Google’s newest value-focused Pixel smartphone is right here. In the present day, at its I/O 2023 keynote, the corporate launched the $499 Pixel 7A. When it comes to design, it’s tougher than ever to inform the “funds” A-series telephone aside from the Pixel 7 launched final fall. And amid heightened competitors on the 7A’s value level, Google has added new options like a high-refresh show, wi-fi charging, and an upgraded digicam.

Identical to the usual mannequin, the Pixel 7A has an aluminum digicam bar and metallic aspect rails. It’s powered by the identical Tensor G2 chip because the Pixel 7 and seven Professional, which means you’ll be able to count on the identical software program methods like Picture Unblur and enhanced voice-to-text dictation. The telephone’s 6.1-inch 1080p OLED show can now (lastly) run at as much as 90Hz, and people smoother animations put it on higher footing towards competing telephones from Samsung, Motorola, OnePlus, and different manufacturers.

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The Pixel 7A comes with 128GB of storage and 8GB of RAM, and it is going to be supplied in three colours: darkish grey, white, blue, and coral. The telephone is rated IP67 for mud and water resistance, and its show makes use of the now-ancient Corning Gorilla Glass 3. The bottom $499 telephone helps sub-6 5G, however some carriers will supply a millimeter wave (mmWave)-compatible mannequin for $549.

The first rear digicam is shifting away from the tried-and-true 12-megapixel sensor that the A-series has used for therefore lengthy in favor of a more moderen 64MP module. Google says the sensor is 72 p.c bigger than what was within the 6A and may seize 44 p.c extra gentle. You get all the same old Google Images signature options (Actual Tone, Magic Eraser, Picture Unblur, and many others.), and the long-exposure movement results first seen on the Pixel 7 and seven Professional are coming to the 7A as properly. Night time Sight is now twice as quick because it was on the 6A.

The 7A is the primary funds Pixel to assist wi-fi charging and may juice up at 7.5 watts when positioned on a Pixel Stand or suitable Qi charger. You’re restricted to 18-watt charging utilizing the included USB-C cable.

Just a few weeks in the past, Google was discounting the common Pixel 7 to as little as $449. The 7A would’ve been a tough discount if that have been nonetheless the case. However with the most recent Pixel now becoming a member of the lineup, the Pixel 7 and seven Professional gross sales have dwindled as Google seems to be to place extra space between every product heading into the summer time. Primarily based on the spec sheet, this comes throughout as essentially the most well-rounded A-series Pixel that Google has launched but — and our assessment backs that up, so give it a learn for extra particulars.