Google Pixel 7a to get Face Unlock feature, suggests new leak

One of the key areas where the Pixel 7a is expected to receive an upgrade over its predecessor, the Pixel 6a, is in terms of face unlock support. The Pixel 6a lacked an AI-based facial recognition system to unlock the phone, but with the Pixel 7a, Google is reportedly adding this feature for user convenience.

According to tipster Snoopy Tech, who shared some UI images of the phone, the Pixel 7a will have a flat display with a hole-punch cutout at the top centre and slightly thicker bezels. Additionally, the phone will offer two types of biometric authentication methods, including the face unlock feature along with an in-display fingerprint sensor.

Google Pixel 7a specifications (expected)

The Google Pixel 7a is expected to come with a 6.1-inch OLED panel with a Full HD+ resolution and a 90Hz refresh rate. The handset will likely be powered by Google’s in-house Tensor G2 SoC and paired with up to 8GB LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of UFS3.1 storage.

The handset is said to feature a dual camera setup on the back with a new 64MP primary camera along with a 13MP ultra-wide angle sensor. For selfies and video calls, the Pixel 7a will likely rely on an updated 12MP sensor. Other notable features on the handset include 5G, 4G, WiFi6, wireless charging, Android 13 out of the box with the promise of 3 future Android version updates, and a sizeable 4,500mAh battery with support for 18W charging.