Google Pixel 8a vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro

Google Pixel 8a vs. Google Pixel 7 Pro

Here’s a well-structured comparison between the Google Pixel 8a and Google Pixel 7 Pro.

📑 Table of Contents

  • 📏 Size Comparison
  • 🖥️ Display Comparison
  • 🔋 Battery Life
  • ⚡ Charging Speed
  • 🔊 Speaker Test
  • 🚀 Performance
  • 📊 Benchmark Performance
  • 📸 Camera Comparison
  • 🎥 Video Quality
  • 🏆 Overall Verdict

📏 Size Comparison

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Dimensions 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm 162.9 x 76.6 x 8.9 mm
Weight 188 g 212 g
Display Size 6.1 inches 6.7 inches
Display Type OLED, 90Hz refresh rate LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz refresh rate
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels 1440 x 3120 pixels
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~83% ~88%
Build Material Plastic back, aluminum frame Glass back, aluminum frame
Colors Charcoal, Porcelain, Bay, Coral Obsidian, Snow, Hazel
Water Resistance IP67 IP68




🖥️ Display Comparison

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Display Size 6.1 inches 6.7 inches
Display Type OLED LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080 x 2400 pixels (FHD+) 1440 x 3120 pixels (QHD+)
Pixel Density (PPI) ~429 PPI ~512 PPI
Refresh Rate 90Hz 120Hz (10-120Hz adaptive)
Brightness ~1000 nits (HBM), ~1400 nits (peak) ~1000 nits (HBM), ~1500 nits (peak)
Aspect Ratio 20:9 19.5:9
Screen-to-Body Ratio ~83% ~88%
Protection Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
HDR Support HDR10+ HDR10+
Always-On Display Yes Yes
Curved Display No Yes
Notch/Cutout Punch-hole (center) Punch-hole (center)

🔋 Battery Life

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Battery Capacity 4,492 mAh 5,000 mAh
Usage Type Mixed Usage Mixed Usage
Battery Life (Hours) Up to 24 hours Up to 24 hours
Extreme Battery Saver Up to 72 hours Up to 72 hours
Charging Speed 18W wired charging 30W wired charging
Wireless Charging No Yes (23W with Pixel Stand)
Charging Time ~90 minutes (0-100%) ~80 minutes (0-100%)
Adaptive Battery Yes Yes
Battery Health Features Long-term battery health monitoring Long-term battery health monitoring

⚡ Charging Speed

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Battery Capacity ~4500 mAh ~5000 mAh
Wired Charging Speed 18W (USB-C) 23W (USB-C)
Wireless Charging Yes (Qi-compatible) Yes (Qi-compatible)
Wireless Charging Speed 7.5W 12W (with Pixel Stand)
Reverse Wireless Charging No Yes (Battery Share)
0% to 50% Charging Time ~30 minutes ~25 minutes
0% to 100% Charging Time ~90 minutes ~80 minutes
Charging Adapter Not included (sold separately) Not included (sold separately)
Fast Charging Support Yes Yes

🔊 Speaker Test

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Speaker Type Stereo speakers Stereo speakers
Audio Output Quality Clear and balanced, good for mid-range Richer bass, better clarity, and depth
Loudness Loud enough for personal use Louder and more immersive
Bass Performance Decent bass, but lacks depth Stronger bass response
Treble Clarity Clear treble, but can sound sharp at high volumes Smooth and well-defined treble
Spatial Audio Support No No
3.5mm Headphone Jack No No
Bluetooth Audio Codecs Supports SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC Supports SBC, AAC, aptX, LDAC
Speaker Placement Bottom-firing and earpiece speaker Bottom-firing and earpiece speaker
Volume Consistency Consistent across volume levels Slightly better consistency at high volumes
Overall Audio Experience Good for casual listening Better for multimedia and immersive content




