{"id":12522,"date":"2023-05-13T02:00:27","date_gmt":"2023-05-13T00:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/05\/13\/phone-comparisons-google-pixel-7a-vs-google-pixel-6a\/"},"modified":"2023-05-13T22:26:06","modified_gmt":"2023-05-13T20:26:06","slug":"phone-comparisons-google-pixel-7a-vs-google-pixel-6a","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plus.maciejpiasecki.info\/index.php\/2023\/05\/13\/phone-comparisons-google-pixel-7a-vs-google-pixel-6a\/","title":{"rendered":"Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Google Pixel 7a is the company\u2019s brand new mid-range smartphone. This handset got announced during Google I\/O 2023, and it does bring a number of improvements over its predecessor. Having said that, in this article, we\u2019ll compare the Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a. Some of you are probably wondering whether to upgrade, or to get the Pixel 6a considering its lower price tag.
\nWell, we\u2019ll try to help you get answers to some of your questions here. We\u2019ll first list their specifications side by side, and will then move to compare them across a number of other categories. You\u2019ll get a comparison between their designs, displays, performance, battery life, cameras, and audio performance. Having said that, let\u2019s get this show on the road.
\nSpecs<\/p>\n

Google Pixel 7a
\nGoogle Pixel 6a
\nScreen size
\n6.1-inch fullHD+ flat OLED display (90Hz refresh rate)
\n6.1-inch fullHD+ OLED HDR display (60Hz)
\nScreen resolution
\n2400 x 1080
\n2400 x 1080
\nSoC
\nGoogle Tensor G2
\nGoogle Tensor
\nRAM
\n8GB (LPDDR5)
\n6GB (LPDDR5)
\nStorage
\n128GB (UFS 3.1), non-expandable
\n128GB (UFS 3.1), non-expandable
\nRear cameras
\n64MP (f\/1.9 aperture, 26mm lens, 0.8um pixel size, OIS, Dual Pixel PDAF)
\n13MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 120-degree FoV, 1.12um pixel size)
\n12.2MP (f\/1.7 aperture, 27mm lens, 1.4um pixel size, dual pixel PDAF, OIS)
\n12MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 17mm lens, 114-degree FoV, 1.25um pixel size)
\nFront cameras
\n13MP (f\/2.2 aperture, 20mm lens, 1.12um pixel size)
\n8MP (f\/2.0 aperture, 24mm lens, 1.12um pixel size)
\nBattery
\n4,385mAh, non-removable, 20W wired charging, 18W wireless charging
\nCharger not included
\n4,410mAh, non-removable, 18W wired charging
\nCharger not included
\nDimensions
\n152 x 72.9 x 9mm
\n152.2 x 71.8 x 8.9mm
\nWeight
\n193.5 grams
\n178 grams
\nConnectivity
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C
\n5G, LTE, NFC, Bluetooth 5.2, Wi-Fi, USB Type-C
\nSecurity
\nIn-display fingerprint scanner (optical)
\nFace Unlock
\nIn-display fingerprint scanner (optical)
\nOS
\nAndroid 13
\nAndroid 12 (upgradable to Android 13)
\nPrice
\n$499
\n$329 (discounted from $449)
\nBuy
\nAmazon
\nAmazon
\nGoogle Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a: Design
\nIt is easy to notice that these two phones are related, but there are obvious differences visible as well. They both have a centered display camera hole at the top, and a square-ish design. They also both have a camera visor on the back, but different ones. The one on the Pixel 7a is covered by metal, while the one on the Pixel 6a is covered by glass. They both protrude on the back, but are nowhere near the level of the Pixel 7.
\nBoth phones also include flat displays, with thin bezels. The bottom bezel is thicker than the rest of them on both phones. You will also find a plastic backplate on both of these devices, which is combined with a frame made out of aluminum. The physical keys on both phones sit on the right-hand side. The power\/lock button is placed above the volume up and down buttons. A fingerprint scanner is also included in both phones, but it\u2019s not visible, as it sits under the display (an optical one).
\nThe two phones are almost equally tall and thick, but the Pixel 6a is a bit more narrow. The Pixel 7a probably has slightly thicker bezels, hence the difference. It is also lighter, noticeably lighter. It weighs 178 grams, compared to 193.5 grams of the Pixel 7a. Now, both phones do offer IP67 certification for water and dust resistance. Both of them sit really nicely in the hand, but are slippery at the same time.
\nGoogle Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a: Display
\nThe Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch fullHD+ (2400 x 1080) flat OLED display. That panel has a 90Hz refresh rate, and it offers a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is protected by the Gorilla Glass 3. The Pixel 6a, on the other hand, also has a 6.1-inch fullHD+ (2400 x 1080) panel, but it\u2019s different. This is also an OLED display, but it has a 60Hz refresh rate. The aspect ratio is the same, though, as is the Gorilla Glass 3 protection.<\/p>\n

