Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a

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

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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

Low price:

$128

Avg price:

$173

How much does Pixel 6a cost?

Pixel 7a

Low price:

$229

Avg price:

$276

What's the best Pixel 7a price?

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a Pricing

Pixel 6a prices start at $128, which is cheaper than the Pixel 7a low price of $229.

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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.

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.

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Color Choices

Pixel 6a

Available in 3 colors:

Chalk
Charcoal
Sage

Which Pixel 6a color should you buy?

Pixel 7a

Available in 4 colors:

Charcoal
Coral
Sea
Snow

Which color Pixel 7a is the most popular?

Pixel 6a vs Pixel 7a Colors

The Pixel 6a introduces three new colors not found in the Pixel 7a color palette: Snow, Coral, and Sea. Both the Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a share one color: Charcoal. However, the Pixel 6a does away with Sage and Chalk, previously seen on the Pixel 7a.

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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.