Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) vs Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)

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Side by side comparison between Google Pixel 7a vs Google Pixel 6a phones, differences, pros, cons and full specifications. What's the better?

6/24/2023 7:44 AM, updated: 9/24/2024 5:58 PM

Compare Google Pixel 6a X Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3) 10Points

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

64
MP

13mp

8GB
RAM

Octa-core

4385
mAh

(Non removable)

07Points Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z) Compare Google Pixel 7a X

Specifications Compare Models Pictures

6.1"
OLED

1080x2400

12.2
MP

8mp

6GB
RAM

Octa-core

4410
mAh

(Non removable)

What's the better phone? Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)

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10 Advantages Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	vs	7 Advantages Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
+2.85GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)2% More powerful processor, you can open your applications faster	vs	2.8GHz 64bit Octa-core (5nm)
+8GB LPDDR533% More RAM memory. Typically more responsive and better for multitasking.	vs	6GB LPDDR5
+90Hz50% The display reproduces more frames per second because the frequency (Hertz) is higher, improves fluidity and tires your eyes less.	vs	60Hz
+(dual camera) 64MP + 13MP2 times Higher resolution main camera	vs	(dual camera) 12.2MP + 12MP
+1/1.73" inches47% The larger sensor camera lets you take photos with better depth.	vs	1/2.55" inches
+(front) 13MP60% Higher resolution secondary camera to take pictures and selfies	vs	(front) 8MP
+(front) 4K UHD (3840x2160)3 times More image quality for recording videos with the secondary camera	vs	(front) Full HD (1920x1080)
+Qi wireless chargingAdvantage Wireless charging is another way to charge the battery.	vs	Not supported
+5.3 + A2DP/LEAdvantage Bluetooth 5.3 + A2DP/LE is newer and faster	vs	5.2 + A2DP/LE
+USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-GoAdvantage Newer and faster USB version for transferring photos, mp3 or data.	vs	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
193 grams (6.76 ounces)	vs	+178 grams (6.23 ounces)8% Lighter
9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	vs	+8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)1% Thinner
f/1.9 (aperture)	vs	+f/1.7 (aperture)12% Diaphragm opening (Aperture) of the camera which has the smallest F number takes photos with better light exposure.
5G Sub6	vs	+5G mmWaveAdvantage The 5G mmWave network is newer and faster
(5G Sub6) 3000 Mbps	vs	+(5G mmWave) 5000 Mbps67% Faster for surfing the internet and download files
4385 mAh	vs	+4410 mAh1% Battery - higher amperage (mAh) allows more device usage time, but it also depends on the hardware and use
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6]	vs	+802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6]Advantage WiFi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] is newer and faster

41 Common items in both devices

128GB (101GB available) / 128GB (103GB available)