Both of these displays look good in general. They offer vivid colors, good viewing angles, and good touch response. The Pixel 7a does get a bit brighter, though, which will be useful outdoors. Also, if you do notice the difference between low and high refresh rates, this will be quite a difference for you. The jump from 60 to 90Hz is quite obvious, especially when you\u2019re scrolling or doing something similar.
\nNow, as far as display protection goes. The Gorilla Glass 3 is definitely not the best solution. It is quite dated at this point, and we\u2019ve always had issues with it picking up micro-scratches. It\u2019s a shame Google didn\u2019t use newer display protection here, but all those problems can be avoided if you end up using a screen protector, of course. All in all, these displays are not bad at all.
\nGoogle Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a: Performance
\nThe Pixel 7 comes with the Google Tensor G2 SoC. That is Google\u2019s latest processor, by the way. It fuels the company\u2019s flagships too. The phone also includes 8GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and UFS 3.1 flash storage. The Pixel 6a is fueled by the Google Tensor SoC. The phone comes with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and UFS 3.1 flash storage.
\nThe Tensor G2 is the more powerful processor here, but the difference is not as big as you may think. The extra RAM inside the Pixel 7a does come in handy, but we didn\u2019t really notice any difference in performance because of it. Neither phone is outstanding in keeping apps actively running in the background, even though they\u2019re good at it. The point is, they\u2019re on the same level.
\nThe same can be said about performance. The Pixel 7a may be a bit faster, but the difference is not really that noticeable. In regular, everyday tasks, you will notice the difference in refresh rate more than you will the difference in sheer power. Neither phone is great for gaming, however, even though they can play the vast majority of games perfectly well. If you plan on playing a lot of demanding games on your phone, however, you may want to look elsewhere. Overall, however, the performance is great (and comparable), not counting in gaming, of course.
\nGoogle Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a: Battery
\nThere is a 4,385mAh battery inside the Pixel 7a. The Pixel 6a, on the flip side, includes a 4,410mAh battery. Now, the difference in battery capacity is not that big, but we did notice quite a difference in actual performance. The Pixel 7a lingered around 6 hours of screen-on-time most of the time. We\u2019ve seen much better numbers from some other people, so this may be just a bug, or perhaps a rogue app we can\u2019t pinpoint. It should be able to offer much more than that, to be quite honest.
\nThe Pixel 6a offers really good battery life, it can cross 7-7.5 hours of screen-on-time without a problem, even more at times. It all depends on what you\u2019re doing on your device. As per usual, do note that your mileage may vary. You\u2019ll be using different apps, in a different way, in a different place (signal), so\u2026 yeah, you could get entirely different numbers than we did.
\nWhen charging is concerned, the Pixel 7a supports 21W charging, while the Pixel 6a offers support for 18W wired charging. The Pixel 7a also supports wireless charging, but it\u2019s so slow, it\u2019s not really worth mentioning. Well, it could be useful if you charge your phone overnight. Neither of the two phones comes with a charging brick, unfortunately. If you don\u2019t have a PD3.0 charger, you\u2019ll need to get one.
\nGoogle Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a: Cameras
\nThe Pixel 7a features a 64-megapixel main camera, and a 13-megapixel ultrawide camera (120-degree FoV). The Pixel 6a, on the flip side, has a 12.2-megapixel main unit, and a 12-megapixel ultrawide camera (114-degree FoV). The hardware is obviously not the same, but when it comes to Google\u2019s camera performance, image processing is quite important. So, are these two phones identical when it comes to camera performance? Well, no, not really.<\/p>\n

In the daytime, they are very similar. This goes for both the main and ultrawide cameras. They produce similar-looking images, with similar color balance, and general output. The differences are visible when you\u2019re shooting in HDR conditions, as the Pixel 7a tends to light up the darker areas a bit more. The differences are subtle, however, and some of you may even prefer the Pixel 6a\u2019s output.
\nIn low light, however, the differences are more noticeable. Both phones do a great job, but with a different color profiles. That is not always as noticeable, but it\u2019s there. In some situations, it\u2019s extremely noticeable. In some shots, the color profiles look a lot different. The Pixel 6a tends to provide colder images, which is what we\u2019re used to when it comes to Pixel phones. The Pixel 7a leans towards the warmer side of things, which makes low light images a bit more realistic. Both phones do a great job, though.
\nAudio
\nYou will find a pair of stereo speakers on both of these phones. Those speakers are good enough on both, but they\u2019re nothing to write home about. Considering these price tags, they\u2019re quite good.
\nWhat you will not find on either phone is an audio jack. You will have to use a Type-C port at the bottom for wired audio connections. If you prefer wireless audio, however, Bluetooth 5.3 is included on the Pixel 7a, while the Pixel 6a comes with Bluetooth 5.2.
\nThe post Phone Comparisons: Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a appeared first on Android Headlines.
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