Google introduced a new phone, the most modest member of its current smartphone family: the Google Pixel 7a. Its most economical proposal arrives with the intention of shaking up the mid-range, since it is a terminal with interesting features. Does it stand up to Apple’s iPhone SE (2022)? We compare them.
Features Google Pixel 7a and iPhone SE (2022)
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Features |
iphone se (2022) |
Google Pixel 7a |
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Dimensions and weight |
138.4 x 67.3 x 7.3 mm and 144 grams |
152 x 72.9 x 9 mm and 193.5 grams |
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filter |
4.7-inch Retina IPS LCD display with 750 x 1334 pixel resolution in 16:9 aspect ratio. Its maximum brightness is 625 nits and it is compatible with a wide color gamut. |
6.1-inch OLED with 1080 x 2400 pixel resolution in 20:9 aspect ratio. It is HDR compatible, its refresh rate reaches 90 Hz, it is protected by Corning Gorilla Glass 3 and it has an AOD function. |
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processor |
A15 bionic |
Google Tensor G2 |
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RAM and storage |
4 GB | 64, 128 and 256 GB |
8 GB | 128 GB UFS 3.1 |
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cameras |
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operating system |
iOS16 |
Android 13 |
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battery |
2018 mAh – Up to 15 hours of video playback; fast charging at 20W by Lightning |
4385 mAh – over 24 hours of battery life (according to Google); 18W wired and 7.5W wireless fast charging |
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connectivity |
WiFi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, 5G, GPS, NFC for mobile payments by Apple Pay, Lightning (USB 2.0) |
WiFi 6e, 5G, Bluetooth 5.3, GPS (GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, ZQSS, NavIC), NFC and USB-C 3.2 |
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others |
Touch ID, IP68 protection |
In-screen fingerprint reader, IP67 protection |
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price |
From 559 $ |
509 dollars |
Apple iPhone SE 2022 (64GB) – Midnight Black (2nd Generation)
Google Pixel 7a – Unlocked 5G Android Mobile Phone with Wide Angle Lens and 24 Hour Battery Life – Charcoal
- Filter: The 3rd generation iPhone SE mounts a 4.7-inch 60Hz Retina IPS LCD display that has a resolution of 750 x 1334 pixels, a maximum brightness of 625 nits and supports a wide color gamut. The Pixel 7a offers a 6.1 inch OLED panel with a resolution of 1,080 x 2,400 pixels compatible with HDR and its refresh rate reaches 90 Hz. It offers AOD, a function reserved for the latest iPhone Pro.
- Processor: the Pixel 7a integrates the Google Tensor G2, which emphasizes artificial intelligence and not so much power, as is the case with the A15 bionic which uses the iPhone SE (2022).
- RAM and storageNote: iOS and Android manage RAM differently, so the 8GB on the Pixel 7a and 4GB on the iPhone SE (2022) doesn’t indicate that one phone performs better than another. Apple’s proposal can be chosen with 64, 128 or 256 GB of storage, while Google’s comes with 128 GB UFS 3.1.
- cameras: The iPhone SE 3rd generation has a single 12 MP wide-angle rear camera and a 7 MP FaceTime HD front camera. The Pixel 7a is betting on a dual rear camera with 64 MP main sensor (wide angle) and another of 13 MP (ultra wide angle). The front camera is 13 MP ultra wide angle.
- Operating system: iOS 16 in the Apple terminal and Android 13 in the Google one. The Pixel 7a will be updated to Android 16 and will receive security updates until more than 2028.
- Battery: Apple promises up to 15 hours of video playback with its 3rd generation iPhone SE, and Google assures that its Pixel 7a has a battery life of over 24 hours, although this depends on usage.
- connectivity: the Pixel 7a, being newer, has better connectivity, since it has Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6th, in addition to integrating high-speed USB-C (which is appreciated for only needing a cable). The iPhone SE has Bluetooth 5.0 and WiFi 6. Both devices can connect to 5G phone networks.
- Price: the Pixel 7a is available at 509 dollars, while the iPhone SE starts at 559 dollars for the 64 GB version.
Pixel 7a VS iPhone SE 3rd generation, which phone to buy?
The iPhone SE (2022) is a phone that was already born with a big problem: its design. Wide edges and a look first seen in 2014 with the iPhone 6. It’s like a smartphone frozen in time, and it doesn’t matter that it packs a very powerful processor, one of the best on the market; if it seems outdated, it doesn’t appeal to many users. He also sins in the drums, which are very small and giving him a little reed won’t be enough.
Google’s Pixel 7a isn’t a perfect phone. In fact, many users have also criticized its design, especially the edges, which, although not as obvious as those of the 3rd generation iPhone SE, are not as aesthetic as those of their bigger brothers. However, its screen (OLED at 90 Hz) and its autonomy are betterand support for software updates “isn’t bad” (far from what Apple offers, although keep in mind that the older an iPhone/iPad/Apple Watch/Mac, the less it receives novelties).
Its processor, although relatively recent, is not one of the most powerful. It’s gone from 5nm to 4nm, making it more efficient and faster, but it’s not fighting titans like Apple’s A16 Bionic or Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. And it’s a bit “cheaper” than the iPhone SE, but its RRP is higher than the Pixel 6a, a decision that didn’t sit well with you at all, especially when the latter can still be had for a lower price since then. the existence of 7a. It was even put on sale around 350 dollars.
Google Pixel 7a – Unlocked 5G Android Mobile Phone with Wide Angle Lens and 24 Hour Battery Life – Charcoal
Apple iPhone SE 2022 (64GB) – Midnight Black (2nd Generation)
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