Google Pixel 7 Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
Our Verdict: There's only a year between the Pixel 7 Pro and the Pixel 8a, so expect small changes rather than big ones. The 8a has the better camera on paper, 64MP versus 50MP, plus a 13MP selfie camera against 8MP, and the 7 Pro has the bigger battery of the two, 5000mAh against 4492mAh, which should mean longer between charges in day-to-day use. The 7 Pro has the stronger screen, bigger at 6.7" against 6.1" and sharper at 513 PPI, and the 8a is the lighter phone at 188g against 212g. The 8a is worth the extra if the updates matter to you, but the 7 Pro is a good buy if the price has dropped.
If you'd rather pay up front, the 8a is the cheaper buy at £195 SIM-free.
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| Expert Rating | 4.6 10 reviews |
4.3 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.7" | 6.1" |
| Display | LTPO AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1440 x 3120 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 513 | 431 |
| Rear Camera | 50 Megapixels | 64 Megapixels |
| Front Camera | 10.8 Megapixels | 13 Megapixels |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 (4 nm) | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) |
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 4,492 mAh |
| Storage | 128GB, 256GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| OS | Android | Android |
| SIM Type | nano-SIM and e-SIM | nano-SIM and e-SIM |
| Connectivity | Up to 5G | Up to 5G |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 163 x 76.6 x 8.7 mm | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 212 grams | 188 grams |
| Water Resistance | Not rated | IP67 - Dust and water resistant |
| Contracts | - | - |
| SIM-free | £204.99 | £194.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 Pro has the bigger screen at 6.7" compared to the Google Pixel 8a's 6.1", the Google Pixel 7 Pro has the sharper display at 513 pixels per inch versus 431, and the Google Pixel 7 Pro uses a LTPO AMOLED panel while the Google Pixel 8a has a OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 Pro features a 50 Megapixels rear camera, while the Google Pixel 8a has a 64 Megapixels rear camera. Both devices also have front-facing cameras for selfies and video calls.
Which is cheaper to buy SIM-free, the Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £194.99.
What storage options are available for the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Google Pixel 8a comes in 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 8a use?
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is powered by the Google Tensor G2 (4 nm), while the Google Pixel 8a uses the Google Tensor G3 (4 nm).
Which is easier to carry and hold, the Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a is the more portable of the two: it's 24g lighter at 188 grams, it's also the more compact phone at 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm.
Which is more water resistant, the Google Pixel 7 Pro or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 Pro is rated Not rated, while the Google Pixel 8a is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.
What operating system do the Google Pixel 7 Pro and Google Pixel 8a run?
Both phones run Android.