In brief, the Pixel 6a is currently offered on Flipkart for Rs 28,999. The only 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant of the phone was released in India for Rs 43,999. It’s possible that India won’t get the Pixel Fold.
At the upcoming Google IO 2023 event on May 10, Google is anticipated to unveil its most recent Pixel 7a smartphone and its first foldable smartphone, Pixel Fold. Although smartphone prices have surfaced online prior to the official announcement, smartphones have been the subject of rumours for a while. The Pixel 7a will cost $499 (roughly Rs 40,000), which is $50 more than the Pixel 6a’s launch price, claims tipper Jon Prosser. The Pixel Fold is expected to cost $1,799 at launch. (roughly Rs 1.47 lakh). The official launch of the two smartphones has not yet been disclosed by Google.
Customers will be able to select from the Pixel 7a’s Charcoal, Snow, Sea (light blue), and Coral blue colors, according to a tweet from Prosser. According to reports, customers will be able to purchase the phone right away. The Pixel Fold, on the other hand, might go on sale later this year.
Whether Google will release the Pixel Fold in India is unknown. However, given that the company has previously released Pixel A-series smartphones, the Pixel 7a’s release appears likely. The tipster has not disclosed the Pixel 7a’s price in India, but we can anticipate that it will exceed Rs 40,000. The Pixel 6a was introduced by Google in India last year for Rs 43,999 for the only 6GB RAM and 128GB storage variant. The Pixel 6a might also see a price reduction once the Pixel 7a launches in India.
Currently, Flipkart is selling the Pixel 6a for Rs 28,999.
This year, significant improvements are also anticipated for the Pixel 7a. It might have a similar aesthetic to the Pixel 6a, with a few minor differences. As a result, we can anticipate a hole-punch display and a rectangular bar for the dual rear cameras on the back. The only smartphone with three cameras on the back is Google’s flagship 7 Pro.
In terms of specifications, the Pixel 7a might provide a 90Hz OLED display as opposed to the Pixel 6a’s 60Hz display. It might come equipped with Google’s specialised Tensor G2 chipset, which would probably be paired with LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage options. According to a leak, the phone could have a 4,410mAh battery that supports 18W wired charging technology. The phone might not have wireless charging, which the majority of Android phones in the price range do not. The wireless charging technology is supported by its rival, the Nothing Phone (1).
A 64-megapixel Sony IMX787 primary sensor, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide Sony IMX712 camera, and 5G are additional noteworthy features. Stereo speakers are also said to be included with the gadget. Finally, Google will tout the phone’s stock Android functionality along with a promise of updates for at least three years.
In contrast, the Pixel Fold might have two selfie cameras and three cameras on the back, like the Galaxy Z Fold 4. The phone will probably run on Android 12 or 13L, a specialised operating system for tablets and foldable devices.
