Pixel 7a

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The Pixel 7a
Brand Google
Manufacturer Foxconn
Type Smartphone
Series Pixel
First releasedMay 10, 2023;20 months ago (2023-05-10)
Units sold<10 million
Predecessor Pixel 6a
Successor Pixel 8a
Related Pixel 7 & 7 Pro
Compatible networks
Form factor Slate
ColorsCharcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Dimensions152 mm (6.0 in) H
72.9 mm (2.87 in) W
9 mm (0.35 in) D
Weight193.5 g (6.83 oz)
Operating system
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
Modem Samsung Exynos 5300
Memory8 GB RAM
Storage128 GB UFS 3.1
Removable storage None
SIM Nano-SIM and eSIM
BatteryLi-Po 4385 mAh Non-removable
ChargingFast charging 18 W PD 3.0
Wireless charging
7.5 W (with Pixel Stand)
5 W
Rear camera
  • 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8 μm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
  • 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12 μm
  • Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
  • 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
Front camera
  • 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12 μm
  • Auto-HDR, panorama
  • 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Display
SoundStereo speakers, no audio jack
Connectivity
Data inputs
Water resistance IP67, up to 1 m (3.3 ft) for 30 minutes
ModelGWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8
CodenameLynx
Hearing aid compatibility M3/T4 HAC rating
Website store.google.com/product/pixel_7a
References [1] [2]

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 smaller 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] and succeeded by the Pixel 8a the following year. [10]

Contents

Specifications

Hardware

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Pixel 7a in Snow color

The Pixel 7a is built with an aluminum frame, a plastic back and Gorilla Glass 3 for the screen. The smartphone has an IP67 water protection rating. 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 Google Pixel 7a is available in the following colors:

ColorName
Charcoal
Snow
Sea
Coral

The Pixel 7a uses the Google Tensor G2 system on a 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, which is a slight decrease from the Pixel 6a at 4410 mAh. It is capable of fast charging at up to 18 W, as well as wireless charging at up to 7.5 W using the Pixel Stand and up to 5 W using other Qi-certified chargers. [11] [12] Adaptive charging can help with battery life on the phone.

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, which is upgradable to Android 15, based on the Android Open Source Project. It is expected to receive 5 years of major OS upgrades and security updates. [13]

In March 2024, the Pixel 7a, along with the Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, and Pixel 6a, received the Circle to Search feature which allows user to search for circled items. [14]

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