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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7

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Google Pixel 8a vs Pixel 7

75 out of 100
Google Pixel 8a
VS
68 out of 100
Google Pixel 7
Google Pixel 8a
Google Pixel 7

Here we compared two smartphones: the 6.1-inch Google Pixel 8a (with Google Tensor G3) that was released on May 7, 2024, against the Google Pixel 7, which is powered by Google Tensor G2 and came out 1 year and 7 months before. On this page, you will find tests, full specs, strengths, and weaknesses of each of the devices.

  1. Differences
  2. Review
  3. Specs
  4. Benchmarks
  5. Battery life
  6. Camera
  7. Comments

Key differences

An overview of the main advantages of each smartphone
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 8a
  • Higher display refresh rate – 120 Hz
  • Delivers 55% higher peak brightness (1518 against 980 nits)
  • Newer Bluetooth version (v5.3)
  • 31% better performance in AnTuTu Benchmark (1223K versus 936K)
  • The phone is 1 year and 7 months newer
  • CPU with a higher amount of cores (+1)
  • 23% faster in single-core GeekBench 6 test: 1683 and 1370 points
Reasons to consider the Google Pixel 7
  • Waterproof body (IP68 classification)
  • Reverse charging feature

Review

Evaluation of Google Pixel 8a and Pixel 7 crucial features
Display
Screen quality, color accuracy, brightness
Camera
Photo and video recording quality
Performance
CPU and memory performance (apps, system)
Gaming
Capabilities for playing modern games
Battery
Battery life, charging type and speed
Connectivity
Networks, ports, data transmission
NanoReview Score
Final comparison evaluation
Choose the importance of each parameter to more accurately identify the smartphone that best meets your particular needs.

Tests and specifications

Comparison table of technical specifications and tests
Phone:
Pixel 8a
vs
Pixel 7

Display

TypeOLEDAMOLED
Size6.1 inches6.3 inches
Resolution1080 x 2400 pixels1080 x 2400 pixels
Aspect ratio20:920:9
PPI430 ppi416 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz90 Hz
Adaptive refresh rateYes (60-120 Hz)No
Max rated brightness2000 nits450 nits
Max rated brightness in HDR1400 nits1400 nits
HDR supportYes, HDR10Yes, HDR10+
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Gorilla Glass Victus
Screen-to-body ratio81.3%84.2%
Display features - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display		 - DCI-P3
- Always-On Display
Display tests
RGB color space99.1%98.5%
PWM120 Hz360 Hz
Response time2 ms3 ms
Contrast∞ Infinity∞ Infinity
Peak brightness test (auto)
Pixel 8a+55%
1518 nits
Pixel 7
980 nits

Design and build

Height152.1 mm (5.99 inches)155.6 mm (6.13 inches)
Width72.7 mm (2.86 inches)73.2 mm (2.88 inches)
Thickness8.9 mm (0.35 inches)8.7 mm (0.34 inches)
Weight188 g (6.63 oz)197 g (6.95 oz)
WaterproofIP67IP68
Rear materialPlasticGlass
Frame materialMetalMetal
ColorsWhite, Black, Blue, GreenWhite, Black, Yellow
Fingerprint scannerYes, in-displayYes, in-display
Screen-to-body ratio
Pixel 8a
81.3%
Pixel 7+4%
84.2%

Performance

Tests of Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 7 in the benchmarks
SoC
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G3Google Tensor G2
Max clock3000 MHz2850 MHz
CPU cores9 (1 + 4 + 4)8 (2 + 2 + 4)
Architecture- 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510
- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715
- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3		- 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Cortex-A55
- 2 cores at 2.35 GHz: Cortex-A78
- 2 cores at 2.85 GHz: Cortex-X1
L3 cache - 4 MB
ManufacturingSamsungSamsung
Lithography process4 nanometers5 nanometers
Neural processor (NPU)YesNext-gen Tensor Processing Unit
GraphicsMali-G715 MP7Mali-G710 MP7
GPU shading units896672
GPU clock890 MHz850 MHz
FLOPS~1594.8 GFLOPS~1142.4 GFLOPS

Benchmarks

Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)
Pixel 8a+23%
1683
Pixel 7
1370
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)
Pixel 8a+35%
4330
Pixel 7
3202
AnTuTu Benchmark 10
Pixel 8a+31%
1223695
Pixel 7
936100
CPU368321256594
GPU432077315697
Memory218319168964
UX204978194845
Total score1223695936100
Samples[3 tests][19 tests]
3DMark Wild Life Performance
Max surface temperature46.4 °C45.8 °C
Stability - 71%
Graphics test - 39 FPS
Graphics score - 6523
PCMark 3.0
Web score - 7601
Video editing - 6281
Photo editing - 18267
Data manipulation - 10358
Writing score - 15450

