Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: Unveiling the Budget Phone Battle – What’s New and What’s Better?

Google has made numerous changes to its budget phone this year, as evident in the Google Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 6a comparison. The Pixel 6a, being the successor to the Pixel 6a, still holds its ground in the market, but now at a reduced price. However, the Pixel 7a has more similarities to the Pixel 7 rather than its predecessor, aiming to provide one of the best affordable smartphone options amidst increasing competition.

The Pixel 7a introduces several notable enhancements, including a fast-refreshing display, support for wireless charging, and an upgraded rear camera system. Perhaps the most significant change is the addition of the Tensor G2 chipset, which brings AI-powered features similar to those found in the Pixel 7. For a comprehensive analysis of these improvements and their impact on Google’s midrange phone, you can refer to our detailed Pixel 7a review.

It is important to note that while the Pixel 7a is the successor to the Pixel 6a, the latter has not been discontinued. Instead, Google has opted to lower the price of the Pixel 6a. By choosing the Pixel 6a, you can enjoy a phone equipped with the same chipset found in the Pixel 6, but at a considerably more affordable price compared to its previous iteration.

For detailed specifications refer below table.

Pixel 7a VS Pixel 6a

	Google Pixel 7a	Google Pixel 6a
Network	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G	GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Display	OLED, HDR, 90Hz	OLED, HDR
Screen Size	6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio)	6.1 inches, 90.7 cm2 (~83.0% screen-to-body ratio)
Resolution	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)	1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
Screen Protection	Corning Gorilla Glass 3	Corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS	Android 13	Android 12, upgradable to Android 13
Chipset	Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)	Google Tensor (5 nm)
CPU	Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)	Octa-core (2x2.80 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.25 GHz Cortex-A76 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU	Mali-G710 MP7	Mali-G78 MP20
Rear 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	12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm, (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 12 MP, f/2.2, 17mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1.25µm
Camera Features	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama	Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
Rear Video	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS	4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS
Front Camera	13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm	8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1.12µm
Front Video	4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps	1080p@30fps
Dimension	152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in)	155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
Weight	193.5 g	178 g
Body	Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back	Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Memory Card Slot	No	No
Internal Storage	128GB 8GB RAM UFS 3.1	128GB 6GB RAM UFS 3.1
Loudspeaker	Yes, with stereo speakers	Yes, with stereo speakers
3.5mm Jack	No	No
WiFi	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band	Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth	5.3, A2DP, LE	5.2, A2DP, LE
NFC	Yes	Yes
IR Port	No	No
USB	USB Type-C 3.2	USB Type-C 3.1
Sensors	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer	Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Battery	Li-Po 4385 mAh, non-removable	Li-Po 4410 mAh, non-removable
Charging	Wired, PD3.0	18W wired, PD3.0
Colors	Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral	Chalk, Charcoal, Sage
AnTuTu Score	768335	705123
Price	$ 469.95 / € 509.00 / ₹ 43,999	$ 419.99 / € 548.53 / ₹ 28,999
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Rating	3.5/5