Pixel 7a vs A80

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

Pixel 7a

$499

78.8/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.8

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera88/100

Battery70/100

· 2024

A80

$499

78.6/ 100

Overall

Exceptional

BeastScore

78.6

Benchmark

Performance80/100

Camera84/100

Battery86/100

Which Phone Should You Buy: Key Reasons & Hardware Advantages

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Reasons to buy Pixel 7a:

✓64MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording
✓6.1" display with 120Hz ProMotion refresh rate

Reasons to buy A80:

✓7.5g lighter chassis (186g) optimized for one-handed ergonomics
✓Larger 5,100 mAh battery capacity (+715 mAh more capacity)
✓50MP primary camera sensor with 4K/120fps video recording

How Do the Specifications Compare Side-by-Side?

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Specification	Pixel 7a	A80
1. Display & Screen
Screen Type & Tech	AMOLED	AMOLED / OLED display
Screen Size	6.1"	6.67"
Resolution & Density	2400x1080 (429 ppi)	N/A
Refresh Rate	90 Hz ProMotion	60 Hz
Brightness	1,000 nits peak	N/A
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 13	Android
3. Memory & Storage
RAM Memory	8 GB	8 GB
Internal Storage	128GB	256GB
Storage Speed	High-speed flash	High-speed flash
Card Slot	No	No
4. Main Camera Optics
Primary Camera	64 MP, f/1.89, OIS, Samsung GN1	50 MP
Telephoto Zoom	None (Digital zoom only)	None (Digital zoom only)
Ultrawide Camera	13 MP, f/2.2	N/A
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	13 MP, f/2.2	8 MP
7. Body & Dimensions
Dimensions	152.4 x 72.9 x 9 mm	N/A
Weight	193.5 g	186 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	IP67	Not certified
8. Battery & Charging
Battery Capacity	4,385 mAh	5,100 mAh
Wired Fast Charging	18W wired fast charging	N/A
Wireless Charging	7W wireless charging	Not supported
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 6E	Wi-Fi 7 / 6E tri-band
Bluetooth	5.3	Bluetooth 5.3+
USB Port & Speed	USB-C 3.2	USB Type-C
NFC	Yes (contactless payment)	Yes
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	$499	$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 Pixel 7a:

Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 · Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W

When to buy A80:

Larger battery capacity: 5,100 mAh (+715 mAh more)

Quick Answers

Frequently Asked Questions: Pixel 7a vs A80

Which phone is better: Pixel 7a or A80?

Pixel 7a leads with an overall BeastScore of 78.8/100 compared to A80 (78.6/100), driven by advantages in Higher overall BeastScore: 78.8 vs top rival 78.6 and Significantly faster wired charging: 18W vs max 0W.