Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 7
The Google Pixel 7a scores 6.2 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7 scores 6.5. The Google Pixel 7a leads in display, while the Google Pixel 7 is ahead in camera, battery and design. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7a cost $100 less ($499 vs $599). The Google Pixel 7a is the newer phone, announced May 10, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 7a
- Bigger battery 4,385 mAh vs 4,355 mAh
- Lower launch price $499 vs $599
- Newer model May 10, 2023 vs Oct 6, 2022
- Lighter 193.5 g vs 197 g
- Sharper display 429 ppi vs 416 ppi
Why choose the Google Pixel 7
- Faster wired charging 20 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.3 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP67
- Faster wireless charging 20 W vs 7.5 W
- More storage 128 GB / 256 GB vs 128 GB
- Thinner 8.7 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 7
Overall
6.2
6.5
Display
7.3
6.8
Performance
5.5
5.5
Camera
6.4
7.0
Battery
4.0
4.8
Design
7.7
8.4
Software support
7.4
7.4
Value for money
3.8
3.8
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7
Size
6.1 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
429 ppi
416 ppi
Refresh rate
90 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✕ No
Peak brightness
—
1,400 nits
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass Victus
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7
Process
5 nm
—
Max CPU clock
2.85 GHz
—
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
—
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
128 GB
128 GB / 256 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7
Main camera
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
50 MP, f/1.85, 1/1.31"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
12 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
13 MP
10.8 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@60
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7
Capacity
4,385 mAh
4,355 mAh
Wired charging
18 W
20 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
20 W
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✓ Yes
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7
Dimensions
152 × 72.9 × 9 mm
155.6 × 73.2 × 8.7 mm
Thickness
9 mm
8.7 mm
Weight
193.5 g
197 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Glass
Water resistance
IP67
IP68
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Obsidian, Snow, Lemongrass
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7
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 7
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
OS updates
5 years
5 years
Security updates
5 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7
Announced
May 10, 2023
Oct 6, 2022
Released
May 10, 2023
Oct 13, 2022
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$499
$599
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