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Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB) vs Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)

Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 8a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

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Compare Google Pixel 8a X Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB) 05Points
Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.3"
AMOLED

1080x2400

50
MP

11mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4355
mAh

(Non removable)

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13Points Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB) Compare Google Pixel 7 X
Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Specifications Compare Models Pictures
6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Nona-core

4492
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)

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Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)} 5 Advantages Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB) vs Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)} 13 Advantages Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
+8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)2%
Thinner		vs8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
+HDR10+Advantage
The HDR10+ display provides vibrant colors and more details		vsHDR8
+6.3"3%
Larger screen		vs6.1"
+1/1.31" inches32%
The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.		vs1/1.73" inches
+20W11%
More power (watts) to charge the battery faster. Sometimes, the charger that comes with the device doesn't have the same power supported by the device. Check before you buy it.		vs18W
2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)vs+2.91GHz 64bit Nona-core (4nm)15%
More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster
8GB LPDDR5vs+8GB LPDDR5XAdvantage
This RAM type is better and more efficient.
128GB (101GB available)vs+256GB (220GB available)118%
More internal storage for applications and files
197 grams (6.9 ounces)vs+189 grams (6.62 ounces)4%
Lighter
90Hzvs+120Hz33%
The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.
418 PPIvs+431 PPI3%
Crisper display of text, images and videos because it has more pixels per inch (ppi)
(dual camera) 50MP + 12MPvs+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP24%
Higher resolution main camera
(front) 11MPvs+(front) 13MP19%
Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies
5G Sub6vs+5G mmWaveAdvantage
The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbpsvs+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67%
Faster for surfing the internet and download files
Not supportedvs+Face unlockAdvantage
Sensors help you use the device
4355 mAhvs+4492 mAh3%
Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
5.2 + A2DP/LEvs+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage
Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster
41 Common items in both devices
UFS 3.1
Aluminum frame, glass front/back / Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
AMOLED / OLED
16 million
1080x2400 pixels
Dual-LED flash
Only digital zoom
+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
ModelPixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Other model namesGoogle Pixel 7 GVU6CGoogle Pixel 8a G8HHN (Verizon)
Country or region available(Global, International)
(Global, International)		USA
USA
BrandGoogleGoogle
Release date10/13/2022, Announced: 10/6/20225/14/2024, Announced: 5/7/2024
Depth8.7 millimeters (0.34 inches)8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)73.2 x 155.6 millimeters (2.88 x 6.13 in)72.7 x 152.1 millimeters (2.86 x 5.99 in)
Weight197 grams (6.9 ounces)189 grams (6.62 ounces)
Build, materialsAluminum frame, glass front/back
Back: Gorilla Glass Victus		Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and othersIP68 certified: water-resistant up to 1.5 meters for 30min and dust-resistantIP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min

📲 Display

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Display typeAMOLEDOLED
Screen size6.3" inches6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio~84.1% (screen-to-body ratio)~81.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution1080x2400 pixels (20:9)1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
TouchscreenCapacitive Multitouch 10-pointsCapacitive Multitouch
Pixel density (dot pitch)418 PPI431 PPI
Colors16 million16 million
Scratch-resistant glassGorilla Glass VictusGorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate90Hz120Hz
Display features1400nits[peak]
HDR10+
Always-On Display		2000nits[peak]
HDR8
Always-On Display

🤖 Operating System

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
System versionAndroid 13Android 14
Firmware updateAndroid 15Android 15
User Interfacefeature not registeredfeature not registered

⚙️ Processor

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Chipset64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)64bit: Google Tensor G3 (4nm)
CPUOcta-core, 3 processors:
2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core)
2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core)
4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)		Nona-core, 3 processors:
1x 2.91GHz ARM Cortex-X3 (Single-core)
4x 2.4GHz ARM Cortex-A715 (Quad-core)
4x 1.7GHz ARM Cortex-A510 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controllerARM Mali-G710 MP7ARM Mali-G715 MP7 (890MHz)
Performance (benchmark)AnTuTu: 812810 (v9)
Geekbench: 3288 (v5.1)
GFXBench: 59fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)		AnTuTu: 1193525 (v10)
Geekbench: 4384 (v6)

