The 8A and 7A are the only ones in a lineup that does not include the 6A
The Google Play Device 7A: The First Budget Pixel Supported Wireless Charging Based on Google’s Tensor G2 Graphene Chip
Like thePixel 7 and thePoe 7 pro, thePanda 7A also uses Google’s new Tensor G2 chip. The phones sport some of the same features as the Pixel 6A, but they are faster. The new setting called Photo Un-blur is a feature in the new Pixel 7 phones that can make blurry photos sharper.
The primary rear camera is moving away from the tried-and-true 12-megapixel sensor that the A-series has used for so long in favor of a newer 64MP module. Google says the sensor is 72 percent larger than what was in the 6A and can capture 44 percent more light. You get all the usual Google Photos signature features (Real Tone, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, etc.), and the long-exposure motion effects first seen on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro are coming to the 7A as well. Night Sight is now twice as fast as it was on the 6A.
The 7A is the first budget Pixel to support wireless charging and can juice up at 7.5 watts when placed on a Pixel Stand or compatible Qi charger. You’re limited to 18-watt charging using the included USB-C cable.
Gorilla Glass 7a: A water resistant OLED phone with an OLED screen at 60Hz and 90 Hz refresh rate in Austin, Texas
The phone’s frame is made of recycled aluminum and the back is plastic, which doesn’t feel cheap. (It’s also one less spot for cracked glass in case you drop the phone!) The front is made with Gorilla Glass 3, a product which is several years old at this point and isn’t as scratch- and crack-resistant as modern formulations from Corning, the company that creates the hardened glass. If you use older glass, you can bring the price of a phone down. Safe to say, even if the back can’t crack as easily, it’s worth getting a case. This Pixel is IP67-rated for water and dust resistance though, so a drop in the pool won’t destroy it.
The 6.1-inch OLED screen hasn’t shown any weaknesses, even when I stared at it while walking in full sun (not to mention 94-degree heat paired with disgusting levels of humidity) in Austin. Is it as bright as the Samsung Galaxy A54 5G, the Pixel’s closest competitor? No, I was not required to squint to read the display. The screen is outputting more frames per second than traditional 60-Hz screens so it feels more fluid and you’re treated to a 90- Hz refresh rate as well. It’s a nice perk.
Source: https://www.wired.com/review/google-pixel-7a/
Comparisons of Pixel 7A and Pixel 7 Pro Fingerprint Sensors: A Brief Analysis of the In-Display Processes and Lenses
Google has long had a lackluster in-display fingerprint sensor, and unfortunately the Pixel 7A follows that same path. On my first day of use, I had to put my thumb on the sensor a few times for it to unlock. It got significantly better over time, but I still had to be more conscious about finger placement than I was on other phones. It’s just not a great sensor.
Most cameras offer the most capable ones, with a triple camera array that offers the highest-resolution sensors. Only the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro sport 50MP wide cameras and 10.8MP front cameras, though the 7 Pro’s ultrawide camera offers a wider 125-degree field of view as well as autofocus. You can also get a 48MP telephoto lens with a 5x optical zoom on the Pixel 7 Pro. Both the Pixel 7 and Pixel 7 Pro are capable of capturing 4K video at 60fps, as can the Pixel 7A’s main camera.
Some of the main differences between the different phones are shown in that rough summary. If you’d really like to get into the specifics, we’ve organized all the relevant specs in the table below.
