Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
Head to head
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| Price | $199 | $299 |
| Our rating | 8/10 | 7/10 |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 20W | 15W |
| RAM (max) | — | 6 GB |
| Storage (max) | 128 GB | 256 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | — | 202 g |
| Released | May 2023 | Jun 2023 |
Summary: Google Pixel 7a is ahead on our rating, wired charging, main camera. Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is ahead on battery, storage (max), screen size, refresh rate.
★ Which should you buy? Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is the stronger overall pick on the measured specs. If budget matters more than the extra capability, Google Pixel 7a is the cheaper option.
Reviewed by the infozme.com Editorial Team — see how we research & rate phones.
Display
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.6 inches |
| 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 | — |
| Features | Always-on display, High brightness mode, 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio | — |
Platform
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16/17 (up to 5 major OS updates) | Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14 |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 (4 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Adreno 710 |
| Security | Titan M2 security coprocessor | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| RAM | 8GB | — |
| Internal Storage | 128GB UFS 3.1 | — |
| Card Slot | No | — |
| Card slot | — | microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot) |
| Internal | — | 128GB 6GB RAM, 256GB 6GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| Modules | Dual | 50 MP, f/1.8, (wide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, PDAF, OIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 118˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm, AF, macro, depth |
| 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 | 1080p@30/60fps |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| 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 |
| Modules | — | 16 MP, f/2.45, (wide) |
Battery
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| 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) | 15W wired |
Body
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| Dimensions | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (6.00 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches) | 162.89 x 73.77 x 9.19 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g (6.83 oz) | 202 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front, plastic frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Single SIM (Nano-SIM) or Hybrid Dual SIM (Nano-SIM, dual stand-by) |
| IP Rating | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | — |
| Stylus | — | Yes, built-in |
Comms
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) + HE80 + MIMO | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO |
| NFC | Yes | Yes (market/region dependent) |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Radio | — | No |
Launch
| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) |
|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | May 2023 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 10 | Available. Released June 2, 2023 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — 4,385 mAh for the Google Pixel 7a versus 5,000 mAh for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023).
Which has the smoother screen, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — 90 Hz for the Google Pixel 7a versus 120 Hz for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023).
Which is newer, Google Pixel 7a or Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — May 2023 for the Google Pixel 7a versus Jun 2023 for the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023).
Is the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 7a 8/10 and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) 7/10.
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