Home Phone comparison Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 7 - Which is better?

Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 7

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Google Pixel 7a
VS
67 out 100
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 7

Compared 2 smartphones : Google Pixel 7a Manufactured in May, 2023, with display 6.1 with chipsetGoogle Tensor G2, vs Google Pixel 7, Manufactured in October, 2022with chipsetGoogle Tensor G2. Below are specs, tests, pros and cons for each device

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery Life
  6. Cameras
  7. Comments (0)

Key Differences

Device key advantages
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 7a
  • Higher pixel density: 429ppi
  • Lighter design: 193.5g vs 197g
  • Higher battery capacity: 4385mAh vs 4355mAh
  • Newer Bluetooth version: 5.3 vs 5.2
  • Supports Dolby Atmos
Reasons to choose Google Pixel 7
  • Larger display: 6.3in

Versions

Available versions and configurations
Memory Options 8/128 GB - 8/128 GB
- 8/256 GB

Review

Key Specs Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 7
Display
Color accuracy, sharpness & brightness
Camera
Main & front camera tests
Performance
App & system performance
Games
3D gaming performance
Battery
Battery life, charging speed & type
Connectivity
Connectivity features
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Overall score by NanoReview
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Tests & specs

Specs & test comparison
Smartphones:
Google Pixel 7a
vs
Google Pixel 7

Display

Display quality comparison
Type OLED AMOLED
Size 6.1 in 6.3 in
Resolution 1080x2400 pixels 1080x2400 pixels
Aspect ratio 20:9 20:9
Pixel density 429 ppi 416 ppi
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rate No No
Max brightness 700 nits 450 nits
HDR support Yes HDR10+ Yes HDR10+
Screen-to-body ratio 81.1 % 84.2 %
Features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display test
Peak brightness (auto)
Google Pixel 7a
1067 nits
Google Pixel 7
964 nits
sRGB gamut98.4 %98.5 %
PWM (Flicker)218 Hz360 Hz
Response time2 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinite∞ Infinite
Sources: NotebookCheck [Google Pixel 7a], [Google Pixel 7]

Design & Build

Design and ergonomics comparison
Height 152 mm (5.98 in) 155.6 mm (6.13 in)
Width 72.9 mm (2.87 in) 73.2 mm (2.88 in)
Thickness 9 mm (0.35 in) 8.7 mm (0.34 in)
Weight 193.5 g (6.83 oz) 197 g (6.95 oz)
Water resistance IP67 IP68
Back panel Plastic Glass
Frame Metal Metal
Colors - White
- Gray
- Blue
- Orange		 - White
- Black
- Yellow
Fingerprint sensor Yes In-Display Yes In-Display
Screen-to-body ratio
Google Pixel 7a
81.1 %
Google Pixel 7
84.2 %

Performance

Testing Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 7 In benchmarks
Processor
Chipset Google Tensor G2 Google Tensor G2
Max Frequency 2850 MHz 2850 MHz
CPU Cores 8 (2 + 2 + 4) 8 (2 + 2 + 4)
Architecture - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.35 (Cortex-A78)
- 2/2.85 (Cortex-X1)		 - 4/1.8 (Cortex-A55)
- 2/2.35 (Cortex-A78)
- 2/2.85 (Cortex-X1)
Process Samsung Samsung
Transistor Size 5 nm 5 nm
Neural Processor Next-gen Tensor Processing Unit Next-gen Tensor Processing Unit
Graphics Mali-G710 MP7 Mali-G710 MP7
GPU Cores 672 672
GPU Frequency 850 MHz 850 MHz
FLOPS 1142.4 GFLOPS 1142.4 GFLOPS
GeekBench v6
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Google Pixel 7a
1443
Google Pixel 7
1370
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Google Pixel 7a
3493
Google Pixel 7
3202
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)14431370
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)34933202
Sources: Geekbench v6 [Google Pixel 7a], [Google Pixel 7]
AnTuTu 10
AnTuTu 10
Google Pixel 7a
930436
Google Pixel 7
936100
CPU255576256594
GPU325623315697
Memory149843168964
UX199394194845
NanoReview Score930436936100
3DMark Wild Life
3DMark Wild Life
Google Pixel 7a
6343
Google Pixel 7
6523
Max Surface Temp.50.8 °C45.8 °C
Stability65 %71 %
Graphics Test37 fps39 fps
Graphics Score63436523
Sources: 3DMark [Google Pixel 7a], [Google Pixel 7]
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
Google Pixel 7a
10609
Google Pixel 7
10701
Writing score1504815448
Web score75007606
Video editing63626295
Data manipulation1050410366
NanoReview Score1060910701

