still receive<\/a> OS updates through May 2026 and security updates through May 2028.<\/p>\nThe mostly plastic design and 6.1-inch OLED display are both a step down from more expensive devices, but they should be more than acceptable at this price. The latter can run at a 90Hz refresh rate, which again isn’t on the level of top-tier models but makes scrolling feel smoother than it’d be on many cheap Android phones. Along those lines, while the Pixel 7a’s wireless charging tops out at a relatively slow 7.5W, the fact that it supports wireless charging at all is welcome. Battery life is solid but not class-leading in general, though wired charging also isn’t the fastest at 18W.<\/p>\n
If you don’t need a new phone right this second, it still makes sense to see if Google follows<\/a> tradition<\/a> and releases a new A-series phone in a few weeks. There’s been a spate<\/a> of Pixel 8a leaks<\/a> over the past<\/a> several months<\/a>, all of which suggest a device that’ll fall more closely in line with the current Pixel 8. Exactly how much the new phone will cost is unclear, however. If you want upgrade today and must stay on a tighter budget, we’d expect this deal to stay worthwhile after I\/O has passed. It’s also worth noting that the Pixel 8<\/a> and Pixel 8 Pro<\/a> are on sale for $549 and $799, respectively, though neither of those are all-time lows.<\/p>\nFollow <\/em>@EngadgetDeals<\/em><\/a> on Twitter and <\/em>subscribe to the Engadget Deals newsletter<\/em><\/a> for the latest tech deals and buying advice.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n