Google Pixel 7a
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Google Pixel 8a
#221Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8a
Performance
78.879.0
Camera
57.057.0
Display
84.588.5
Battery
69.069.0
Build
77.877.8
Overall
72.973.8
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7a and Pixel 8a both feature a 6.1-inch OLED display, but the Pixel 8a offers a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the 90Hz of the 7a, enhancing fluidity in interactions.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 8a is powered by the newer Google Tensor G3 chipset, which provides improved processing capabilities over the G2 in the 7a.
- Both models have a 64 MP rear camera with similar specifications, but the 8a's camera benefits from enhanced software optimizations.
- The Pixel 8a has a slightly larger battery capacity at 4492mAh versus the 4385mAh of the 7a, while both support 18W charging and wireless charging.
- Build quality remains consistent with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front, aluminum frames, and plastic backs, though the 8a is marginally lighter.
- Both run on Android, with the 8a launching with Android 14 and offering more extensive future software support.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7a
Google Pixel 8a
General
Release Date
2023, May 10
2024, May 07
Announced
2023, May 10
2024, May 07
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.1"
Type
OLED, HDR, 90Hz
OLED, HDR, 120Hz, 2000 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 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 3
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
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 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
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
13 MP
13 MP
Front Camera Details
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps
OIS
✓
✓
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4385 mAh
4492 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4385 mAh
Li-Po 4492 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
18W wired, PD3.07.5W 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)
152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in)
Weight
193.5 g
188 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
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, dual/tri-band (market/region dependent)
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.3, A2DP, LE
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, 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