Google Pixel 7 vs Google Pixel 8a
Our Verdict: The Pixel 8a is the follow-up to the Pixel 7 a year later, so the two are close. The 8a has the better camera on paper, 64MP versus 50MP, plus a 13MP selfie camera against 8MP, and the 7 has the bigger screen, 6.3" against 6.1". Get the 8a if you want the newer hardware; if not, the 7 is usually cheaper and does much the same job.
Buying outright, the 7 starts at £170 SIM-free.
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| Expert Rating | 4.4 10 reviews |
4.3 12 reviews |
| Screen | 6.3" | 6.1" |
| Display | AMOLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1080 x 2400 |
| Pixels Per Inch | 418 | 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 | 4,355 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 | 5.2 with A2DP, LE, aptX HD | 5.3 with A2DP, LE |
| Dimensions | 155.64 x 73.16 x 8.7 mm | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 195 grams | 188 grams |
| Water Resistance | IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes | IP67 - Dust and water resistant |
| Contracts | - | - |
| SIM-free | £169.99 | £194.99 |
| Deals | Deals |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better screen, the Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 has the bigger screen at 6.3" compared to the Google Pixel 8a's 6.1", the Google Pixel 8a has the sharper display at 431 pixels per inch versus 418, and the Google Pixel 7 uses a AMOLED panel while the Google Pixel 8a has a OLED.
Which has the better camera, the Google Pixel 7 or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 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 or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 is cheaper SIM-free, starting from £169.99.
What storage options are available for the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 is available in 128GB, 256GB, while the Google Pixel 8a comes in 128GB, 256GB.
What processors do the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 8a use?
The Google Pixel 7 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 or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 8a is the more portable of the two: it's 7g 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 or Google Pixel 8a?
The Google Pixel 7 is rated IP68 - Dust and water resistant over 1.5 meter and 30 minutes, while the Google Pixel 8a is rated IP67 - Dust and water resistant.
What operating system do the Google Pixel 7 and Google Pixel 8a run?
Both phones run Android.