Google’s Pixel 7a is expected to be available for purchase on May 11 at a significantly higher price than the Pixel 6a. Possible upgrades, such as a 90Hz screen and 64MP main camera, could justify this increase.
The Pixel 7a, an affordable model in the Pixel 7 line, is expected on May 10, 2023 alongside the Pixel Fold at the same time. The two smartphones would be announced on the occasion of the Google I/O conference. But rumors of feature upgrades to the Google Pixel 7a could lead to a price hike, according to a retail source.
Google Pixel 7a: improved features, but at what cost?
The next mid-range phone would cost $499, which is $50 more than the Pixel 6a. This price increase may seem modest given the whispered upgrades, such as a 90Hz display, 64MP main camera and wireless charging, but it’s still a 16.6% increase compared to the previous model.
If these rumors are true, the Pixel 7a’s $499 price tag won’t be greeted with enthusiasm by fans who have seen prices skyrocket in the tech world for the past few years. But Google has every interest in pursuing this strategy: sales of the Pixel 6a, 7 and 7 Pro generation phones were the highest in Google’s history, according to CEO Sundar Pichai.
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So, what release date for the Google Pixel 7a? It might be available in stores from May 11, 2023, which would be faster than the Pixel 6a, which only shipped two months after launch. Although there is no confirmation on the exact release date, it does bode well for early availability for customers eager to get the new phone.
Note that advertised prices for the Pixel 7a are in US dollars, which means prices could vary by region and local currency. However, since Google is a global company, it is likely that prices in other currencies will also reflect this increase. In France, the Google Pixel 7a could be priced at €509 or €519.
