• By Vikas Yadav
  • Fri, 12 May 2023 03:29 PM (IST)
  • Source:JND

GOOGLE Pixel 7a, the successor to last year's Pixel 6a, made an official debut at the Google I/O 2023 conference recently. The announcement was followed by a Flipkart availability of the smartphone in India. While you might know the new Pixel, here is a difference and price comparison with the Pixel 6a.

Google Pixel 6a was announced at an event last year. It was available for Rs 43,999 at the time of launch. However, with the coming of its successor - Pixel 7a, it underwent a massive price cut. Raising the question of should the user buy the new generation 7a or save money and invest in the Pixel 6a. For you to decide, here is a break of the differences between both phones.

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Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: Better display experience with 90Hz

The tech fraternity was hard on the Pixel 6a having a 60Hz display in 2022. It looks like Google had their ears on the backlash. The new Pixel 7a come with 90Hz.

Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a: Tensor G2 and More RAM

The Tensor G2 processor in the Pixel 7a is an upgrade over the first-gen Google Tensor chip on the Google Pixel 6a. Further, the new Pixel has an extra 2GB RAM compared to the Pixel 6a's 6GB.

Pixel 7a vs 6a: Cameras

Google Pixel 7a packs a bigger 64MP (6a had a 12.2MP primary lens) primary sensor that now supports 4K 60FPS video recording. On the front, a 13MP camera (compared to 6a's 8MP) sits in the punch hole.

Pixel 7a vs 6a: Wireless charging has joined the chat

Considered a premium feature by tech fans, Google has added Qi-certified Wireless charging on the Pixel 7a. The Pixel 6a did not offer wireless top-up.

Additionally, the Pixel 7a has a USB C 3.2 Gen 2 port. The newer sibling will have extended software compared to the 6a, which will grow one year old soon. Further, the Pixel 7a supports face unlock too.

Pixel 7a vs Pixel 6a Price

The Google Pixel 7a is available for Rs 43,999 on Flipkart at the time of filing. It is available in colour options -Sea, Charcoal and Snow.

On the other hand, the Pixel 6a starts from Rs 31,999 on Flipkart and is available in Charcoal and Chalk colour options.