Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a

Name: Google Pixel 7
Brand: Google
SKU: google-pixel-7
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Google released the Pixel 7 in October 2022 and released the Pixel 7a in May 2023. The Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7a both launched with Android 13. According to Google, the Pixel 7 is slated to receive Android version updates through at least October 2025 and security updates through at least October 2027, and the Pixel 7a is slated to receive Android version updates through at least May 2026 and security updates through at least May 2028.

Price Comparison

Pixel 7

Low price:

$144

Avg price:

$193

How much does Pixel 7 cost?

Pixel 7a

Low price:

$133

Avg price:

$168

What's the best Pixel 7a price?

Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a Pricing

The Pixel 7 fetches a higher starting price at $144 compared to the Pixel 7a, which starts at $133.

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Specs Comparison

The Pixel 7 spec sheet includes a 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED display with Smooth Display for refresh rates up to 90Hz, up to 256GB of storage, a 4355 mAh battery, an IP68 rating for water and dust resistance, three microphones, support for Spatial Audio, 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, 128GB of storage, a 4385 mAh battery, an IP67 rating for water and dust resistance, two microphones, and launched with Android 13.

Common features found on the Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7a include a Google Tensor G2 processor, 8GB of RAM, the Titan M2 security chip, Security Core, Fingerprint Unlock, Face Unlock, VPN by Google One, a fingerprint-resistant coating, stereo speakers, noise suppression, and USB-C.

Size

Measurements for the Pixel 7 are as follows: 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.3” (D), with a weight of 6.9 ounces. In comparison, the measurements for the Pixel 7a are 6.0” (H) x 2.8” (W) x 0.35” (D), with a weight of 6.83 ounces. The Pixel 7 features a 6.3” display size and the Pixel 7a features a 6.1” display size.

Size and Weight: Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a
Size	Pixel 7	Pixel 7a
Width	73 mm 2.9 inches	73 mm 2.9 inches
Height	156 mm 6.1 inches	152 mm 6.0 inches
Depth	9 mm 0.3 inches	9 mm 0.4 inches
Weight	197 g 6.9 ounces	194 g 6.8 ounces

Camera

The Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7a have many similarities in terms of the camera hardware and features. The Pixel 7 is equipped with a 10.8MP ultrawide front camera with a 92.8-degree field of view, and the Pixel 7a is equipped with a 13MP ultrawide front camera with a 95-degree field of view

On the back, the Pixel 7 features a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera and a 12MP ultrawide camera with a 114-degree field of view. The Pixel 7a rear camera setup includes a 64MP Quad PD Quad Bayer wide camera and a 13MP ultrawide camera with a 120-degree field of view.

Some differences include the LDAF (laser detect autofocus) sensor on the 50MP wide-angle Pixel 7 rear camera, versus the autofocus with dual pixel phase detection on the 64MP wide-angle Pixel 7a rear camera.

Otherwise, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a support key camera features such as Photo Unblur, Magic Eraser, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Cinematic Pan, dual exposure controls, long exposure, Super Res Zoom, Panorama, Portrait Mode, Portrait Light, Top Shot, Night Sight, and more.

Cameras: Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a
Camera	Pixel 7	Pixel 7a
Primary	50.0 MP	64.0 MP
Aperture	f/1.9	f/1.9
Secondary	10.8 MP	13.0 MP
Aperture	f/2.2	f/2.2

Screen

The Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 416 pixels per inch and is protected by a scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass. In comparison, the Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with a resolution of 2400 x 1080 at 429 pixels per inch and is protected by scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass.

The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a displays support refresh rates up to 90 Hz with Smooth Display, a contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1, an aspect ratio of 20:9, HDR, and feature an at-a-glance mode, a now-playing mode, and an always-on mode.

Screen and Display: Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a
Display	Pixel 7	Pixel 7a
Screen Tech	AMOLED	OLED
Resolution	1080x2400	2400x1080
Screen Size	160 mm 6.3 in	155 mm 6.1 in
Pixels Per Inch	416 ppi	431 ppi
Refresh Rate	90 Hz	90 Hz

Battery

The Pixel 7 is powered by a 4355 mAh battery and the Pixel 7a is powered by a 4385 mAh battery, which according to Google, can last “beyond” 24 hours. The Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a support fast wired charging, and feature an Extreme Battery Saver mode that allows for up to 72 hours of battery life.

The Pixel 7 supports fast wireless charging, and the Pixel 7a supports wireless charging at standard speeds. The Pixel 7 also features Battery Share, which allows you to wirelessly charge other devices such as a Pixel Watch or Pixel Buds.

Battery and Charging: Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a
Battery	Pixel 7	Pixel 7a
Capacity	4355 mAh	4385 mAh
USB	USB-C	USB-C

Processing

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

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Color Choices

Pixel 7

Available in 3 colors:

Lemongrass
Obsidian
Snow

Pixel 7a

Available in 4 colors:

Charcoal
Coral
Sea
Snow

Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a Colors

The Pixel 7 and the Pixel 7a are both available in Snow. The Pixel 7 is also available in Obsidian and Lemongrass, and the Pixel 7a is also available in Charcoal, Sea, and Coral.

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