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The Pixel 7a was the point at which Google's budget A-series stopped feeling like a compromise. It borrowed the Tensor G2 chip from the flagship Pixel 7, added a much larger 64MP main sensor than the 6a's, and became the first A-series Pixel to offer wireless charging. That combination means photos out of it still hold up well against far newer mid-rangers, because Google's processing does most of the heavy lifting. The 6.1-inch screen is compact by modern standards and a pleasant size for one-handed use, though at 90Hz it is a step behind the 120Hz panels that have since become standard. Battery life from the 4,385mAh cell is a full day rather than more, and 18W wired charging is slow, so an overnight charge is the norm. The bigger caveat in 2026 is software: Google promised three years of Android upgrades, so Android 16 is the last major version it will receive, though security patches continue into May 2028. It remains a sensible buy for someone who wants Pixel camera quality and clean Android in a small, well-supported package rather than the newest hardware.
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| Feature | Google Pixel 7a | Google Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, 1080 x 2400, 90Hz | 6.1-inch OLED, 1080 x 2400, 120Hz, 2,000 nits peak |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh, 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 4,492 mAh, 18W wired, 7.5W wireless |
| Weight | 193.5 g | 188 g |
| Dimensions | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm |
| Storage options | 128GB | 128GB, 256GB |
| Software support | Android 16 final version, security to May 2028 | Seven years of updates, to May 2031 |
| SIM-free price | From £131.00 | From £167.00 |
£400-£699 Phones · 69 phones
Based on calibrated CPU benchmark rankings (60%) and GFXBench GPU scores (40%). Apple chipsets included via editorial calibration since AnTuTu under-represents Apple's architecture.
Based on panel type (LTPO is the modern flagship gold standard), resolution, refresh rate, peak brightness, screen size, and HDR10+ / Dolby Vision support. Marketing peak-brightness claims are capped at 3500 nits to prevent inflation.
Based on main-sensor size (1-inch / 1/1.3" beats 1/2.0"), telephoto reach (periscope > 5x > 3x optical), image processing tier (Apple Pro, Pixel Pro, Galaxy Ultra, Honor Magic Pro, Xiaomi Ultra), pro video features (ProRes, Apple Log, Dolby Vision), camera-partnership branding (Leica, Hasselblad, Zeiss) and OIS. Older flagships are de-rated since image processing pipelines have advanced significantly each generation. Megapixel count is deliberately downweighted — it correlates poorly with real-world camera quality.
Based on selfie megapixels and max selfie-video resolution.
Based on battery capacity (mAh) adjusted for platform efficiency calibrated against NotebookCheck, Tom's Guide, GSMArena and CNET reviewer tests. Apple A-series gets +45% (iOS process freezing + LTPO 1Hz + tuned panels make iPhone Pro Max outlast many 6500+ mAh Android phones in measured tests). Top Snapdragon / Dimensity flagships get +15%, budget chipsets are penalised −15% to −25% to reflect less efficient displays and looser background limits. Charging speed is excluded — see the separate Fast charging tag for that.
64
4K@30/60fs, 1080@30/60/120/240fs, OIS
64 , f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 , f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
HDR, panorama
13 , f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
2160
4K@30fs, 1080@30fs
OLED, HDR, 90Hz
6.1
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density)
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Google Tensor G2
Mali-G710 MP7
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
No
Yes, with stereo speakers
No
GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GWKK3, G0DZQ
1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 SA/NSA/Sub6 - GWKK3
HSPA, LTE, 5G
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band
5.3, A2DP, LE
USB Type-C 3.2
Yes
GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC
4385
18W wired, PD3.0 7.5W wireless
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
