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Google Pixel 7a

Google Pixel 7a

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Google Pixel 8

Google Pixel 8

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Category Breakdown

Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8
Performance
78.879.0
Camera
57.056.3
Display
84.588.5
Battery
69.073.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
72.974.3

Summary

  • The Google Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, while the Pixel 8 has a slightly larger 6.2-inch OLED display with a smoother 120Hz refresh rate and higher peak brightness.
  • In terms of performance, the Pixel 8 is powered by the newer Google Tensor G3 chipset, offering enhanced processing capabilities compared to the Tensor G2 in the Pixel 7a.
  • The camera system on the Pixel 7a includes a 64 MP main sensor, whereas the Pixel 8 has a 50 MP main sensor but benefits from advanced computational photography features.
  • The Pixel 7a has a 4385 mAh battery, while the Pixel 8 offers a larger 4575 mAh battery with faster 27W charging.
  • Both devices run on Android, with the Pixel 7a launching on Android 13 and the Pixel 8 on Android 14, and the Pixel 8 supports more major updates.
  • Build quality is also improved in the Pixel 8, which uses Gorilla Glass Victus for both the front and back, compared to Gorilla Glass 3 on the Pixel 7a.

Side-by-side Specification Comparison

Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8

General

Release Date

2023, May 10
2023, October 04

Announced

2023, May 10
2023, October 04

Description

N/A
N/A

Display

Size

6.1"
6.2"

Type

OLED, HDR, 90Hz
OLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1400 nits (HBM), 2000 nits (peak)

Resolution

1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~428 ppi density)

PPI

1080
1080

Refresh Rate

90Hz
120Hz

Peak Brightness

N/A
N/A

HDR Support

✓
✓

Protection

Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus

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
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM

Expandable Storage

✗
✗

Card Slot

No
No

Camera

Main Camera

64 MP
50 MP

Main Camera Details

64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
50 MP (12 MP eff.), f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF

Front Camera

13 MP
10.5 MP

Front Camera Details

13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
10.5 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR

Selfie Video

4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps

OIS

✓
✓

Night Mode

✗
✗

RAW Support

✗
✗

Battery

Capacity

4385 mAh
4575 mAh

Battery Details

Li-Po 4385 mAh
Li-Ion 4575 mAh

Charging Details

18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
27W wired, PD3.0, PPS, 50% in 30 min18W wirelessReverse wirelessBypass charging (w/ "Limit to 80%" option enabled)

Fast Charging

✗
✗

Wireless Charging

✓
✓

Build & Design

Dimensions

152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm (5.93 x 2.79 x 0.35 in)

Weight

193.5 g
187 g

Materials

Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame

Water Resistance

N/A
N/A

Colors

Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint

Foldable

✗
✗

Connectivity

SIM

Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM

Network

GSM / HSPA / 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 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e/7, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct

Bluetooth

5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD

NFC

✓
✓

USB

USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2

IR Blaster

✗
✗

Headphone Jack

✗
✗

Radio

✗
✗

Positioning

GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)

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