Google Pixel 7a could be unveiled at Google I/O 2023. (Photo by Vanja Matijevic on Unsplash)
According to new leaks, the Pixel 7a is getting a key feature that was missing from the Pixel 6a: face unlock. Here’s what we know.
With Google I/O 2023 fast approaching, the rumor train for the next budget Pixel device, the Pixel 7a, has picked up. While it will reportedly be an incremental upgrade from the Pixel 6a, the phone is expected to ship with the second-generation Tensor SoC called the Tensor G2 and now, according to leaker Snoopy Tech, the Pixel 7a is getting a key feature that was missing on the Pixel 6a: face unlock.
We’d take it with a grain of salt for now as it hasn’t been confirmed yet, but it’s more than likely Google will include this feature as the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro already ship with the face unlock feature.
However, it should be noted that despite having face unlock, the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro do not allow the use of face unlock when dealing with security-sensitive apps, including banking apps, and when entering passwords. For that, you’ll need to use the more secure on-screen fingerprint scanner.
This could be the same case for the Pixel 7a, to offer a more secure face unlock, similar to something like the Pixel 4 series – with infrared scanning – thanks to the presence of more robust face scanning hardware.
As for the rest of the specs, the Pixel 7a is expected to get a 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED panel with a 90Hz refresh rate, and will be offered with a dual-camera setup, including a wide main lens and a secondary one. ultra-wide unit.
Based on the leaked renders, the phone could also offer relatively symmetrical bezels, minimizing the chin and increasing the overall screen-to-body ratio. As for the price, leaks have pointed to a $499 sticker price, which would represent a $50 price increase, higher than the $449 price of the Pixel 6a.
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