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Google Pixel 7a: Is it the First Smartphone with a Qualcomm Wi-Fi Bluetooth Chip

Under the Google Pixel 7 series, Google has just introduced the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones in India.

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Under the Google Pixel 7 series, Google has just introduced the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro smartphones in India. It now looks like the tech giant is getting ready to introduce another Pixel 7 model shortly. However, it will arrive in mid-2023. According to earlier rumours, Google has begun developing the Pixel 7a smartphone under the codename Lynx. The rumoured Google Pixel 7a smartphone has recently received some new information from developer Kuba Wojciechowski.

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What to expect from the new smartphone?

Wojciechowski claims that the Google Pixel 7a will display a 90Hz refresh rate. For comparison, the display of the Google Pixel 6a's predecessor had a 60 Hz refresh rate. The smartphone is also rumoured to offer wireless charging in addition to this. According to Wojciechowski, the Lynx smartphone's camera setup is referred to as "Pixel 22 Mid-range" by the manufacturer, implying that it is a Google Pixel 7a since "Pixel 22 Premium" was used for the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

What are the significant improvements in the new smartphone?

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Additionally, according to the developer, the future Google Pixel 7a will include a brand-new dual rear camera arrangement with "l10 wide" (IMX787) and "l10 UW" cameras (IMX712). Telephoto lenses are most likely unavailable for smartphones. The IMX878 represents a significant improvement over the IMX363 seen in the Google Pixel 6a.

Kuba Wojciechowski also stated that Google would purchase 1080p panels from Samsung with a 90Hz refresh rate. According to reports, the Google Pixel 7a will be the first smartphone with a Qualcomm Wi-Fi Bluetooth chip, the WCN6740, and a Google Tensor processor.

What is the expected price?

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The Google Pixel 7a is anticipated to cost roughly $449 when it launches. The cost of the Pixel 7a is not known at this time. The gadget is expected to cost around the same as its predecessor.

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