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Google Pixel 7a
  • Operating system

    Android 13

  • Screen size

    6.1 in

  • Processor frequency

    2.85 GHz

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The "a" range of Google Pixel smartphones has proved very popular, offering excellent photo performance at an affordable price. So it's only logical that the digital giant should follow up its Pixel 7 with a version that's both affordable and full of promise.

In terms of design, the Pixel 7a takes up the codes of the Pixel 7, quite logically, and successfully combines plastic and metal, with a good grip and successful integration of the photo island, which doesn't unbalance the phone when it's put down, even if its weight isn't totally negligible. While you'll have to watch out for fingerprints on the smartphone, it's nice to have it available in a range of attractive colors. Connections are all there, and although the Pixel 7a is not waterproof, its iP67 certification protects it from brief immersion, which is something.

There's no 120Hz screen refresh yet, but the switch to 90Hz is already pleasant and brings added fluidity. The definition of the Google Pixel 7a's screen, 2400 by 1080 pixels, is very fine, and the colors displayed, after a short pass through the settings, are faithful and pleasing to the eye. Finally, there's no need to worry about environments that are too dark or, conversely, too bright, as the Pixel 7a adapts to both.

The Pixel 7a features a new photo sensor, with no less than 64 million pixels for the main sensor. True to the quality Google always offers, shots in daylight conditions are impeccable, with a luxury of detail, beautiful colors and well-managed exposure. When the light fades, this smartphone has little or nothing to worry about, especially if night mode is used, which is very effective. As for the ultra-wide-angle module, it's impressive, with almost no loss of quality, which is very rare, even if it does deteriorate a little when light conditions worsen. There's nothing to complain about in portrait mode either, which manages to capture faces with little or no fuss. The front-facing sensor is also a great success, offering flawless selfies. Video capture is aided by effective stabilization and a fluid 4K mode.

While the Pixel 7a has no difficulty whatsoever in handling classic applications with good fluidity, it does struggle a little when it comes to games. Nothing too serious, as it never falls below a certain threshold, but you can almost feel that it's still got it under its belt.

Once again, the battery is a weak point in Google's "a" range, and this Pixel 7a doesn't show great signs of endurance. You'll have to keep this in mind, or have a charger nearby to avoid finding yourself too deprived.

Review of the Google Pixel 7a done by Julien Hany the 2023/07/15

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Key points

Screen size

6.1 in

Processor frequency

2.85 GHz

RAM

8192 MB

Internal storage

128 GB

Photo resolution

64 MP

Video resolution

1080 p

Photo resolution (Front camera)

13 MP

Capacity

4385 mAh

PPI

431

Rugged

Yes

Barometer

Yes

Qi wireless charging

Yes

Weak points

SAR

0.99 W/kg

Weight

193.5 oz

Removable storage

No

Audio

No

Quick Charge

No

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Technical specifications

General
Operating system Android 13
Available Yes
Released (US) May 2023
Original price (US) 489 $
Street price (EUR) 509 €
Design Candybar
Color
White
Black
SAR 0.99 W/kg
Rugged Yes
Type Dust
Splash proof
Ingress Protection IP 67
Display
Screen type OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 pixels
Screen size 6.1 in
Touchscreen Yes
Touchscreen type Capacitive
Multitouch Yes
Colors 16 777 216
3D No
PPI 431
Network
GSM Yes
GSM frequencies 850
900
1800
1900
GPRS Yes
EDGE Yes
UMTS Yes
UMTS Frequencies 800
850
900
1700/2100
1900
2100
HSPA Yes
HSPA+ Yes
Maximum theoretical bandwith 42 Mbit/s
CDMA No
4G LTE Yes
LTE Frequencies 700
800
850
900
1700/2100
1800
1900
2100

2500
2600
5G Yes
WiMAX No
Digital Camera / Video
Back camera Yes
Photo resolution 64 MP
Video resolution 1080 p
Flash Yes
Flash type Dual LED
Features High Dynamic Range Mode (HDR)
Panorama
Front camera Yes
Photo resolution 13 MP
Front Flash No
Sensor
Accelerometer Yes
Gyroscope Yes
Proximity sensor Yes
Compass Yes
Barometer Yes
Ambient light sensor Yes
Fingerprint Yes
Size and weight
72.9 in
9 in
152 in
193.5 oz
Google Pixel 7a
Height 152 in
Width 72.9 in
Thickness 9 in
Weight 193.5 oz
Hardware
CPU Google Tensor G2
Processor frequency 2.85 GHz
Core number Octo Core
RAM 8192 MB
Internal storage 128 GB
Removable storage No
Connectivity
Wi-Fi Yes
Wi-Fi Standard 802.11a
802.11ac
802.11b
802.11g
802.11n
Wi-Fi hotspot Yes
Bluetooth Yes
Bluetooth version 5.3
Profiles Advanced Audio Distribution (A2DP)
Low Energy (LE)
GPS Yes
GPS type GPS
USB Yes
USB version 3.2
USB connector type Type-C
USB features USB charging
Mass storage device
Audio No
HDMI No
DLNA No
NFC Yes
Dual SIM Yes
eSIM Yes
Infrared No
Multimedia
Music player Yes
Video player Yes
Radio No
Battery
Battery type Lithium-Polymer
Capacity 4385 mAh
Qi wireless charging Yes
Type Embedded
Quick Charge No



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