Google Pixel 7A Review: New Price!

Design

The Pixel 7A introduces a refined design with a metal wraparound visor and a pill cutout for the cameras, maintaining the signature Pixel aesthetic. Marques Brownlee highlights the new color options, including a light blue called "sea," alongside charcoal, snow, and an online-exclusive coral red 1. The phone's build quality is praised for its clicky buttons and well-placed antenna bands, offering a good trade-off for its price 1.

It's a very good trade-off for the hardware price.

--- Marques Brownlee

Despite the price increase to $499, the Pixel 7A remains a solid mid-range option with its familiar design elements 2.

   

Performance

The Pixel 7A features a 90 Hz display and wireless charging, enhancing its performance and convenience. Marques Brownlee notes that the 90 Hz display is off by default but significantly improves smoothness when activated 3. The phone is powered by the same Tensor G2 chip and 8 GB of RAM as the Pixel 7, ensuring similar performance levels 3.

It's a 60 Hz phone, but you can go into the display settings and turn on smooth display.

--- Marques Brownlee

While the Pixel 7A is positioned as a premium mid-range device, Brownlee suggests considering the Pixel 7 for its additional features and often discounted price 4.

   

Camera

The Pixel 7A introduces new camera systems, featuring a 64 MP main camera, a 13 MP ultra-wide, and a 13 MP selfie camera. Marques Brownlee appreciates the improved photo-processing capabilities, noting the larger sensor's ability to capture more light and provide a natural depth of field 5. Despite the lack of a macro mode, the camera excels in dynamic range and low-light performance 5.

Pixel photos look pretty good for a $500 phone.

--- Marques Brownlee

The phone maintains the Pixel's reputation for quality selfies and video capabilities, making it a top contender in the mid-range smartphone camera market 1.