Google Pixel 7a Charcoal 128GB
The Tensor G2 chip and 90Hz OLED display deliver smooth performance and vivid HDR visuals in a compact 6.1-inch body. Its 8GB RAM and clean Android experience remain strong, though this Grade C unit carries visible body dents and potential screen scratches. This device suits budget-conscious buyers who prioritize camera and software over pristine cosmetics.
Screen 6.1"
Display OLED
Refresh 90 Hz
Chip Google Tensor G2
RAM 8 GB
Storage 128 GB
Camera 64 MP
front camera mp 13
60 Overall Score
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Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong connectivity (92nd percentile) 92nd
- Strong feature (72nd percentile) 72nd
- Strong performance (70th percentile) 70th
- Strong build (67th percentile) 67th
Cons
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
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Owner sentiment has improved over time
Based on 2 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Display
| Screen Size | 6.1" |
| Display Type | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 Hz |
| HDR | Yes |
Performance
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G2 |
| CPU Cores | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85 |
| RAM | 8 MB |
| Storage | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable | No |
Camera
| Main Camera | 64 |
| Camera Count | 2 |
| Ultrawide | 13 |
| Front Camera | 13 |
| Video | 4K@60fps |
| OIS | Yes |
Battery & Charging
| Battery | 4385 Wh |
| Wired Charging | 18 |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
| Fast Charging | Wireless Charging |
| Connector | USB-C |
Connectivity
| 5G | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM |
| eSIM | Yes |
Design & Build
| Water Resistance | IP67 |
| Form Factor | bar |
| Fingerprint | in-display |
| Face Recognition | Yes |
| OS | Android |
| Headphone Jack | No |
| Stereo Speakers | Yes |
vs Competition
| Spec | Google Pixel 7a | Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | Motorola Moto G PB6V0014US | Apple iPhone 15 Pro | Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G | Nothing Phone 3A Lite |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Screen Size | 6.1 | 6.8 | 6.7 | 6.1 | 6.7 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | OLED | Dynamic AMOLED | OLED | Super Retina XDR | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 | 120 |
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 3 Mobile Platform | Apple A17 Pro | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Mediatek Dimensity 7300 Pro |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
| Storage (GB) | 128 | 256 | 256 | 128 | 256 | 256 |
| Rear Camera Mp | 64 | 200 | 50 | 48 | 200 | 50 |
| Front Camera Mp | 13 | 12 | 32 | 12 | 20 | 16 |
| Battery Capacity Mah | 4385 | 5000 | 5000 | 3274 | 5110 | 5000 |
| Charging Wattage | 18 | 45 | 68 | 20 | 120 | 33 |
| Wireless Charging | true | true | true | true | false | false |
| Five (g) | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Water Resistance | IP67 | IP68 | IP68 | IP68 | - | IP54 |
| Operating System | Android | Android | Android | iOS | Android | Android |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Build | Camera | Battery | Display | Feature | Performance | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Google Pixel 7a | 67.2 | 62.5 | 55.4 | 51.5 | 72.3 | 69.5 | 92.4 | 50.6 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra Compare | 89.8 | 98.7 | 95.3 | 93.7 | 95.9 | 80.1 | 92.4 | 85.7 |
| Motorola Moto G PB6V0014US Compare | 89.8 | 60.8 | 96.5 | 93.7 | 98.6 | 53.2 | 88.7 | 95.1 |
| Apple iPhone 15 Pro Compare | 89.8 | 81.6 | 47.7 | 88.7 | 72.3 | 79 | 93.9 | 89.2 |
| Xiaomi Redmi Note 14 Pro+ 5G Compare | 48.9 | 92 | 93.7 | 93.7 | 25 | 62.2 | 84.9 | 63.2 |
| Nothing Phone 3A Lite Compare | 52.8 | 65.6 | 80.2 | 88.7 | 72.3 | 55.9 | 77.3 | 22.1 |
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