🚀 Performance

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Processor Google Tensor G3 Google Tensor G2
CPU Architecture 9-core (1x Cortex-X3, 4x Cortex-A715, 4x Cortex-A510) 8-core (2x Cortex-X1, 2x Cortex-A76, 4x Cortex-A55)
GPU ARM Mali-G715 ARM Mali-G710
RAM 8GB LPDDR5X 8GB/12GB LPDDR5
Storage Options 128GB 128GB, 256GB, 512GB
AI Performance Enhanced AI with Tensor G3 Tensor G2 AI capabilities
Thermal Management Improved cooling system Standard cooling
Benchmark Scores Higher Antutu/Geekbench scores Slightly lower Antutu/Geekbench scores
Gaming Performance Smoother gameplay, better frame rates Good, but slightly lower frame rates
Software Optimization Android 14 with 7 years of updates Android 13 (upgradable to Android 14)

📊 Benchmark Performance

🔹 GeekBench 6

Model Single-Core Multi-Core
Pixel 8a ~1600 ~4100
Pixel 7 Pro ~1400 ~3500

🔹 Antutu 10

Model Score
Pixel 8a ~950K
Pixel 7 Pro ~800K

🔹 3DMark

Model Score FPS
Pixel 8a ~2800 ~15 FPS
Pixel 7 Pro ~2500 ~13 FPS




📸 Camera Comparison

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Main Camera 64 MP (f/1.9, OIS) 50 MP (f/1.9, OIS, Laser AF)
Ultra-Wide Camera 13 MP (f/2.2, 120° FoV) 12 MP (f/2.2, 126° FoV)
Telephoto Camera None 48 MP (f/3.5, 5x optical zoom, OIS)
Front Camera 13 MP (f/2.2) 10.8 MP (f/2.2, fixed focus)
Video Recording 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60fps 4K @ 30/60fps, 1080p @ 30/60/240fps
Zoom Capabilities Up to 8x Super Res Zoom Up to 30x Super Res Zoom
Low-Light Performance Excellent (Night Sight) Excellent (Night Sight)
Software Features Google AI features (Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur) Google AI features (Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Real Tone)
Stabilization OIS (Main Camera) OIS (Main and Telephoto Cameras)
Camera Design Dual-camera setup Triple-camera setup

🎥 Video Quality

Feature Google Pixel 8a Google Pixel 7 Pro
Video Resolution Up to 4K at 60fps Up to 4K at 60fps
Stabilization Optical and Electronic Image Stabilization (OIS + EIS) Advanced OIS + EIS with improved software stabilization
HDR Support HDR10+ supported HDR10+ supported
Low-Light Performance Excellent (enhanced by Tensor G3 chip) Excellent (enhanced by Tensor G2 chip)
Audio Zoom Yes Yes
Cinematic Blur Yes (software-based) Yes (software-based)
Frame Rates 24fps, 30fps, 60fps 24fps, 30fps, 60fps
Front Camera Video Up to 4K at 30fps Up to 4K at 30fps
Microphone Quality Stereo recording with noise reduction Stereo recording with advanced noise suppression
Software Enhancements Real Tone, Night Sight Video Real Tone, Night Sight Video
Dynamic Range Improved dynamic range with Tensor G3 Excellent dynamic range with Tensor G2
Color Accuracy Natural and accurate colors Natural and accurate colors
Zoom in Video Up to 8x digital zoom Up to 10x digital zoom
Video Formats MP4, H.265 (HEVC) MP4, H.265 (HEVC)
AI Features AI-powered video enhancements (e.g., auto-framing) AI-powered video enhancements (e.g., auto-framing)




🏆 Overall Verdict

✅ Pros

Pixel 8a
✔️ Compact and lightweight design
✔️ Newer Tensor G3 chip
✔️ Good performance for price
✔️ Solid camera system

Pixel 7 Pro
✔️ Larger, higher-quality LTPO AMOLED display
✔️ Bigger battery, better endurance
✔️ Faster wired & wireless charging
✔️ Superior camera system with 5x zoom
✔️ Premium glass build

❌ Cons

Pixel 8a
❌ Plastic back (less premium)
❌ No telephoto lens
❌ Slower charging

Pixel 7 Pro
❌ Bulkier and heavier
❌ Older Tensor G2 chip

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