Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro | Camera, Gaming, Life!
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- čas přidán 7. 06. 2024
- Comparing Google's Pixel 7a vs the Pixel 7 and Pro, to see which smartphone boasts the best camera tech, gaming experience etc for you. I've tested all three as my full-time phone, including the affordable Pixel 7a and that pricey 7 Pro. So here's my verdict on how they stack up and check out my unboxing and review of all three!
The Google Pixel 7a costs just £449 in the UK and offers very similar specs to the Pixel 7. Performance is handled by the Tensor G2, with 8GB RAM, while the 90Hz OLED screen is another FHD panel with HDR10 support. However, the Pixel 7a sports a different camera sensor (IMX787) vs the 7 and 7 Pro, which use an Octa PD Quad Bayer setup instead. All the same, photo quality is similar until the lighting is more ambient, while Google's phones all deliver 4K 60FPS video recording.
Gamers will enjoy a smooth (ish) frame rate on Genshin Impact, along with the Game Dashboard feature. It's stock Android 13 on all three smartphones, with years of OS and security updates lined up.
Battery life is thankfully good on all three too. The Pixel 7a struggled for the first week, but since then it's been more dependable, with over six hours of screen on time per charge. The 7 and 7 Pro recharge faster however, with 30W tech.
So which are you more tempted by? My full unboxing and review of that Pixel 7a is live right now!
Google Pixel 7a vs Pixel 7 vs Pixel 7 Pro Chapters:
0:00 - Anyone for a threeway?
0:37 - Design
2:29 - Android & features
4:22 - Display & audio
5:54 - Performance & gaming
7:26 - Battery
8:32 - Cameras
12:21 - Byyeeeeeee - Věda a technologie
Eric Ten Hag after he gets sacked
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This makes sense now 🤣
As much as I like the idea of the Pro and its tech, if I am honest with myself, the 7a will do everything I need a phone to do. I'm switching from a 5, and I think keeping £400 in my pocket and getting the 7a is the best option.
let's also be real that the 7a will probably have a better camera system than the 7 and 8 series.
But 7 and 7 a has only 100$ difference , i say go for 7.
@@eg8049 the question that he should ask himself will he use the extra configs for the 100$
i mean is it worth to pay extra 100$
@@Sarawlaw_TFT I mean, i got my pixel 7 for 350. Brand new, no exchanges. Once they are on sale, you can get em cheaper
@@eg8049 and this is why 7 better 😂
I managed to get the pixel 7 way cheaper than the 7A. Best to look around for deals!
Obviously the 7 is better choice it's a flagship
Yep, as long as you can get a 7 for about the same price as the 7a, it is the better one regardless. If the 7a drops from 500 euros to 400 euros (a similar drop happened to the 6a), it will be the better buy for most people. I'd say that untill sept-oct, the 7 remains the best value.
@@Paghmani1sher yep it's the perfect android phone for me 😁
Does your Pixel get hot quickly in general use and video recording?
This is the only thing holding me back
@RRAGeneral14 yes it does I heard
Thanks for doing this. We have Pixel 6 phones and are looking to upgrade. After seeing the specs of the Pixel Fold, me and my wife decided to just go ahead with Pixel 7 Pro's.
its a lovely phone I've just upgraded to a the 7 pro
Please in the future include front video comparisons for both the visual and microphones, and back camera video/microphone comparisons too. That's literally all I want from phone reviews. Thanks so much. I hope you're having a fun day.
Does UK pixel 7 series suffer from camera glass shattering or it happened only in USA ?
Amazon has pixel 7 for the price of 7a.
Thanks
The review I was looking for !
Excellent video. Thanks. Helped me decide.
Love the automatic-changing watch strap. Great vids too.
Your pixel 5 review helped me decide to switch over from iPhone a couple of years ago & now this one has helped me decide between which of the Pixel 7's I should upgrade to, cheers!
Which one?
Great review. Also,love to see the anime wallpapers ❤
Thanks this answered a lot of questions for me. Just waiting until my bloody S20 FE runs out and then getting one of these bad boys!
Fabulous review. Thank you
Is the pixel 7a a lot better than the regular 6 ? Is it worth upgrading ? (Regardless of the face unlock and front cam)
Iv had a 7 from lauch and its the best phone i have ever had (and i have had mobiles since mid 90s). It does not miss a beat and looks great too.
Any pros and cons after 8 months?
not as single glitch to report@@renyellow
Thanks for a very entertaining and informative video! That was a big help. I'm a jewellery designer and prefer a smaller phone but I assume the bigger pixel pro is a better option for the close up shots of jewellery?
Love you’re wallpaper on the phone
I would love the 7a to have a larger storage version. The size of that (And 6a) is perfect for me. I'm hoping the base Pixel 8 finally ups the storage to 512 GB or for either it or Pro model to have 1 TB.
They don't on purpose for cloud storage
I'd be happy with a MicroSD slot. I miss being able to swap out sd cards for easy media library management.
@@jamesmc8055 google rather makes more money than good features
They won't Google wants you to get their cloud storage
I am beyond happy you are listening to the new Currents album it's so good.
@Leonardo Brka 🫡🫡🫡
Another amazing episode!
Which app do you use for those amazing anime wallpapers?
please response.
The fact that there is no dual physical SIM is something that didn't make me get a pixel. S23 Ultra has options for all (2x physical /1 physical and 1 eSIM) makes it so much more flexible and I'm able to access the cheapest SIM deals
Exactly because I need room for a personal and work sim
Luv that you put that clip in from 2.30-2.39 secs😂😎
I bought the Pixel 7a. I find that one adequate for my purpose after reviewing your videos. Thank you.
I wish you compared the gaming performance on 1080p vs the higher resolution screen on the 7 pro, since all three devices are using the same G2 chip.
Pixel 6 vs 7a coming up? Would like to know if the 7a is the one to get as an upgrade or if the Pixel 6 is still enough to stay with. Cheers!
Wait for the Pixel 8 and either buy that or the Pixel 7 when price decreases in October
Do you recommend the Pixel 7, Pixel 6 Pro, or Galaxy S22 Plus? I am basing my decision on battery life, gaming performance for moderate to long periods, and camera quality. I use a Galaxy S9, and I was looking to upgrade to a phone under $649. I did want to improve the camera quality to something comparable to an iPhone. Has the camera quality upgraded significantly for Galaxy phones, or is the Pixel still better between the two?
Lovely review. Got my Pixel 7 pro in January, got issues touch sensitivity on the upper left corner of screen, very occasional but annoying I could not select the back arrow on any app. Have to close the app and try it again. Is this a bug? I was using gesture swipe navigation until I noticed I could not access the back button after a month well I could not return it back
Great video 👍🏻
The 7a seems like a great phone, but until they drop the price compared to the 7 it's just makes no sense to not buy the 7 instead.
go look at the camera comparisons. The 7a has a larger sony sensor with more megapixels. Every comparison ive watched preferes the 7a. So it does make sense if you care about the camera. This guy is the only guy out of like 10 videos ive watched that chose the 7 over the 7a
@@SenateKT-uc2idnot really. The photos either come out same or even worse on 7a
@@seya_2 8 out of 10 blind comparisons say otherewise but alright.
Thanks for the review! Was actually deciding between getting the 7a or the 7, and I think this solidifies that, for the price difference (which will probably be even smaller since the 7 is often discounted), I will just go with the 7.
I sent my pixel 7 back a few days ago. I discovered that the battery life/drain is extremely bad. Low/medium use would easily kill the battery by early evening. Secondly, the finger print ready isn't the best. Otherwise, great phone. Just not for me.
@@airrunner85 thanks for your input, that really is a concern I have. Most reviews I see talk about 5-6h screen on time, and I saw a battery drain that lasted for 10+ hours. Does this not correspond to your experience?
@@diogomarques7479 Definitely not my experience. I class myself as a low user. It would barely make it to 20% by 7pm. I've decided to go for the Samsung ultra s22. In my opinion it's a much more balanced package of a phone. The pixel has a great camera and the clean android is certainly an appeal. But for me, the compromise with the battery is just so bad. I knew I couldn't keep the device. The thing to remember is that batteries perform worse overtime. If it's this poor brand new. It's going to be very poor in a year's time. Good luck 👍
@@airrunner85 reviews also mentioned an adaptation period, as the phone learns your usage habits. For how long did you have yours?
@@diogomarques7479 3 weeks. The adaptive battery does help. I found it made around a 10/15% difference. Nothing significant.
Dude where's that wallpaper that's on all 3 of them from?! It's awesome.
