We will finally look at the Pixel 7a in just nine days at Google I/O 2023, but the latest tip suggests that this will perhaps be the last time that we are going to see an affordable Pixel from Google as the prices of the base model and the 'a' series model are slowly converging, and it will eventually end up at a point where it would no longer make sense. The tip also suggests that Pixel 8a will not happen.

Google would be wise to end the 'a' series with Pixel 7a as it makes no sense to have three devices with similar specs and a very small price gap

The tip comes from renowned tipster Yogesh Brar who suggests that the Pixel 7a might be the end of the 'a' series devices. Brar's point makes sense because we have been noticing an upward trend of increasing prices, and these devices are becoming more and more powerful.

Pixel a series seems to be coming to an end. With the spec and price bump on the Pixel 7a, it is certain that there won't be any 8a coming.

Google will likely stick with vanilla and Pro models alongside a foldable going forward. Something similar might happen with Samsung

— Yogesh Brar (@heyitsyogesh) May 1, 2023

Google has been releasing an 'a' series Pixel since 2019, and for the most part, these devices made sense because these devices would offer the same great Pixel experience at a lower cost and lower specs. However, that changed with the Pixel 5 and Pixel 5a, which featured the same chipset, but with corners cut in some other place. With the Pixel 6 and Pixel 6a, the gap between the base and 'a' model closed even more as both phones offered the same Tensor chipset, and this year's Pixel 7a is going to offer the Tensor G2 that was found in the Pixel 7 series.

The similar specs is one thing, but the price is also increasing. The Pixel 7a will cost $499, based on a recent rumor, and the base price of the Pixel 7 starts at $599. Looking at this difference, it makes no sense for anyone to go and purchase the cheaper variant. If Google reduces the price even more and manages to keep the specs the same, then it would make sense to go for a more affordable variant, but other than that, there is no point.

Brar also points out that Google will stick to just the base model, the pro variant, and the foldable going forward. The one interesting remark made is that Samsung could also do the same, which I believe is not going to be the case because, unlike Google, the A series for Samsung is one of the most profitable series, and in some cases, outsells the more expensive S and Z series of devices. However, we never know what Samsung has in stores for its devices, but we will keep you posted if anything as such ends up happening.

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