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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize camera performance, the Google Pixel 7 leads slightly in overall quality, with a more advanced main and ultrawide camera in megapixels. However, if cost and battery life are more crucial for you, the Pixel 7a, being newer, provides nearly comparable camera quality and performance for a lesser price, albeit with a slightly shorter battery life. Both phones offer OLED displays with a smooth 90Hz refresh rate, but the Pixel 7 has a larger and brighter screen, which could be better for media consumption. Screen size is a personal preference, with the Pixel 7 featuring a marginally larger 6.3-inch screen compared to the 6.1-inch of the 7a. Both phones run on the same processor and have the same amount of RAM, ensuring similar overall performance. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 7
- Good battery life
Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
- The Google Pixel 7a has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 7.
Key differences
Battery
7.6 Hours
6.9 Hours
The Google Pixel 7 has 7.6 hours of battery life. The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life.
Cost
$700
$499
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
The Google Pixel 7 has a price of $700 and the Google Pixel 7a costs $499.
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Key similarities
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
8.0
The Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 7 both have very good overall cameras quality.
The Google Pixel 7 and Pixel 7a both have very good cameras because they are equipped with software that excels in creating a satisfying photo experience, alongside features such as high dynamic range and low light performance. Moreover, the selfie quality is rated highly on both devices, which is significant given the importance placed on the selfie score; additionally, both phones have versatile camera systems and maintain a consistent performance across various other video and audio recording qualities.
Photo Quality
8.0
8.0
The Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 7 both have very good photos.
The Google Pixel 7 takes excellent photos partly because it offers a strong software experience including features like Magic Eraser, and a good selfie camera, supplementing its overall camera performance. The Google Pixel 7a, while slightly lower in camera versatility and selfie quality, still delivers very good photos with the same innovative software features.
Video Quality
7.4
7.3
The Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 7a both have good videos.
The Google Pixel 7 provides a very good video experience due to its excellent stabilization, dynamic range, and low light performance, paired with very good microphone quality. Similarly, the Google Pixel 7a offers a very good video experience with the same excellent stabilization and dynamic range, alongside very good low light performance and microphone quality.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 7 has a screen size of 6.3 inches and the Google Pixel 7a is 6.1 inches.
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How the Google Pixel 7 and the Google Pixel 7a compare to other phones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Google Pixel 7 | Google Pixel 7a |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$700 | $499 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | |||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 13, 2022 | May 10, 2023 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.3" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 416 | 429 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG2 | TensorG2 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 8/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8/10 | 8.1/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 50 megapixels + OIS | 64 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 7.6 Hours | 6.9 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4355 mAh | 4385 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 20 W | 7.5 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | Yes (5 watts) | No | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 6.13" x 2.88" | 5.98" x 2.87" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.95 oz | 6.84 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Glass | 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 | Face 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 | Lemongrass, Snow, Obsidian | Sea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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The Verge
Allison Johnson | October 2022
"I have no problem recommending the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro to those brave enough to look outside of the Apple / Samsung duopoly. They’re slightly better versions of the very good phones Google released last year. The Pixel 7 is a heck of a deal for someone who wants a flagship Android phone without paying flagship prices."
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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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