A Google Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 7 camera face-off will go a long way toward determining which Google phone is right for you. After all, the phones already share so much in common — they have the same processor, the same 90Hz refresh rate and the same look — that image quality could be the deciding factor in your next phone purchase.
More specifically, looking at photos taken by both Pixel phones side by side can determine if you're giving up anything by opting for the cheaper Pixel 7a. As we found out in our Pixel 7a review, Google's $499 handset emerges as the best camera phone for less than $500. If those pictures can match or even exceed what the Pixel 7 can produce, there's little reason to spend the extra $100 for Google's $599 entry-level flagship.
