Google Pixel 7a Leaked Protective Case Renders Hint at Design of Pixel 6a Successor

Google Pixel 7a is expected to feature a raised camera strip on the rear panel, similar to the Pixel 7 series.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 9 February 2023 15:16 IST

Google Pixel 7a Leaked Protective Case Renders Hint at Design of Pixel 6a Successor

Photo Credit: Smartprix/OnLeaks

Google Pixel 7a could feature a 90Hz 1080p OLED display

Highlights

Pixel 7a could be the first Google phone to feature a ceramic body
The phone could also feature a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor
It would be the first time a telephoto sensor was used in Pixel A-series

Google Pixel 7a — the purported mid-range successor to the Pixel 6a — is expected to be released in mid-2023. The design, key specifications and other details about this Google-branded smartphone have previously been leaked online. The Pixel 7a smartphone is said to feature a similar design and dimensions to its predecessor, the Pixel 6a, with elements of the Pixel 7. Recently leaked renders of a protective case for the purported Pixel 7a appear to match previously leaked images related to the smartphone's design.

Leaked images of a protective case for the purported Pixel 7a handset posted to Slashleaks suggest that the phone is likely to have a similar camera unit placement as the Pixel 7 series. Meanwhile, the camera module appears to be thinner and the bezels around the display are shown to be a bit thicker. The power and volume buttons are located on the right side of the device, while the speaker grille and a USB Type-C port are located at the bottom of the device in the leaked images.

Google Pixel 7a protective cover
Photo Credit: Leakspinner/Slashleaks

It is worth noting that these images appear to match recent leaks related to the design of the rumoured Google handset.

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Previous design leaks suggested that the Google Pixel 7a will feature a raised camera strip on the rear panel, similar to the Pixel 7 lineup. The two rear camera sensors appear to be located close together, with the LED flash slightly further away. It was also shown with slim bezels and a slightly thick chin on the front. There was a hole-punch cutout in the centre for the front camera. The volume and power buttons appeared to be on the right edge, while the SIM tray is located on the left.

The Pixel 7a has also been tipped to feature the same 50-megapixel Samsung sensor as the Pixel 6 series, as well as a 64-megapixel telephoto sensor and a 13-megapixel ultra-wide angle sensor. It would be the first time a telephoto sensor appears in the Pixel A-series. In fact, telephoto sensors were previously only found in high-end "Pro" Pixel models. However, as Google is yet to reveal plans to launch the Pixel 7a, it is worth taking these leaked details with a pinch of salt.

Meanwhile, the smartphone is said to sport a Samsung-built 90Hz 1080p OLED panel display for its ostensibly low-cost offering, according to previous reports.

The purported Google Pixel 7a is also expected to be equipped with 8GB of DDR5 RAM and 128GB of inbuilt storage. The Pixel 6a has 6GB of RAM and 128GB of storage, while the Pixel 7 has 8GB of RAM and 128GB of storage.

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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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Google Pixel 7

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sharp, 90Hz display
Good quality cameras
Good gaming performance
Bloatware-free software, timely updates
Good battery life
IP68 rating

Bad
Video recording could be better
Gets warm under load
No bundled charger
Relatively slow charging

Read detailed Google Pixel 7 review

Display 6.30-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 10.8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 8GB

Storage 128GB

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