Pixel 7a India Launch Date Set for May 11, Will Be Sold via Flipkart

Google is expected to launch the Pixel 7a at its upcoming Google I/O event that begins on May 10.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Siddharth Suvarna | Updated: 2 May 2023 11:45 IST

Pixel 7a India Launch Date Set for May 11, Will Be Sold via Flipkart

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Google Pixel 7a is expected to launch in an Arctic Blue colour variant

Highlights

Pixel 7a is likely to be powered by a Tensor G2 SoC
It is expected to launch in Black, White, Blue and Coral colourways
The phone could sport a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary sensor

Pixel 7a is set to launch in India on May 11, Google announced on Tuesday. The smartphone, expected to succeed the Pixel 6a, has been making headlines recently with several reports and leaks suggesting specifications, features, and other details like colour options and price of the handset. Recent leaks suggested that the phone could launch in new colour options than its predecessor. The announcement of the India launch date of the event backs previous reports that suggest that the company will unveil the Pixel 7a smartphone on May 10 at the Google I/O event.

Google India announced the news on Twitter and added that the Pixel 7a will be available for purchase in India through Flipkart after its May 11 launch. The promotional image that the tech giant shared showed a glimpse of the handset. The model is seen in a light blue shade, which reinstates the suggestion made in a recent report that the Pixel 7a may launch in an Arctic Blue colour, that is reminiscent of the Barely Blue colour variant that the Pixel 4a offered.

The report also showed the Pixel 7a in a Charcoal Black colourway. Another leak had previously suggested that the phone is expected to be released in an orange shade, which could be similar to the Kinda Coral colour option that the Pixel 6 smartphone offered.

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Google's Pixel 7a is expected to be powered by a Tensor G2 SoC, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS 3.1 inbuilt storage. It is said to feature a 6.1-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz.

The upcoming Google Pixel phone is tipped to have a dual rear camera unit including a 64-megapixel primary sensor with optical image stabilisation (OIS) support and a 12-megapixel sensor with an ultra-wide lens. A 10.8-megapixel front camera sensor is said to handle selfies and video calls.

It is expected to be backed by a 4,400mAh battery with 20W wired charging support claimed to offer up to 72 hours of backup and will also likely support wireless charging. The Pixel 7a could be priced between $450 and $500 (roughly between Rs. 32,000 to Rs. 40,000).

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Google Pixel 7a

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Good performance
High refresh rate display
IP67 rating
Wireless charging
Good overall camera performance

Bad
One-day battery life
Limited storage
Heats up with camera usage
No bundled charger, slow charging speed

Read detailed Google Pixel 7a review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 10.8-megapixel

Rear Camera 64-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4385mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Google Pixel 6a

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
IP67-rated design
Impressive cameras for photos
Vibrant OLED display
Stock Android 13 software

Bad
Plastic back is prone to scratches
60Hz display does not feel fluid
Cannot handle heavy gaming
Recorded video needs work
Relatively slow charging, no wireless charging
Battery life could be better

Read detailed Google Pixel 6a review

Display 6.10-inch

Processor Google Tensor

Front Camera 8-megapixel

Rear Camera 12.2-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 6GB

Storage 128GB

Battery Capacity 4410mAh

OS Android 13

Resolution 1080x2400 pixels

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More