Pixel 7a Specifications Leak Ahead of Google I/O 2023, Tipped to Feature 64-Megapixel Sony Sensor

The Google I/O 2023 event is confirmed to be held on May 10.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by David Delima | Updated: 10 March 2023 17:09 IST

Pixel 7a Specifications Leak Ahead of Google I/O 2023, Tipped to Feature 64-Megapixel Sony Sensor

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Google Pixel 7a is expected to succeed the Pixel 6a (pictured) smartphone

Highlights

Google Pixel 7a is likely to feature a 6.1-inch screen
The device is expected to run Android 13 out-of-the-box
The phone could pack 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM

Pixel 7a, the purported successor to the mid-range Pixel 6a smartphone from Google, is tipped to be unveiled by the company at the Google I/O 2023 event alongside other devices and technologies. Design renders, key specifications, and other details of the smartphone have previously been leaked online. The Pixel 7a handset is said to have a design and measurements similar to its predecessor, along with certain Pixel 7 features. A new leak revealed some more details about the upcoming Google Pixel device, including its probable screen size, chipset and camera details.

According to a tweet by tipster Debayan Roy (@Gadgetsdata), the Google Pixel 7a will be equipped with a Tensor G2 chipset, designed by Google for its Pixel 7 series of phones. The phone is also expected to be equipped with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage.

The Pixel 7a device is expected to sport a 6.1-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a refresh rate of 90Hz, according to the leak, which backs previous reports regarding the display. Previously leaked design renders suggested that the smartphone will feature a centrally-aligned hole-punch cutout to house the front camera.

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The upcoming Google Pixel device is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup. The latest leak suggests that a 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 sensor and a 12-megapixel ultrawide lens will be included in the setup. The Sony IMX787 CMOS Exmor RS image sensor is capable of capturing low-light images with a broad dynamic range. No details regarding the specifications of the front camera is currently available.

A previous leak of the smartphone suggested that the Pixel 7a device will feature thinner camera modules but thicker bezels than its predecessor, the Pixel 6a, and have the power and volume buttons are located on the right edge of the device. The same report added that the device is likely to feature a speaker grille and a USB Type-C port at the bottom.

Today's leak says that the Pixel 7a smartphone will come with 5W wireless charging support. It is also tipped to ship with Android 13. Notably, Google is expected to introduce Android 14 at the Google I/O 2023 event. The company recently launched the Android 14 Developer Preview 2 with new privacy and security features, along with a few performance enhancements.

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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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Google Pixel 7 Pro

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design
Display
Software
Performance
Battery Life
Camera
Value for Money

Good
Sharp, 120Hz display
Good quality cameras
Good gaming performance
Bloatware-free software, timely updates
Premium design, IP68 rating

Bad
Gets warm under load
No bundled charger
Underwhelming battery life
Relatively slow charging

Read detailed Google Pixel 7 Pro review

Display 6.70-inch

Processor Google Tensor G2

Front Camera 10.8-megapixel

Rear Camera 50-megapixel + 48-megapixel + 12-megapixel

RAM 12GB

Storage 128GB

OS Android 13

Resolution 1440x3120 pixels

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