Now that Google has introduced the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Professional, it’s seemingly solely a matter of time earlier than the corporate unveils its reasonably priced different to these telephones – the Google Pixel 7a.

Nothing has formally been confirmed about this handset simply but, however it’s seemingly coming and we now have some concept of what to anticipate; based mostly on early leaks coupled with what we all know in regards to the Pixel 7 and previous fashions.

You’ll discover all of the leaks and our educated guesses under, after which, underneath that, we’ve included a want record of the issues we wish from the Google Pixel 7a. And we’ll be updating this text every time we hear something new – so verify again quickly.

Reduce to the chase

• What’s it? An reasonably priced different to the Pixel 7
• When is it out? Presumably mid-2023
• How a lot will it price? Seemingly round $449 / £399 / AU$749

Google Pixel 7a launch date and worth predictions

Google hasn’t been totally in step with its A-model launches, as whereas the Pixel 6a was introduced in Could 2022 and shipped in July, the earlier two fashions launched in August of their respective launch years.

Nonetheless, we’d suppose due to this fact that Could 2023 might be the earliest we’ll see the Pixel 7a, and that it would effectively ship later, even when it’s introduced then.

There aren’t any worth rumors, however provided that the Pixel 7 prices the identical quantity because the Pixel 6, Google could effectively worth the Pixel 7a the identical because the Pixel 6a. That will imply a worth of $449 / £399 / AU$749.

Google Pixel 7a information and leaks

Thus far there’s just one actual Pixel 7a leak, and it comes from Digital Chat Station, who’s a reasonably dependable leaker.

They declare – by way of machine translation – that Google is engaged on a small-screen flagship codenamed ‘Neila’, which has a flat show, a single-lens punch-hole digicam, and a design just like different latest Pixels.

That doesn’t give us a lot to go on, and there’s an opportunity they’re not even referring to the Pixel 7a – since they don’t use that title they usually describe it as a flagship – however we’d in any other case count on the telephone to suit that description.

It is more likely to have an aluminum digicam bar, just like the Pixel 7, and a usually comparable look, together with the Tensor G2 chipset provided by that telephone. Past that although, we’re unsure what to anticipate.

What we need to see

There are 5 key issues Google can do that will make the Pixel 7a considerably higher than the Pixel 6a. Here is our must-haves if Google desires to make sure 7a success:

1. Give it a 90Hz refresh price

The Pixel 6a is caught with a 60Hz refresh price, which even for an reasonably priced telephone feels reasonably dated today. We don’t count on 120Hz from the Google Pixel 7a, however a lift to 90Hz could be a lot appreciated.

That mentioned, that will deliver it in keeping with the usual Pixel 7, when it comes to refresh price, so Google could be disinclined to do that, in order that the telephones are higher differentiated.

2. Improve to a 50MP digicam

The previous few Pixel A-line generations all have the identical 12.2MP principal digicam (additionally utilized by the numbered Pixels previous the Pixel 6), and whereas it’s an affordable snapper, it’s overdue an improve.

Google is utilizing a significantly better 50MP digicam on the more moderen flagship Pixel telephones, so an improve to that right here could be good to see. Although, as with an elevated refresh price, that would deliver the Pixel 7a too near the Pixel 7 for Google’s liking, so don’t rely on it.

There are an enormous array of different sensors on the market to think about, nevertheless, and lots of vary between 12.2 and 50MP for Google to think about that will higher set the 7a aside from its predecessor within the digicam division.

3. Present higher battery life

In our Google Pixel 6a overview we discovered that the telephone struggled to final by means of a full day of use, which is the minimal we count on from our smartphones. So for the Pixel 7a we actually need to see an enchancment.

The excellent news is that an enchancment is probably going, because the telephone will in all probability use the Tensor G2 chipset, which is extra environment friendly than the unique Tensor within the Pixel 6a.

4. Sooner charging

At simply 18W, the Pixel 6a actually doesn’t cost quick. Even the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Professional aren’t among the many speediest chargers, however with assist for 30W, they’re at the very least extra affordable, and that’s an improve we’d prefer to see provided on the Pixel 7a as effectively.

We’d say there’s a middling probability that can occur. It’s not a large enough characteristic for Google to essentially need to preserve it for the flagships, however it may additionally push the value up, which the corporate will seemingly be making an attempt to keep away from.

5. A lower cost

Talking of the value, for the specs on provide the Pixel 6a was a bit too costly, particularly because it landed so lengthy after the Pixel 6 that worth drops meant you could possibly generally get that telephone for the same worth.

As such, we’d prefer to see both a lower cost for the Pixel 7a, or sufficient of a specs-boost to justify its price ticket. Or failing both of these issues, the corporate may do with launching the 7a earlier in its launch yr than the Pixel 6a did – that means it has a shot at rating increased amongst one of the best Pixel telephones.