Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 7a
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7 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 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Price | $150 | $199 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,355 mAh | 4,385 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 20W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Screen size | 6.3 in | 6.1 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 197 g | — |
| Released | Oct 2022 | May 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7 is ahead on storage (max), screen size. Google Pixel 7a is ahead on battery, main camera.
★ Which should you buy? Specs are close to an even split here, so Google Pixel 7 is the better buy — the extra cost of the other one isn't matched by a clear spec advantage.
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Display
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Type | AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 16 million colors | OLED, HDR, 90Hz |
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) |
| Brightness | Up to 1000 nits (typical), 1400 nits (peak) | — |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | — | Always-on display, High brightness mode, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x 2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x 2.35 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | ARM Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| OS | — | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) |
| Security | — | Titan M2 security coprocessor |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5 | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal Storage | — | 128GB UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Lenses | 50 MP, f/1.85, 82˚ FOV (wide), 1.2 μm, Dual Pixel PDAF, Laser AF, OIS; 12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ FOV (ultrawide), 1.25 μm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 10-bit HDR, OIS, EIS | 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 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Lenses | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 92.8˚ FOV (ultrawide) | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Module | — | Single |
| Ultrawide | — | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Type | Li-Ion 4355 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 20W wired, 20W wireless (Qi), Reverse wireless charging | 18W/20W wired, 7.5W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 5W wireless (Qi-certified) |
Body
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Dimensions | 155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.1 x 2.9 x 0.3 inches) | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) |
| Weight | 197 g (6.9 oz) | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame (recycled) | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| IP Rating | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO |
| Bluetooth | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3 |
| GPS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS | — |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Positioning | — | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|
| Announced | October 6, 2022 | 2023, May 10 |
| Released | October 13, 2022 | — |
| Operating System | Android 13, upgradable to Android 17 | — |
| Status | — | Available. Released 2023, May 10 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 7a?
Google Pixel 7a — 4,355 mAh for the Google Pixel 7 versus 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 7a?
Google Pixel 7a — Oct 2022 for the Google Pixel 7 versus May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a.
Is the Google Pixel 7 or the Google Pixel 7a rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7 8/10 and the Google Pixel 7a 8/10.
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