Google Pixel 7a Tipped To Feature Flagship Camera Sensors, Wireless Charging

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Pixel 7a, Google's purported affordable "A"-tagged mid-range addition to the Pixel 7 series expected to launch in 2023.

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It has been reported that Pixel 7a will come with better cameras and wireless charging, amongst other features.

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Google's first A-series Pixel, the Pixel 3a, was launched on the premise of making the flagship's Pixel experience available on affordable device.

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With every new A-series launch, the company has reduced the divide between the flagship specifications, quality, and experience.

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This strategy was reflected in the Pixel 4a 5G being released by Google alongside the Pixel 5, with both phones featuring identical Qualcomm Snapdragon 765G SoC.

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The Pixel 4a 5G also featured a 90Hz refresh rate supporting display, water resistance, a premium metal body, and wireless charging.

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The Pixel 5a also managed to keep the retail price down while featuring a water-resistant body and metal exterior.

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Most notably, both the Pixel 4a and Pixel 5a phones featured the same main camera sensor as their flagship counterparts.

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However, the Pixel 6a did not feature the same camera sensor as the Pixel 6 with the search giant choosing to retain the camera sensors from Pixel 5a.

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