If you’ve been paying close attention to anything Pixel-related over the past few weeks, you’ll have noticed that even though Google I/O is still over three weeks away, the internet is already awash with so many leaks that you’d think Googleplex’s corporate headquarters sprinkler system was misfiring.
Yesterday we announced that the arrival of the Pixel 7a could be Just around the corner. Now we can confirm when it will arrive and how much it will cost you to buy one.
How much will the Pixel 7a cost?
According 9to5Google, which received its information from a retail source, the Google Pixel 7a will be priced at $499. That’s a $50 increase over last year’s Pixel 6a and could be reason for some to re-evaluate Google’s latest Pixel A-series smartphone as a surefire successor to the Pixel 6a. Pixel 6a being one of best budget phones on the market.
However, the Pixel’s price increase would be supported by some pretty decent upgrades to the device’s sensors, display, and camera chipset. The Pixel 7a will now come with a combination of a 64MP (main) and 13MP (ultrawide) camera array; a smooth 90Hz refresh rate display; the same SoC Tensor G2 found in from google Pixel 7 Phone(s; and also feature wireless charging (5W).
It is also believed that the Pixel 6a will not be discontinued when the Pixel 7a launches and will instead receive an appropriate price drop.
When can you buy the Pixel 7a?
Reliable Tipster Jon Prosser revealed on Twitter that the Pixel 7a should be available for purchase immediately after its unveiling at Google I/O on May 10 – although you can’t buy one in stores until May 11.
The Pixel 7a will also be available in four colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral. The latter will be a Google Store exclusive option.
Outlook
The Pixel 7a’s reported price hike is unfortunate, but budget buyers will be grateful for the Pixel 6a’s continued availability at a lower price. However, with the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 now existing side-by-side, it’s hard to see what makes Google’s latest A-series device the more compelling option.
Especially when sites like Amazon occasionally host discounts for the more impressive Pixel 7 (opens in a new tab) which makes it cost less than the advertised launch price of the Pixel 7a.