Google Pixel 10a vs Google Pixel 7a

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Pixel 10a compared with Pixel 7a
GooglePixel 10aGooglePixel 7a
Overview
ReleasedMarch 2026May 2023
Display
Screen size6.3″6.1″
Resolution2424 × 1080 (better)2400 × 1080
Sharpness421 pixels per inch431 pixels per inch (better)
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate120 Hz (better)90 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits (better)1,000 nits
Display typeActua display; pOLEDOLED
Pixel density422.2 ppi429 ppi
Brightness detailUp to 2,000 nits HDR (100% on-pixel ratio); up to 3,000 nits peak (5% on-pixel ratio)Up to 600 nits HDR; up to 1000 nits peak
Always-on display–Always-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 7iCorning Gorilla Glass 3
Display featuresSmooth Display (60–120 Hz); 20:9 aspect ratio; HDR support; over 2,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)
Performance
ChipTensor G4Tensor G2
Memory8 GB8 GB
Storage128 GB, 256 GB (better)128 GB
Storage type–UFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAM
Cameras
Main camera48 MP64 MP (better)
Ultra wide camera13 MP13 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP13 MP
Main camera48 MP Quad PD dual pixel wide, ƒ/1.7, 82° field of view, 1/2″ sensor, optical and electronic image stabilisation64 MP Quad PD Quad Bayer wide camera; 0.8 μm pixel width; f/1.89 aperture; 80° field of view; 1/1.73" image sensor size; Super Res Zoom up to 8x
Ultra wide camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 120° field of view, 1/3.1″ sensor13 MP ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correction
Front camera13 MP, ƒ/2.2, 96.1° field of view13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of view
ZoomSuper Zoom up to 8×; optical quality at 0.5× and 1×Super Res Zoom up to 8x
Video recording4K at 30/60 fps; 1080p at 30/60 fps; digital zoom up to 5×; slow motion up to 240 fps; Cinematic Pan; Macro Focus Video; HEVC and AVCRear camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps, 60 fps; Front camera; 4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps; Cinematic Pan; Slow-motion video support up to 240 fps; 4K timelapse with stabilisation; Astrophotography timelapse; Optical image stabilisation; Fused Video Stabilisation; 4K Cinematic Pan video stabilisation; 4K locked video stabilisation; 1080p active video stabilisation; Digital zoom up to 5x; Video formats: HEVC (H.265) and AVC (H.264); Audio; Stereo recording; Speech enhancement; Wind noise reduction
Front video4K at 30 fps4K video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps
Camera featuresCamera Coach, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Auto Best Take, Frequent Faces, Top ShotNight Sight; Astrophotography; Portrait Mode; Face Unblur; Long Exposure; Real Tone; Panorama; Top Shot; Frequent Faces; Magic Editor; Magic Eraser; Photo Unblur; Portrait Light; Cinematic Pan; Astrophotography timelapse; Speech enhancement; OIS (optical image stabilisation) and EIS (electronic image stabilisation); Fast camera launcher; dual-pixel phase-detection autofocus
Battery and charging
Battery5,100 mAh (better)4,385 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 30 W (better)Up to 18 W
Wireless chargingUp to 10 W (better)Up to 7.5 W
Battery life detail30+ hours; up to 120 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 5,000 mAh24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4300 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 50% in about 30 minutes with a 45 W USB-C PPS charger or higher (sold separately); Google's charger label gives USB PD from 7.5 W to 30 WUp to 18 W; USB Power Delivery
Wireless chargingQi-certified, up to 10 W with Qi EPP chargers; no Qi2 magnetsQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)
Charges other devicesNot supported (no Battery Share)–
Connectivity
Satellite messagingYes–
Mobile network5G (sub-6 GHz) and 4G LTE; UK model G4H7L5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operator
SIMNano-SIM and eSIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIM
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E, 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz, 2x2 MIMOWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast
BluetoothBluetooth 6 with antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversity
NFCYesYes
Satellite featuresSatellite SOS in the UK and US, free for the first two years after activation–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2
PositioningGPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSSGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight183 g (better)193.5 g
Thickness9 mm9 mm
Height × width153.9 × 73 mm152 × 72.9 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP68IP67
StylusNo–
MaterialsComposite matte back (at least 81% recycled plastic); satin aluminium frame (100% recycled aluminium)Gorilla Glass 3 front; composite back; tactile alloy frame
ColoursLavender, Berry, Fog, ObsidianCharcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral (Google Store exclusive)
ButtonsPower button; volume buttonsPower button; volume buttons
Water resistance detailIP68 under IEC 60529IP67 under IEC 60529
BiometricsFingerprint Unlock; Face UnlockUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face Unlock
SensorsProximity, ambient light, accelerometer, gyrometer, magnetometer, barometerAccelerometer; Ambient light sensor; Barometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Proximity sensor
SpeakersStereo speakersStereo speakers
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppressionTwo microphones with noise suppression
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 16Android 13
Software updatesSeven years of OS, security and Pixel Drop updates (counted from first US availability)5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops
AI featuresGemini Nano, Gemini, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Call Assist–
Safety featuresSatellite SOS, Emergency SOS, Car Crash Detection, crisis alerts, Safety Check, earthquake alerts, theft protection–
In the boxPixel 10a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0), SIM toolPixel 7a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; support card; no power adaptor

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