It's been almost a year since the Pixel 7a came out, and we have the Pixel 8a just over the horizon. Is the Pixel 7a any good in 2024?
Google I/O 2024 is just a month away. We expect Android 15 to be shown off, and some hardware, too. In previous years, Google has used I/O to show off the latest for its Pixel A-series device. This year should give us the Google Pixel 8a, and we might even get a peek at what’s coming with the next-generation Pixel Fold 2.
Related What I still like about the Google Pixel 7a As a proprietor of small phones, the Pixel 7a is a great size. It has a 6.1-inch display, which seems to be the standard for “small” phones these days. It’s very similar to my daily iPhone 15 Pro, so using it with one hand is manageable, unlike larger Android phones I’ve been using recently .
One of the new features in Android 14 is the new lock screen clocks, and I love this addition. It gives you more options to customize your lock screen, and it’s cool that it can be dynamic and change with lock screen content. I always enjoy being able to make my devices more personal, so changing it up from the default setting is always welcome to me.
Photos taken with the Pixel 7a are still quite detailed and sharp, and the shutter is still reasonably fast with the Tensor G2. The colors have a bit of pop without being overly done and still look realistic, which I appreciate. The pricing for the Pixel 7a was always an awkward sticking point. When it launched, Google still had the Pixel 6a for sale at $349, but it now looks like that is discontinued, so the Pixel 7a pricing makes a bit more sense. But for just a little bit more, you can get the Pixel 8, which is a much better phone overall.
Battery life is also not a strong point, and the slow 18W charging is a bummer. I mean, even the newest Moto G Power charges at 30W, and the OnePlus 12R has very impressive 80W speeds that blow way past the Pixel 7a.
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