Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a
The Google Pixel 7a scores 6.2 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 6a scores 5.6. The Google Pixel 7a leads in display, performance, camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 6a cost $50 less ($449 vs $499). The Google Pixel 7a is the newer phone, announced May 10, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 7a
- Higher refresh rate 90 Hz vs 60 Hz
- Newer model May 10, 2023 vs May 11, 2022
- More RAM 8 GB vs 6 GB
- Better selfie video 4K@30 vs 1080p@30
Why choose the Google Pixel 6a
- Bigger battery 4,410 mAh vs 4,385 mAh
- Lower launch price $449 vs $499
- Lighter 178 g vs 193.5 g
- Thinner 8.9 mm vs 9 mm
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
Overall
6.2
5.6
Display
7.3
6.5
Performance
5.5
5.2
Camera
6.4
5.6
Battery
4.0
3.7
Design
7.7
7.8
Software support
7.4
7.4
Value for money
3.8
3.1
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
Size
6.1 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
429 ppi
429 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
60 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
Process
5 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.85 GHz
2.8 GHz
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Mali-G78 MP20
Geekbench 6 single-core
—
1,437
Geekbench 6 multi-core
—
3,235
RAM
8 GB
6 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
Main camera
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
12.2 MP, f/1.7, 1/2.55"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
13 MP
8 MP
Front video
4K@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
Capacity
4,385 mAh
4,410 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
18 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
—
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
Dimensions
152 × 72.9 × 9 mm
152.2 × 71.8 × 8.9 mm
Thickness
9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
193.5 g
178 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Plastic
Water resistance
IP67
IP67
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Charcoal, Chalk, Sage
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
5.3
5.2
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 3.x
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✕ No
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 12
OS updates
5 years
5 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 6a
Announced
May 10, 2023
May 11, 2022
Released
May 10, 2023
Jul 28, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$499
$449
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