Google Pixel 7
#194
Google Pixel 7a
#196Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7a
Performance
90.390.3
Camera
97.997.2
Display
91.887.4
Battery
90.690.6
Build
82.374.8
Connectivity
90.288.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
85.685.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7 features a more premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back, while the Pixel 7a uses Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and has a plastic back.
- The Pixel 7 has a slightly larger 6.3-inch AMOLED display compared to the 6.1-inch OLED display on the 7a, but both support 90Hz refresh rates and HDR.
- Performance is similar in both models, powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset and offering 8GB of RAM.
- The Pixel 7 boasts a 50 MP main camera, while the 7a has a 64 MP main camera, providing potentially better detail.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the 7a at 4385 mAh versus 4355 mAh in the 7, with both supporting wireless charging.
- Both devices run Android 13 and are upgradable to Android 15, ensuring a consistent software experience.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 7a
General
Release Date
2022, October 06
2023, May 10
Announced
2022, October 06
2023, May 10
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.3"
6.1"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)
OLED, HDR, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Mali-G710 MP7
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 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, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
64 MP, 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, Auto-HDR, panorama
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@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4355 mAh
4385 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4355 mAh
Li-Po 4385 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min20W wirelessReverse wireless
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✓
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
Weight
197 g
193.5 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, Lemongrass, Snow
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
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, tri-band
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 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 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