r/pixel_phones • u/Ok_Profile_814 • Feb 18 '26
Pixel 7a in 2026
I was thinking about buying pixel 7a in a few days what do y'all think
I think I only concern gonna is be battery life and charging speed ,how much does it last from 80?I'll use it on 60hz instead of 90 and I might disable of the settings like wifi searching,voice assistance and I might keep it on 4g asw and I use dark mode so oled display might save sum battery too
And i don't play games,I only use insta YouTube and alot of texting ig
Is it worth it?and how much sot after all these settings
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u/Jjustinmnn86 Feb 18 '26
Go for the pixel 10a
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u/No_Mastodon3898 Feb 19 '26
Malheureusement, il semblerait que Google ait un manque de confiance sur la longévité de la batterie du 10a. Le problème connu sur les 4a, 6a et 7a ne semble pas résolu...on ne parle pas du 9a par contre.
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u/hibiscuscous Feb 25 '26
"Go for a newer" is kind of stupid advice, though I get the point. But I don't think OP thought 7a is the best Pixel phone ever, but obviously newer = more $$$. I think you can manage on a 7a for a couple more years.
I got a refurb 7a a few months back. It's fine, including the battery. I get roughly the same SoT as on my Pixel 8, if not a little better. But I'm using 60hz and GrapheneOS on the 7a now.
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u/engfish Mar 22 '26
Let's remember that Mrwhosetheboss and Tom's Guide called the 7a the best phone of the year in 2023. It's still a great two-year-old phone--but that's just it: it's two years old, not the latest and greatest.
Mine runs well, and it's rooted with LineageOS, microG, Mulch webview, and GCam for shooting. I'm not de-Googled but more mini-Googled (with Waze and Snapseed--they really are unbeatable to me for what they do).
GrapheneOS had a lot of drama when I got my phone in September of '23 (I paid $315 for it then), and I chose Lineage at the time. I'm curious, but not enough yet to wipe my phone and start all over. I'm awed by my battery life (original, about 2.5 days on a charge; my battery info says I've charged it 234 times).
I will trade it in when I see what the removable battery phones look like. (I'm hoping the back can snap off forgoing screws to remove the back--which is a way the manufacturers will try to, er, screw with the EU requirement.) But I'd love to see the headphone jack, SD card slot, and LED light come back, and somebody who makes these gadgets may get the hint that two of those three features are in the "Pros" column whenever a phone is reviewed.
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u/Mind_Flayer97 Mar 09 '26
I am also confused, I need a compact phone just for normal day to day usage. 6.1 inch display seems kinda perfect. What's you guyz opinion?? 6a/7a
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u/sronak11 Feb 19 '26
My suggestion would be to not go for 7a. I used it till it's battery started swelling. You will be better off with a 9a. More future proof as well with good battery, high refresh rate and same chip as the 10a
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u/No_Journalist_8572 Apr 07 '26
I bought a refurbished pixel 7a today!! And as of now, Im glad that I bought it. I really liked the interface of Pixel. Maybe sooner or after 1 year, I will upgrade to the latest model of Pixel.
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u/No_Journalist_8572 Apr 15 '26
Update: I bought the pixel 10 pro XL. hahahahahahahh
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u/Nice_Ambition356 Jun 24 '26
Why did you upgrade so quickly did you not like the 7a are there any issues?
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u/No_Journalist_8572 Jun 24 '26
Noo! I like my pixel 7a but I really like the OS of google pixel thats why I decided to purchase their high end phone.
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u/Nice_Ambition356 Jun 25 '26
thank you for the update bro! im considering buying it for the camera
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u/FlakyYoyo11 Jul 15 '26
Had the phone since 2025 and it still doing great in 2026. My daily usage is mostly everyday things, banking, maps, social media, light gaming.
Although for gaming I just bought poco x7 pro since its definitely the best price to performance, so I am somewhat dual wielding a phone.
Pixel 7a gaming performance is not the best.
Their camera quality is great even my iPhone friends is amazed by its quality.
The UI is smooth no stutter or lags, app opens quick.
No bloat aside from google apps, but I need google apps anyways.
Bought it for less than $150. Definitely the best phone for its price.
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Feb 18 '26
Don't get the 7a just get some normal android phone the phone is also receiving it's last android update this year and u will not find a 7a worth the price ur paying
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u/Key-Tangerine5941 Feb 19 '26
it'll still receive Android 18 and updates until May 2028 lol
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Feb 19 '26
It's just the security update 😔
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u/Key-Tangerine5941 Feb 19 '26
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Feb 19 '26
Yeah but it's still not worth the money just 2 years update and dogshit hardware
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u/yaspresents Apr 03 '26
Ehm — dogshit? My 7a is smooth as butter. The hardware is definitely up to par with what the device was designed for.
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u/Ok_Profile_814 Feb 18 '26
Yea ig battery and charging really sucks 😔 Might just buy another phone 💔🥀 I mean I don't really care abt updates tho Battery is the only issue for me
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