Should you buy Google Pixel 6a or wait for Pixel 7a instead?

Google Pixel 7a is all but confirmed to launch at Google’s I/O 2023 event, which is set for May 10th. The handset will arrive as a successor to the Pixel 6a, which introduced a brand-new design language to the Pixel A-series. The handset is touted to bring some notable improvements, especially to the display, camera, performance and possibly battery department with the addition of wireless charging support. At this juncture, we talk about whether you should buy the Pixel 6a now or instead wait for Pixel 7a to land in India.

Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a (expected) prices

Google Pixel 6a launched at Rs 43,999 for the single 6GB/128GB is available in a single variant. However, at the time of writing this, the phone is available for as low as Rs 28,999.

Pixel 7a is rumoured to be priced at $499 (approx Rs 41,000). We can speculate the cost in India (considering Google launches in the country) to be around Rs 44,000.

Google Pixel 6a specifications

The Google Pixel 6a sports a 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with a standard 60Hz refresh rate, 20:9 aspect ratio, HDR, always-on display with now playing, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 protection. Though the phone launched with Android 12 OS, the Android 13 update is made available already. Connectivity options include 5G, 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 LE, GPS, and a USB Type C port.

The phone is powered by the in-house Tensor chipset paired with 6GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB storage. There is a 4306mAh battery with 18W fast charging support. The Pixel 6a is equipped with an under-display fingerprint sensor for security, stereo speakers, a Titan M2 security chip and dual microphones.

Pixel 6a features a dual-camera setup on the back, comprising a 12.2MP primary camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. There is an 8MP snapper on the front for selfies and video chats.

Google Pixel 7a specifications (expected)

Google Pixel 7a specifications will build on the predecessor. The phone will have the same 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display but with a 90Hz refresh rate this time. The phone will retain the same Tensor G2 chipset coupled with 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB UFS 3.1 storage. The phone will likely run on Android 13 OS out of the box.

The Pixel 7a is tipped to come with a 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor and a 13MP secondary sensor. The phone could house a 10.8MP snapper on the front for selfies. There will be 5G network connectivity and an in-display fingerprint sensor for security. We should know the complete specifications soon.

Should you buy Pixel 6a or wait for Pixel 7a?

With less than a month’s time for the Pixel 7a launch in the country, those who are planning to buy the Pixel should definitely wait for the 6a successor. This is especially considering the higher screen refresh rate, probably a bigger-sized battery to compensate for the higher refresh rate, and a bigger 64MP camera, which should definitely deliver better quality images in comparison to the predecessor.

With Tensor G2 on board, the performance should be improved especially during multitasking and gaming. This will be aided by the LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 storage. All these upgrades should definitely make up for the rumoured price hike by $50 in comparison to the predecessor.