Phone Comparison
Compare Google Pixel 5 vs Google Pixel 7a
Full specs, price, score, camera, battery, display, network, and performance comparison in one side-by-side matrix.
Overview
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Google Pixel | Google Pixel |
| Category | Midranger | Midranger |
| Price | $150 | $150 |
| Display | 6.0 inches | 6.1 inches |
| Processor | Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Battery | Li-Po 4080 mAh | Li-Po 4385 mAh |
| Main Camera | 16 MP | 64 MP |
| OS | Android 11, upgradable to Android 14 | Android 13, upgradable to Android 16, up to 5 major Android upgrades |
Network
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G | GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G |
| 2G Bands | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 CDMA2000 1xEV-DO | HSDPA 800 / 850 / 900 / 1700(AWS) / 1900 / 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 32, 38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 46, 48, 66, 71 | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 38, 40, 41, 48, 66, 71 - GWWK3, GDDZQ |
| 5G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 7, 8, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78, 258, 260, 261 Sub-6/mmWave - GD1' 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 28, 41, 66, 71, 77, 78 Sub-6 - GTT9Q | 1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78 GWWK3 |
| Speed | HSPA, LTE, 5G | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Size | 6.0 inches, 87.6 cm^2 (~85-90% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.1 inches, 90.7 cm^2 (~81.8% screen-to-body ratio) |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~432 ppi density) | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~429 ppi density) |
| Type | OLED | OLED |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz | 90Hz |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 6 | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| HDR | HDR10+ | HDR |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Qualcomm SM7250 Snapdragon 765G 5G (7 nm) | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) | Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Adreno 620 | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
| Expandable | No | No |
Main Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Dual | Dual |
| Main | 12.2 MP, f/1.7, 27mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS |
| Ultrawide | 16 MP, f/2.2, 117˚ (ultrawide), 1.0µm | 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/240fps, OIS |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Single | Single |
| Selfie | 8 MP, f/2.0, 24mm (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm | 13 MP, f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm |
| Features | HDR | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | Li-Po 4080 mAh | Li-Po 4385 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD2.0 | 18W wired, PD3.0 |
| Wireless | 12W wireless | 7.5W wireless |
| Reverse | 5W reverse | N/A |
Body
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 144.7 x 70.4 x 8 mm (5.70 x 2.77 x 0.31 in) | 152 x 72.9 x 9 mm (5.98 x 2.87 x 0.35 in) |
| Weight | 151 g (5.33 oz) | 193.5 g (6.84 oz) |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 6), aluminum back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum frame, plastic back |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM | Nano-SIM + eSIM |
| Water Resistance | IP68 dust tight and water resistant (immersion up to 1.5m for 30 min) | IP67 dust/water resistant (up to 1m for 30 min) |
| Colors | Just Black, Sorta Sage | Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral |
Features & Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.1 | USB Type-C 3.2 |
| Biometrics | Fingerprint (rear-mounted) | Fingerprint (under display, optical) |
| Sensors | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, baromete | Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 5 | Google Pixel 7a |
|---|---|---|
| Audio | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes, with stereo speakers |
| 3.5mm Jack | No | No |