Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 6a vs Google Pixel 7a
Comparison between Google Pixel 6a and Google Pixel 7a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel 7a, ahead on Design & display, Performance & hardware, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging.
| Category | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.8 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.2 | 6.5 |
| Camera | 6.4 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.6 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 4.4 | 5.9 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 6a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 827,053
- against 789,982
- Weight
- 178 g
- against 193.5 g
- Geekbench 6 Single-Core
- 1,373
- against 1,326
- Microphone Count
- 3
- against 2
Google Pixel 7a, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 8 GB
- against 6 GB
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Refresh Rate
- 90 Hz
- against 60 Hz
- Peak Display Brightness
- 1,070 nits
- against 778 nits
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor | Google Tensor G2 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G78 MP20 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.8 GHz | 2.85 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 827,053 Best value | 789,982 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,373 Best value | 1,326 |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,047 | 3,243 Best value |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 2×2.80 GHz Cortex-X1, 2×2.25 GHz Cortex-A76, and 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. | Octa-core CPU with 2x 2.85 GHz Cortex-X1, 2x 2.35 GHz Cortex-A78/A76, and 4x 1.80 GHz Cortex-A55 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 6 GB | 8 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | White, Black, Green | Black, White, Blue, Coral, Orange, Cyan |
| Body Thickness | 8.9 mm Best value | 9 mm |
| Body Width | 71.8 mm | 72.9 mm |
| Body Height | 152.2 mm | 152 mm |
| Weight | 178 g Best value | 193.5 g |
| Usable Surface | 84 % Best value | 81.8 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IP67 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | 1 m |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,410 mAh Best value | 4,385 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 20 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Wireless charging power | — | 7.5 W |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 778 nits | 1,070 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px | 2,400 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi | 429 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 180 Hz |
| Display Features | OLED, HDR, Gorilla Glass 3, Hole-Punch Notch, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 12 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 12 | 13 Best value |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS 800, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B14, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B21, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B29, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n14, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n25, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n30, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n71, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78, 5G NR n79 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac/6, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, eSIM, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB OTG, USB Type-C, USB Host 3.1, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 3.2, Computer Sync, eSIM, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR (EU) head | — | 0.99 W/kg |
| SAR (EU) body | — | 1.3 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 7,350 Mbps | — |
| Max. upload speed | 3,670 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 Best value | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 6a | Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GX7AS, GB62Z, G1AZG, GB17L | GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8 |
