Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro

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Google released the Pixel 6a in July 2022, and the Pixel 7 Pro arrived a few months later, in October 2022. The Pixel 6a is part of the mid-range “A” line and was the successor to the Pixel 6 that was released in October 2021. The Google Pixel 6a launched with Android 12 and will remain supported by Google through July 2027. The Pixel 7 Pro launched with Android 13 and will remain supported by Google through October 2028.

Price Comparison

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro Pricing

Pixel 6a prices start at $83, which is cheaper than the Pixel 7 Pro low price of $185.

Specs Comparison

Key specs for the Google Pixel 6a include a 6.1” display with up to 60 Hz refresh rate, a Google Tensor processor, a Titan M2 security chip, 6GB of RAM, 128GB of storage, and an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance. The key specs for the Pixel 7 Pro include a 6.7” display with up to 120 Hz refresh rate, a Google Tensor G2 processor, a Titan M2 security chip, 12GB of RAM, up to 512GB of storage, and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance. The Pixel 7 Pro also supports Face Unlock. Otherwise, the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7 Pro support 5G cellular connectivity, use USB-C for charging, and each has noise suppression and stereo speakers.

Size

The Pixel 7 Pro is larger and heavier than the Pixel 6a. 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. In comparison, measurements for the Pixel 7 Pro are as follows: 6.4” (H) x 3.0” (W) x 0.30” (D), with a 6.7” display size, and a weight of 7.5 ounces.

Size and Weight: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro
Size Pixel 6a Pixel 7 Pro
Width 72 mm 2.8 inches 77 mm 3.0 inches
Height 152 mm 6.0 inches 163 mm 6.4 inches
Depth 9 mm 0.4 inches 9 mm 0.4 inches
Weight 178 g 6.3 ounces 212 g 7.5 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 6a features a dual rear camera system with a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide-angle camera and a 12MP ultra-wide camera, and an 8MP camera on the front. The Pixel 7 Pro features a triple rear camera system with a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide-angle camera, a 12MP ultra-wide camera on the back, a 48MP Quad Bayer PD telephoto camera, and a 10.8MP camera on the front. The Pixel 7 Pro supports Photo Unblur, Macro Focus, and Motion Mode, which are not available on the Pixel 6a. But overall, the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 both support many key features such as Real Tone, Magic Eraser, Night Sight, Top Shot, Portrait Mode, Super Res Zoom, and more.

Cameras: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro
Camera Pixel 6a Pixel 7 Pro
Primary 12.2 MP 50.0 MP
Resolution 12.2 MP + 12 MP 50 MP
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 has 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. In comparison, the Pixel 7 Pro has an always-on 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display at 512 PPI with a resolution of 3120 x 1440, a refresh rate of up to 120 Hz, and a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass. The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7 Pro both support HDR and have a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio.

Screen and Display: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro
Display Pixel 6a Pixel 7 Pro
Screen Tech OLED AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3120
Screen Size 156 mm 6.1 in 170 mm 6.7 in
Pixels Per Inch 429 ppi 512 ppi
Refresh Rate 60 Hz 120 Hz

Battery

Google promises that most modern Pixel smartphones are powered by batteries that are capable of lasting beyond 24 hours, and the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7 Pro both fall into this category. The Pixel 6a is powered by a 4,410 mAh battery and the Pixel 7 Pro is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery. Both phones have an Extreme Battery Saver mode for up to 72 hours of battery life and support fast wired charging. The Pixel 7 Pro also supports fast wireless charging and Battery Share.

Battery and Charging: Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro
Battery Pixel 6a Pixel 7 Pro
Capacity 4410 mAh 5000 mAh
USB USB-C USB-C

Processing

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

Color Choices

Pixel 6a

Available in 3 colors:

  • Chalk
  • Charcoal
  • Sage

Pixel 7 Pro

Available in 3 colors:

  • Hazel
  • Obsidian
  • Snow

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro Colors

The Google Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7 Pro are both available in three colors. The color options for the Pixel 6a include Charcoal, Chalk, and Sage. The Pixel 7 color options are Obsidian, Snow, and Lemongrass.

Storage Options

Pixel 6a

Choose from 1 storage option:

  • 128GB

Pixel 7 Pro

Choose from 3 storage options:

  • 128GB
  • 256GB
  • 512GB

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro Storage

The Pixel 6a is available with 128GB of storage. The Pixel 7 Pro offers three storage options, which include 128GB, 256GB, and 512GB.

Reviews

Pixel 6a

64 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 7 Pro

74 reviews 4.9 stars

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro Reviews

Both the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7 Pro earn 4.9 of 5.0 stars from Swappa user reviews.

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