Google Pixel 7
#194
Google Pixel 8a
#117Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8a
Performance
90.392.0
Camera
97.997.2
Display
91.895.8
Battery
90.690.8
Build
82.374.8
Connectivity
90.288.9
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
85.689.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Pixel 8a has a slightly smaller 6.1-inch OLED display with a higher 120Hz refresh rate, offering better fluidity.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 7 is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, whereas the Pixel 8a utilizes the newer Tensor G3, providing enhanced processing capabilities.
- The camera system on the Pixel 8a includes a 64 MP rear sensor compared to the 50 MP on the Pixel 7, potentially delivering improved image quality.
- Battery capacity is also higher in the Pixel 8a at 4492 mAh versus 4355 mAh in the Pixel 7, although both support wireless charging.
- Build quality differs as the Pixel 7 has Gorilla Glass Victus on both front and back, while the Pixel 8a uses Gorilla Glass 3 on the front with a plastic back.
- Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 7 launching on Android 13 and the Pixel 8a on Android 14, offering different upgrade paths.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7
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
6.3"
6.1"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
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 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, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
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
4355 mAh
4492 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4355 mAh
Li-Po 4492 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min20W wirelessReverse wireless
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)
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)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight
197 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, Lemongrass, Snow
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