Google Launches $499 Pixel 7a Smartphone, Free Pixel Buds A-Series and Phone Case With Order [Video]

Google has announced the launch of a new Pixel 7a smartphone starting at $499. The phone features a 6.1-inch display, 64MP camera, 8GB of RAM, and a Google Tensor G2 processor. If you order now, Google will include free Pixel Buds A-Series wireless earbuds and a limited edition phone case.

Meet Google Pixel 7a, our latest A-Series phone that delivers all the helpfulness of Google for less. It's built with Google Tensor G2, our flagship processor, and Titan M2, our dedicated security chip, making it faster, more efficient and more secure. Pixel 7a is packed with many of the must-have features of our premium phones that are now available on an A-series phone for the first time — like Face Unlock, 8GB of RAM, an up to 90Hz Smooth Display and wireless charging. Pixel 7a provides the core Pixel experience, starting at $499.





Here's a look at the key features announced by Google...

A sleek design you know and love

Pixel 7a has the same familiar design as Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, with its iconic Pixel camera bar and smooth, sculpted surfaces. Featuring an all-new midframe architecture, Pixel 7a is our most durable A-series yet. And to support our continued commitment to sustainability, the aluminum housing is made with 100% recycled content.

You can choose from four colors to suit your style: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, and Coral.3 We're even launching Pixel Buds A-Series in a new color, Sea. For added protection, don't forget to pick up a case made just for Pixel 7a.

More help from AI on an A-series phone

Pixel 7a includes all of the AI-powered Pixel Call Assist features that make Pixel the best phone for phone calls:
● Direct My Call lets you see menu options and get to the right department quicker when calling businesses.
● Call Screen tells you who's calling and why, so you know before picking up.
Hold for Me waits on the line so you don't have to and notifies you once the representative is available.
● Clear Calling enhances the caller's voice and reduces background noise.
● Wait Times gives you an estimated time you'll be on hold for when calling a business.

It also has all the Pixel Speech features powered by Tensor G2, like Live Translate, Recorder Speaker Labels, Assistant Voice Typing, and Voice Messaging Transcription on the Messages app.

A fully upgraded camera system

Ranked the best smartphone camera under $500,4 Pixel 7a's camera system has been completely upgraded to bring amazing camera features to more people. The phone's upgraded main camera features a 72% larger sensor than Pixel 6a, allowing for 44% more light. Plus, it has an all-new 13-megapixel ultrawide lens, so you can capture more in your shots. And Night Sight is twice as fast as on Pixel 6a.

You'll even be able to capture 4K video with the all-new, 13-megapixel front camera. And for the first time on an A-series, Pixel 7a has Long Exposure, which can add texture and energy when photographing things in motion like waterfalls. To top it all off, thanks to Tensor G2, Pixel 7a includes Super Res Zoom up to 8x to give you sharp, high-quality images so you'll never miss a detail when taking photos from further away.

You'll also get all of the photography experiences that make Pixel, Pixel — like Magic Eraser and Photo Unblur in Google Photos. And as always, your Pixel's camera includes Real Tone technology, so your skin tone is accurately represented.

Pricing and Availability:

Pixel 7a is available to order today starting at $499 in Coral, Sea, Charcoal, and Snow colors.

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