A comprehensive comparison between the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 phones from Google

Google has launched the Pixel 7a phone, which features powerful specifications and a mid-range price in some countries. The phone is available for only $499 and is powered by the Tensor G2 processor, which is the same processor used in Google's flagship phones, the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro.

The Pixel 7a has many of the same features as the flagship Pixel 7, but at a lower price point. However, price should not be the only factor to consider when purchasing a new phone. It is important to understand all of the other specifications and differences between the two models in order to choose the one that is right for you.
To help you choose, here is a comprehensive comparison between Google's Pixel 7a and Pixel 7:

Design:

The Pixel 7a phone comes with a sleek design that is very similar to the Pixel 7, featuring a rear strip surrounding the camera and a front layer of Gorilla Glass 3 for protection. The back of the phone is made of plastic, while the frame is made of aluminum and is water and dust resistant according to the IP67 standard.

The Pixel 7 phone comes with a front screen protected by a layer of Gorilla Glass Victus, and the phone also has a glass layer of the same type for protection on the back, in addition to a metal aluminum frame covering the edges.

The phone has a thickness of 8.7 mm and weighs 197 grams. It supports the IP68 standard for water resistance, meaning it can withstand submersion at a depth of one and a half meters for up to half an hour.

The screen:

The Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch OLED screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, Google Smooth Display technology that reduces battery consumption, and an Always-on feature.

The Pixel 7 features a 6.3-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 2400×1080 pixels, a 90Hz refresh rate, a density of 416 pixels per inch, support for high dynamic range technology (+HDR10), and an Always-on feature.

The Pixel 7a is the first phone in the A series to support a refresh rate higher than 60Hz, providing a smooth user experience similar to the Pixel 7.

The camera:

The Pixel 7a phone features a dual-lens rear camera, with a 64-megapixel main lens with an f/1.9 aperture, and a 13-megapixel lens with an f/2.2 aperture. The rear cameras can record 4K video at 60 frames per second, and 1080p video at 240 frames per second.

The front camera has a 13-megapixel resolution with an f/2.2 aperture, and supports Auto-HDR. It can record 4K video at 30 frames per second, and 1080p video at 30 frames per second.

As for the Pixel 7 phone, its rear camera is also dual-lens with a 50-megapixel main lens with an f/1.9 aperture, and a 12-megapixel lens with an f/2.2 aperture.

Regarding the rear cameras' video capabilities, the Pixel 7 can record 4K video at 60 frames per second, and 1080p video at 240 frames per second.

The front camera of the Pixel 7 has a 10.8-megapixel resolution with an f/2.2 aperture and can capture 4K video at 60 frames per second, and 1080p video at 60 frames per second.

Performance, battery and charging:

My Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 phones are powered by the Google Tensor G2 octa-core processor, manufactured using 5-nanometer technology and with a maximum frequency of 2.85 GHz, and both feature a Mali-G710 MP7 graphics processing unit.

As for the battery, the Pixel 7a operates on a 4385 milliampere-hour battery capacity, which surpasses the battery capacity of the Pixel 7 phone, which is equivalent to 4355 milliampere-hours.

The Pixel 7a supports wired charging at 18 watts and wireless charging at 7.5 watts, while the Pixel 7 supports wired charging at 25 watts, as well as wireless charging at 10 watts and reverse wireless charging.

Both phones are available with 8 gigabytes of random access memory (RAM), but the Pixel 7 phone comes in two options for internal storage: 128 or 256 gigabytes, while the Pixel 7a model comes in one option of 128 gigabytes of internal storage, and both do not support expansion through MicroSD cards.

Both phones support Wi-Fi 6e and near field communication (NFC) technology, and run on the Android 13 operating system.

Price:

The Pixel 7a phone is available in four colors: white (Snow), orange (Coral), black (Charcoal), and blue (Sea).

The Pixel 7a phone is now available for purchase for $499 USD or the equivalent in local currencies in 17 different countries, including the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Germany, France, Spain, Italy, Norway, the Netherlands, Denmark, Sweden, Japan, Australia, Singapore, Taiwan, and India.

Buyers may receive free gifts when purchasing from the official Google Store, such as the Pixel Buds A wireless earbuds and a protective cover.

Meanwhile, the Pixel 7 phone starts at $599 and is available in three colors: black (Obsidian), green (Lemongrass), and white (Snow).

Here's a comprehensive comparison between the Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 phones: