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Google Pixel 7a goes on sale in Singapore for S$749

By Liu Hongzuo - on 11 May 2023, 12:20pm

Google Pixel 7a goes on sale in Singapore for S$749

Google Pixel 7a launches in Singapore.

The budget-friendly Google Pixel variant is finally here. At Google I/O 2023, Google today announced the Google Pixel 7a, bringing the best of Google’s handset experience into a wallet-friendly package.

Google Pixel 7a (front).

While the Google Pixel 7a doesn’t have a 120Hz display like its Pixel 7 Pro flagship counterpart (review here), the Pixel 7a still gets a 90Hz refresh rate for its 6.1-inch Full HD (1080p) gOLED panel. Not only is that on par with the regular Pixel 7's resolution and refresh rate, but it’s also the highest-ever refresh rate seen on a Google Pixel’s midrange A-series mobiles (officially, since Pixel 6a's 90Hz refresh rate required unofficial modding).

Pixel 7a also gets the same processor packed inside the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro, with Google using its proprietary Google Tensor G2 to power the Pixel 7a’s AI demands and processing needs. Google also included the Titan M2 co-processor responsible for the personal cybersecurity on these Pixel phones.

Most of the Pixel enhancements seen at its flagship counterparts’ launch also made it over to the Pixel 7a, so you can expect the same Material You overlay, along with imaging features like Super Res Zoom, Real Tone, Photo Unblur, Night Sight, Long Exposure, and Guided Frame. Some features that came later through regular Pixel Feature Drops (1, 2, 3) are also already available with the Google Pixel 7a at launch. For example, Clear Calling and Direct My Call are both on Pixel 7a, whilst these features were a March 2023 update for older Pixel devices.

The Pixel 7a packs dual rear cameras, led by a primary 64MP main shooter capable of supporting 4K resolution 60FPS video recording (but doesn't have the flagship variant's level of light sensitivity). It’s accompanied by a 13MP ultrawide angle lens with 120° field-of-view. The front camera is a clear 13MP shooter to support 4K30FPS video calls and its Face Unlock feature.

Other components in this budget-conscious Pixel are its 8GB RAM and 128GB storage, 4,385mAh battery with 18W wired and 7.5W wireless fast charging, along with support for 5G connectivity (sub6, mmWave), Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.3. 

Typically, phones priced well below current flagship offerings would opt for an all-plastic build. However, the Google Pixel 7a still offers a 3D metal visor and Ano Frame architecture design – offering users some hints of aluminium without breaking the bank. Even more surprising is the inclusion of IP67-rated water and dust resistance, which is uncommon for phones at its tier.

 

Singapore pricing and availability

Google Pixel 7a in Charcoal, Snow, Sea (L to R).

In Singapore, the Google Pixel 7a officially retails at S$749 from 11 May 2023 onwards in three colourways: Snow, Sea, and Charcoal.

Right now, Amazon is having a promotion for the Pixel 7a. 

Get S$120 Google store voucher, S$50 Amazon.sg Gift Card with the Google Pixel 7a. Citi mastercard Get S$75 instant discount.

Get a S$120 Google store voucher, S$50 Amazon.sg gift card and instant S$75 off when you purchase the Pixel 7a with a Citi Mastercard on Amazon

Alternatively, you can find the Pixel 7a at Singapore’s Google Store, Courts Online, Challenger Online, and Shopee.

If you prefer physical or offline retail, you can walk in-store to Courts and Challenger to find the Pixel 7a instead.

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