Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7

Name: Google Pixel 6a
Brand: Google
SKU: google-pixel-6a
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Google released the Pixel 6a in July 2022, and the Pixel 7 in October 2022. The Pixel 6a is part of the mid-range “A” line and was the follow-up to the Pixel 6 that was released in October 2021. The Google Pixel 6a launched with Android 12 and the Pixel 7 launched with Android 13. Google has promised support for the Pixel 6a through July 2027 and for the Pixel 7 through October 2028.

Price Comparison

Pixel 6a

Low price:

$83

Avg price:

$129

How much does Pixel 6a cost?

Pixel 7

Low price:

$142

Avg price:

$194

What's the best Pixel 7 price?

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pricing

Pixel 6a prices start at $83, which is cheaper than the Pixel 7 low price of $142.

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Specs Comparison

Key specs for the Google Pixel 6a include a 6.1” display, an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance, 6GB of RAM, up to 128GB of storage, the Titan M2 security chip, and a Google Tensor processor. In comparison, the key specs for the Pixel 7 include a 6.3” display, an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance, 8GB of RAM, up to 256GB of storage, the Titan M2 security chip, and a Google Tensor G2 processor. The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7 support 5G connectivity, use USB-C for charging, and each has noise suppression and stereo speakers. The Pixel 6a features two microphones and the Pixel 7 features three microphones.

Size

The measurements for the Pixel 6a are as follows: 6.0” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.35” (D), with a 6.1” display size, and a weight of 6.3 ounces. The Pixel 7 is slightly larger and heavier, at 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.30” (D), with a 6.3” display size, and a weight of 6.9 ounces.

Size and Weight: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7
Size	Pixel 6a	Pixel 7
Width	72 mm 2.8 inches	73 mm 2.9 inches
Height	152 mm 6.0 inches	156 mm 6.1 inches
Depth	9 mm 0.4 inches	9 mm 0.3 inches
Weight	178 g 6.3 ounces	197 g 6.9 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 6a features a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide-angle camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the back, with an 8MP camera on the front. The Pixel 7 features a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide-angle camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the back, with a 10.8MP camera on the front. The Pixel 7 has a few extra camera features such as Photo Unblur and Motion Mode, but overall, both phones support key camera features such as Super Res Zoom, Real Tone, Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, and more.

Cameras: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7
Camera	Pixel 6a	Pixel 7
Primary	12.2 MP	50.0 MP
Resolution	12.2 MP + 12 MP	None
Aperture	f/1.7	f/1.9
Secondary	8.0 MP	10.8 MP
Aperture	f/2.0	f/2.2

Screen

The Pixel 6a features an always-on 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display at 429 PPI with a resolution of 2400 x 1080, a refresh rate of up to 60 Hz, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass. The Pixel 7 features an always-on 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED display at 416 PPI with a resolution of 2400 x 1080, a refresh rate of up to 90 Hz, and a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass. Otherwise, both phones support HDR and have a 20:9 aspect ratio, and a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

Screen and Display: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7
Display	Pixel 6a	Pixel 7
Screen Tech	OLED	AMOLED
Resolution	2400x1080	1080x2400
Screen Size	156 mm 6.1 in	160 mm 6.3 in
Pixels Per Inch	429 ppi	416 ppi
Refresh Rate	60 Hz	90 Hz

Battery

The Pixel 6a is powered by a 4,410 mAh battery and the Pixel 7 is powered by a 4,355 mAh battery. Google has said both batteries are able to last beyond 24 hours, and both phones offer an Extreme Batter Saver mode that offers up to 72 hours of battery life. The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7 support fast wired charging. The Pixel 7 also supports fast wireless charging and Battery Share to charge other devices such as Pixel Buds.

Battery and Charging: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7
Battery	Pixel 6a	Pixel 7
Capacity	4410 mAh	4355 mAh
USB	USB-C	USB-C

Processing

Processing: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7
Processor	Pixel 6a	Pixel 7
CPU	Google Tensor	Google Tensor G2
CPU Cores	8	8
GPU	Mali-G78 MP20	Mali-G710 MP7
GPU Cores	20	7

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Color Choices

Pixel 6a

Available in 3 colors:

Chalk
Charcoal
Sage

Pixel 7

Available in 3 colors:

Lemongrass
Obsidian
Snow

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Colors

The Google Pixel 6a is available in three colors: Charcoal, Chalk, and Sage. In comparison, the Pixel 7 is available in Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass.

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