Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 7a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 6a and the Google Pixel 7a, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Price | $2,375 | $199 |
| Our rating | 7/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,410 mAh | 4,385 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | — | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 12.2 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 178 g | — |
| Released | Jul 2022 | May 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 6a is ahead on battery. Google Pixel 7a is ahead on our rating, wired charging, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Google Pixel 7a is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR | OLED, HDR, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Always-on display, 60Hz refresh rate | Always-on display, High brightness mode, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio |
Platform
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| OS | Android 12, upgradable to Android 17 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor (5 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Security | — | Titan M2 security coprocessor |
Memory
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
| RAM | 6GB LPDDR5 | 8GB |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Dual | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Night Sight, Face Unblur, Portrait Mode | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Modules | — | Dual |
| Wide | — | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Single | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Module | — | Single |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4410 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W fast charging | 18W/20W wired, 7.5W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 5W wireless (Qi-certified) |
Body
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152.2 x 71.8 x 8.7 mm (5.99 x 2.83 x 0.34 in) | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 178 g (6.3 oz) | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM and eSIM) | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| Water & Dust Resistance | IP67 rated (up to 1 meter for 30 minutes) | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE | 5.3 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
Launch
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Announced | May 11, 2022 | 2023, May 10 |
| Status | Released July 21, 2022 | Available. Released 2023, May 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 6a or Google Pixel 7a?
Google Pixel 6a — 4,410 mAh for the Google Pixel 6a versus 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 6a or Google Pixel 7a?
Google Pixel 7a — Jul 2022 for the Google Pixel 6a versus May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a.
Is the Google Pixel 6a or the Google Pixel 7a rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 6a 7/10 and the Google Pixel 7a 8/10.
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