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Google Pixel 7a

Google Pixel 7a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 7a

  • Tensor G2

    5 nm

  • 4385 mAh

    18W

  • 6.1"

    1080 x 2400 pixels

  • 64 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs Google Pixel 7a Amazon Link

Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

  • Tensor G4

    4 nm

  • 5100 mAh

    23W

  • 6.3"

    1080 x 2424 pixels

  • 48 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs
General
Launch Date
May 10, 2023
March 19, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 13
Android 15
Custom UI
Pixel UI
OS Updates
3 Years
7 Years
Security Updates
5 Years
7 Years
AI Features
Magic Eraser, Circle to Search
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Body
Dimensions
152 x 72.9 x 9 mm
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
Thickness
9 mm
8.9 mm
Weight
193.5 g
186 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
IP Rating
IP67 (up to 1m for 30 min)
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
Display
Size
6.1 inches
6.3 inches
Type
OLED, HDR10, Always-on display
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
Refresh Rate
90 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
1000 nits
2700 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels
1080 x 2424 pixels
Pixel Density
429 ppi
422 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
81.8 %
83.5 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G2
Google Tensor G4
Process Size
5 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1
2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Mali-G715 MP7
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
RAM Type
LPDDR5
LPDDR5X
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
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
48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Video Recording Features
OIS
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
Selfie Features
Auto-HDR, panorama
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM 1
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
SIM 2
19 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.2
Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
Yes
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
4385 mAh
5100 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
18W
23W
Wireless Charging
5W
5W
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Price in India
₹41999
₹49999
FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 7a with the Google Tensor G2 (5nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Google Pixel 7a provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Google Pixel 7a's 5 years.

Both Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel 9a feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. In terms of smoothness, Google Pixel 9a offers a higher 120 Hz refresh rate, ensuring fluid scrolling and animations. Google Pixel 9a also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.

Google Pixel 9a features a larger 5100 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Google Pixel 9a also supports faster wired charging at 23W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 7a. Both phones support wireless charging at 5W.

Google Pixel 9a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.