The smartphone industry is evolving and the standard for flagships is increasing. As more top-notch features are used for flagships, entry-level and mid-range smartphones get better. At the moment, flagships get at least a 120Hz screen refresh rate. This means that 90Hz is now available for entry-level or mid-range smartphones. Apple refuses to use a high refresh rate screen for its basic iPhones. However, Google is likely to take a different route.Ā Last year’s Google Pixel 6a was criticized for its lack of a high-refresh screen. The company will now make changes to the upcoming Google Pixel 7a.
According to reports, the Google Pixel 7a will come with aĀ 90Hz screen. This device will also support wireless charging. Furthermore, it will come with a new set of rear dual-camera hardware. @Kuba Wojciechowski claims the 90Hz display is a new generation 1080p panel from Samsung Display. Initial speculations considers this device to be a “Pixel 7 Ultra”. However, the codename, Lynx, actually refers to the Pixel 7a.Ā
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Google Pixel 7a specs
TheĀ Google Pixel 7a uses two new image sensors: an IMX787 wide-angle lens and an IMX712 ultra-wide-angle lens. This is a major upgrade compared to the existing IMX363. Its camera is codenamed “Pixel 22 Mid-range”. This is different from the “Pixel 22 Premium” on the Pixel 7/Pro.
Wojciechowski believes this could make the Pixel 7a one of the best mid-range smartphones of 2023. The wireless charging capacity of this device is only 5W. For a mid-range smartphone, it is about the presence of the feature.Ā
Furthermore, theĀ Pixel 7a may be the first mid-range model to use Google’s Tensor chip. It will also come with a Qualcomm WCN6740 chip (Wi-Fi/Bluetooth). Previous devices such as Google’s Pixel 6 series and Pixel 7 uses Broadcom’s tech.Ā At the moment, there is no official information on the price of this device. However, there are reports that Google will stick with its previous pricing.Ā
