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Updated January 10, 2024·
When choosing a phone, the price is a major consideration. If cost-saving is priority, the Google Pixel 6a is more wallet-friendly. Both phones offer solid camera performance, but for those who value photography, the Google Pixel 7a has a substantially higher performing camera system. The Pixel 7a also features a more modern processor and battery life that will last almost as long as the 6a, despite the 7a having a higher refresh rate screen which can consume more power. If a smoother display is important to you, note that the 7a offers a higher refresh rate screen compared to the 6a. Both phones share similar display size and storage capacity, operate on Android, and lack an SD card slot or wireless charging, maintaining a sleek design with no headphone jack. The Pixel 7a also adds wireless reverse charging and an IP water and dust resistance rating, making it more versatile and potentially more durable. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 6a
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Key differences
Photo Quality
7.4
8.0
The Google Pixel 7a takes very good photos, while the Google Pixel 6a takes good photos.
The Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a both take very good photos, thanks to features like high Photos Software experience and good Photos Dynamic range, Low light performance, and Camera Versatility. However, the Pixel 7a edges out with a significantly better selfie quality, complemented by a higher-resolution camera and more advanced Photos Software experience.
Battery
7.6 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Google Pixel 6a has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$400
$499
$200
$300
$400
$500
$600
$700
$800
The Google Pixel 6a has a price of $400 and the Google Pixel 7a costs $499.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
7.6
8.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Google Pixel 7a to have very good overall camera quality, while the Google Pixel 6a has good overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 6a is praised for its strong selfie camera performance, good photos in low light and dynamic range, and very good video software experience. However, the Google Pixel 7a not only matches these characteristics but also brings an improvement in camera versatility and an excellent video software experience, making it a slightly better choice for a more comprehensive camera experience.
Video Quality
7.2
7.3
The Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 6a both have good videos.
The Google Pixel 7a captures very good videos due to improvements such as an "excellent" video software experience and a better main camera megapixel count compared to the Google Pixel 6a; additionally, the Pixel 7a offers higher video resolution/framerate and dynamic range, as well as enhanced video stabilization and low light performance which result in overall superior video quality. Despite both models having good mic quality, the enhancements in the Pixel 7a make it a better choice for video recording.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 6a has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Google Pixel 7a is 6.1 inches.
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How the Google Pixel 6a and the Google Pixel 7a compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 6a | Google Pixel 7a |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$400 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | |||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | July 21, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | No | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 429 | 429 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | Tensor | TensorG2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 6 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 7.6/10 | 8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 7.5/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 12.2 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4410 mAh | 4385 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | No | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 0 W | 7.5 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.99" x 2.83" | 5.98" x 2.87" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.28 oz | 6.84 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Plastic | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.2 | 5.3 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6e | |
NFC | |||
NFC | Yes | Yes | |
US 5G Bands | |||
US 5G Bands | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | (SA/NSA/Sub6/mmWave) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 257, 258, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6) 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | |
Color | |||
Color | Chalk, Sage, Charcoal | Sea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Ars Technica
Ron Amadeo | July 2022
"it's very hard to find fault with the Pixel 6a. It has a processor that, in the US at least, blows away other Android phones in this price range. The design is great, the camera is fine, and the price is right. What's not to like?"
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | May 2023
"The Pixel 7a is the best midrange Android phone — period. The camera doesn’t always nail it, but it’s impressively capable for this class. And even though it’s pricier than last year’s model, it comes with some serious upgrades not often seen in this class, like wireless charging."
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About Google
Google can be considered a relatively new player in the smartphone industry, joining as late as 2016 with their phone, the Google Pixel. Since then, the Pixel lineup has undergone many changes, but it has always been characterized by a focus on photography and clean software, by providing a pure Android experience. By virtue of Google being the creator of the Android operating system, Pixels are known for receiving timely software updates and for being supported with updates for a long time. Additionally, over the past few generations of devices, Google started designing their own processors. This allowed for the implementation of unique software features that are not present in any other phone, such as automatic call screening and unique voice transcribing capabilities.
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