor G2 SoC, 8GB of RAM, and up to 256GB of internal storage. The phone will run Android 13 OS out of the box. As far as the availability of the device go, as per Jon Prosser handset will be available from May 10.
Additionally, Prosser implies that after the launch of the Pixel 7a, the Pixel 6a won’t be discounted. As far as the launch of the Pixel Fold go, it is also expected to debut alongside the Pixel 7a on May 10. The device will be available for pre-order from May 10 from Google store. The smartphone will be available for pre-order from partner stores from May 30. The handset will be available for purchase from June 27, as per Jon Prosser.
Furthermore, as per Prosser, the Pixel Fold will retail for $1,799 (roughly Rs 1,47,500).
Speaking about the specifications, the upcoming Pixel Fold tipped to feature a 1840×2208 resolution display. The handset is tipped to have a 120Hz refresh rate screen and a 1200 nits brightness. The device is said to feature a triple camera setup at the back which might consist of a Sony IMX787 main camera sensor. The other two camera module might include a Sony IMX386 sensor and a Samsung S5K3J1 telephoto camera. For the security purpose, the phone is tipped to feature a side-mounted fingerprint sensor.
2) What are the specifications of Google Pixel 7 a?
Ans) The Pixel 7a is tipped to feature a 64MP Sony IMX787 main camera sensor along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera sensor as well.
The new Pixel is said to offer up to 256GB of internal storage, which is an upgrade from the 128GB limit of the last gen.
Google is also rumoured to bump up the RAM and launch the phone with 8GB of RAM. In terms of the selfie camera, the device will boat a 10.8MP front camera.
Furthermore, the phone is tipped to feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate.
The device is expected to get a boost in terms of performance as well with the introduction of the new Tensor G2 SoC.
The device is also tipped to feature support for 5W wireless charging. The Pixel 7a will run on Android 13 out of the box.
3) What is the price of google pixel 7a?
Ans) The Google Pixel 7a is said to be in the range of $450 (approx Rs 37,300) and $500 (approx Rs 41,400). However, there is no official confirmation of the same.
4) How is the design of Google pixel 7a?
Ans) According to a recent 49-second video, the camera module on the Google Pixel 7a is similar to that on the Google Pixel 6a.
The display is symmetrical, with a punch hole in the centre for the selfie camera. The gadget’s name is Google Pixel 7a, and the language is Vietnamese, as can be observed.
The video demonstrates how to change the refresh rate from 60Hz to 90Hz.
5) What are the specifications of Google pixel 7a?
Ans) In terms of specifications, the upcoming smartphone will feature a 6.1-inch FHC+ 90hz OLED display. It might sport a dual camera setup on its back, comprising a 64MP main camera and a 12MP secondary camera.
Currently, there are no details about the same camera. It will most likely be powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, which is seen on the Google Pixel 7 series, and it might come with a 5W wireless charging solution.