Google Pixel 7a with 6.1-inch OLED display, Tensor G2 SoC, 64MP camera launched in India: price, specifications

Highlights
  • Google Pixel 7a’s price in India is set at Rs 43,999.
  • The Pixel 7a gets the same chipset as the more expensive Pixel 7.
  • Google Pixel 7a will be available exclusively on Flipkart.

The Google Pixel 7a has been launched globally and in India at Google’s I/O 2023. The handset succeeds the Pixel 6a from last year and brings some noteworthy upgrades under the hood, including the Tensor G2 chipset, which is the same SoC that powers the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro. Additionally, Google has launched 28 multi-brand stores across 27 cities in India where Pixel owners can walk in to get support for their devices.

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Here’s a quick look at the official price, availability, and specifications of the Pixel 7a.

Google Pixel 7a price in India, availability

  • Pixel 7a price in India is Rs 43,999 for the single 8GB + 128GB model and comes in Charcoal, Sea, and Snow colour options.
  • The handset will be available via Flipkart exclusively starting Thursday, May 11th.
  • The Pixel 7a effectively costs Rs 39,999 after an instant discount of Rs 4,000 on HDFC Bank cards, or Rs 4,000 off when changing a Pixel device or select smartphones.
  • Customers purchasing the phone can get Pixel Buds A-series or Fitbit Inspire 2 for just Rs 3,999.
  • Google is offering three months of YouTube Premium and Google One for new users.

Google Pixel 7a specifications, features

  • Display: The Google Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, a punch-hole cutout for the selfie shooter, 429 PPI, Corning Gorilla Glass layer, always-on-display with At a Glance and Now playing features, HDR and a high-brightness mode.
  • Processor: The Pixel 7a is powered by the Tensor G2 chipset and Titan M2 security chip.
  • RAM and storage: The smartphone packs 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage.
  • OS: The Pixel 7a boots Android 13 OS out of the box. The company is promising 5 years of updates.
  • Battery: The phone packs a 4,300mAh battery with fast charging support and Qi wireless charging as well.
  • Cameras: As for the cameras, you will find a 64MP primary camera with f/1.89 aperture, 80-degree field of view and Super Res Zoom up to 8x and a 13MP ultra-wide-angle lens with f/2.2 aperture. There is a 13MP front camera for selfies and video chats.
  • Camera features: The Pixel 7a will have support for Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, Manual white balancing, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom, and more.
  • Connectivity: Pixel 7a features 5G, 4G LTE, dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS, NFC, and a USB Type-C port for charging.
  • Dimensions: The Pixel 7a measures 9mm X 152 x 72.9 width and weighs 193.5 grams.
  • Others: The Google Pixel 7a has an in-display fingerprint sensor for security, stereo speakers, 2 microphones, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, and noise suppression.

Google Pixel 7a alternatives

The Google Pixel 7a will compete with a few phones priced around Rs 40,000 in India, including Google’s own Pixel 7. Take a look:

  • The OnePlus 11R touts a 120Hz OLED display, a powerful Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, and 100W charging
  • The Google Pixel 7 is priced slightly higher than the Pixel 7a and gets a lot of the same features. However, it offers a bigger 6.3-inch display.
  • The Xiaomi 12 Pro gets a flagship-grade display with a 2K AMOLED panel and a 120Hz refresh rate. It also touts a super-fast 120W charging support.

Key Specs

Google Pixel 7A
Google Tensor G2 | 8 GBProcessor
6.1 inches (15.49 cm) Display
64 MP + 13 MPRear camera
13 MPSelfie camera
4385 mAh Battery
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Google Pixel 7A Price
Rs. 37,999
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Best Competitors

OnePlus 11R Rs. 32,990
90%
Nothing Phone 2 Rs. 39,999
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Google Pixel 8 Rs. 75,999
93%
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Review Summary

Expert Rating
3.5/5

Design
★  
3.5
/5
Display
★  
4.0
/5
Software
★  
4.0
/5
Camera
★  
4.0
/5
Performance
★  
3.5
/5
Battery
★  
3.5
/5

Pros

  • Top-notch photography
  • Refined, bloat-free UI 
  • Decent battery life
  • Good display

Cons

  • Performance can feel lacking
  • Slow charging speeds
  • Comes only in 128GB storage
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