💽 Memory and storage

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
RAM memory8GB LPDDR58GB LPDDR5X
Internal storage128GB (101GB available)
UFS 3.1		256GB (220GB available)
UFS 3.1
External storageNot supportedNot supported

📶 Mobile networks

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Dual-SIMDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim cardDual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM		1 slot (Single-SIM)
nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload3000/1024 Mbps5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology2G, 3G, 4G, 5G2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz bandQuad-Band 850/900/1800/1900Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Primary 5G networkSA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71, 75, 76, 77, 78)SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 20, 28, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)
mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, TD-HSDPA, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G networkGSM 850/900/1800/1900GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G networkUMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G networkLTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 46, 48)
VoLTE		LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71)
TD-LTE (38, 41, 48)
VoLTE
Secondary data networkGPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave

📷 Camera

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Back camera (main camera)(dual camera)
50 megapixels
12MP ultrawide f/2.2114°1/2.9"1.25µm		(dual camera)
64 megapixels
13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm
Main camera resolution8160x6120 pixels10120x6328 pixels
Video recording (primary)4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
FlashDual-LED flashDual-LED flash
Focal aperturef/1.9 (aperture)f/1.9 (aperture)
Focal length25mm (lens)26mm (lens)
Sensor size1/1.31" inches1/1.73" inches
Pixel size1.2µm pixel0.8µm pixel
AutofocusLDAF/PDAF: laser/phase detection autofocusPDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focusSupportedSupported
Image stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilizationOIS: Optical stabilization
ZoomOnly digital zoomOnly digital zoom
Face/smile detectionFace detection, Smile detectionFace detection, Smile detection
BSI sensorSupportedSupported
HDRHDR photo/video on both camerasHDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@120/240fps (slow motion)
HDR10+		4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

📸 Front camera

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Front camera (secondary)11 megapixels13 megapixels
Front camera resolution4064x2648 pixels4128x3096 pixels
Video recording (secondary)4K UHD (3840x2160)4K UHD (3840x2160)
Front flashNot supportedNot supported
Focal aperturef/2.2 (aperture)f/2.2 (aperture)
Focal length21mm (lens)20mm (lens)
Sensor size1/3.1" inchesfeature not registered
Pixel size1.22µm pixel1.12µm pixel

🔉 Sound and multimedia

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
LoudspeakerStereo soundStereo sound
Active noise cancellation2 microphones or more2 microphones
RadioNot supportedNot supported
TVNot supportedNot supported
Video formatsMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKVMP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formatsMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLACMP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC

🔌 Connectivity

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
USBUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoUSB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio outputType-C reversible connectorType-C reversible connector
TV outputUSB Type-C (reversible)USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth5.2 + A2DP/LE5.3 + A2DP/LE
WiFi802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot		802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO
WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNASupportedSupported
GPSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSSA-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC
NFCSupportedSupported
Infrared portNot supportedNot supported

🧭 Sensors

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
SensorsAccelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Hall effect
Proximity sensor		Accelerometer
Ambient light sensor
Barometer
Compass
Face unlock
Fingerprint sensor (under display)
Gyroscope
Proximity sensor
Vibrating alertSupportedSupported

🔋 Battery

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Battery typeLi-Ion: lithium-ion (Non removable)LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity4355 mAh4492 mAh
Charger, watts20W Wired fast charging
Reverse charging by cable
USB Power Delivery 3.0		18W Wired fast charging
USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging20W Qi wireless charging
Reverse wireless charging		7.5W Qi wireless charging
Talk time autonomyfeature not registeredfeature not registered
Standbyfeature not registeredfeature not registered

➕ Other features

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
Call controlVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commandsVoice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
MessagingSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mailSMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free callingSupportedSupported
Video callingSupportedSupported
RingtonesPolyphonic and customizedPolyphonic and customized
Web browserHTML, XHTML, HTML5HTML, XHTML, HTML5
AntennaInternal antennaInternal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboardNot supportedNot supported
Miscellaneous• Colors: Obsidian gray, Snow white, Lemongrass• Colors: Obsidian, Porcelain, Bay, Aloe
• Google Cast

☢️ Radiation rate

Google Pixel 7 (GVU6C 128GB)Google Pixel 8a (G8HHN 256GB)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)feature not registered1.11W/kg (head), 0.99W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)feature not registered1W/kg (head), 1.12W/kg (body)
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