Google Pixel 8a vs. Pixel 7a: Software and special features While it started life on Android 13, the Pixel 7a now runs Android 14 as the Pixel 8 does out of the box, with Android 15 likely coming ...

Google’s Tensor G2 System-on-Chip (SoC) will power both phones, so you’ll get identical performance from each model. The Pixel 7 Pro does get more RAM if that’s something you’re considering.