TechPhonesAndroid PhonesNew leak says the Google Pixel 7a is just three weeks awayGoogle’s next flagship phone could launch as soon as May – but the price may disappointWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
TechPhonesAndroid PhonesNew leak says the Google Pixel 7a is just three weeks awayGoogle’s next flagship phone could launch as soon as May – but the price may disappointWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
Google’s next flagship phone could launch as soon as May – but the price may disappoint
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The more affordable version of theGoogle Pixel 7(above), theGoogle Pixel7a, could be with us in just a few weeks. It could turn out to be one of thebest Android phonesof 2023, but while the launch appears to be imminent there may be one less welcome bit of news: the price could be going up.
However, while the Pixel 7a is reported to be a “substantial upgrade” over its predecessor, it’s also apparently going to cost a little more: according to a source speaking to 9to5Google, it’ll be $499. That’s $50 more than the Pixel 6a.
The Pixel 7a is going out to retail in the next two weeks and other sources say the launch date coincides with Google IO, which is on 10 May. You’ll be able to buy one the following day, May 11.
Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a: what’s new?
Multiple reports say that the main camera is getting a boost to 64MP with a 13MP ultrawide lens. That’s backed with the same Tensor G2 system we’ve already seen in the Pixel 7 and thePixel 7 Pro, and the Pixel 7a will reportedly get wireless charging and a new, smoother 90Hz display.
The colours for the Pixel 6a leaked earlier this month – black, white and blue, or Charcoal, Snow and Sea – but a new colour has appeared. Coral will be a Google Store exclusive.
Interestingly, 9to5Google’s source says the Pixel 6a isn’t going away: Google is keeping it as a more affordable Pixel purchase. That’s no bad thing: we really like the Pixel 6a, and with a price cut it could be an even more compelling buy. It’ll be interesting to see which of the two a-series Pixels makes it into ourbest cheap phonesguide once the 7a ships. Maybe we’ll see both: the Pixel 6a’s already there.
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