Hi Mr tech spurt, I absolutely love my google 7, especially the call screening p and battery life is great. I just like the 7 very much, oh even got a pair of ear buds thrown in for free, thanks for the suggestion. Mr spurt..
got the 7a its comin in tomorrow cant wait looks like its a banger this year mate
How is it?
excelent movie, where do I find your screen background?
Man, i love ur home screen wallpapers so provide the download steps or named the wallpaper app
If you could get 7A or 7 pro for the same price which would you buy?
Upgraing from realme 6 and have been incredibly happy with it so unsure of which to buy.
I got a pixel 7 in November absolutely loved it. my mum needed a new phone and I was going to buy her a mid to cheap samsung but decided to give her my 7 and upgrade to the 7 pro for myself. yea bit costly but I'm all about the extra hardware features. and she loves it too as its extremely helpful for her (not being tech savy at all lol)
How long does it take to get 100% charge from 10%?
@@kyubaztin well if say it's less than 30 mins from 0-50 then probably 45 mins from 50% to 100 so over an hour all told
Man where do you get this backgrounds from?
I've just moved from the 4a to the 7a and I'm very pleased with the 7a. I thought the 4a was a great phone. I'll be keeping it as my spare!
Pixel 4a was only 350 at launch which was amazing.
Thinking about doing the same but I don't really NEED a new phone... my 4a is holding up great. Do you think it's worth it as a want instead of a need?
@@hilaryconway8758
No security or android updates for 4a after this August 😢
So I am changing to 7a
I'm also using 4a now. I am not a gamer nor a heavy user. Is it advisable for me to get the 7 pro or get go for 7a? Please HELP
@@tijamir4998
I advise u to go to a shop and look to the 2 of them. Sometimes, you like one more than the other. Also, offers can affect your choice.
I chose 7a tbh. It was on sale. I am satisfied
From where you find those wallpapers ? I am feelin jealous.
Great videos, but would you consider using different wallpapers? Make it visually chaotic to see what's going on...
Go watch someone else if you don't like his style. You people are annoying. Asking a dude with almost a million subs to change shit because your entitled @ss doesn't like it.
When it's not some idiot complaining about the accent or the jokes, it's a m0r0n complaining about the phone wallpaper
Plenty of tech/phones reviewers to go around on CZcams. Find someone who is more your speed
Every time i see a new Google Pixel, i remember NEXUS days…
Nexus 6 P is still the most favorite phone I've ever owned
Should I hold on for the 8 pro , if they throw in buds or a watch on pre order ?
Is it really worth upgrading from the Pixel 5 (regular) or should I stick around and wait for the next generation? Battery life on my Pixel 5 is really beginning to be an issue.
Then why would you wait and put yourself through that when pixel has such great phones at these prices?
Thanks to your view I am a proud owner of the Pixel 7 Pro. My only question is where are you getting your wallpapers?
I got a bargain deal on the Pixel 7 256 Gb version and so far I love it !!!
so do both of these phones get hot easily? Is that more of an issue on the pro?
Ive broken the 7a twice since launch, but its super slick. Superfast, super impressed.
Which Google pixel 7 or huawei p50 pro is better to be used as a daily driver? Only for camera and social media use. And battery life
Pixel 7 just feels like one of those phones you can have for years without feeling outdated
Thank you man!
Which app are you downloading the wallpaper?
What wallpaper app do you use?
Im waiting until 7a drops in price . Big up from Scotland
Thanks now i know for sure i will go for the Pixel 8 !!
Cheers Spurty!
Nice video as always but can you please change ur wallpaper on ur reviews phones.. Kind of bored with that Anime 🤐🤐
Hello
Thanks for your good video
I bought the Pixel 6a in August because it was so cheap on Amazon. I'd gotten the Pixel Watch the day it released. My intention was to purchase the watch, then the 6a and, then upgrade to the 7a and honestly now that the 7a is released I'm perfectly fine with my 6a. The buds are compelling but I think I'm gonna hold.
Glad to hear that! I just got a 6a a month ago and while I love it, I love the Coral color and am pissed 7a has 8GB of RAM and better cameras lol.
@@CityChristina its always gonna be something, buy 7a this year and next year 8a is gonna be better!
@@eg8049 8a won't exist.
@@riceshot9981 for another year at least.
