HIGHLIGHTS
* Google has confirmed its launching a new Pixel smartphone in India this month.
* The smartphone is most likely the Pixel 7a, the more affordable offering from the Pixel 7 series.
* Just like the other Pixels, the Pixel 7a will also be available exclusively through Flipkart.
Have you been waiting for Google to launch Pixel 7a in India? The wait is about to be over. The tech giant is all set to launch one of the most awaited
smartphones from its line-up, the Google Pixel 7a on May 11 in India, a day after it makes its debut at Google I/0 2023.
Once unveiled, the upcoming Pixel 7a will go on sale in India on e-commerce platform, Flipkart.
Google took to Twitter to make the announcement regarding the Pixel 7a’s launch. The tech company tweeted: “The latest phone engineered by Google. Launching 11.05.2023.”
As per Google’s tweet, we can expect the smartphone to flaunt a similar design as the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro with a metallic
camera.
Ever since Google confirmed the date for its I/O 2023 to be May 10th, the same date is being considered as the launch date for quite a few hardware products from the brand.
One of the most anticipated launches is the 3rd member of the Google Pixel 7 family, the Pixel 7a smartphone. Not only has the Google Pixel 7a been confirmed to launch on May 10, but now its India launch date has been confirmed as well.
The budget Pixel 7a arriving in India a day after its global unveiling, that is 11th of May 2023. The smartphone will sell via Flipkart.
Google has just announced that it is launching a new Pixel smartphone in India on May 11th.
No guesses are required for which phone it’s going to be thanks to multiple leaks and tips heavily suggesting that it’s the Google pixel 7a.
The announcement was made by the Google India Twitter account with a small teaser of the upcoming smartphone.
Google Pixel 7a India launch
The Pixel 7a was already speculated to launch during the Google I/O developers conference that is scheduled to start on May 10th but there was no confirmation yet.
It is now official that the Pixel 7a will arrive during the said time, and this time it’s coming earlier than expected. The smartphone will be available exclusively through Flipkart with the sale details yet to be announced.
Google Pixel 7a: Expected specs
Google Pixel 7a expected to be powered by an in-house Tensor G2 chipset paired with 8GB RAM and up to 128GB storage. It is said to sport a 6.1-inch OLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate and have a dual camera setup at the back, including a 64MP primary and 12MP ultrawide lens. At the front will be a 10.8MP selfie camera. The Pixel 7a will run Android 13 out of the box and pack a 4400mAh battery with 20W wired charging support.
Google Pixel 7a design, colours (expected)
Leaked renders of the Pixel 7a don’t show any changes in the design of the smartphone as it carries the same look as the Pixel 7 series. In terms of colour options, the Pixel 7a is expected to come in black, light blue, bright orange and possible grey as well.
Here is what we know so far
The Google Pixel 7a is likely to run on Google’s latest Tensor G2 chipset with 8GB of RAM and up to 256GB of storage.
The Pixel 7a is rumoured to feature a 64MP Sony IMX787 main camera sensor along with a 12MP ultra-wide lens.
Additionally, the phone is tipped to feature a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 90Hz screen refresh rate — the same as its predecessor. The Pixel 7a is also reported to feature support for wireless charging, something that has been missing in the Pixel’s budget lineup.
The Pixel 7a could run on Android 13 out of the box and is likely to get OS updates for three years and security updates for up to five years.
The design of the phone seems to be similar to that of its high-end siblings — the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7 Pro. Earlier, MySmartPrice also claimed that the device is expected to come in three colour options — white, grey and pale blue, which the tweet seems to confirm.
The pricing of the device is still up for debate. The Pixel 6a was launched at Rs 39,999 on Flipkart last year and users should expect a similar price tag for its successor as well.
A previous 9to5Google report added, citing a retail source, that the price of Pixel 7a will be $499 (which roughly translates into Rs 40,970) and which is a $50 increase over last year’s Pixel 6a. The India and US prices of the Pixel will most likely be different. This increase in price likely comes from the new design and improvements. The tech giant is also upgrading the main camera to a 64MP main sensor flanked by a 13MP ultra-wide shooter.
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
1)What are Google Pixel 7a specifications (expected)?
Ans)The Google Pixel 7a smartphone has been spotted in multiple leaks with almost all its specifications and design details revealed already. Here’s a look at what we’ve accumulated so far.
* Display: Starting with the display on the Pixel 7a, it could be a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a 90Hz refresh rate.
* Processor: The smartphone is expected to be powered by the in-house Tensor G2 chipset, the same one that powers the Pixel 7 & pixel 7 Pro..
* RAM and storage: Google could launch at least two variants of the Pixel 7a with one offering 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of onboard storage along with UFS 3.1.
* Cameras: The budget Pixel phone is rumoured to house two rear cameras with a 64MP primary sensor with OIS, and a 12MP ultra-wide angle lens. For selfies, it could house a 10.8MP front camera.
* Battery and charging: The smartphone could pack a4,400mAh battery with up to 72 hours of backup. It is also expected to support up to 20W wired charging and Qi wireless charging as well.
* Software: On the software front, the Pixel 7a will most run the latest Android 13 out-of-the-box.
2)What Do We Know About Google Pixel 7a?
Ans)It was previously reported that the upcoming Google Pixel 7a will be powered by Tensor G2 chip, which also came equipped in the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.
As per rumours, just like its predecessor, the smartphone will flaunt a 6.1-inch full-HD+AMOLED display.
Talking about the smartphone’s battery power, the Google Pixel 7a will come packed with a 4,410mAh battery and will be offered in three colours: Snow, Sea and Coral.
We can expect the upcoming Google Pixel 7a to feature a 64 MP Sony IMX787 rear camera along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera.
For flawless selfies, the smartphone is expected to house a 8MP camera in the front. As per earlier reports, the Google Pixel 7a may be priced around Rs 40,860. As per earlier reports, the Google Pixel 7a may be priced around Rs 40,860.
Compared to Google Pixel 6a, which is currently being sold on Flipkart at Rs 27,999, the price of Google Pixel 7a seems high.
3)What are Google Pixel 7a: Specifications, features, and price (expected)?
Ans)According to the rumours that the upcoming Pixel 7a will be powered by the Tensor G2 chipset, the same chipset that powers the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. The phone will likely have a 6.1-inch Full-HD+ AMOLED display, similar to its predecessor, but it might offer a refresh rate of 90Hz. The phone is expected to feature a 64MP Sony IMX787 rear camera, along with a 12MP ultra-wide camera. On the front, it might come with the same old 8MP camera.
Moreover, the Pixel 7a is rumoured to boast a 4,410mAh battery. The phone is also expected to have wireless charging support. Further, the phone will retain its IP67 water resistance rating.
The Pixel 7a will come in three colours, Snow, Sea, and Coral, which is said to be Google Store exclusive.
Rumours are rife that the Pixel 7a will cost $499 (around Rs 40,860), $50 more than the Pixel 6a. The phone is expected to go on sale in the US immediately after its debut.
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