Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Edge (2024)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Edge (2024), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 68W |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 174 g |
| Released | May 2023 | Jun 2024 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7a is ahead on our rating, main camera. Motorola Edge (2024) is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz | pOLED, 1B colors, 144Hz, 1300 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches, (~90.2% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~402 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Features | Always-on display, High brightness mode, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio | — |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 2 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 710 |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB LPDDR4X |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Internal | — | 256GB UFS 2.2 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| 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 | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Dual | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| Module | Single | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Single | — | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W/20W wired, 7.5W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 5W wireless (Qi-certified) | 68W wired (TurboPower), 15W wireless, 5W reverse wireless |
Body
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) | 159.63 x 71.99 x 8.09 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) | 174 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic frame, vegan leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | — |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Protection | — | IP68 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, LTEPP, SUPL |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge (2024) |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | June 4, 2024 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 10 | Released June 20, 2024 |
| OS | — | Android 14 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Edge (2024)?
Motorola Edge (2024) — 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a versus 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Edge (2024).
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Edge (2024)?
Motorola Edge (2024) — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 7a versus 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge (2024).
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Edge (2024)?
Motorola Edge (2024) — May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a versus Jun 2024 for the Motorola Edge (2024).
Is the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge (2024) rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7a 8/10 and the Motorola Edge (2024) 7/10.
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