I think the Nothing Phone 2 might be a better bet for a similar price point to the 7a or alternatively the OP Nord 3. Both are due out in the next couple of months..🤔🤔
Current 4a user... worth the upgrade? I don't really need a new phone and could probably wait another year, but I am a sucker for upgraded cameras. ;) Advice?
Pixel 7
I had the 6 for a while but it developed an issue where no one could hear me talking on a call unless I used the speaker option.
Kind of put me off a bit and went to the big S instead.
Do like the pixels though 👍
This happened to me too!
@@Valeria-jr4kx was so annoying, what did you do?
TLDR: The 7 series is a miracle. :D
How does social media apps perform on the google pixel especially Snapchat?
I bought 7 pro couple days ago and i faced overheating issues. I haven't use it as my all day phone yet. I am wondering if i had to turn the phone back and chose another brand ...
Around when these phones came out, my pixel 4a said it would trade-in for like 300 dollars, but now it says 47 dollars, why? Also, is the pixel pro 100 dollars off worth it?
May i know the phone u really like and ur daily driver ?
Traded in my 6a got 7a massive upgrade 😊
Gorilla glass 3 I got gorilla glass 5 on my redmi note 10 Pro front and back come on Google and Chris over in the emerald isle it's 540 euros which sounds a lot but if you convert euros to gbp it's 469. 61 not bad I'm still going to wait for the one plus nord 3
What’s the wallpaper?
The Pixel 7 on sale was still the best deal out of all these. $550 for the 256GB version you cannot beat that
Where did you find that sale? Is it only the unlock with a carrier option?
@@moebro101 if you're on T-mobile there's really good deals on pixel phones rn
@@adamlorentz8569 what is that?
I just got the Pixel 7a for £23 a month (nothing upfront) and honestly can't believe my luck. Great display, amazing camera, good performance, nice size and the best UI around for at least half the price of some flagships!
Hey, what about the battery?
@@matheor6884 I've gone 13 hours since charging it today, mainly just browsing and podcasts with some videos, and it's on 20%
@@dimlex14 did you have battery saver or adaptive battery on?
@@matheor6884 I've had my 7a for about a week now and I can easily go a full 10 hour day without running empty. Lots of photography, music streaming while at work/driving via Bluetooth plus e-mails, couple calls and a dozen chat/sms messages etc. Normal day stuff. I unplugged my charger at 07:20 this morning, it's now 23:59 and my battery is currently at 33%. Screen at 90hz, automatic brightness, no battery saver modes on.
@@gundalfthelost1624 Thanks for the information, many comments regarding the bad battery but this sounds good. And does it get very warm sometimes or you havent had that issue?
Nice video
Is this good for twitch streaming ?
And me here using the pixel 6 that I got for $289. Upgraded from the 4a and it is a huge upgrade
Very tempting to buy a Pixel except there's no SD memory card or 3.5mm headphone jack. I hate those bluetooth ear buds and having to recharge them all the time plus I think the 3.5mm cord gives a better sound.
My Redmi Note 11 Pro charges at 67 watts so Google need to pull the finger out there and fix things in the Pixel 8 Pro.
I heard "action pan" as "Action Pam" and now I'm wishing it was a new movie franchise.
Anyone knows what's the resolution of the photos taken with any of the three?
Bought the A7 and got it by mail today.
i had a pixel 7 pro and after 8 months the sound went on phone calls. i couldn't hear anything when i got phone calls and then the screen went black.
I was hoping the 7A was going to be $499 in canada, but its $599, I regret not getting an open box 7 from bestbuy for $550 they had them on sale, now of course probably won't go on sale for that for a while, due to the 7a launch.... oh well. I'm sticking to my 4a for now. If I did any phone gaming, I would probably be itching to upgrade and willing to spend $600-800 on a phone.
Are there any phones with top specs but cheap camera? I don't take photos and I don't know anyone who cares about the camera on a phone but still wants a speedy phone
I have an Oppo and the camera is rubbish! Now about to upgrade so which phone has the best camera which is reasonably priced please?
I'm thinking of going all the way for the 7 Pro with a good sale and trade in value for my 5a. I may talk myself down to the 7 once I think about do I really need that telephoto but the 7a doesn't make me want to get that over the 7 or 7 Pro
7 Pro user here, I went for the 7 Pro mainly because of the extra battery. Plus, the hazel colour is just beautiful
I just traded my s21 for google pixle 7 pro, I had to many problems with samsung restarting on it own
I always want the best one and end up with the mid range ones
2:47 why the pixel 7 and pixel 7 pro are so pinky?
