Google Pixel 7 Pro
#152
Google Pixel 8a
#117Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
Performance
90.592.0
Camera
97.997.2
Display
96.995.8
Battery
94.390.8
Build
82.374.8
Connectivity
90.288.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
87.289.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7 Pro features a larger 6.7-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a higher resolution of 1440 x 3120 pixels compared to the 6.1-inch OLED display of the Pixel 8a, which has a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 8a is powered by the newer Google Tensor G3 chipset, while the Pixel 7 Pro uses the Tensor G2.
- The camera system on the Pixel 7 Pro includes a 50 MP main sensor and a versatile 48 MP periscope telephoto lens, whereas the Pixel 8a has a 64 MP main sensor and a 13 MP ultrawide lens.
- The Pixel 7 Pro has a larger 5000 mAh battery compared to the 4492 mAh battery in the Pixel 8a, but both support wireless charging.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 7 Pro launching with Android 13 and the Pixel 8a with Android 14, offering a longer software support period for the latter.
- Build quality is also different, with the Pixel 7 Pro featuring Gorilla Glass Victus on both front and back, while the Pixel 8a has Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and a plastic back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7 Pro
Google Pixel 8a
General
Release Date
2022, October 06
2024, May 07
Announced
2022, October 06
2024, May 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.7"
6.1"
Type
LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak)
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
120Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Google Tensor G3 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Immortalis-G715s MC10
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF
64 MP (16 MP eff.), f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Front Camera
10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
5000 mAh
4492 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 5000 mAh
Li-Po 4492 mAh
Charging Details
23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min23W wirelessReverse wireless
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight
212 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Colors
Obsidian, Snow, Hazel
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.3, A2DP, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer