Pixel 7a
The Pixel 7a is an Android smartphone designed, developed, and marketed by Google as part of the Google Pixel product line. It serves as a mid-range variant of the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.[3][4][5][6] It was announced at the annual Google I/O keynote in May 2023.[7][8][9]
Codename | Lynx |
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Brand | |
Manufacturer | Foxconn |
Colors | Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral |
Series | Pixel |
Model | GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8 |
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First released | May 10, 2023 |
Predecessor | Pixel 6a |
Related | Pixel 7 & 7 Pro |
Type | Smartphone |
Form factor | Slate |
Dimensions | 152 mm (6.0 in) H 72.9 mm (2.87 in) W 9 mm (0.35 in) D |
Mass | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) |
Operating system | Android 13 |
System-on-chip | Google Tensor G2 |
CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 |
Memory | 8 GB RAM |
Storage | 128 GB UFS 3.1 |
Removable storage | None |
SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
Battery | Li-Po 4385 mAh |
Charging | Fast charging 18 W PD 3.0 Wireless charging |
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External display | Always on |
Sound | Stereo speakers |
Rear camera | |
Front camera |
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Data inputs |
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Water resistance | IP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes |
Hearing aid compatibility | M3/T4 HAC rating |
Website | store |
References | [1][2] |
Specifications
Hardware
The Pixel 7a is built with an aluminum frame, a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 3 for the screen. The design includes a metallic camera bar matching the frame. It has stereo loudspeakers, one located on the bottom edge and the other doubling as the earpiece. A USB-C port is used for charging and connecting other accessories.
The Pixel 7a uses the Google Tensor G2 system-on-chip, with 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB of non-expandable UFS 3.1 internal storage.
The Pixel 7a has a 4385 mAh battery and is capable of fast charging at up to 18 W, as well as wireless charging. It has an IP67 water protection rating.
The Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch 1080p OLED display with HDR support and a 90 Hz refresh rate. The display has a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a circular cutout in the upper center for the front-facing camera.
The Pixel 7a includes dual rear-facing cameras. The wide 26 mm f/1.9 lens has a 64-megapixel sensor, while the ultrawide 120° f/2.2 lens has a 13-megapixel sensor; the front-facing camera uses a 13-megapixel sensor. It is capable of recording 4K video at 30 or 60 fps.
Software
The Pixel 7a ships with Android 13 at launch, coinciding with the stable release of Android 13 on the Android Open Source Project.
It is expected to receive 3 years of major OS upgrades and 5 years of security updates.[10]
References
- "Pixel 7a - Technical Specifications". Google Store. 10 May 2023.
- "Pixel phone hardware tech specs". Google Support.
- Preston, Dominic (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a: Everything you need to know". TechAdvisor.
- Serbezov, Stanislav (10 May 2023). "Pixel 7a release date, price, features, and news". PhoneArena.
- Priday, Richard (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a unveiled — release date, price, specs and all the upgrades". Tom’s Guide.
- Horne, Matt (10 May 2023). "Google Pixel 7a release date: Everything you need to know". Android Authority.
- Chen, Brian X. (10 May 2023). "Pixel 7A Review: We're Running Out of Reasons to Splurge on a 'Pro' Phone". The New York Times. ISSN 0362-4331. Archived from the original on 10 May 2023. Retrieved 10 May 2023.
- "Google unveils Pixel 7a with Tensor G2, 90Hz display and 64MP camera". GSMArena. 10 May 2023.
- Welch, Chris (10 May 2023). "Google announces Pixel 7a with 90Hz display and wireless charging". The Verge.
- "Learn when you'll get Android updates on Google Pixel phones & Nexus devices". Pixel Phone Help. Google. Retrieved 20 September 2023.