![]() And, if you’re someone who cares about mmWave 5G, you’ll have to shell out an extra $50 to get support for that (and that model is only available from Verizon). My two minor complaints are that while the 7a’s speakers are generally fine, they sound a bit shallow. If you’re someone who needs to record conversations or interviews on the regular, I’d argue that app on its own is worth the price of a 7a. And now for 2023, you get handy upgrades like support for wireless charging, not to mention all the great existing Pixel-specific features like Hold For Me, Clear Calling and my personal favorite–the Pixel Recorder app. The Pixel 7a is a simple device that packs a nice screen that’s now even better thanks to a 90Hz refresh rate, solid performance and cameras that can hang with rivals twice its price. I’ve always appreciated that Google has never tried to do too much with its Pixel A phones. And in another picture taken at a local community garden, the 7a produced a pic that’s really close to what I got from phones twice its price. It’s only when you zoom in that you notice a bit of extra graininess. In a nighttime shot of a mural, despite the Pixel 7a’s pic looking a touch underexposed, it has a better white balance compared to the S23 Ultra while still preserving a lot of details. In low light, Google’s Night Sight mode remains among the best in the business, though the Pixel 7a’s 64-MP camera does add a little more noise to photos than I expected. Also, even though I don’t love taking selfies, I gotta say pics look sharp there too. ![]() Though, as you can see when compared to the S23 Ultra, it’s still not as good as having a dedicated telephoto lens. You don’t get a dedicated telephoto lens, but Google’s Super Res can produce some quality long-range images. ![]() And in a pic of a dandelion, the Pixel 7a captured every fluffy seed. And while the 7a doesn’t have some of the more advanced features like a dedicated zoom, when it comes to pure photo quality this $499 phone more than holds its own.įor example, in a daytime shot of a flower Pixel 7a did a way better job of preserving details and highlights compared to a similar shot by the S23 Ultra. So this time to give the 7a more of a challenge I compared it to both the Pixel 7 Pro and the S23 Ultra. In the past, the Pixel A-line has crushed basically every other phone in its price range. CamerasĪs for photography, the two big changes are that the Pixel 7a features a new high-res 64-MP main cam in back, while the 13-MP selfie camera can record videos in 4K. And while its smaller display means the 7a probably isn’t going to be a mobile gamers first choice for handsets, I still had a blast playing titles ranging from more demanding fare like Honkai: Star Rail to casual stuff like Marvel Snap. Text just glides down the screen when you’re scrolling through websites. And when you combine that with a Tensor G2 chip, 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, you end up with a really smooth user experience. Granted, that’s not quite as fast as you get on the Pixel 7 Pro or other flagships, but coming from the 60Hz panel on last year’s phone, it’s a very welcome upgrade. Meanwhile in front, the 7a still gets a lovely full HD (2400 x 1080) OLED display with an in-screen fingerprint sensor, except now it features a 90Hz refresh rate. In fact, I had to tap a coin on the back of the phone to make sure, because up until then I thought both phones used the same material. And even though the 7a features what Google calls thermal-formed polycarbonate (a fancy way of saying “nice plastic”) on its back, it pretty much feels the same too. ![]() But if you peer a little closer you’ll notice a couple differences like a slightly smaller 6.1-inch OLED screen (versus 6.3 for the regular Pixel 7) and a very slightly thicker and slightly lighter body. It’s got a familiar two-tone design with IP67 water resistance and an almost identical camera bar. Designįrom the outside, the 7a looks like a carbon copy of the standard Pixel 7. So if you’re the kind of person who just wants a solid phone for a great price, the Pixel 7a has everything you need. And when you factor in its design, the Pixel 7a delivers everything I like about the regular Pixel 7 for $100 less. We’re talking a Tensor G2 chip, a 90Hz display, wireless charging and a higher-res rear cam–all starting at just $499. ![]() But with the Pixel 7a, it feels like Google has nailed the balance between price and performance. And while the cost of recent devices has crept up a bit, they’ve also become more well-rounded. Google’s A-series phones have been some of the best deals on the market dating back to the original Pixel 3a. ![]()
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