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Launch report · Google

Pixel 7a: The mid-range Pixel that nearly matched the flagship.

SpecEagle Editorial·May 2023·$499·Score 81/100

The Pixel 7a delivered flagship chip and camera quality at a mid-range price, even adding wireless charging. The 90 Hz screen and slow charging are the main cost-savings.

Key specs at launch

Display
6.1" OLED 90 Hz
Chipset
Google Tensor G2
Memory
8 GB · 128 GB
Main cam
64 MP · f/1.89
Battery
4,385 mAh
Weight
193 g
What stands out
  • Flagship-grade camera processing at $499.
  • Tensor G2 — same chip as the Pixel 7 flagship.
  • Wireless charging, rare in this price class.
  • Clean Pixel software.
What to watch
  • 90 Hz display where rivals offer 120 Hz.
  • Older Gorilla Glass 3 front.
  • 18 W charging is slow.
  • 3-year OS window.