Rating 4.1 24 reviews
Manufacturer: Google
BGR
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

The Pixel 7a is an excellent addition to the Pixel lineup. Cheaper Pixel phones are still getting more expensive, but I think the new features justify the price increase. I still hope that Google is thinking about even cheaper Pixel phones, in the $300-$350 price range that the original Pixel A...
Pros:
  • Solid design, Good performance, Great camera, Upgraded display, Wireless charging
Cons:
  • No telephoto camera, Price increase
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Wired
3 years ago

Google’s Pixel 7A Raises the Bar for Sub-$500 Phones

This is just about all you need in a phone, and it costs less than $500.
Pros:
  • Great performance. Excellent camera system. Nice 90-Hz OLED display. Premium build quality (and fun colors!). Wireless charging support. IP67 water- and dust-resistant. Three OS upgrades and five years of security updates. Tons of helpful software smarts.
Cons:
  • So-so battery life. Finicky fingerprint sensor. No headphone jack or microSD slot. No charger in the box. Small price hike over last year.
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Android Headlines
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a Review: The Best Android phone under $500

Google has nailed it again, with new cameras, a new display and so much more. This all makes the Pixel 7a the best Android phone under $500.
Pros:
  • Best camera in its class, Incredible software features for calls, Compact size, Best haptics in its class, Available in fun colors
Cons:
  • Performance is still pretty slow, Battery life is pretty poor, Feels pretty cheap in the hand
Read more on Android Headlines
What Hi-Fi?
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

The Pixel 7a is a big improvement over the more expensive Pixel 7, making it very easy to recommend. Excellent contrast Punchy colours Dynamic sound Poor dark details Tough competition from Sony
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T3
2 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

After some battery wobbles that had me temporarily concerned, I've quickly come to regard the Google Pixel 7a as the best affordable phone you can buy right now. It's got the power, the cameras and the looks to impress.
Pros:
  • Performance capability well beyond its price point, Great camera improvements for this generation, Android software just runs best on Google
Cons:
  • Battery life isn't great – and charging rather slow, Pricier and chunkier than its predecessor, Screen is fairly heavy on bezel
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Phandroid
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

Despite some shortcomings, the Pixel 7a proves to be a definite step-up from previous A-series handsets from Google, and does enough to blur the difference between flagship and midrange devices.
Pros:
  • The Pixel 7a comes with an improvement in display quality, boosts to performance, as well as consistently terrific mobile photography.
Cons:
  • The Tensor G2 is still prone to heating, and other factors including battery endurance and charging speeds aren't particularly impressive.
Read more on Phandroid
The Verge
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

It’s $50 more than the Pixel 6A, but some key upgrades keep Google’s A-series at the top of the midrange class.
Pros:
  • Robust build and solid software support policy, Best-in-class camera, Improved 90Hz screen, Wireless charging
Cons:
  • $50 more expensive than last year, Fingerprint scanner is still pokey, Camera digital zoom could use an update
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TechRadar UK
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

The Google Pixel 7a is like a gas-guzzling roadster. It's faster than it should be, looks great in photos, and needs to be refueled often along the way.
Pros:
  • Almost as fast as the Pixel 7 Pro, Great photo capabilities and editing tools, Slick Android interface is a pleasure
Cons:
  • Battery won't last all day, Only three years of OS update support, Too expensive given the compromises
Read more on TechRadar UK
Digitaltrends
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

“The Google Pixel 7a is a big upgrade from its predecessor, but it's increased price puts it in a tough spot, considering the Pixel 6a got a deep price cut and the Pixel 7 is just a little bit more.”
Pros:
  • Most compact Pixel 7 device, Water-resistant, 64MP main camera, 90Hz refresh rate, Wireless charging, Four fun colors
Cons:
  • Not great with low light photos, Battery life is disappointing, No reverse wireless charging, Price puts it in an odd place
Read more on Digitaltrends
Review Geek
3 years ago

Google Pixel 7a 5G (8GB RAM, 128GB, Charcoal) - Brand New review

The Pixel 7 was a no-brainer, and now, Google is offering a similar device for $100 less. The Pixel 7a is now available for just $500, and in many ways, it’s identical to its more expensive sibling—it sounds too good to be true! Unfortunately, things aren’t that simple.
Pros:
  • Five years of security updates, Cameras match the quality of Pixel 7, Exclusive AI-enabled features, 90Hz display and wireless charging
Cons:
  • Doesn't make sense at full price, Disappointing build quality, Only three years of OS updates, As with the Pixel 7, camera zoom noticeably lowers photo quality
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