The octa-core Google Tensor G2 processor of the Google Pixel 7a, clocked at 2.85GHz, and the 8GB RAM, offer high performance for modern applications and your favorite mobile video games.
AMOLED Display
The beautiful 6.3’’ AMOLED screen of the Google Pixel 7a will impress you, with a 90Hz refresh rate and 1080x2400 resolution, so you can see clearly even in fast-action scenes. Additionally, thanks to the maximum brightness of 1400 nits, you will see comfortably, even during the day in outdoor spaces, while the screen features Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection, for added security.
Take stunning photos
On the front of the Google Pixel 7a, you will find a 13MP camera (20mm lens, f/2.2 aperture), allowing you to take beautiful selfies and videos in maximum quality 4K@30. On the back, you will find a dual-camera system, capable of capturing video in maximum quality 4K@30/60fps, which consists of:
Wide-angle camera 64MP, with 26mm lens, f/1.9 aperture, Laser AF, OIS, dual-pixel PDAF.
Ultra-wide-angle camera 13MP, with f/2.2 aperture and 120-degree field of view.
Battery 4385mAh
The 4,385mAh battery of the Google Pixel 7a features wireless and fast charging capabilities, so you don't have to deal with cables and be without your phone for long periods.
Google Security
Thanks to the fingerprint sensor, which is integrated at the bottom of the screen, as well as Google's advanced security software, the Google Pixel 7a keeps your files safe from prying eyes.
Accelerometer, Face ID, Light Sensor, Altemeter, Barometer, Gyroscope, Compass
Fingerprint
Under the Screen
Dimensions
Length
152 mm
Width
72.9 mm
Thickness
9 mm
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only bad thing is they don't have customer support so if you having software issue you can't reach someone and their article not enough to solve every issue.
Good phone, especially for its software, it has the cleanest and most user-friendly Android compared to any other phone because it is from the same manufacturer, regardless of whether you are someone who uses it as is or someone who wants to install GrapheneOS or Calyx OS.
In terms of hardware, it doesn't feel cheap in the hand with the aluminum frame, it has an incredible camera, the OLED screen is beautiful, and it is powerful enough to run almost everything with ease.
For these reasons and the reason I bought it (to install GrapheneOS), it is probably the best phone on the market, but for other people, the positives unfortunately end here. The battery is perhaps disappointingly small, with the chip being quite power-hungry; with heavy use, with data on all day, frequent opening and use of the camera, it may need charging twice a day, taking about an hour to go from 0 to 100%. It does not have a headphone jack or an SD card slot, so I hope 100 free GB is enough for you. Finally, 5G and VoLTE with Cosmote (I don't know about other providers) work, but it does not activate for the SIM with this phone because this generation of Pixels is imported without representation in our country; you either need to have a new SIM with these activated beforehand or put your old one in another 5G phone for activation before putting it in this one.
Final opinion: I got it in 2023, but in 2024 and beyond, it’s better to get the Pixel 8a for better Greek support and because of the 8, they promised 7 years of updates from the manufacturer, so it will last much longer for the extra money you will spend
The best in this category and for this money.
Those of you who can spend around 400€ for a mobile phone will not find anything better, neither in camera nor in functionality
Nice design, normal size, does not lag during use, very powerful cameras that take perfect photos in combination with the Google editing program that is already installed are simply perfect! The battery lasts about a day and a half, depending on usage. Negatively, the device heats up a bit if you use it a little more (YouTube, Netflix, games, etc.) and the call quality is average. Finally, do not expect a charger inside, only the cable is included. Nevertheless, I give it 5 stars because it is very convenient, simple, fast, and easy to use, takes wonderful photos, and is beautiful in blue color at least.
Owner of the 7a for about 1.5 months and previously had the 6a, so I will say some things in comparison to the 6a!
The phone is fast with very good photo and software editing (like the 6a and all the pixels).
But the most important thing that I didn't have with the previous phone is the 5g, volte, and vowifi, which now all work perfectly with Nova!
