The differences then come down to the camera configuration and the display size. The Pixel 7a even adds wireless charging, something that has been missing on a-series phones in the past. Both have the exact same Tensor G2 chip inside and very similarly sized batteries. Both have a similar resolution display refreshing at 90Hz. Looking through the spec sheet, both phones have a surprising number of similarities. You see, the Pixel 7a is about as close to the Pixel 7 as an a-series phone has ever gotten. Misc: Fingerprint reader (under display, optical) stereo speakers.Connectivity: 5G eSIM Wi-Fi 6e BT 5.3 NFC.Video capture: Rear camera: gyro-EIS, OIS Front camera: Battery: 4385mAh 20W wired, PD3.0, 18W wireless.Display: 6.10" OLED, HDR, 90Hz, 1080x2400px resolution, 20:9 aspect ratio, 429ppi Always-on display.Body: 152.0x72.9x9.0mm, 194g Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min).The question is, why would you? Google Pixel 7a specs at a glance:
The question isn't why wouldn't you spend extra for the Pixel 7. After all, why not spend the $100 extra if you are getting a better phone with the Pixel 7? But that's the conundrum here, as things aren't as clear-cut as you might think. Suddenly, then, the cheaper a-series phone doesn't seem all that cheap anymore. Starting at $499, the Pixel 7a shares the spot with the Pixel 4a 5G as the most expensive a-series Pixel yet and is only $100 less than the Pixel 7. The latest member in the Google Pixel series is the new Pixel 7a, which is also part of the company's more accessible a-series of devices.