Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: Specifications, price and key differences you need to know
Google has finally launched the Pixel 7a, its latest mid-range Pixel device at Google I/O 2023. It brings much-needed hardware upgrades and replaces the Pixel 6a.
Google has listened to customer feedback and brought some features from the flagship Pixel 7 series and made it available at a very affordable price. Here’s how the Pixel 7a compares to the older Pixel 6a and how it fares as the latest entry-level Pixel phone, especially now that the vanilla Pixel 7 is available for much less.
Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: Specifications
While not much has changed in terms of design and build – considering the Pixel 7a still has a plastic build – the Pixel 7a has a lot of changes under the hood that make it different from the Pixel 6a. Starting with the display, the Pixel 7a now has a 6.1-inch 90Hz panel compared to the Pixel 6a’s 6.1-inch 60Hz panel. This brings the Pixel 7a in line with the more expensive Pixel 7, which also gets a similar 90Hz FHD+ OLED panel.
The Pixel 7a is powered by the second-generation Tensor processor – the Tensor G2, which is also the same SoC used by the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. Here, the Tensor G2 fixes many of the shortcomings that the Pixel 6a’s Tensor had. As for the battery, the Pixel 7a has a 4,385mAh cell, which is slightly smaller compared to the Pixel 6a’s 4,410mAh cell. But given the newer, more powerful processor, this shouldn’t affect battery backup. Additionally, the Pixel 7a also gets wireless charging at 7.5W, a first for the a-series Pixel devices.
In terms of optics, the Pixel 7a also gets newer camera sensors – finally resting the now-aging IMX 363, which the brand used for several generations all the way back to the Pixel 3 (also used in the Pixel 6a). Now the Pixel 7a gets a brand new 64MP Sony sensor, which is touted to offer better detail and low-light performance. In addition, the Pixel 7a also features a new 13-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens with a wider field of view than the Pixel 6a.
Google has also introduced new colors this time – bringing much-needed jazz to the affordable Pixel model. This time you get new Sea (Blue) and Coral (not coming to India) colors.
Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 6a: Price
With everything changing with the Pixel 7a, you can expect the price to jump as well. And yes it is, but not in India. In the US, the Pixel 7a starts at $499, which is $50 more than the Pixel 6a’s $449 sticker price. In India, the Pixel 7a is available for Rs 43,999 and can be bought for Rs 39,999 after bank offers. This is the same price that the Pixel 6a was originally sold for, so this is a welcome move. However, as usual, you can expect the Pixel 7a price to drop soon as the festive season kicks off in India.
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