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Google Pixel 7a vs vivo V27

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GooglePixel 7avivoV27
Overview
ReleasedMay 2023March 2023
Display
Screen size6.1″6.78″
Resolution2400 × 10802400 × 1080
Sharpness431 pixels per inch388 pixels per inch
PanelOLEDOLED
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,000 nits1,300 nits
Display typeOLEDAMOLED with 60° curved edges
Pixel density429 ppi–
Brightness detailUp to 600 nits HDR; up to 1000 nits peak–
Always-on displayAlways-on display with At a Glance and Now Playing–
Screen protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3–
Display features20:9 aspect ratio; Smooth Display up to 90 Hz; HDR support; over 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio; 24-bit colour (16 million colours)1.07 billion colours
Performance
ChipTensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 7200
Memory8 GB8 GB – 12 GB
Storage128 GB128 GB, 256 GB
CPU–Dimensity 7200, 4 nm; maker launch release
Storage typeUFS 3.1 storage; LPDDR5 RAMLPDDR5 and UFS 3.1, maker launch release; up to 8 GB extended RAM uses storage
Cooling–Vapour chamber; area unpublished
Cameras
Main camera64 MP50 MP
Ultra wide camera13 MP8 MP
Telephoto cameraNoneNone
Optical zoomNoneNone
Front camera13 MP50 MP
Main camera64 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 8xSony IMX766V, f/1.88 and OIS
Ultra wide camera13 MP ultrawide camera; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; 120° field of view; Lens correction8 MP, f/2.2
Front camera13 MP; 1.12 μm pixel width; f/2.2 aperture; Fixed focus; 95° ultrawide field of view50 MP Eye AF, f/2.45; focus from 15 cm to infinity
ZoomSuper Res Zoom up to 8x–
Video recordingRear 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 video recording at 30 fps; 1080p video recording at 30 fps–
Camera featuresNight 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 autofocus2 MP f/2.4 macro camera; Aura Light, Wedding Style Portrait with three LUTs, Real-Time Extreme Night Vision, Super Night, OIS + EIS video, Supermoon, Pro, double-exposure, dual-view, live-photo and micro-movie modes
Battery and charging
Battery4,385 mAh4,600 mAh
Wired chargingUp to 18 WUp to 66 W
Wireless chargingUp to 7.5 WNone
Battery life detail24+ hours; up to 72 hours with Extreme Battery Saver; minimum capacity 4300 mAh4,500 mAh minimum capacity
Wired chargingUp to 18 W; USB Power Delivery66 W FlashCharge, 11 V/6 A; maker laboratory claim of 1–50% in 19 minutes with screen off and standard charger at 25 ± 1°C
Wireless chargingQi-certified; up to 7.5 W with Google Pixel Stand (2nd gen)–
Design
TypeStandardStandard
Weight193.5 g180 g
Thickness9 mm7.36 mm
Height × width152 × 72.9 mm164.1 × 74.8 mm
Water and dust resistanceIP67–
MaterialsGorilla Glass 3 front; composite back; tactile alloy frameGlass back; current model-specific maker sheet states 180 g, while the series press release and Stuff state 182 g
ColoursCharcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral (Google Store exclusive)Noble Black at 7.36 mm thick; colour-changing Magic Blue at 7.4 mm
ButtonsPower button; volume buttons–
Water resistance detailIP67 under IEC 60529–
BiometricsUnder-display fingerprint sensor; Face UnlockIn-display fingerprint reader
SensorsAccelerometer; Ambient light sensor; Barometer; Gyrometer; Magnetometer; Proximity sensorAccelerometer, ambient light, proximity, compass and gyroscope
SpeakersStereo speakersSingle speaker, Stuff and Gadgetbyte
MicrophonesTwo microphones with noise suppression–
Software
Operating systemAndroidAndroid
Software at launchAndroid 13Android 13 with Funtouch OS 13
Software updates5 years of OS and security updates, counted from first US Google Store availability; may include new and upgraded features with Pixel Drops–
In the boxPixel 7a; 1 m USB-C to USB-C cable (USB 2.0); Quick Switch adaptor; SIM tool; support card; no power adaptorDocumentation, cable, charger, SIM tool, case and applied protective film
Connectivity
Mobile network5G and 4G LTE; network and band availability depend on region and operatorIndia GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; WCDMA B1/5/8; LTE FDD B1/3/5/8, TDD B38/40/41; 5G n1/3/5/8/28A/78
SIMDual SIM: one nano-SIM and eSIMDual nano-SIM, dual standby
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax); 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz; HE80; MIMO; Google Cast2.4/5 GHz; India sheet does not name a protocol version
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 with LE and antenna diversityBluetooth 5.3
NFCYes–
USBUSB Type-C 3.2 Gen 2Type-C and OTG
PositioningGNSS: GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and BeiDou (rest-of-world specification)GPS, BeiDou, GLONASS, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC

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