The Google Pixel 7a is expected to offer a higher-end set of features than any affordable Pixel we’ve seen so far.
Google made the wise decision to return to its beloved Nexus roots and launch a cheaper Pixel phone back in 2019. The Pixel 3a and 3a XL boasted the same great camera performance as their more expensive siblings for a fraction of the price — they started at just $400. Since then, each Pixel A series phone has delivered a similarly impressive bang for buck, so we’re already eagerly awaiting the Pixel 7a. Let’s dive in and see what we can expect from Google’s next affordable phone.
Will there definitely be a Google Pixel 7a? There’s no guarantee with Google (see the recent Pixelbook cancellation and the death of Stadia), but we’re pretty sure a Pixel 7a is on the way. We’ve been hearing about a phone codenamed Lynx for a while now, with plenty of speculation about what it could be. It’s looking more and more likely that this isn’t the mythical Pixel Ultra or the Pixel foldable (probably codenamed Felix). Instead, we expect this to be the mid-range Pixel 7a that will arrive sometime next year.
When Google first launched the Pixel 3a, it came alongside a larger XL model, just like every Pixel had done up to that point. However, the Pixel 4a didn’t have a bigger brother, unless you count the Pixel 4a 5G (although that had more in common with the Pixel 5). The same formula followed for the Pixel 5a — which saw a very limited release in just the US and Japan — and the Pixel 6a. We would imagine the Pixel 7a will only come in one size, too.
When will the Pixel 7a release date be? Pixel A series release dates have been a little all over the place, so it’s hard to predict exactly when the next model will land. Chip shortages and other supply chain issues have plagued the series in recent years, but the situation will hopefully have improved by the time the 7a comes around.
