Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Edge 40
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Edge 40, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 4,400 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 68W |
| RAM (max) | — | 8 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.55 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 167 g |
| Released | May 2023 | May 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7a is ahead on main camera. Motorola Edge 40 is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Edge 40 is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs.
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Display
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz | P-OLED, 144Hz, HDR10+, 1200 nits (HBM), 1200 nits (peak) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.55 inches, 103.6 cm2 (~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 40 |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | MediaTek Dimensity 8020 (6 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G77 MC9 |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | No |
| Internal | — | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM |
| Type | — | UFS 3.1 |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| Modules | Dual | 50 MP, f/1.4, (wide), 1/1.55", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, AF |
| 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 | Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| Module | Single | — |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
| Modules | — | 32 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 0.7µm |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 4400 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W/20W wired, 7.5W wireless (with Pixel Stand), 5W wireless (Qi-certified) | 68W wired, 100% in 40 min (advertised); 15W wireless; 5W reverse wired |
Body
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) | 158.4 x 72 x 7.6 mm (6.24 x 2.83 x 0.30 in) |
| Weight | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) | 167 g (leather) or 171 g (vegan leather) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front, aluminum frame, plastic back or eco-leather back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2, A2DP, LE |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0, OTG |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge 40 |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | 2023, May 04 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 10 | Available. Released 2023, May 04 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Edge 40?
Motorola Edge 40 — 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a versus 4,400 mAh for the Motorola Edge 40.
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Edge 40?
Motorola Edge 40 — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 7a versus 144 Hz for the Motorola Edge 40.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Edge 40?
Google Pixel 7a — May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a versus May 2023 for the Motorola Edge 40.
Is the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Edge 40 rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7a 8/10 and the Motorola Edge 40 8/10.
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