Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 7 Pro: A Detailed Comparison
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🏆 Quick Verdict
The Pixel 7 Pro offers a superior display, more versatile camera system, faster charging, and longer battery life. However, the Pixel 7a provides excellent value with a great camera and performance at a significantly lower price point. The 7 Pro is the premium choice; the 7a is the smart buy.
| PHONES | ||
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| Phone Names | Google Pixel 7a | Google Pixel 7 Pro |
| Network | ||
|---|---|---|
| 2G bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G bands | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GWKK3, G0DZQ | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 - GE2AE |
| 5G bands | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GWKK3 | 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/mmWave - GE2AE |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G |
| 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 38, 40, 41, 66, 75, 76, 77, 78, 79 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GHL1X, G82U8 | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GP4BC | |
| Launch | ||
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023, May 10 | 2022, October 06 |
| Status | Available. Released 2023, May 10 | Available. Released 2022, October 13 |
| Body | ||
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| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back | Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in) | 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm (6.41 x 3.02 x 0.35 in) |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Weight | 193.5 g (6.84 oz) | 212 g (7.48 oz) |
| IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) | IP68 dust/water resistant (up to 1.5m for 30 min) | |
| Display | ||
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) | 1440 x 3120 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~512 ppi density) |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.7 inches, 110.6 cm2 (~88.7% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz | LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1500 nits (peak) |
| Always-on display | Always-on display | |
| Platform | ||
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades |
| Memory | ||
|---|---|---|
| Card slot | No | No |
| Internal | 128GB 8GB RAM | 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 512GB 12GB RAM |
| UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | |
| Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | - |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Single | - | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Triple | - | 50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 48 MP, f/3.5, 120mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", 0.7µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom 12 MP, f/2.2, 126˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm, AF |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR |
| Selfie camera | ||
|---|---|---|
| Features | HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm | 10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps |
| Sound | ||
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| 35mm jack | No | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| Comms | ||
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Features | ||
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
| - | Ultra Wideband (UWB) support | |
| Battery | ||
|---|---|---|
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless | 23W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min 23W wireless Reverse wireless |
| Type | Li-Po 4385 mAh | Li-Ion 5000 mAh |
| Misc | ||
|---|---|---|
| Colors | Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral | Obsidian, Snow, Hazel |
| Models | GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8 | GP4BC, GE2AE, GFE4J |
| Price | € 179.90 / $ 150.00 / £ 170.00 / ₹ 25,980 | € 248.84 / $ 204.00 / £ 259.99 / ₹ 36,999 |
| Tests | ||
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | - | Endurance rating 83h |
| Camera | - | Photo / Video |
| Display | - | Contrast ratio: Infinite (nominal) |
| Loudspeaker | - | -24.8 LUFS (Very good) |
| Performance | - | AnTuTu: 796369 (v9) GeekBench: 3187 (v5.1) GFXBench: 34fps (ES 3.1 onscreen) |
Google Pixel 7a
- Excellent value
- Great camera for the price
- Compact and pocketable
- Smooth 90Hz display
- Clean Android experience
- Slower charging
- Less versatile camera system
- Smaller battery
- No telephoto lens
Google Pixel 7 Pro
- Superior display (larger, smoother, brighter)
- More versatile camera system (telephoto lens)
- Longer battery life
- Faster charging (wired & wireless)
- Premium design
- Reverse wireless charging
- Higher price
- Larger size may not be ideal for everyone
Display Comparison
The Pixel 7 Pro boasts a larger 6.7-inch LTPO OLED display with a dynamic refresh rate (10-120Hz) and a peak brightness of 1090 nits, offering smoother scrolling and vibrant visuals. Its contrast ratio is effectively infinite. The Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate and a peak brightness of 1070 nits. While still excellent, the 7 Pro's display is noticeably more premium and immersive.
Camera Comparison
The Pixel 7 Pro's camera system is significantly more versatile. It includes a 50MP main lens, a 12MP ultrawide lens, and a 48MP telephoto lens with 5x optical zoom. The Pixel 7a features a 64MP main lens and a 13MP ultrawide lens. Both phones deliver excellent image quality thanks to Google's computational photography, but the 7 Pro's telephoto lens provides greater zoom capabilities and creative options.
Performance
Both phones are powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks and demanding apps. While the hardware is identical, the 7 Pro might have slightly better thermal management due to its larger size, potentially sustaining peak performance for longer periods. However, in typical usage, the difference is minimal.
Battery Life
The Pixel 7 Pro has a larger battery and generally offers longer battery life, achieving an endurance rating of 83 hours. The Pixel 7a's battery provides a respectable endurance rating of 76 hours. The 7 Pro also supports faster 23W wired and wireless charging, including reverse wireless charging, while the 7a is limited to 18W wired and 7.5W wireless charging.
Buying Guide
The Pixel 7a is ideal for budget-conscious users who want a flagship-level camera and smooth performance without breaking the bank. It's perfect for everyday use, social media, and capturing memories. The Pixel 7 Pro is for users who demand the best possible display, a more advanced camera system with telephoto capabilities, faster charging, and extended battery life. It's a great choice for photography enthusiasts and power users.