Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a
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The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a are parts of the A-series of Pixel smartphones. The A-series are lower-priced mid-range smartphones, as compared to the higher-priced standard flagship models.
The Pixel 6a was released in July 2022 with Android 12 and the Pixel 7a was released in May 2023 with Android 13. Google has said the Pixel 6a will receive Android version updates through at least July 2025 and security updates through at least July 2027, and the Pixel 7a will receive Android version updates through at least May 2026 and security updates through at least May 2028.
Price Comparison
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a Pricing
Specs Comparison
The Pixel 6a spec sheet includes a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with refresh rates up to 60Hz, a Google Tensor processor, 6GB of RAM, a 4410 mAh battery, and launched with Android 12.
To compare, the Pixel 7a spec sheet includes a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with Smooth Display for refresh rates up to 90Hz, a Google Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM, a 4385 mAh battery, Face Unlock, VPN by Google One, wireless charging, and launched with Android 13.
Common features found on the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a include 128GB of storage, the Titan M2 security chip, Security Core, Fingerprint Unlock, an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, a fingerprint-resistant coating, stereo speakers, two microphones, noise suppression, and USB-C.
Size
The Pixel 6a measures 6.0” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.34” (D), weighs 6.3 ounces and has a 6.1” display size. To compare, the Pixel 7a measures 6.0” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.35” (D), weighs 6.83 ounces and features a 6.1” display size.
| Size | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Width | 72 mm 2.8 inches | 73 mm 2.9 inches |
| Height | 152 mm 6.0 inches | 152 mm 6.0 inches |
| Depth | 9 mm 0.4 inches | 9 mm 0.4 inches |
| Weight | 178 g 6.3 ounces | 194 g 6.8 ounces |
Camera
The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a both feature a single front-facing camera setup and a dual rear camera setup.
The Pixel 6a camera hardware includes an 8MP wide-angle camera with an 84-degree field of view on the front and a 12.2MP dual-pixel wide lens and a 12MP ultrawide lens with a 114-degree field of view on the back.
In comparison, the Pixel 7a camera hardware includes a 13MP ultrawide camera with a 95-degree field of view on the front and a 64MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide lens, and a 13MP ultrawide lens with a 120-degree field of view on the back.
The Pixel 7a camera features include Photo Unblur and long exposure, which are not supported on the Pixel 6a. Otherwise, the Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a share many features, including Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, dual exposure controls, Super Res Zoom, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, and more.
| Camera | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Primary | 12.2 MP | 64.0 MP |
| Resolution | 12.2 MP + 12 MP | None |
| Aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9 |
| Secondary | 8.0 MP | 13.0 MP |
| Aperture | f/2.0 | f/2.2 |
Screen
The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a feature nearly identical display setups. They have a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 429 pixels per inch, an aspect ratio of 20:9, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, and are protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass.
The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a displays feature a high-brightness mode, an at-a-glance mode, a now-playing mode, and an always-on mode, and they support HDR.
A key difference between the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a display is the refresh rate. The Pixel 6a supports refresh rates up to 60Hz, and the Pixel 7a supports refresh rates up to 90Hz with Smooth Display.
| Display | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen Tech | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 |
| Screen Size | 156 mm 6.1 in | 155 mm 6.1 in |
| Pixels Per Inch | 429 ppi | 431 ppi |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
Battery
The Pixel 6a is equipped with a 4410 mAh battery and the Pixel 7a is equipped with a 4385 mAh battery. These battery capacities can provide up to 24 hours of battery life, and both models feature an Extreme Battery Saver mode that allows up to 72 hours of battery life. The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a support fast wired charging, and the Pixel 7a supports wireless charging.
| Battery | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4410 mAh | 4385 mAh |
| USB | USB-C | USB-C |
Processing
| Processor | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| 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:
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Chalk
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Charcoal
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Sage
Pixel 7a
Available in 4 colors:
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Charcoal
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Coral
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Sea
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Snow
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a Colors
The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a are available in Charcoal. The Pixel 6a is also available in Chalk and Sage, and the Pixel 7a is also available in Sea, Snow, and Coral.
Storage Options
Pixel 6a
Choose from 1 storage option:
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128GB
Pixel 7a
Choose from 1 storage option:
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128GB
Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a Storage
The Pixel 6a and the Pixel 7a are available with 128GB of storage.
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