Google Pixel 7a is confirmed to launch at Google’s I/O 2023 event, which is scheduled for May 10. The handset will come as the successor to the Pixel 6a, which introduced a new design language for the Pixel A-series. The handset is said to bring some notable improvements especially in the display, cameras, performance and possibly the battery department along with wireless charging support. At this juncture, we talk about whether you should buy the Pixel 6a now or wait for the Pixel 7a to arrive in India instead.
Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a (expected) prices
Google Pixel 6a has been launched at Rs 43,999 for the single 6GB / 128GB variant. However, at the time of writing this, the phone is available for a reduced price of Rs 28,999.
The Pixel 7a is rumored to be priced at $499 (roughly Rs. 41,000). We can estimate that its price in India could be around Rs.44,000.
google pixel 6a specifications
Google Pixel 6a sports a 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR, Always-On Display with Now Playing, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Although the phone is launched with Android 12 OS, the Android 13 update has already been made available. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS, and a USB Type-C port.
The phone is powered by the in-house Tensor chipset paired with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of storage. There is a 4306mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Pixel 6a comes equipped with an under-display fingerprint sensor, stereo speakers, Titan M2 security chip, and dual microphones for security.
The Pixel 6a sports a dual-camera setup at the back, which houses a 12.2MP primary camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is an 8MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.
Google Pixel 7a specifications (expected)
Google Pixel 7a specifications will build on the predecessor. The phone will feature the same 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display but this time with 90Hz refresh rate. The phone will retain the same Tensor G2 chipset, along with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone will run on Android 13 OS out of the box.
Pixel 7a is tipped to come with 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor and 13MP secondary sensor. For selfies, the phone may have a 10.8MP snapper at the front. For security, there will be 5G network connectivity and an in-display fingerprint sensor. We should know the full specifications soon.
Should you buy the Pixel 6a or wait for the Pixel 7a?
With less than a month to go for the Pixel 7a launch in the country, those planning to buy a Pixel must surely be waiting for the 6a successor. This is especially considering the higher screen refresh rate, possibly a larger-sized battery to compensate for the higher refresh rate, and a bigger 64MP camera, which will surely deliver better quality images than its predecessor.
With the Tensor G2 on board, performance should be improved, especially when multitasking and gaming. It will be aided by LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. All of these upgrades should certainly make up for the rumored $50 increase in price over its predecessor.