The fingerprint has improved a lot and now it also has face recognition that works correctly (the 6a didn't have).
The only small complaint is the battery that barely lasts a day without games!
So now that companies have solved the issue of services that the pixels used to suffer from in this area, the only issue that remains is the official introduction, which I think will not be delayed and will be resolved.
So for someone who dares to buy it (due to the fear of official service), they will not regret it at all!
Do not prefer it, owner of Samsung for years, I took it for a change and for the relatively good review.
I have had the phone for a week and it has some freezes on Messenger, Facebook, and Instagram. I was talking on video call on Messenger and I wanted to go back to Messenger to send a message to another chat simultaneously with the video call and the phone had a strong freeze, I had to close all tabs and re-enter the application and all this on a new phone
Owner for three days now! I will start with what scared me the most. The fingerprint. It's bulletproof. They may have improved it with the upgrades that have been made but 9 out of 10 works flawlessly! The one time it doesn't work is not the sensor's fault but because I was used to the previous A52s which had the sensor in a different location (a little lower). The battery worries me but it's still early to judge. But based on the mAh it has, I will probably be in the same boat during the day. For the mAh it has, it's very honest. Google's chipset is annoyingly fast. It's top-notch and with upgrades on the way. The process for eSIM is very easy and now with support for 5G. It has some issues with overheating but this happened to me once when I put the phone in the car with Bluetooth Android Auto and had loaded Waze Maps and was playing music from YT Music. But it didn't even flinch except that it was warm. These are from me, I definitely do not regret my purchase. Returning to Pixel after a while when I was a fan of Google's Nexus series.
I was scared by the comments about the fingerprint. It works fine and always recognizes, just like the face unlock (with good lighting). Since I've only had it for two days, I will update once I have a clear opinion. For now, though, I am excited. Especially about its size, as most are now slippers!
Positive:
. * Camera (photo and video)—the strong point of the phone. Indeed, the photos and videos are of high quality from the automatic settings of GCam, and incomparably superior to those taken by devices close to the price of the Pixel 7a—especially the video does not find it close to the price of the pixel.
. * Stock Android. No installed apps, no ads.
. * Size. Convenient size without being bulky like many phones of the era.
. * Battery. Unlike what most say about the battery, for me who do not use the phone for games and social media, but for everything else, my battery lasts most of the time the whole day (24 hours).
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Negative:
. * Fingerprint unlock. It is simply UNACCEPTABLE. It works one out of seven times—and maybe I'm being generous. Without a screen protector it might work better, but I wouldn't risk using it without a screen protector.
. * Charging. It does not have fast charging, however I wouldn't say it's particularly slow either.
. * Absence of a 3.5mm headphone jack.
. * The package does not include a charger.
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Some (more) personal observations:
. * Sound during calls. I don't know if I got a defective product, but during calls, sometimes, a sound like a knock is heard in the earpiece.
. * Absence of IR Blaster. This is a personal observation, since my previous phone had it, but in any case, it could have an IR Blaster so you can use the phone as a remote control—a feature that most Xiaomis have at much lower prices. As I mentioned, I had it and it's convenient.
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The phone is good—especially for €400 it's a good deal.
Overall a very good phone. Convenient in hand due to its size, very fast in whatever task you do (I haven't tried games) and without any glitches. Amazing screen and flawless photos. The battery will definitely last the day even with heavy use. On the downside, the slow charging, which I didn't pay much attention to at first, but eventually bothers me. The fingerprint sensor is completely useless unless you moisten your finger before placing it on the screen. Then it works. And the face unlock usually takes a little longer and requires very good lighting, so that's also problematic. Fortunately, the pattern is very fast and accurate.