UFS 3.1

Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back

OLED

HDR8

16 million

1080x2400 pixels

+34 specs and more in the table below

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📱 Model features
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Change model		Choose the model
Model	Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Other model names	Pixel 7a GWKK3 (AT&T, T-Mobile)	Pixel 6a UW GB62Z (Verizon)
Country or region available	Canada, USA, India, Singapore, Taiwan	USA
Brand	Google	Google
Release date	5/10/2023	7/21/2022, Announced: 5/11/2022
Depth	9 millimeters (0.35 inches)	8.9 millimeters (0.35 inches)
Size (width x height)	72.9 x 152 millimeters (2.87 x 5.98 in)	71.8 x 152.2 millimeters (2.83 x 5.99 in)
Weight	193 grams (6.76 ounces)	178 grams (6.23 ounces)
Build, materials	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back	Aluminum body, glass front, plastic back
Protection against water and others	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min	IP67 certified: dust proof and waterproof over 1 meter and 30min
📲 Display
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Display type	OLED	OLED
Screen size	6.1" inches	6.1" inches
Screen-to-body ratio	~81.1% (screen-to-body ratio)	~82.2% (screen-to-body ratio)
Display resolution	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)	1080x2400 pixels (20:9)
Touchscreen	Capacitive Multitouch	Capacitive Multitouch 10-points
Pixel density (dot pitch)	431 PPI	431 PPI
Colors	16 million	16 million
Scratch-resistant glass	Gorilla Glass 3	Gorilla Glass 3
Refresh rate	90Hz	60Hz
Display features	HDR8 Always-On Display	505nits[typ], 876nits[peak] HDR8 Always-On Display
🤖 Operating System
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
System version	Android 13	Android 12
Firmware update	Android 14	Android 14
User Interface	feature not registered	feature not registered
⚙️ Processor
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Chipset	64bit: Google Tensor G2 (5nm)	64bit: Google Tensor (5nm)
CPU	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.85GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.35GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)	Octa-core, 3 processors: 2x 2.8GHz ARM Cortex-X1 (Dual-core) 2x 2.25GHz ARM Cortex-A78 (Dual-core) 4x 1.8GHz ARM Cortex-A55 (Quad-core)
GPU graphical controller	ARM Mali-G710 MP7	ARM Mali-G78 MP20 (848MHz)
Performance (benchmark)	AnTuTu: 766112 (v9) Geekbench: 3191 (v5.1), 3631 (v6) GFXBench: 62fps (ES 3.1 onscreen)	AnTuTu: 702380 (v9)
💽 Memory and storage
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
RAM memory	8GB LPDDR5	6GB LPDDR5
Internal storage	128GB (101GB available) UFS 3.1	128GB (103GB available) UFS 3.1
External storage	Not supported	Not supported
📶 Mobile networks
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Dual-SIM	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card	Dual-SIM Standby - Call active on one sim card
SIM card	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM	1 slot (Single-SIM) nano-SIM (4FF) + e-SIM
Maximum Download / Upload	3000/1024 Mbps	5000/1024 Mbps
Network technology	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G	2G, 3G, 4G, 5G
Frequency, bands	Expand band details Collapse details
GSM MHz band	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900	Quad-Band 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Primary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Primary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Primary 5G network	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 14, 20, 25, 28, 30, 38, 41, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78)	SA/NSA/Sub6 (1, 2, 3, 5, 7, 8, 12, 20, 25, 28, 30, 40, 48, 66, 71, 77, 78) mmWave (260, 261)
Primary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
Secondary 2G network	GSM 850/900/1800/1900	GSM 850/900/1800/1900
Secondary 3G network	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100	UMTS 800/850/900/1700/1900/2100
Secondary 4G network	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 40, 41, 48) VoLTE	LTE Cat24 (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 13, 14, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 29, 30, 66, 71) TD-LTE (38, 39, 40, 41, 42, 48) VoLTE
Secondary data network	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6	GPRS, EDGE, UMTS, HSDPA, HSUPA, HSPA+, TD-LTE, LTE, LTE-A, SA/NSA, Sub6, mmWave
📷 Camera
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Back camera (main camera)	(dual camera) 64 megapixels 13MP ultrawide f/2.2120°1.12µm	(dual camera) 12.2 megapixels 12MP ultrawide f/2.217mm114°1.25µm
Main camera resolution	10120x6328 pixels	4032x3024 pixels
Video recording (primary)	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps	4K UHD (3840x2160) 60 fps
Flash	Dual-LED flash	Dual-LED flash
Focal aperture	f/1.9 (aperture)	f/1.7 (aperture)
Focal length	26mm (lens)	27mm (lens)
Sensor size	1/1.73" inches	1/2.55" inches
Pixel size	0.8µm pixel	1.4µm pixel
Autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus	PDAF: phase detection autofocus
Touch focus	Supported	Supported
Image stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization	OIS: Optical stabilization
Zoom	Only digital zoom	Only digital zoom
Face/smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection	Face detection, Smile detection
BSI sensor	Supported	Supported
HDR	HDR photo/video on both cameras	HDR photo/video on both cameras
Camera extras	4K@30/60fps 1080p@30/60/120/240fps Slow motion	1080p@240fps Sony IMX363 sensor
📸 Front camera
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Front camera (secondary)	13 megapixels	8 megapixels
Front camera resolution	4128x3096 pixels	3264x2448 pixels
Video recording (secondary)	4K UHD (3840x2160)	Full HD (1920x1080)
Front flash	Not supported	Not supported
Focal aperture	f/2.2 (aperture)	f/2.0 (aperture)
Focal length	20mm (lens)	24mm (lens)
Sensor size	feature not registered	feature not registered
Pixel size	1.12µm pixel	1.12µm pixel
🔉 Sound and multimedia
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Loudspeaker	Stereo sound	Stereo sound
Active noise cancellation	2 microphones or more	2 microphones or more
Radio	Not supported	Not supported
TV	Not supported	Not supported
Video formats	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV	MP4, H.265, H.264, H.263, XviD, MKV
Audio formats	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC	MP3, WAV, WMA, eAAC+, FLAC
🔌 Connectivity
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
USB	USB 3.2 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go	USB 3.1 Type-C, USB OTG On-The-Go
Audio output	Type-C reversible connector	Type-C reversible connector
TV output	USB Type-C (reversible)	USB Type-C (reversible)
Bluetooth	5.3 + A2DP/LE	5.2 + A2DP/LE
WiFi	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax [wifi6E/6] (2.4GHz, 5GHz, 6GHz) + MIMO WiFi Direct, hotspot
DLNA	Supported	Supported
GPS	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC	A-GPS, GeoTagging, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS
NFC	Supported	Supported
Infrared port	Not supported	Not supported
🧭 Sensors
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Sensors	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Proximity sensor	Accelerometer Ambient light sensor Barometer Compass Fingerprint sensor (under display) Gyroscope Hall effect Proximity sensor
Vibrating alert	Supported	Supported
🔋 Battery
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Battery type	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)	LiPo: li-ion polymer (Non removable)
Battery capacity	4385 mAh	4410 mAh
Charger, watts	18W Wired fast charging USB Power Delivery 3.0	18W Wired fast charging Reverse charging by cable USB Power Delivery 3.0
Inductive / wireless charging	7.5W Qi wireless charging	Not supported
Talk time autonomy	feature not registered	feature not registered
Standby	feature not registered	feature not registered
➕ Other features
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
Call control	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands	Voice dialing, Voice recorder, Voice commands
Messaging	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail	SMS (T9), MMS, E-mail, Push mail
Hands-free calling	Supported	Supported
Video calling	Supported	Supported
Ringtones	Polyphonic and customized	Polyphonic and customized
Web browser	HTML, XHTML, HTML5	HTML, XHTML, HTML5
Antenna	Internal antenna	Internal antenna
Qwerty physical keyboard	Not supported	Not supported
Miscellaneous	• Colors: Charcoal, Snow, Sea, Coral • Google Cast	• Colors: Charcoal black, Chalk white, Sage green
☢️ Radiation rate
	Google Pixel 7a (GWKK3)	Google Pixel 6a (GB62Z)
SAR 1.6W/kg (USA, Mexico, etc.)	feature not registered	1.19W/kg (head), 1.19W/kg (body)
SAR 2W/kg (Europe, UK, etc.)	feature not registered	feature not registered