Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro

Name: Google Pixel 6a
Brand: Google
SKU: google-pixel-6a
Availability: InStock
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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

Low price:

$96

Avg price:

$128

How much does Pixel 6a cost?

Pixel 7 Pro

Low price:

$206

Avg price:

$257

What's the best Pixel 7 Pro price?

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7 Pro Pricing

Pixel 6a prices start at $96, which is cheaper than the Pixel 7 Pro low price of $206.

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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

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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.

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