Memory

RAM
RAM size8 GB8 GB
Memory typeLPDDR5LPDDR5
Memory clock3200 MHz3200 MHz
Channels44
Storage
Storage size128, 256 GB128, 256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory cardNoNo

Software

Operating systemAndroid 14 Android 13 (Can be upgraded to Android 14)
ROMStock AndroidStock Android
OS size18.4 GB14 GB

Battery

Capacity4492 mAh4355 mAh
Max charge power18 W20 W
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
ReplaceableNoNo
Wireless chargingYes (7.5 W)Yes (20 W)
Reverse chargingNoYes, (wireless)
Fast chargingYes (33% in 30 min)Yes (48% in 30 min)
Full charging time2:09 hr1:40 hr
Battery life tests
Web browsing08:15 hr07:58 hr
Watching video13:00 hr13:42 hr
Gaming04:54 hr05:14 hr
Standby86 hr82 hr
General battery life
Pixel 8a+1%
19:43 hr
Pixel 7
19:30 hr

Main camera

Matrix64 megapixels50 megapixels
Image resolution9000 x 70008192 x 6144
ZoomDigitalDigital
FlashDual LEDDual LED
StabilizationOpticalOptical
8K video recordingNoNo
4K video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
1080p video recordingUp to 60FPSUp to 60FPS
Slow motion240 FPS (1080p)240 FPS (1080p)
Angle of widest lens120°114°
Lenses1) Standard: 64 MP
2) Ultrawide: 13 MP
1) Standard: 50 MP
2) Ultrawide: 12 MP
Camera features - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support		 - Bokeh mode
- Pro mode
- RAW support
Standard lens
Image resolution64 MP50 MP
Aperturef/1.9f/1.9
Focal length26 mm25 mm
SensorSony IMX787Samsung GN1
Sensor size1/1.73"1/1.31"
Pixel size0.8 micron1.2 micron
AutofocusPhase autofocus (Dual Pixel)Laser autofocus
StabilizationOpticalOptical
Ultra-wide lens
Image resolution13 MP12 MP
Aperturef/2.2f/2.2
SensorSony IMX712Sony IMX381
Sensor size1/3.06"1/2.9"
Pixel size1.12 micron1.25 micron
StabilizationDigitalDigital

DxOMark main camera tests

Photo quality
Video quality
Pixel 8a
128
Pixel 7+12%
143
Generic main camera score
Bokeh6070
Preview7172
Zoom126106
SamplesPhoto samples of Google Pixel 8a from DxOMarkPhoto samples of Google Pixel 7 from DxOMark

Selfie camera

Megapixels13 megapixels10.8 megapixels
Image resolution4032 x 30243648 x 2736
Aperture - f/2.2
Focal length - 21 mm
Sensor - Samsung S5K3J1
Sensor size - 1/3.1"
Pixel size - 1.22 micron
Autofocus - No
Stabilization - Digital
Video resolution2160p (4K) at 30 FPS2160p (4K) at 60 FPS
Depth sensor (TOF 3D)NoNo
DxOMark front camera
Photo - 134
Video - 144

Connectivity

Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax)
Wi-Fi features - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display		 - Dual Band
- Wi-Fi MiMO
- Wi-Fi Direct
- Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Wi-Fi Display
Bluetooth version5.35.2
Bluetooth featuresLELE
USB typeUSB Type-CUSB Type-C
USB version3.23.2
USB features - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG		 - Charging
- USB-Storage mode
- OTG
DisplayPortYes -
GPSGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSSGPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS
NFC*YesYes
Infrared portNoNo
Network
Number of SIM*11
Type of SIM cardNanoNano
eSIM support*YesYes
Hybrid slotNoNo
LTE Cat*2020
5G supportYesYes

Sound

SpeakersStereoStereo
Headphone audio jackNoNo
FM radioNoNo
Dolby AtmosNoNo
Speakers test
Max loudness
Pixel 8a+1%
89.3 dB
Pixel 7
88.3 dB

Other

CategoryMid-rangeFlagship
AnnouncedMay 2024October 2022
Release dateMay 2024October 2022
Launch price$499$599
Sensors - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint		 - Barometer
- Proximity sensor
- Gyroscope
- Accelerometer
- Ambient light sensor
- Compass
- Fingerprint
Bundled chargerNot includedNot included
*Disclaimer! NFC, GSM network support, and some other specs can be different depending on the country.
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