Memory

RAM
RAM Size 8 GB 8 GB
Memory Type LPDDR5 LPDDR5
Memory Frequency 3200 MHz 3200 MHz
Channels 4 4
Storage
Storage Capacity128 GB- 128 GB
- 256 GB
Storage TypeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory CardNoNo

Software

OS Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 15) Android 13 (Upgradeable to Android 15)
OS Size n/a 14 GB
UI Skin Stock Android Stock Android

Battery

Volume 4385 mAh 4355 mAh
Max Charging Power 18 W 20 W
Battery Type Li-Po Li-Po
Removable No No
Wireless Charging Yes (7.5 W) Yes (20 W)
Reverse Charging No Yes (Wireless)
Fast Charging Yes (20% in 36 min) Yes (48% in 30 min)
Full Charge Time 1:57 h 1:40 h
Battery Life Test
Battery Life
Google Pixel 7a
19:16
Google Pixel 7
19:30
Web Browsing08:24 h07:58 h
Video Playback13:40 h13:42 h
Games05:06 h05:14 h
Standby Mode76 h82 h

Main camera

Matrix 64 MP 50 MP
Photo resolution 9000x7000 pixels 8192x6144 pixels
Zoom Digital Digital
Flash Dual LED Dual LED
Stabilization Optical Optical
8K Recording No No
4K Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
1080p Recording Yes (Up to 60 fps) Yes (Up to 60 fps)
Slow Motion 240 fps (1080p) 240 fps (1080p)
Wide-angle lens 120 ° 114 °
Lenses count Standard: 64 MP
Ultra-wide: 13 MP		 Standard: 50 MP
Ultra-wide: 12 MP
Features - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh effect
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Main lens
Matrix64 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Focal length26 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX787Samsung GN1
Sensor size1/1.731/1.31
Pixel size0.8 μm1.2 μm
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Matrix13 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX712Sony IMX381
Sensor size1/3.061/2.9
Pixel size1.12 μm1.25 μm
StabilizationDigitalDigital
Main camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 7a
138
Google Pixel 7
145
Video quality
Google Pixel 7a
133
Google Pixel 7
143
Overall camera score
Google Pixel 7a
133
Google Pixel 7
140
Bokeh7070
Preview6972
Zoom105106
Sources: DxOMark [Google Pixel 7a], [Google Pixel 7]

Front camera

Matrix 13 MP 108 MP
Photo resolution 4032x3024 pixels 3648x2736 pixels
Aperture n/a f/2.2
Focal length n/a 21 mm
Sensor n/a Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor size n/a 1/3.1
Pixel size n/a 1.22 μm
Autofocus n/a No
Stabilization n/a Digital
Video resolution 2160p (4K) at 30 fps 2160p (4K) at 60 fps
TOF 3D sensor No No
Selfie camera DxOMark results
Photo quality
Google Pixel 7a
136
Google Pixel 7
134
Video quality
Google Pixel 7a
146
Google Pixel 7
144

Connectivity

Wi-Fi version Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version 5.3 5.2
Bluetooth features LE LE
USB type USB Type-C USB Type-C
USB version 3.2 3.2
USB features - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB Storage Mode
- OTG
GPS - GPS
- GLONASS
- Galileo
- QZSS
- NAVIC		 - GPS
- GLONASS
- Beidou
- Galileo
- QZSS
NFC* Yes Yes
Infrared Port No No
Connectivity
SIM Count*11
SIM TypeNanoNano
eSIM Support *YesYes
Hybrid SlotNoNo
2G BandsGSM/EDGE: Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
3G BandsUMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA: Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA Bands 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19
LTE Bands*LTE (B/B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B38/B40/B41/B48/B66/B71)LTE (B/B1/B2/B3/B4/B5/B7/B8/B12/B13/B14/B17/B18/B19/B20/B25/B26/B28/B29/B30/B32/B38/B39/B40/B41/B42/B46/B48/B66/B71)
LTE category2020
5G SupportYesYes

Sound

Speakers Stereo Stereo
3.5 mm Jack No No
FM Radio No No
Dolby Atmos Yes No
Speaker Test
Max Volume
Google Pixel 7a
90.4 dB
Google Pixel 7
88.3 dB

Other

Class Mid-range Flagship
Announced May, 2023 yr October, 2022 yr
Release Date May, 2023 yr October, 2022 yr
Launch Price ($) 499 599
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor		 - Barometer
- Proximity Sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient Light Sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint sensor
Charger Included No No
* Attention! Config, frequencies, NFC, and other specs may vary by region.

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