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Google Pixel 7a vs HTC U23 Pro

What Pixel 7a does better (12) and where U23 Pro wins (15) — every spec side by side.

Google Pixel 7a
Google · 2023Pixel 7a
7.9Score
12 advantages≈ $200
vs
HTC U23 Pro
HTC · 2023U23 Pro
8.0Score
15 advantages≈ $240
Higher score
7.3Display8.2
6.2Performance5.5
8.8Camera8.8
3.1Battery4.9
9.4Features7.4
Dimensions

Size comparison

Pixel 7aU23 Pro
72.9 × 152977.1 × 166.68.9
Pixel 7aU23 ProDifference
Height152 mm166.6 mm−14.6 mm
Width72.9 mm77.1 mm−4.2 mm
Thickness9 mm8.9 mm+0.1 mm
Weight194 g205 g−12 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is Pixel 7a better than U23 Pro?

  1. AnTuTu score765,281 vs 534,643+43%
  2. Stereo speakersYes · U23 Pro: No
  3. Measured brightness1,070 nits vs 727 nits+47%
  4. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,191 vs 2,947+8%
  5. 4K video frame rate60 fps vs 30 fps2×
  6. 4K selfie videoYes · U23 Pro: No
  7. eSIMYes · U23 Pro: No
  8. CPU frequency2.85 GHz vs 2.4 GHz+19%
  9. Pixel density429 ppi vs 393 ppi+9%
  10. Weight194 g vs 205 g+6%
  11. Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E vs Wi-Fi 6+8%
  12. USB version3.2 vs 3+7%

Why is U23 Pro better than Pixel 7a?

  1. Main camera64 MP vs 108 MP+69%
  2. Wired charging18 W vs 30 W+67%
  3. RAM8 GB vs 12 GB+50%
  4. Storage (max)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  5. Refresh rate90 Hz vs 120 Hz+33%
  6. Battery capacity4,385 mAh vs 4,600 mAh+5%
  7. Selfie camera13 MP vs 32 MP2.5×
  8. Storage (base)128 GB vs 256 GB2×
  9. Memory card slotNo · Pixel 7a: Yes
  10. Wireless charging power8 W vs 15 W2×
  11. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · Pixel 7a: Yes
  12. Screen size6.1″ vs 6.7″+10%
Specifications

Side by side

Google Pixel 7aGoogle Pixel 7a≈ $2007.9
HTC U23 ProHTC U23 Pro≈ $2408.0
Design
Weight194 g205 g
Thickness9 mm8.9 mm
Height152 mm166.6 mm
Width72.9 mm77.1 mm
FrameAluminiumPlastic
BackPlasticPlastic
Ingress protectionIP67IP67
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx7
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass 3Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
ColoursCharcoal, Snow, Sea, CoralSnow White, Coffee Black
Display
Screen size6.1″6.7″
PanelOLEDOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density429 ppi393 ppi
Refresh rate90 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness1,300 nits—
Measured brightness1,070 nits727 nits
Screen-to-body ratio81.8%84.4%
HDRYes—
Performance
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2Qualcomm SM7450-AB Snapdragon 7 Gen 1
Chip makerGoogleQualcomm
Process5 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency2.85 GHz2.4 GHz
GPUMali-G710 MP7Adreno 644
AnTuTu score765,281534,643
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)3,1912,947
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,787—
Memory
RAM8 GB12 GB
Storage (max)128 GB256 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1—
Memory card slotNoYes
Camera
Main camera64 MP108 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.7
Main sensor size1/1.73"1/1.67"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesYes
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraNoNo
Max video4K4K
4K video frame rate60 fps30 fps
Selfie camera13 MP32 MP
4K selfie videoYesNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,385 mAh4,600 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Ion
Wired charging18 W30 W
Charged in 30 min17%—
Wireless chargingYesYes
Wireless charging power8 W15 W
Reverse wireless charging—Yes
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMYesNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 3.2USB Type-C 3.0
USB version3.23
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesNo
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness-26.5 LUFS-26 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displaySide
BarometerYes—
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometerFingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 13Android 13
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceStock Android—
Major OS updates promised5—
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