Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: How do Google’s ‘A’ series Pixel phones compare?

The Google Pixel 7a is available for purchase in India through Flipkart, following its launch alongside the Pixel Fold and Pixel Tablet at I/O 2023. The Google Pixel 7a comes with a ton of improvements over its predecessor in the camera, chipset, and display departments.

However, the Pixel 7a also carries a hefty price tag than its predecessor. So let's see what are the differences between the Google Pixel 7a and Pixel 6a and which phone is better overall. Before we get into our Pixel 7a and Pixel 6a comparison, it is worth noting that we are only comparing specs.

Pixel 7a vs Pixel 7: Specifications Compared

Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: What are the differences?

The Google Pixel 6a and Pixel 7a feature a similar design with the same glass protection on the front and a plastic back panel. The Pixel 7a also retains the aluminium frame and the IP67 rating from the Pixel 6a. The Pixel 7a and Pixel 6a feature similar display specifications, although the former boasts a 90Hz refresh rate.

In terms of performance, the Pixel 7a has the clear advantage with its Tensor G2 chipset. Additionally, the 7a also comes with the more RAM. Battery capacity is nearly identical, although the Pixel 7a does offer wireless charging support.

The camera department is where the Pixel 7a sees its biggest upgrades. Google has updated both rear cameras and the selfie camera on the Pixel 7a to deliver flagship-grade cameras. Moreover, the Pixel 7a's cameras also benefit from software and the updated Tensor G2 chip's algorithms.

Google Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7a: Pricing

The Google Pixel 7a price in India is set at Rs 43,999 for the sole 8GB/128GB model. While the Pixel 6a price in India was similar during its launch, the device is now down to Rs 31,9999 for the sole 6GB/128GB variant.

These prices do not include bank offers, which are available on both devices. The Pixel 6a comes in Chalk and Charcoal colour options, while the Pixel 7a is offered in Charcoal, Snow, and Sea shades.

Should you buy the Pixel 7a or Pixel 6a?

While the Pixel 7a brings considerable improvements over the Pixel 6a, those improvements come at a hefty price. However, we feel that the overall hardware updates merit the price hike. The upgrades in the camera and chipset departments are wroth the additional 12K price hike.

And we're yet to get to the wireless charging and the high-refresh-rate display as well as the extra year of software and security updates. If you are just looking for a mid-tier smartphone that works in every scenario, then the Pixel 6a will get the job done. But the new Pixel 7a is easily the closet you'll get to flagship camera performance on a phone at this price. Check out our Pixel 7a and Pixel 7 comparison here.