Google Pixel 7
#284
Google Pixel 8a
#221Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8a
Performance
78.879.0
Camera
56.357.0
Display
84.588.5
Battery
69.069.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
72.773.8
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
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
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
64 MP
Main Camera Details
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
Front Camera
10.8 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
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
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW 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 & Design
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
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
Foldable
✗
✗
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
Software
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
OS Version
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 14, upgradable to Android 15, up to 7 major Android upgrades
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
No