A few weeks before Google’s I/O 2023 event, the Pixel 7a’s introduction seems certain. There have been several leaks about the budget-friendly new Pixel model before. Each new rumor just reinforced that the Pixel 7a will be the affordable phone option to beat this year.
This phone can basically be described as a Pixel 7 variant that will be available for a very reasonable price while compromising a few features. In addition, it can be predicted that this price will decrease further in the coming months.
Some material can be seen in the latest Pixel 7a leak, which is said to be marketing materials from Google for this phone. These materials seem to confirm the main specs of the phone and state that the Pixel 7a will provide 24-hour battery life. Pixel 7a’s Extra Battery Saver extends battery life up to 72 hours.
An earlier Pixel Fold leak said that it would offer similar battery life for the foldable high-end phone that Google is expected to introduce at I/O. Marketing materials discovered by MySmartPrice say that the Pixel 7a uses Adaptive Battery, or machine learning, to prioritize the apps you use the most.
Extra Battery Saver pauses most power-hungry apps, allowing the phone to reach 72 hours of battery life.
Marketing materials also confirm the Pixel 7a design, which has been leaked multiple times. Also, the Pixel 7a is expected to have a glass back panel, which is not seen in these materials. However, the materials confirm that the Pixel 7a will be the first Pixel A-series phone to offer wireless charging. This implies that the phone will have a glass back.
It is also said that the Pixel 7a will have a 90Hz display. Since the Smooth Screen will adjust the refresh rate according to the application, the screen can go down to 60 Hz. This dynamic refresh feature will also help conserve battery life.
The Pixel 7a marketing materials leak also confirms a camera rumor that says the phone will have a 64-megapixel main camera. According to the documentation, the new phone will have the best quality photos ever on an A-Series device.
Finally, it seems that the Pixel 7a will also use the Tensor G2 custom processor that the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro use. And that might be a good enough reason to buy the upcoming phone. Add in the improved design, camera upgrades, and up to 72 hours of battery life, and the Pixel 7a seems like a logical option.
Previous leaks had said that the Pixel 7a would sell for $499 in the US when it launches next month, with pre-orders starting right after the I/O 2023 event.