Google's next developer conference — also known as Google I/O 2023 — will take place on May 10. That means the rumored Google Pixel 7a could be just a few days out from launch.
If the Pixel 7a follows in its predecessor's footsteps, chances are it'll be a scaled back and more affordable version of the current-gen Pixel 7. However, if you can't wait till then or prefer the full-fledged power of Google's current-flagship, you'll be glad to know that the Pixel 7 is now selling at its lowest price ever.
We named the Pixel 7 among the best Android phones you can buy. It's affordable, packs excellent features, and offers something for all phone users. Right now Best Buy has the Pixel 7 on sale from $349. It's one of the cheapest Pixel 7 deals of all time. Here's everything you need to know about Google's phone and why this is such an epic deal.
Key features: 6.3-inch OLED (2400 x 1080) 90Hz display, Tensor G2 CPU, 8GB of RAM, 128GB storage
Rear cameras: 50MP (f/1.85) main; 12MP (f/2.2) ultrawide
Front camera: 10.8MP (f/2.2)
Product launch: October 13, 2022
Price history: The Pixel 7 has been available for as little as $0 from most major carriers. However, these deals have required that you sign up for installment plans, trade-in older phones, or open new data plans. Unlocked Pixel 7 deals have dropped as low as $549. The cheapest Pixel 7 deal we've seen at Best Buy is $349, which is the current price. Though keep in mind it requires that you activate it on a carrier during checkout.
Price comparison: Amazon: $549 unlocked | Best Buy: $349 w/ activation | Verizon: free w/ new line + unlimited | AT&T: $10/month w/ trade-in + unlimited | Google Store: $449 unlocked
Reviews consensus: The Pixel 7 is regarded by most as one of the best Android phones you can buy. It's cheaper than the Pixel 7 Pro, yet offers many of the same capabilities as its bigger brother, including the same Tensor G2 chipset. The Pixel 7 is also considered one of the best camera phones and while you don't get the Pixel 7 Pro's telephoto lens, you do get everything else that the Pixel 7 Pro offers while paying less for the privilege. In our Google Pixel 7 review, we noted that the phone offers "stellar cameras and a more advanced Tensor G2 chipset." We also labeled it the one of the best Android phones for photography.
Toms Guide: ★★★★☆ | TechRadar: ★★★★☆ |Android Central: ★★★★☆
Buying guides: Best camera phones, best Android phones, best unlocked Android phones
Buy it if: You want one of the best Android phones on the market and don't mind making a few compromises — like the lack of a 120Hz screen and no telephoto lens — this is the phone for you.
Don't buy it if: You want the absolute best Android phone and/or you prefer having a telephoto lens. We also recommend skipping if you're curious about the rumored Pixel 7a, although that phone will likely be a scaled back version of the Pixel 7. Finally, if you need the latest and greatest, the Google Pixel 8 will likely make its debut this fall.
