Side-by-side technical data
Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel Fold
Comparison between Google Pixel 7a and Google Pixel Fold: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Google.
The verdict
Your pick: Google Pixel Fold, ahead on Performance & hardware and Camera. Unless Battery & charging decides it for you.
| Category | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.2 | 7.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 7.1 |
| Camera | 6.8 | 7.5 |
| Connectivity | 8.0 | 8.2 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.4 |
Which one is for you?
Google Pixel 7a, if you care about…
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.3
- against Bluetooth 5.2
- Display Pixel Density
- 429 ppi
- against 378 ppi
- Weight
- 193.5 g
- against 283 g
- Battery Features
- Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator
- against Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable
Google Pixel Fold, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 4,821 mAh
- against 4,385 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 512 GB
- against 128 GB
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G2 |
| Processor Process Size | 5 nm | 5 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Mali-G710 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.85 GHz | 2.85 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 789,982 | 793,800 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,326 | 1,400 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,243 | 3,350 Best value |
| CPU Description | 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. | Octa-core processor with 2x Cortex-X1 at 2.85 GHz, 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.35 GHz, and 4x Cortex-A55 at 1.80 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 8 GB | 12 GB Best value |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, White, Blue, Coral, Orange, Cyan | White, Black, Beige |
| Body Thickness | 9 mm Best value | 12.1 mm |
| Body Width | 72.9 mm | 139.7 mm |
| Body Height | 152 mm | 158.7 mm |
| Weight | 193.5 g Best value | 283 g |
| Usable Surface | 81.8 % | 82.7 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Plastic | Glass, Plastic, Aluminium Alloy |
| Resistance Features | IP67 | IPX8 |
| Waterproof Depth | 1 m | — |
| Foldable | No | Yes |
| Unfolded thickness | — | 5.8 mm |
Battery
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 4,385 mAh | 4,821 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 20 W | 30 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Non-Removable, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | 7.5 W | — |
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 6:5 |
| Display Technology | OLED | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 1,070 nits | 1,450 nits Best value |
| Display Diagonal | 6.1″ | 7.6″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,840 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,400 px Best value | 2,208 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 429 ppi Best value | 378 ppi |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 180 Hz | — |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 3, HDR, 90Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display | Hole-Punch Notch, Gorilla Glass Victus, HDR10, HDR10+, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Scratch Resistant, Foldable Display, DCI-P3, 120Hz, OLED, Secondary Display |
| Cover display diagonal | — | 5.8″ |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | 1,550 nits |
Sensors
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Side |
Sensor
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Light Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Hall Sensor, Cooling System, 3D face recognition |
Software
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 13 | Android 13 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 13 | 13 |
| OS Update Support | 5 years | 5 years |
| Direct OS Updates | Yes | Yes |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | Yes | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| 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, 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 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 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 B46, 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, 5G NR n257, 5G NR n258, 5G NR n260, 5G NR n261 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | 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 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E, Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g |
| Wi-Fi Features | Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, Wi-Fi Password Sharing | Tri-Band, Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.3 Best value | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC Best value | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS |
| Connectivity Features | 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 | UWB, NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering, VoLTE, eSIM |
| USB Version | USB 3.2 Gen 1 | USB 3.2 Gen 1 |
| SAR (EU) head | 0.99 W/kg | — |
| SAR (EU) body | 1.3 W/kg | — |
Audio
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 3 Best value |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
Technical
| Specification | Pixel 7a | Pixel Fold |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | GWKK3, GHL1X, G0DZQ, G82U8 | G9FPL |
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