Google’s Pixel ‘A’ series is designed to target the budget smartphone segment globally, but does not coincide with the “budget” segment in India. For example, the pixel 3a Was launched In India in Rs. 39,999 and it offered segment-leading camera quality (with just a single camera) but also fell short in terms of processing power, lack of waterproofing, etc. pixel 6a The first smartphone in the series that came close to justifying its Rs. 43,999 launch price. but in our ReviewWe found it still lacked that premium oomph when compared to the competition, and lagged behind in some basic features.
with the launch of pixel 7a, it looks like Google has taken a giant leap forward and is coming out all guns blazing, be it specs, design, or premium features. Let us see in detail what is new and different in this.
The Google Pixel 7a is only available in 8GB RAM and 128GB storage option, but it comes in three colors – Charcoal, Snow, and Sea. The device costs Rs. 43,999 in India which is similar to the Pixel 6a. There’s still no charger bundled in the box, just a USB Type-C to Type-C cable and a quick-switch adapter.
The design of Google Pixel 7a has got a facelift. The front display gets Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, while the rear panel (above and below the camera band) is still made of plastic. The camera band and frame now have an upgraded look, which is very similar to the Pixel 7 series. The band with the dual rear-facing cameras is now made of metal and blends seamlessly with the rounded metal frame on the sides.
Google Pixel 7a has the same size display as the Pixel 6a, but adds a 90Hz refresh rate
The Pixel 7a has also retained its IP67 rating for dust and water resistance like the previous model. Overall, it looks and feels quite premium, especially compared to the older Pixel 6a.
The display has also been upgraded. It still has the same form factor as the previous model but the refresh rate has been bumped up to 90Hz. The 6.1-inch full-HD+ OLED display comes with HDR playback support. Apart from making the Android 13 software experience fluid, it should also be usable while playing fast-paced games.
Pixel 7a benefits from upgraded camera hardware Tensor G2 SoC, with new features like long exposure camera mode
Another major upgrade in the Google Pixel 7a is the Tensor G2 SoC. This processor can also be found in more premium devices such as pixel 7 And this pixel 7 pro, For the first time, Google has equipped a Pixel A-series device with 8GB of RAM as the previous models were limited to only 4GB or 6GB.
The cameras have also been fixed. There’s now a 64-megapixel primary camera with optical image stabilization (OIS), which should (theoretically) help capture better zoom images thanks to Google’s Super Res Zoom feature. It’s accompanied by a 13-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and you get a 13-megapixel selfie camera upfront, both of which have also been upgraded over the previous model.
The Google Tensor G2 SoC in the Pixel 7a also enables new camera features such as Unblur in the Photos app, faster Night Sight and long-exposure mode, which are not possible on the Pixel 6a.
Google Pixel 7a looks quite premium with its fresh design
Battery capacity is the only thing that has taken a bit of a step back. This has dropped to 4,385mAh from the previous 4,410mAh on the Pixel 6a. Google has added wireless charging to the Pixel 7a, a feature that has gradually made its way to many more mid-range devices such as the nothing phone 1,
Google’s Pixel 7a looks like a solid upgrade over the Pixel 6a. It definitely looks more premium in terms of design and added features. But are these upgrades enough to compete against the current crop of Android phones in India, and more importantly, does it justify its price tag? We’ll find out in our full review.