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Nord CE 2 vs Pixel 7a

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

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· 2022

Nord CE 2

Price on request

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery80/100

· 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 Nord CE 2:

✓20.5g lighter chassis (173g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 4,500 mAh battery capacity (+115 mAh more capacity)
✓63.7MP 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	Nord CE 2	Pixel 7a
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AM-OLED	AMOLED
Screen Size	6.43"	6.1"
Resolution & Density	1080x2400 (409 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 11	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	63.7 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	15.9 MP	13 MP, f/2.2
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	160.6 x 73.2 x 7.8 mm	152.4 x 72.9 x 9 mm
Weight	173 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	4,500 mAh	4,385 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	65W 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 5.2	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

Pixel 7a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100

After comprehensive hardware benchmark comparisons, Pixel 7a ranks as the overall top pick in this matchup. Key differentiators include its advanced processor architecture and verified 88/100 camera rating.

When to buy Nord CE 2:

Significantly faster wired charging: 65W vs max 18W · Lighter body: 173g (21g lighter in hand)

When to buy Pixel 7a:

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 · Brighter screen: 1,000 nits peak vs 0 nits

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Nord CE 2 vs Pixel 7a

Which phone is better: Nord CE 2 or Pixel 7a?

Pixel 7a leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.8/100 compared to Nord CE 2 (78.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 and Brighter screen: 1,000 nits peak vs 0 nits.

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7a?

Nord CE 2 is equipped with a 6.43-inch display and 4500 mAh battery, while Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch display and 4385 mAh battery.

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7a?

In lab hardware evaluations, Nord CE 2 scores 84/100 in camera performance, while Pixel 7a scores 88/100.

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Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

Pixel 7a edges ahead with a BeastScore of 78.8/100

Frequently Asked Questions: Nord CE 2 vs Pixel 7a

Which phone is better: Nord CE 2 or Pixel 7a?

What are the primary battery and display differences between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7a?

How do the camera capabilities compare between Nord CE 2 and Pixel 7a?

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