Google Pixel 7a
#196
vivo S12 Pro
#1620Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7a
vivo S12 Pro
Performance
90.389.9
Camera
97.264.4
Display
87.490.6
Battery
90.629.8
Build
74.80.2
Connectivity
88.984.8
Audio
87.68.9
Overall
85.556.5
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7a features a robust build with Gorilla Glass 3 on the front and an aluminum frame, while the vivo S12 Pro is slightly lighter and thinner but lacks specified premium materials.
- The Pixel 7a has a 6.1-inch OLED display with HDR support and a 90Hz refresh rate, compared to the S12 Pro's larger 6.56-inch AMOLED display, also with HDR10+ and a peak brightness of 1300 nits.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, while the S12 Pro uses the Mediatek Dimensity 1200, with both offering 8GB of RAM.
- The Pixel 7a's camera system includes a 64 MP main sensor with OIS, while the S12 Pro boasts a higher 108 MP main sensor but lacks OIS, affecting stabilization.
- Battery capacities are similar, with the Pixel at 4385 mAh and the S12 Pro at 4300 mAh, but the S12 Pro supports faster charging at 44W.
- Software-wise, the Pixel runs Android 13 with extensive upgrade support, while the S12 Pro operates on Android 11 with limited updates.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7a
vivo S12 Pro
General
Release Date
2023, May 10
2021, December 22
Announced
2023, May 10
2021, December 22
Description
N/A
N/A
Display
Size
6.1"
6.56"
Type
OLED, HDR, 90Hz
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1300 nits (peak)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~401 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✓
✓
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
N/A
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Mediatek Dimensity 1200 (6 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 & 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Mali-G77 MC9
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
108 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.52", PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚, 16mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
N/A
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
Selfie Video
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4385 mAh
4300 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4385 mAh
4300 mAh
Charging Details
18W wired, PD3.07.5W wireless
44W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)
159.5 x 73.3 x 7.4 mm (6.28 x 2.89 x 0.29 in)
Weight
193.5 g
171 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back
N/A
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Black, Blue, Yellow
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 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/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.3, A2DP, LE
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✗
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes
Audio Jack
No
No
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 11, OriginOS Ocean
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass