With the Pixel 7a launch, now has never been a better time to buy a Pixel 7

Google has just launched the Pixel 7a, and it’s clearly a major leap forward for the company’s mid-range phone lineup. The new handset costs $500, but gains previously missing features like wireless charging, a high refresh rate screen, and a high-resolution main camera.

But as good a value proposition as the Pixel 7a is, there’s never been a better time to buy the Pixel 7 instead. Here’s why.