Google Pixel 7a

Launched in May, genuine repair parts for the Pixel 7a are now available at iFixit, along with step-by-step guides for key replacements.

Android is struggling to keep its market share in the United States, as Apple continues to take over in the market. But, despite Android as a whole losing ground, Google Pixel phones are becoming a bigger slice of the US market.

Google’s latest A-Series smartphones have felt faster than ever thanks to an upgrade to the same Tensor chips as their more expensive siblings, but in the case of the Pixel 7a, it appears that the Tensor G2 processor inside is slightly different.

One of our favorite cases for recent Pixel phones has been from Peak Design. The company’s MagSage-compatible “Everyday Case” is a utilitarian delight, and now, Peak Design has made it available for Pixel 7a.

With the launch of the Pixel 7a earlier this month, Google also released a limited edition case for the new phone that had a touch of Material You and was free with pre-orders. After using it for a bit, I’ve come to the conclusion that it’s a crying shame this thing won’t live on for other phones.

In mid-2023, we have five (yes, 5) Google Pixel phones to choose from. There’s the entry-level Pixel 6a, the step-up Pixel 7a, the default Pixel 7, the top-of-the-line Pixel 7 Pro, and, now, the Pixel Fold. How do you choose? Here’s everything you need to know.

The Pixel 7a uses an “all-new midframe architecture” that results in Google claiming that it is the “most durable A-series yet,” especially against drops, while the design also makes it better for repairs.

The Google Pixel 7a has just been announced, and it brings some significant upgrades to Google’s most affordable smartphone. Here’s where to buy the Pixel 7a and score the best deal.

Thanks to some substantial upgrades, the Pixel 7a has improved on the Pixel 6a formula without a major price increase. Is it worth the upgrade though? Here’s everything you need to know.

With the Google Pixel 7a, the Pixel 7 is pulled into the vortex of what makes a better affordable Android phone. Similar specifications and an almost identical design make it a touch harder to separate. Here’s everything you need to know.

Over the years Google has introduced a lot of “adaptive” features to help improve the smartphone experience, and on the Google Pixel 7a there’s a new addition – Adaptive alert vibration.

The launch of the Pixel 7a in the UK was somewhat tainted with a £50 price increase for the Google Store-exclusive Coral model. It turns out this was indeed a pricing error with refunds now being issued.

The Google Pixel 7a is the company’s first smartphone to be made available in four different colors, but its “Coral” variant seems to come at an extra cost for some buyers.

As the Pixel 7a was simultaneously announced and released today, the company has also published the first Android 13-based factory images for the new mid-range phone.

Google’s freshly announced Pixel 7a is the newest midrange offering from the company. At $499, it’s the cheapest Pixel 7 around, though the Pixel 7a could be free with the right trade-in at the Google Store.

Google officially announced the Pixel 7a and the Pixel Fold today at Google I/O. With both devices available now, now’s the time to lock in your current smartphone’s cash value with 9to5Google’s official trade-in partner, Decluttr. Plus use code “9TO5GOOGLE23” to get an extra 10% cashback for a limited time.