Pixel 5a 5G vs Pixel 7 Pro

The Pixel 7 Pro is larger and heavier than the Pixel 5a. The Pixel 5a measures 6.1” (H) x 2.9” (W) x 0.30” (D), has a weight of 6.45 ounces, and has a 6.34” display size. Measurements for the Pixel 7 Pro are as follows: 6.4” (H) x 3.0” (W) x 0.30” (D), with a weight of 7.5 ounces and a 6.7” display size.

The Pixel 7 Pro has a more advanced camera setup as compared to the Pixel 5a. The Pixel 7 Pro features a triple rear camera with a 50MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide lens, a 12MP ultra-wide lens with autofocus, and a 48MP Quad Bayer PD telephoto lens. Key features found on the Pixel 7 Pro include Photo Unblur, Macro Focus, Magic Eraser, Motion Mode, Real Tone, Face Unblur, Panorama, and Manual White Balancing. In comparison, the Pixel 5a has a dual rear camera with a 12.2MP dual-pixel lens and a 16MP ultra-wide lens. On the front, the Pixel 7 Pro has a 10.8MP camera with a 92.8-degree field of view, and the Pixel 5a has an 8MP camera with an 83-degree field of view.

The screen on the Pixel 7 Pro is larger, and of higher quality than the screen on the Pixel 5a. The Pixel 7 Pro features an always-on 6.7-inch QHD+ LTPO OLED display with an aspect ratio of 19:5:9, a resolution of 3120 x 1440, a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, and scratch-resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Victus cover glass. The Pixel 5a features an always-on 6.34-inch FHD+ OLED display with an aspect ratio of 20:9, a resolution of 2400 x 1080, and Corning Gorilla Glass 3 cover glass. Otherwise, both displays support HDR.

The Pixel 5a is powered by a 4,680 mAh battery with the promise of all-day battery life. In comparison, the Pixel 7 Pro is powered by a 5,000 mAh battery with the promise of a battery life lasting beyond 24 hours. Both phones support fast wired charging and have an Extreme Battery Saver Mode. The Extreme Battery Saver Mode promises up to 48 hours of battery life on the Pixel 5a, and up to 72 hours of battery life on the Pixel 7 Pro. The Pixel 7 Pro also supports fast wired charging and Battery Share.