iPhone Air vs Pixel 7a: Which One Should You Buy?
iPhone Air edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.1/100 — but the right choice depends on what matters to you.
iPhone Air
Pixel 7a
iPhone Air wins 4 of 8 categories
Here's exactly where each phone is stronger.
Bigger shape = better phone.
Scores out of 100. How we score
- SpeediPhone Air9080
- CameraPixel 7a8288
- VideoNot enough data
- SelfieiPhone Air7660
- BatteryPixel 7a5870
- DisplayiPhone Air9074
- ConnectivityTie8888
- SecurityiPhone Air10086
- ValuePixel 7a5580
- Pixel 7a has the bigger battery4,385 mAh vs 3,149 mAh
- iPhone Air charges faster20W vs 18W
- Pixel 7a has a sharper main camera64 MP vs 48 MP
- iPhone Air has a smoother screen120 Hz vs 90 Hz
- iPhone Air has the bigger screen6.5" vs 6.1"
- iPhone Air is lighter165 g vs 193.5 g
- Pixel 7a launched cheaper$499 vs $999
- iPhone Air has a sharper selfie camera18 MP vs 13 MP
- iPhone Air has newer Bluetooth6 vs 5.3
- iPhone Air has more RAM12 GB vs 8 GB
- iPhone Air has the faster chipApple A19 Pro vs Google Tensor G2
- iPhone Air has faster Wi-FiWi-Fi 7 vs Wi-Fi 6E
- iPhone Air is better protected from water and dustIP68 vs IP67
Why buy each phone
Swipe ⇄iPhone Air wins — BeastScore 78.1/100
The iPhone Air is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (20W vs 18W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Pixel 7a is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,385 mAh vs 3,149 mAh).
Smoother display: 120 Hz vs 90 Hz · Brighter screen: 3,000 nits vs 1,000 nits
Larger battery: 4,385 mAh vs 3,149 mAh · Higher-resolution main camera: 64 MP vs 48 MP
Common questions
Which is better: iPhone Air or Pixel 7a?
The iPhone Air is the better pick for most people thanks to its faster charging (20W vs 18W) and smoother screen (120 Hz vs 90 Hz). The Pixel 7a is worth a look if you prefer its bigger battery (4,385 mAh vs 3,149 mAh). BeastScore: iPhone Air 78.1/100, Pixel 7a 78.8/100.
What are the main battery and display differences between iPhone Air and Pixel 7a?
iPhone Air has a 6.5-inch display and 3149 mAh battery. Pixel 7a has a 6.1-inch display and 4385 mAh battery.
How do iPhone Air and Pixel 7a compare for speed?
iPhone Air scores 90/100 for performance; Pixel 7a scores 80/100.
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