All Pixel 7A Leaks And Rumours We Know So Far

As the Google I/O conference for 2023 is near, the rumours about the potential releases have become a hot topic. One of those much-awaited releases is the Pixel 7A model, which will overtake the 6a as the flagship phone of Google's Pixel A-series.

Pixel 7A Rumours

The potential release of Pixel 7A has fans and tech geeks speculating over its features. Some say it will have a dual-camera system at the back, while other Pixel 7A rumours hint toward a three-camera setup. There are also rumours and guesstimates about its price and release date.

We'll take on each of the key features in this article. So if you're a fan of the Pixel lineup, buckle up cause we are about to let you in on the latest Pixel 7A rumours and leaks.

Expected Google Pixel 7A Release Date

The Pixel 7A rumours point towards the July-August(2023) timeframe for the release of Pixel 7A. And a Summer release makes sense given the Pixel 6a came in July 2022, and the 5a hit the shelves in August 2021.

So if Google walks in the footsteps of its predecessors, expect Google's new budget phone to arrive this July-August.

Rumoured Google Pixel 7A Price

There needs to be more reliable news about the price of the upcoming Pixel 7A, and we'll have to resort to educated guesses looking at the costs of previous A-series phones in relation to the Pixel 7 price.

With the Pixel 7, Google made an unconventional move by releasing it at the same prices as its predecessors. It made it easy for the fans to get the upgraded Google phone without forking out extra bucks.

If Google follows the same pattern with the rumoured A-series phone, this Google Pixel price may fall within the same price bracket of A$450-500. But this price isn’t final. The leaked Pixel Roadmap outlining all the plans up till 2025 mentions this price tag, among many other things.

Google Pixel 7A Leaked Specs

Rumours are that the Pixel 7A will bring an array of upgrades. One, it'll feature a high refresh rate of 90Hz. This isn't just based on rumours, but there are confirmations by users who got their hands on early samples.

Moreover, a tweet surfaced on the internet of someone with an early hands-on sample claiming that the new Pixel 7A will be featuring 8GB RAM and 128GB Storage. If this is true, a fast mid-range Google phone is coming.

The phone will support wireless and reverse wireless charging, capable of charging low-power earbud cases.

Pixel 7A Design Leaks

As for the design, rumours are that Google's next mid-range phone might come with a ceramic body. If there's any truth to these Pixel 7A rumours, It will be Google's shift from plastic bodies on its previous A-series phones.

As a more rigid material, the ceramic body will be an upgrade even over the Google Pixel 7 and 7 Pro that sports Gorilla Glass Victus on its back.

Other Pixel 7A rumours suggest that it may have the exact dimensions as 6a measuring 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7mm. The hands-on photos of the device a Vietnamese blog shares back this rumour. And even the early renders of the phone paint a similar picture.

Different Google Pixel 7A rumours also mention that the phone has three colour options: white, grey, and sky blue. As for the camera bar, the Pixel 7A may follow in the footsteps of the 7 and 7 Pro with a matte aluminium finish instead of glass.

Google Pixel 7A Rumours About Camera 

The Pixel 7A rumours also mention camera specs, with many stories confirming the primary camera lens to be 50MP. However, under the hood, there may be a Samsung-made sensor for the 50MP lens.

The ultrawide lens and the selfie cameras are likely using Sony technology on Pixel 7A's camera system. For the selfie camera, Google has opted for the hole punch design.

There's also a mention of a third periscope lens in the rear camera system, but since the A-series phones usually sport a dual camera on the back, the chances of that are low. Even early renders and samples don't show the phone featuring a third lens.

Google Pixel 7A Rumours: Software

With the entire Pixel lineup, Google focuses on an Android experience favouring aesthetics and AI capabilities, and Google is keeping the same approach with Pixel 7A's Android.

The only question remains whether it's shipping with Android 13 or 14. If Google keeps up its tradition, the phone may launch just before Android 14 to welcome users to the all-new Android 14.

Google Pixel 7A Rumours: Processor

Since the Pixel 6 Pro came with Google's Tensor G1 chipset, then Google upgraded 7 and 7 Pro to Google's Tensor G2 the odds of Pixel 7A will be running on the same 2nd generation Tensor G2 are higher. If true, Pixel 7A will be the fastest phone of Google's A lineup as the company has made the octa-core Tensor chip exclusively for the Pixel ecosystem.

FAQs

You may also have these questions in mind.

Should you wait for Pixel 7A?

Since the expected release is just a couple of months away, waiting for Google's next mid-range phone looks like a smarter option if you're looking for the latest Pixel phone but with a budget-friendly price tag.

With a rumoured 50 MP primary camera, a powerful Tensor G2 processor, and a tougher ceramic body, the 7A is leagues ahead of its predecessor like Pixel 6 that had a max 12MP lens, a G1 processor, and a weaker glass body.

So, it's better to have patience for a couple more months.

What will be the lifespan of a Google Pixel 7A?

The lifespan of any phone depends on its usage. The more demanding tasks like gaming, video playing, or recording it go through, the shorter its lifespan gets.

If you use the Pixel 7A for burdensome tasks for an extended period, it may accompany you for 5-6 years. But if you have light usage, the lifespan may be over 8/9 years. However, it's very unlikely you'll stick to a phone for that long. 

All Google Pixel 7A rumours suggest that it is to be a stronger phone with a handful of design changes. And if it also drops within the same price range of 6a, there remains no reason not to upgrade.

However, if the wait seems too long, you may invest in refurbished Pixel phones from previous generations that still are some of the best phones within their price range.