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The Google Pixel 7a has been in leaks and rumors for months, and ahead of its expected reveal at Google I/O next month, we have new details about the phone’s pricing. And, unfortunately, it’s not good news.
According to A new report from 9to5Google, the Pixel 7a will cost $499 — $50 more than the Pixel 6a that came before it. This pricing information comes from 9to5Google’s own sources, and as unfortunate as it sounds, it’s not entirely surprising either.
Pixel 7a still makes sense at $499
We’ve been following Pixel 7a rumors for months, and all signs point to the Pixel 7a Important Upgrade to Pixel 6a. One of the biggest rumors is a 90Hz refresh rate display – a first for the Pixel A-series of smartphones. The Pixel 6a, Pixel 5a, and all previous models have used slower 60Hz screens, and the jump to 90Hz doesn’t come for free.
We also expect the Pixel 7a to get a new 64MP primary camera to replace the older 12MP sensor used by Google since the original Pixel 3a. And the Pixel 7a is likely to get Google’s new Tensor G2 chipset (the same one that Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro). And, yes, there’s wireless charging Finally Attendance is expected.
If the Pixel 7a was going to be a minor bump compared to the Pixel 6a, then the $50 price increase would be hard to justify. But if Google is true to all the rumors we’ve been hearing, $499 still seems like a really solid price for everything the phone has to offer.
Price surprise for Pixel 6a
And if $499 is too high for you, 9to5Google says the Pixel 6a No Will be discontinued when Pixel 7a is launched. Instead, the Pixel 6a will be available for purchase at a new low price. It’s unclear what the new price will be, but around $399 seems like a safe bet.
If it does, the $399 Pixel 6a or $499 Pixel 7a gives Google two really strong budget options for 2023. The Pixel 6a remains a very solid smartphone these days, and if you don’t care for its 60Hz display or 12MP main camera, it should stand in as a good low-cost alternative to the Pixel 7a.
Thankfully, we don’t have to speculate on this for much longer. Another report from leaker John Prosser The Pixel 7a is claimed to be announced at Google I/O on May 10 – and made available for immediate purchase.
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