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Updated January 10, 2024·
If a better camera is a high priority for you, the Google Pixel 7a has a slightly higher overall camera quality, especially for video. However, if you want more storage capacity, the Motorola Edge+ offers significantly more. The Motorola Edge+ also has a larger screen and a higher refresh rate which provides smoother visuals, but this can impact battery life, and indeed, the Google Pixel 7a has slightly longer battery life. On the other hand, for improved water resistance and the option of wireless charging, the Motorola Edge+ may be preferred, though you'll pay more for these additional features. Both phones run Android and have similar ergonomics, but keep in mind that the Pixel 7a is more recent, potentially offering longer software support. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Google Pixel 7a
- Very good for taking photos
- Good for recording videos
Advantages of the Motorola Edge+ (2022)
- The Motorola Edge+ (2022) has no clear advantages over the Google Pixel 7a.
Key differences
Overall Camera Quality
8.0
5.8
The Google Pixel 7a has very good overall camera quality, while the Motorola Edge+ (2022) has poor overall camera quality.
The Google Pixel 7a offers a superior camera experience with its overall better photo and camera versatility as well as excellent selfie quality, thanks to Google's advanced photo software and features. Meanwhile, the Motorola Edge+ (2022) provides a fair camera functionality that falls behind, particularly in aspects like dynamic range and low light performance, which are crucial for capturing high-quality images.
Photo Quality
8.0
5.8
The Google Pixel 7a takes very good photos, while the Motorola Edge+ (2022) takes poor photos.
The Google Pixel 7a delivers better photos thanks to its "Best" software experience and good performance across dynamic range and low light conditions, coupled with a solid selfie camera. In contrast, the Motorola Edge+ (2022) offers a "Good" software experience for photos, but falls behind in dynamic range and low light performance, and has a fair selfie camera.
Video Quality
7.3
5.7
The Google Pixel 7a takes good videos, while the Motorola Edge+ (2022) takes poor videos.
The Google Pixel 7a provides an excellent video stabilization and software experience for video, along with very good video dynamic range and low light performance, which contributes to its very good video quality. On the other hand, the Motorola Edge+ (2022) offers fair video stabilization and dynamic range, with good low light performance but poorer overall video software experience, resulting in fair video quality.
Battery
6.9 Hours
6.2 Hours
The Google Pixel 7a has 6.9 hours of battery life. The Motorola Edge+ (2022) has 6.2 hours of battery life.
Screen Size
The Google Pixel 7a has a screen size of 6.1 inches and the Motorola Edge+ (2022) is 6.7 inches.
Cost
$499
$850
$200
$400
$600
$800
$1,000
$1,200
$1,400
The Google Pixel 7a has a price of $499 and the Motorola Edge+ (2022) costs $850.
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Spec Comparison
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| Google Pixel 7a | Motorola Edge+ (2022) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$499 | $850 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Motorola | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 10, 2023 | March 24, 2022 | |
SCREEN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.7" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | Yes | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 429 | 393 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG2 | SD8G1 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 512 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | |
CAMERA | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.1/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels + OIS | 50 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 6.2 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4385 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | Yes | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 7.5 W | 15 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | Yes (5 watts) | |
PHYSICAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Size | |||
Size | 5.98" x 2.87" | 6.42" x 2.99" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.84 oz | 6.91 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | No | |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
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)2, 5, 7, 12, 25, 26, 29, 30, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78, 260, 261 (SA/NSA/Sub6)1, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 77, 78 | |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Biometric unlock | |||
Biometric unlock | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Under Display | Face unlock, Fingerprint sensor: Side | |
Unlockable Bootloader | |||
Unlockable Bootloader | Yes (Except Verizon Models) | No | |
Color | |||
Color | Sea, Snow, Coral, Charcoal | Stardust White, Cosmos Blue | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | No | |
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Google Pixel 7a
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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."
Motorola Edge+ (2022)
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PhoneArena
Iskren Gaidarov | November 2022
"Simply put, the Motorola Edge 30 Pro offers great battery life. When it comes to real-life charging, this phone is blazing fast. This phone is a beast of a performer, with a great display and battery life, and should not get overshadowed by more popular brands.
[Note: The "Edge 30 Pro" and "Edge+ (2022) are the same phone but have different names in different markets.]"
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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.
About Motorola
Motorola, a well-known name in the smartphone world, has a long-standing legacy in the industry, with a history dating back to the early days of mobile phones. The brand is mostly known for striking a balance between affordability and functionality, as well as providing a clean and straightforward interface with their software skin on top of Android. While they have traditionally been prominent in the budget and midrange categories, Motorola has also occasionally ventured into the high-end category for smartphones.
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