Motorola Edge (2023) vs Google Pixel 7a
The Motorola Edge (2023) scores 6.1 in our rating, and the Google Pixel 7a scores 6.2. The Motorola Edge (2023) leads in display, battery and design, while the Google Pixel 7a is ahead in performance and software support. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 7a cost $100.99 less ($499 vs $599.99). The Motorola Edge (2023) is the newer phone, announced Oct 10, 2023.
Key differences
Why choose the Motorola Edge (2023)
- Bigger battery 4,400 mAh vs 4,385 mAh
- Faster wired charging 68 W vs 18 W
- Bigger screen 6.6 inches vs 6.1 inches
- Higher refresh rate 144 Hz vs 90 Hz
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP67
- Newer model Oct 10, 2023 vs May 10, 2023
Why choose the Google Pixel 7a
- Longer OS update support 5 years vs 2 years
- Lower launch price $499 vs $599.99
- Higher-resolution video 4K@60 vs 4K@30
- Sharper display 429 ppi vs 402 ppi
- Faster storage type UFS 3.1 vs UFS 2.2
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
Overall
6.1
6.2
Display
7.5
7.3
Performance
4.3
5.5
Camera
6.6
6.4
Battery
5.7
4.0
Design
8.6
7.7
Software support
4.3
7.4
Value for money
3.6
3.8
Display
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
Size
6.6 inches
6.1 inches
Type
OLED, pOLED Endless Edge
OLED
Resolution
1080 × 2400 px
1080 × 2400 px
Pixel density
402 ppi
429 ppi
Refresh rate
144 Hz
90 Hz
Adaptive refresh
—
✕ No
Peak brightness
1,200 nits
—
HDR
HDR10+
—
Protection
—
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
Process
6 nm
5 nm
Max CPU clock
2.5 GHz
2.85 GHz
GPU
Mali-G610 MC3
Mali-G710 MP7
RAM
8 GB
8 GB
Storage
256 GB
128 GB
Storage type
UFS 2.2
UFS 3.1
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
Main camera
50 MP, f/1.4, 1/1.5"
64 MP, f/1.89, 1/1.73"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
13 MP
Rear cameras
2
2
Rear video
4K@30
4K@60
Front camera
32 MP
13 MP
Front video
4K@30
4K@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
Capacity
4,400 mAh
4,385 mAh
Wired charging
68 W
18 W
Wireless charging
15 W
7.5 W
Reverse wireless
✓ Yes
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✕ No
Design and build
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
Dimensions
158.52 × 71.99 × 7.64 mm
152 × 72.9 × 9 mm
Thickness
7.64 mm
9 mm
Weight
168 g
193.5 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Vegan leather
Plastic
Water resistance
IP68
IP67
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Colors
Eclipse Black
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Connectivity and features
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth
—
5.3
USB
USB-C 2.0
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
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
OS at launch
Android 13
Android 13
OS updates
2 years
5 years
Security updates
3 years
5 years
Launch and price
Spec
Motorola Edge (2023)Google Pixel 7a
Announced
Oct 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
Released
Oct 10, 2023
May 10, 2023
Status
Discontinued
Discontinued
US launch price
$599.99
$499
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