Pixel 7a review: ALL the UPGRADES!

The best A-series smartphone to date!

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[AtPlume]

I'm going to say something strange and maybe controversiaI: I'm glad that the back is made of plastic instead of glass. Not only do I prefer the feel of plastic over glass (only for the back, plastic displays are terrible), it's also less fragile. I don't want to slap a case on it and I hate glass, it's slippery and it cracks when damaged. This plastic back though? It won't shatter. It's actually super flexible, you can easily take it off too, which will probably be awesome for reparability. That and the slightly smaller size is a huge win for the 7a in my book.

[carstuffu]

Problem is, you can find a new Pixel 7 for $499 everywhere.

[dbjungle]

Camera looks amazing! Only reviewers care about wireless charging. HRR varies from person to person, but it's not a big feature for me personally. I've had 3 different 120Hz devices (2 phones, 1 tablet and another 90Hz tablet) and I only notice it when I intentially do something to make it noticeable like scrolling super fast in an unnatural manner. Any other time it feels like it offers absolutely nothing to the user experience IMO.

[mikaelandersson]

A new Pixel 7a owner here coming from Samsung. This phone is awesome and the specs are top notch for its pricetag.
The Google ecosystem is very good also, and the camera is fantastic with many smart features built in. Very happy for this purchase.

[MrLuzzle]

The 7a would definitely eat into the Pixel 7 with the price

[earnistse]

I do like the slightly smaller screen of the 7a. The 7 was just a little too big in my hands so the smaller size is nice. The ideal size is 6 inch screen though like the pixel 5.

[Ashlord]

I love that you mentioned that you’re more likely to use a Telephoto to an Ultrawide. That is especially true with, I barely ever use my Ultrawide but always use my Telephoto to catch things farther away and for better Portrait mode.

[rolins]

At $500 for the 7a, the Pixel 7 is a better buy, but surely in 3-4 months when it will be around $350, there the 7a will be a very good deal if not the best in North America and Europe, but not necessarily elsewhere with competitors like the Poco F5 / F5 Pro, OnePlus 11r or Motorola X40 which in many markets costs $500.

Personally, I would never put $500 into this Pixel 7a, I'd rather buy an S21 Plus / Ultra or a OnePlus 10 Pro.

Ps: on the other hand, the increase in the price of the Pixel 7a does not announce anything good regarding the price of the upcoming Pixels 8 / 8 Pro.

[konaWH]

Cold. Wrong information. 64mp camera is not the same sensor size vs regular 7!

[yodapint]

Question: when will Google distribute their products to more countries?👀

[CrCrdcrmn]

Igot my 7a Tuesday and I really like it a lot. I haven't had the chance to use the camera yet but I'm sure it will be great. The build quality is fantastic. I managed to get the Coral version, the free Pixel buds A series and the free case. Mine doesn't have that raised display though, it's flat with no raised edge.

[TradewithWafer]

Man Pixel 7 is currently selling at $480 here, brandnew

[PrometheanKitchen]

I have a pixel 7 and I think it's a really good phone. It's actually one of the best phones I've ever owned and I think the a series is okay as well I used to have one of those. I had an A4 series phone back in the day

[bitemedia]

Yesterday I got my Pixel 7a for $72. Nothing beats that haha

[ruslanostapenko]

When wallpapers of all google devices will be available?

[andy_dufresne]

Does it have network connectivity issues like Pixel 6 and 7 series?

[SpiritOfTwilight]

I love Pixel devices, BUT I record for my own YT channel with my phone and the Pixel isn't the best in video recording in comparison with the incredible photo capabilities - even on the Pixel 7 Pro. So, I am constantly jumping back to my iPhone 12 Pro for video.

[isai]

What is the name of the stand up charger? Please¿

[NickEspy]

I feel like I'm watching this a little early lol

[SeptienPatterson]

The price of the Pixel 7 could cannibalize the Pixel 7a now...