![]() ![]() With so many of these phones’ specs being similar, it’s here that the battle will be won or lost. Pixel 7: cameras Christine Romero-Chan / Digital Trends It’s another close call for the Pixel 7, but ultimately, it takes the win here over the Pixel 7a. And while both phones have wireless charging, only the Pixel 7 offers reverse wireless charging. The Pixel 7 also has a charging advantage, offering 20-watt wired charging compared to 18W on the Pixel 7a. Both last about one day, but the Pixel 7a tends to die a bit quicker than the Pixel 7, despite the slightly larger battery. What about battery life? Neither phone is a battery champ, though the regular Pixel 7 exhibited stronger performance during our tests. The Pixel 7 does have a 256GB variant, which may be something for media lovers to consider, as neither phone comes with expandable storage via a microSD card. Both of these phones use the Tensor Gen 2, have 8GB of RAM available, and 128GB of storage as standard. The Pixel 7a benefits from this, as it gives the phone flagship potential at a lower price - which isn’t something we generally expect from anyone other than Apple. This flagship chip has some downsides, but it still delivers strong performance and is more than capable of tackling all the latest apps and 3D games. Pixel 7: performance, battery life, and charging GoogleĪs these are both Google-built phones, they benefit from Google’s processor, the Tensor Gen 2. This is an extremely tight category, and while we’re awarding the win to the Pixel 7’s better IP rating and screen, it’s definitely not the category to base your purchase on. ![]() The Pixel 7’s AMOLED tech is slightly higher quality than the Pixel 7a’s OLED, but it’s a very small bonus, all things considered. The Pixel 7’s display is slightly larger, but it’s also an AMOLED panel rather than the OLED panel on the Pixel 7a. The resolutions and refresh rates are the same between the two phones, and the 90Hz refresh rate is an overdue boon for the Pixel 7a in particular, but the similarities end there. There are more differences in the display tech. For instance, the Pixel 7a only has an IP67 rating for dust and water resistance and sports an “all-new midrange architecture” that boosts the phone’s durability but sets it apart from the Pixel 7’s glass and aluminum build. That’s a good thing, but there are small differences between the two. You might have noticed we didn’t really contrast the two phones in that paragraph, and that’s largely because the two phones’ designs are identical. Around the front, slim bezels surround the 1080p display, interrupted only by a hole-punch for the selfie lens. It may look a little like a Ninja Turtle headband, but it’s unique and looks fabulous. The camera bar at the back of the phone is the highlight, with the camera’s dual lenses peeking out from a contrasted metal visor. Gone are the days of boring Pixels - Google’s smartphones now have a unique design and identity, and the Pixel 7 range has continued that. ![]() 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 inches)ġ55.6 x 73.2 x 8.7mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 inches)Ģ400 x 1080 pixels (429 pixels per inch), 90HzĢ400 x 1080 pixels (416 pixels per inch), 90Hzĭual lens 64MP wide, 13MP ultrawide rear, 13MP frontĭual lens 50MP wide, 12MP ultrawide rear, 10.8MP frontġ8W wired charging (no charger included in the box)Ģ0W wired charging (no charger included in the box) ![]()
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