We expect the Google Pixel 7a goes to be breaking cowl within the subsequent month or two, and newly leaked photographs of the cellphone have arrived: they exhibit the Pixel 7a in three completely different colours, together with a lightweight shade of blue that we’ve not seen earlier than.

These photographs look like official promo pictures from Google, although it is onerous to inform for certain – they arrive through the acknowledged tipster OnLeaks (opens in new tab) and the weblog MySmartPrice (opens in new tab), so we’re inclined to consider that we’re taking a look at real photographs right here. Darkish grey and white are the opposite colours on present moreover blue.

You possibly can see the Google Pixel design language in proof as soon as once more, with the raised rear digicam bump on the again and the small cut-out gap for the selfie digicam on the entrance. There are some very slight modifications, reminiscent of a decrease digicam bar, from the Google Pixel 6a.

Blue is the colour

It is the brand new pale blue coloration that is maybe probably the most fascinating facet of those new picture leaks. The shade has been beforehand talked about (opens in new tab) for each the Pixel 7a and a future pair of Pixel Buds, however that is the primary time we have really seen it.

Alongside the photographs, we have got a listing of specs that matches up with earlier leaks: a 6.1-inch, 90Hz show, a Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM, as much as 256GB of storage, and a dual-lens 64MP+12MP rear digicam module on the again.

The cellphone is extensively anticipated to be unveiled on the Google IO 2023 occasion, which will get underway on Might 10. On the identical time, we must always hear much more about Google’s plans for its varied software program merchandise, AI, and different providers.

Evaluation: blue skies forward

We have at all times been moderately impressed with the mid-range Pixel telephones that Google places out half manner by way of the yr, although the Google Pixel 6a turned out to be a little bit of a let down with its poor battery life and gradual charging speeds.

Let’s hope that the Google Pixel 7a is one thing of a return to kind, and a brand new shade of coloration actually would not do any hurt. As Apple just lately confirmed with the yellow iPhone, it could make a distinction relating to tempting potential patrons into a purchase order.

Primarily based on what we have heard to date, along with the brand new coloration, the indicators are good: the interior specs recommend loads of energy, and whereas there’s solely a dual-lens rear digicam, Google’s picture processing algorithms ought to guarantee it will get very first rate outcomes.

The supplies may not be on the identical premium degree as they are going to be on the Google Pixel 8, however trade-offs should be made someplace. As at all times, the value level that the cellphone sells at goes to be essential to its general attraction.

• We might know all the pieces concerning the Google Pixel 7a earlier than it is introduced