We are getting closer and closer to the Google I / O 2023 conference, and it seems that this year’s event will bring new hardware. Google is expected to announce its latest mid-range phone, the Pixel 7A, at the May 10 I/O Keynote. The company has a long history of utter incompetence when it comes to containing leaks and product secrecy, and 7A was no exception.
Now, we take a look (via 9to5Google) in what appears to be the official marketing renders of the phone from Google — and they show the new blue color option that will be available alongside black and white. It’s a muted blue and still a far cry from the “really blue” original Pixel; Google seems very reluctant to go all-in on color again, which is a shame.
Is it worth waiting over $449 for the Pixel 7?
Pictures have been posted before MySmartPrice And OnLeaks, they confirmed that the Pixel 7A will look closer to Google’s flagship phones than any previous A-series. You get the same camera strap design with a hole for two lenses, and the side rails again appear to be metal (like the 6A). If it weren’t for the all-important display bezels, most people would have a hard time telling this thing apart from last year’s Pixel 7.
The Pixel 7A is rumored to be powered by the same Tensor G2 chip as the 7 and 7 Pro. Google appears finally It bows to pressure from Samsung, OnePlus, and other competitors by including a 90Hz display. This will be another spec that it shares with the Pixel 7.
There will be differences between them — including camera hardware, presumably — but Google looks set to iterate on the Pixel 6A with some nice quality-of-life improvements. Keep in mind that the Pixel 7 is Still It’s currently on sale for $449, with the 6A basically clearance at $299, so the big question is where the 7A price will land. We’ll know more about that (along with what’s new) in a matter of weeks. Personally, I’m more excited about the rumored Pixel Fold as the next entrant in the foldable phone space.