Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 7: Which one to choose?

Google Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a: Which one to choose?

Ashutosh Singh May 13, 2023

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=> Pixel 7a: 6.1-inch (FHD+), 90Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3 => Pixel 7: 6.3-inch FHD+, 90Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus

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Both phones have Google Tensor G2 chip and Mali-G710 MP7 GPU. Tensor G2 is a 5nm SoC.

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=> Pixel 7a: 8GB and 128GB UFS3.1 => Pixel 7: 8GB and 128/256GB UFS 3.1

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=> Pixel 7a: 64MP + 13MP (Rear), 13MP (Front) => Pixel 7: 50MP + 12MP (Rear), 10.8MP (Front), More Software Feature

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=> Pixel 7a: 4385 mAh, 18W Wired, Wireless => Pixel 7: 4355 mAh, 20W Wired, 20W Wireless

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Pixel 7a is priced at $499 in the US whereas Pixel 7 price is $599. But you can get Pixel 7 at a much lower price near at $520.

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Google Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a: Which one to choose?

=> Pixel 7a: 6.1-inch (FHD+), 90Hz, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3 => Pixel 7: 6.3-inch FHD+, 90Hz, HDR10+, Gorilla Glass Victus

Display:

Both phones have Google Tensor G2 chip and Mali-G710 MP7 GPU. Tensor G2 is a 5nm SoC.

Processor:

=> Pixel 7a: 8GB and 128GB UFS3.1 => Pixel 7: 8GB and 128/256GB UFS 3.1

RAM & Storage:

=> Pixel 7a: 64MP + 13MP (Rear), 13MP (Front) => Pixel 7: 50MP + 12MP (Rear), 10.8MP (Front), More Software Feature

Camera:

=> Pixel 7a: 4385 mAh, 18W Wired, Wireless => Pixel 7: 4355 mAh, 20W Wired, 20W Wireless

Battery:

Pixel 7a is priced at $499 in the US whereas Pixel 7 price is $599. But you can get Pixel 7 at a much lower price near at $520.

Pricing:

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