This mobile phone is chosen purely and solely for the camera. The reason is that this camera is not found at all for this money. (and besides the fact that it takes very good photos, Google's processing takes them to another level, making them a different photo from the original) it competes with an equivalent iPhone that costs twice as much. The battery is average. It takes a while to charge but lasts all day. One very annoying thing - the fingerprint sensor. Half the time it doesn't work, otherwise you have to enter a code. On other phones it would unlock before you even touched it properly, this one requires careful clicking and if---- anyone who is passionate and knowledgeable about photography I don't think they will regret it. As for calls, everything is fine for now
The phone is definitely worth 100% of its money, especially if you catch it on sale. It is a flagship quality, with the software and hardware showing exactly that in every aspect you try it. An easy "hack" is to set the screen to 90Hz, it will consume battery but completely changes the navigation. It comes factory set at 60 Hz, but if you try it at 90 you simply won't go back. My only complaint is that the Messenger bubbles don't work, and it's absolutely annoying. I haven't found a solution so far, from what I read online it's a pretty common issue they have since Android 14 came out, so I hope they fix it in the future. Oh, and it supports 5G normally from December 23!
One of the top value-for-money smartphones on the market. Honestly, I don't know what the hell is going on and why Google doesn't have actual support in Greece (probably some exclusive agreement with Samsung or Xiaomi), but thank god we can order it through Skroutz. A smartphone that easily competes with others worth €1000+. It simply rocks!
It was critically important for me to have 2 SIM cards. I planned to use the first one as a physical one and the second one as an eSIM. But the sim card just couldn't activate. There are quite a few topics in Google on the topic that they cannot connect eSim card to a Google pixel. I tried all the solutions and nothing worked for me (manual input of course I tried). This was important to me, so keep in mind that there may be problems with eSIM
As the owner of Nexus 5X and Pixel 4a, I declare myself very satisfied with the Pixel mobiles. I have experienced very few problems in almost 7 years, and with the 4a, I haven't had any. Naturally, my next choice was the Pixel 7a, which was purchased from abroad.
The Android version it has (14) is very close to the one that the 4a had (13), which for me was super familiar, as well as the transfer of applications from one phone to another, which was very fast and easy. In terms of size, it is considerably larger and heavier (193.5 g compared to 143 g). However, it has a much better screen, much better - and tangible - build quality, better sound - including HD Voice support in calls (indicated), always recognized fingerprint (the 4a had an issue), 5G (see image), and a normal battery that lasts over a day with normal usage (not gaming).
These are my observations after two weeks of use. At €400, I believe it is a good choice for stock Android with updates and support, and the - classically - top-notch camera in this price range. It also has a nice appearance in this series.
Unfortunately, I have a problem with the android. Since July 2023, when I bought it, I have a problem with the Bluetooth. The call termination sound cannot be heard from the hands-free and it no longer detects the program I was listening to in the car. From what I have seen, other users have a similar problem. In the end, they fix something and break something else
Starting with my previous phone, it was the Redmi Note 8, which was a cheap phone that costs less than 200 euros. It broke and I had to quickly change my phone because I didn't have any other spare to use. I ended up with the Pixel 7a on the advice of a friend because it is a relatively small phone, which suits me, and it has an incredible camera and software. All of this is true and more, the software is awesome, fast, and simple, and the camera is amazing (sometimes when there is poor lighting and you take a photo, it looks like you have applied a filter, something that I only encounter in the selfie camera, but this happens because it uses a lot of AI to capture the best possible photos, which is not a bad thing but keep it in mind). The size of the phone is convenient for me because I have small hands and I don't like holding a huge phone. The screen displays nice colors and is smooth with the 90Hz refresh rate. The phone's speaker is very nice, but not as loud. At first, the sound seemed strange to me, but then I got used to it and realized that it produces vibrant and clear sound with bass. It is worth mentioning that the screen brightness is not that good, in sunlight, you have to set it to the maximum in specific cases, but it's not a big issue.
You should know that the only downside to Pixel phones is that it is difficult to find spare parts in Greece. It is impossible for me to find anything for my phone (case and screen protector) here. Also, there is no WiFi calling, which doesn't bother me personally, but there are people who need it (nor 5G). One last thing, the battery will last you a day for everyday use like social media browsing, music, and light gaming.
