Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 7

Measurements for the Pixel 5a are as follows: 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.30” (D), with a weight of 6.45 ounces and a 6.34” display size. The measurements for the Pixel 7 are nearly identical at 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.30” (D), with a weight of 6.9 ounces and a 6.3” display size.

The display on the Pixel 5a and Pixel 7 share some similarities, but overall, the Pixel 7 screen is a bit more advanced. The Pixel 5a features an always-on 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display at 413 PPI with a resolution of 2400 x 1080. In comparison, the Pixel 7 features an always-on 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED display at 416 PPI, a resolution of 2400 x 1080, and a refresh rate of up to 90Hz. The Pixel 5a display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass, and the Pixel 7 display is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass. Otherwise, both models have a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1 and an aspect ratio of 20:9.

The Pixel 5a is powered by a 4,680 mAh battery that supports fast wired charging. The Pixel 7 is powered by a 4,355 mAh battery that supports fast wired charging, fast wireless charging, and Battery Share, which allows you to wirelessly charge other devices such as Pixel Buds. The Pixel 5a and the Pixel 7 also feature an Extreme Battery Saver mode, which on the 5a allows for up to 48 hours of battery life, and on the 7 allows for up to 72 hours of battery life.