Google has launched its latest mid-range smartphone the Pixel 7a in India, as they promised. It has a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, and an In-display fingerprint sensor. It runs on the Google Tensor G2 processor with Titan M2 security chip, supports 5G SA/NSA, 8GB RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, and is based on Android 13, which will get 3 year OS update and 5 years security update.
The phone has a 3D thermoformed composite back compared to glass in the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro but comes with a tactile alloy frame and visor. The aluminum in the housing is 100% recycled content, as per the company.
It has a triple rear camera setup where a 64MP primary camera, OIS along with a 13MP ultra-wide secondary camera, and a 13-megapixel camera on the front, so it now supports 4K video recording with both front and rear cameras. It is powered by a 4385mAh battery that supports 18W fast charging and also supports wireless charging.
Google Pixel 7a Specifications -
| Display | 6.1-inch (2400 x 1080 pixels) FHD+ OLED HDR display, 90Hz refresh rate, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection |
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 processor with Titan M2 security chip |
| RAM/Storage | 8GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1) storage |
| OS/UI | Android 13 |
| SIM | Dual SIM (nano + eSIM) |
| Rear Cameras | 64MP rear camera with Quad PD Quad Bayer, f/1.89 aperture, IMX787 sensor, LED flash, OIS, 13MP 120° Ultra-wide camera with f/2.2 aperture, PDAF, up to 4K 60fps video recording |
| Front Camera | 13MP front camera with 95° ultra-wide lens, f/2.2 aperture, up to 4K 30fps video recording |
| Features | In-display fingerprint sensor, Water and dust Resistant (IP67), USB Type-C audio, Stereo speakers, 2 microphones |
| Dimensions | 152x 72.9x9mm |
| Weight | 193.5g |
| Connectivity | 5G SA/NA (n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/14/20/25/28/30/38/41/48/66/71/77/78), 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax (2.4/5 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 LE, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS, BeiDou, NavIC, USB Type C 3.3 (Gen 2), NFC |
| Battery/Charger | 4385mAh battery with 18W wired fast charging, wireless charging |
Pricing and Availability -
The Google Pixel 7a comes in Charcoal, Sea, and Snow colors and the price is Rs. 43,999 for 8GB RAM with 128GB storage version, the same launch price as the Pixel 6a. It is available now for purchase in India on Flipkart.
Launch offers are -
- Instant discount of Rs. 4,000 on HDFC Bank Cards with an option to avail a no-cost EMI, or Rs. 4,000
- off in exchange for any Pixel device and other select smartphone models.
- Get Fitbit Inspire 2 at Rs. 3,999 and Pixel Buds A-Series at Rs.3,999 when either is purchased along with the Pixel 7a.
- Free screen damage protection for one year