My advice is for those who are not in a hurry to wait and see at what price the Pixel 8 will reach or in case the 8a is released, consider getting those. Otherwise, look for the Pixel 7a and iPhone, in my opinion, these two companies produce the best phones (there are some exceptions with Samsung)
The only problem I encountered was that in calls longer than 10 minutes, the sound quality deteriorated to the point where you had to hang up. With the installation of pixel ims and the activation of volte and vowifi, it is flawless. My battery lasts 2 days with several calls and about 4 hours of surfing/social media per day. The size is fine, although personally I would prefer it to be slightly smaller. The quality is great and what I like is that you can feel the buttons when pressed.
Excellent mobile with a processor that gives it the speed you expect from a Google mobile. The camera software as well as the Google Assistant are top-notch. The only major drawback is the battery. I have been using the mobile for less than a month, with average usage (without gaming and minimal video calls), and the battery barely lasts a day. By the end of the day, I usually have 10-15% remaining.
Only flaw is that it does mirroring ONLY through Chromecast. Practically, you can't do mirroring almost anywhere else. Other than that, it is the best value for money in the mid-range category for 2023.
I have had the phone for 3 months now and I am quite satisfied. It has not experienced a single lag. The overheating issue that was mentioned for the 7 series disappeared after the first update, at least in the 7a. You can handle it quickly without any freezing and the device stays cool. Clean Android software from the mother company without any ads popping up on the screen like in other brands.
- AMAZING camera that you can't find in many more expensive phones. It takes beautiful photos and in low light conditions, which is not easily found. The video is decent without being shaky, better than the previous model 6a.
- Flexible software with an "intelligent" AI processor that specializes in AI. You can communicate with the device hands-free. Hopefully, Google will add Greek language FINALLY in some update.
- Only 4G signal for now in Greece for the pixels, but I don't care at all since it is crystal clear and works everywhere.
- The battery is average but not bad as the software helps it. It lasts a day of use without any worries. The downside is that it doesn't charge quickly, but you always lose something if you don't spend 1000 euros.
- The size of 6.1 inches is ideal for me, as everything else seems like slippers.
- The speakers are decent. The microphone performs well in sound recordings.
In Greece, WiFi calling does not work out of the box, it needs to be enabled with separate apps. Look for shizuku, pixel ims, and cosmote to see the process. Where I live, I have a big problem with the signal, so I use WiFi calling a lot, and until I manage to get it working again, I suffer. The battery, without playing games and with simple browsing and a few videos and music, lasts me a day and something. Overall, compared to the poco x3 pro that I had, for the simple usage I do, I feel like it was better and it's a phone that is 2-3 years older. If I had researched it better, I probably wouldn't buy it again. The fingerprint sensor works 1 out of 2 times. I have scanned my finger 4 times for it to be reliable. In terms of photos, videos, speed, and screen, it is flawless. P.S: The stock Android without the unnecessary apps of the respective manufacturer like Mi, Samsung, etc. is invaluable.
The mobile phone is good if you know what you're getting beforehand. For better or worse, in such mid-range phones there is no longer one that has it all, you lose something somewhere and gain something somewhere else. Its main advantage is its operating system, clean android, which is incredible compared to other loaded ones like Xiaomi. The charging speed is relatively slow and its battery is average. Its screen is good but it has large bezels and personally, they are a bit annoying. The fingerprint sensor is irritating. 5G doesn't work yet but now there is Volte normally. Its speaker is stereo, quite loud and satisfactory. Its camera is very good, especially if you explore the options it gives you. The main problem for me is its price and the small difference it has with the Pixel 7. If it was priced around 400 euros, it would be a very good choice.
Just received the new mobile phone and I am puzzled by the comments that it has a good camera. And overall, I am puzzled by Google and its incompetence. The Pixel 2 that I had before produced much better photo results than the 7a. Now, searching on the internet, I saw that others are facing the same problem. I can't understand if the mobile phone I received is faulty or if they all have the same poor quality
The battery lasts for about 12-14 hours with moderate use, and charges painfully slowly. The face unlock is pretty good (not super). The fingerprint unlock is terrible, it works 1 out of 5 times... Everything else is fine