If you prioritize a newer phone with plastic body construction that may feel less premium but is potentially more durable, choose the Google Pixel 7a. It offers solid photo and video quality with the added bonus of 5G compatibility. If, on the other hand, you're looking for a phone with a glass body, which generally looks and feels more high-end, the Xperia 5 III could be your pick, along with a slightly longer battery life and a dedicated shutter button for photography. Both phones have comparable screen sizes and storage capacity, but the Xperia has a higher screen refresh rate which can make scrolling and animations smooth. The final decision should balance newer technology and build materials with specific features like photo capabilities and battery life that match your daily use. Give Feedback
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Google Pixel 7a | Sony Xperia 5 III |
GENERAL | |||
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Price | |||
$499 | $450 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Sony | ||
Operating System | |||
Operating System | Android | Android | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 10, 2023 | October 8, 2021 |
SCREEN | |||
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Screen Size | |||
Screen Size | 6.1" | 6.1" | |
Resolution | |||
Resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 | |
Variable refresh rate | |||
Variable refresh rate | Yes | No | |
Pixels Per Inch | |||
Pixels Per Inch | 429 | 449 | |
Display Type | |||
Display Type | OLED | OLED | |
INTERNAL | |||
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Processor | |||
Processor | TensorG2 | SD888 | |
Internal Storage | |||
Internal Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | |
RAM | |||
RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
CAMERA | |||
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Overall Camera Quality Score | |||
Overall Camera Quality Score | 8/10 | 6/10 | |
Photos Score | |||
Photos Score | 8.1/10 | 5.9/10 | |
Videos Score | |||
Videos Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
Rear Cameras | |||
Rear Cameras | Main, Ultrawide | Main, Ultrawide, Telephoto | |
Main Camera | |||
Main Camera | 64 megapixels + OIS | 12 megapixels + OIS | |
BATTERY | |||
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Battery Life | |||
Battery Life | 6.9 Hours | 7.3 Hours | |
Battery Capacity | |||
Battery Capacity | 4385 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
Wireless Charging | |||
Wireless Charging | Yes | No | |
Wireless charging Speed | |||
Wireless charging Speed | 7.5 W | 0 W | |
Reverse wireless charging | |||
Reverse wireless charging | No | No |
PHYSICAL | |||
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Size | |||
Size | 5.98" x 2.87" | 6.18" x 2.68" | |
Weight | |||
Weight | 6.84 oz | 5.93 oz | |
Back Material | |||
Back Material | Plastic | Glass | |
Stereo Speakers | |||
Stereo Speakers | No | Yes |
CONNECTIVITY | |||
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Dual SIM | |||
Dual SIM | Yes | Yes | |
Bluetooth Version | |||
Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.2 | |
A2DP | |||
A2DP | Yes | Yes | |
WiFi Version | |||
WiFi Version | 6e | 6 | |
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)1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 |
OTHER FEATURES | |||
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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 | Black, Green | |
Stock Android | |||
Stock Android | Yes | Yes | |
SD Card | |||
SD Card | No | Yes | |