1. Google Pixel 7a crop 2. Google Pixel 4a crop However, unlike the photo under the bridge, the differences are harder to spot — even when the photo is cropped down.

The focus and contrast is sharper in the Pixel 7a photo, though, with Google's cheaper phone depicting a much truer white. I prefer the Pixel 7 shot, but either would be acceptable.

Google's Pixel 7a is so good, it might be hard to justify spending more for the Pixel 7. ... That said, it's still a phenomenal camera when paired with Google's HDR+ photo processing.

With the new Pixel 7a, Google has taken several steps forward in its Pixel A series photography journey.Several features that were previously exclusive to the higher-end Pixel 7 and 6 lineup have ...

Cameras. As for photography, the two big changes are that the Pixel 7a features a new high-res 64-MP main cam in back, while the 13-MP selfie camera can record videos in 4K.

Like the Pixel 7, the Pixel 7A runs on Google's Tensor G2 processor, meaning it has many of the same photo editing and language translation features as its pricier sibling.

With a 90Hz display, the same performance as a flagship Pixel 7, a triple-camera system and a glass design, the Google Pixel 7a tops any budget smartphone competition.

The Google Pixel 7a renders last year's Pixel 7 pointless, though photographers might still want to opt for the Pixel 7 Pro. Mashable Score 4.25 Wow Factor 3.5 ...

It uses the same Exynos 5300 modem as the Pixel 7a, but Google's figured out something in the last couple of years. ... but I prefer my Pixel 9a for photography, and you will notice a difference.

Google Pixel 8 vs. Pixel 7a performance and special features (Image credit: Google) The computational photography changes we mentioned above will likely be powered by the Tensor G3 silicon ...