What do you think of Currents latest album?
The Pixel 7 Pro looks like just bring too big to comfortably fit in my pocket, so it'll likely be the Pixel 7 when the security support runs out on my Pixel 5 later this year. All that puts me off the Pixel 7A is the low light camera performance, but I'd love to have the telephoto lens on the 7 Pro. The only nice to have for me would be a dual SIM tray, as getting an e-SIM in some countries is just impossible
i came from the pixel 5 to the pixel 7. The pixel 7 seems big compared to the 5. i think the pixel 5 was the best size. I cannot imagine using the pixel 7 pro, it seems way to big.
I like big for when I'm watching u tube but sadly it's a little out of my price range so the 7 it is.
Does the 7A have the photo remover
I'm debating 7a vs 6a
(Current Pixel 4a user which I've loved to bits)
If I were you I currently have the pixel 4A The 7a would be the best bet but I would wait because they always always go on sale just look at the month right now we're in May so just give it I don't know keep an eye on it on Best buy and Amazon and they go on sale for like 50 bucks to $100 and then for the the pixel 6A I mean that was 450 to start and then on Amazon it dropped all the way to 299 brand new so that's incredible so just just wait for a deal Don't buy it new new okay especially if you if you have a pixel for a it's still good mine is still freaking awesome but personally I wanted a slight upgrade so I just ordered the Pixel 5 and was only 167 it's refurbished but I don't need something crazy right now it's my backup phone anyway let me know if you have any other questions
@@cobaltblue5523 they're doing the free Pixel Buds A Series with the 7a right now on Google Store and Amazon which I was planning on getting anyway as my "Pixel Buds 2" are starting to die (always had connection issues anyway which apparently have been fixed with A's and Pro's). For 6A I can probs find refurb for like 250 so either way with buds works out at £100 difference
@@adamr94 oh ok well if you get the buds That's a pretty good deal already that's $100 value right or 150 I don't know so $4.99 $100 pixel buzz Is it $100 so that's technically $399 so I would go for it
I'd buy the 7a once it goes on sale
Pixel 7
Nice 👍
The selfies look good! Better than my iPhone
how is this phone's performance and camera vs a galaxy s20?
I have the pixel 3a and my big complaint was that I cannot watch photos or videos on a sunny day even if i boost the brightness to maximum. I'm wondering if the pixel 7 and 7a has improved in that matter and if there is a difference between the 7 and 7a in that matter.
Yes they've improved a lot you'll have no problem with viewing content & seeing it in bright sun light. I have both pixel 6 & 7pro I hope that helps
@@katinasutherlandwhited5578 oh so the pixel 6 is bright enough under the sun!? Any idea on the difference with the "a" series? I have no doubt on the pro.
@@WuFei0707 the A is definitely not as bright, the 7 and 7 pro are like 1000+ nits though, ive compared my 4a to a 6a and the 6a is slightly brigher, so I assume the 7a is also brighter than the 6a. This is just my experience input, you can google for official specs but I dont think google themselves list the brightness of the 7a
The 7a kind of deserves to be priced that high although it is kind of out of my reach it is also better than I expected. Honestly apert from the plastic can it even be rated as a mid ranger?
It's more like Pixel's mid range. Although the 7 regular would actually be considered their midrange phone
What's the background song?
I personally don't see the need for people to have more than 128 GB storage unless you're playing multiple mobile open-world games. For the most part, people store a ton of photos/music - music doesn't take a lot of storage even for a library spanning years not to mention streaming only what you need, and photos shouldn't only be stored on your phone but cloud storage as well like google photos/self-hosted nextcloud etc.
If you NEED a large amount of storage, then you're just storing all your photos locally on your phone, which means that you don't necessarily care for data loss (if you were you'd follow 3,2,1 data redundancy rule), which means you don't value your data/photos - making the single-point of failure large storage size pointless.
Thanks mate
wanted to buy 7 or 7a but my old redmi note 7 still working and i think i can wait for 8a (hope it will be also small) with 7 years for updates (because pixel 7 is not very new anymore and not many years of support left)
Thanx buddy...