A78 vs Pixel 7a

Direct side-by-side battle analyzing display brightness, chipset benchmark percentiles, multi-camera arrays, battery capacity, and charging speeds.

Smartphone Battle

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· 2023

A78

Price on request

79.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

79.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

· 2023

Pixel 7a

$499

78.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy A78:

✓5.5g lighter chassis (188g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,000 mAh battery capacity (+615 mAh more capacity)
✓50.1MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

Reasons to buy Pixel 7a:

✓$9500 lower launch MSRP ($499 vs $9999)
✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	A78	Pixel 7a
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	IPS TFT LCD	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.56"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	720x1612 (269 ppi)	2400x1080 (429 ppi)
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	90 Hz ProMotion
Brightness	N/A	1,000 nits peak
Screen Protection	Scratch-resistant glass	Scratch-resistant glass
2. Platform & Performance
Chipset / Processor	High performance SoC	High performance SoC
CPU Cores	Multi-core high performance	Multi-core high performance
GPU Graphics	Integrated Graphics	Integrated Graphics
Operating System	Android 12	Android 13
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	128GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	50.1 MP	64 MP, f/1.89, OIS, Samsung GN1
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	N/A	13 MP, f/2.2
LiDAR / Depth	None	None
5. Video Recording Capabilities
Main Camera Video	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR	4K@60fps1080p@240fpsHDR
Front Video	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS	4K@60fps1080p@60fpsgyro-EIS
6. Selfie Camera
Selfie Lens	8 MP	13 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	163.8 x 75.04 x 7.99 mm	152.4 x 72.9 x 9 mm
Weight	188 g	193.5 g
Build Materials	Glass front, metal/glass frame	Glass front, metal/glass frame
SIM Type	Nano-SIM / eSIM support	Nano-SIM / eSIM support
Water Resistance	Not certified	IP67
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	5,000 mAh	4,385 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	33W wired fast charging	18W wired fast charging
Wireless Charging	Not supported	7W wireless charging
Reverse Charging	Reverse wireless charging	Reverse wireless charging
9. Sound & Audio
Loudspeaker	Stereo speakers	Stereo speakers
3.5mm Headphone Jack	No	No
10. Connectivity & Comms
Wi-Fi Standard	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3	5.3
USB Port & Speed	USB C reversible	USB-C 3.2
NFC	Yes	Yes (contactless payment)
11. Sensors & Security
Sensors	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass	Biometric fingerprint/face, accelerometer, gyro, compass
Satellite Features	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)	Emergency SOS via satellite (select markets)
12. Colors & Overview
Colors	Standard finishes	Standard finishes
Launch Price	Price on request	$499

Editorial Lab Verdict

A78 edges ahead with a BeastScore of 79.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, A78 ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 84/100 camera rating.

When to buy A78:

Higher overall BeastScore: 79.8 vs top rival 78.8 · Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+615 mAh more)

When to buy Pixel 7a:

Higher resolution main sensor: 64 MP vs max 50.1 MP · Brighter screen: 1,000 nits peak vs 0 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: A78 vs Pixel 7a

Which phone is better: A78 or Pixel 7a?

A78 leads with an overall BeastScore of 79.8/100 compared to Pixel 7a (78.8/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 79.8 vs top rival 78.8 and Larger battery capacity: 5,000 mAh (+615 mAh more).