Google Pixel 7a vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Compare Google Pixel 7a vs Xiaomi 16 Ultra side by side: Google Tensor G2 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2, 64MP vs 50MP camera, 4385mAh vs 6200mAh…
Pixel 7a
$449
3categories won
Xiaomi
16 Ultra
$1,299
12categories won
1 categories tied · 16 scored in total · add a third phone
Which one wins?
Xiaomi 16 Ultra takes the overall win
The Xiaomi 16 Ultra proves superior overall against the Google Pixel 7a, outperforming on gaming and photography. In camera testing, the 16 Ultra leads with superior optics, while battery endurance leans towards the 16 Ultra. Choose the 16 Ultra if you want the highest performance ceiling, or opt for the Pixel 7a if its lower retail price better fit your budget.
16 Ultra takes battery honors offering 6,200 mAh alongside 120W charging.
16 Ultra provides greater sustained gaming output with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 and 24GB RAM.
16 Ultra takes photography with 50MP optics and 3.2x optical telephoto capabilities.
Pixel 7a provides a sharper value proposition, coming in at $449 vs $1299.
Category verdicts are computed algorithmically from verified technical specifications and hardware benchmarks. Rows where neither figure is objectively better — screen size preference, operating system choice, aesthetic build materials — are displayed for direct reference without scoring bias.
Pixel 7a vs 16 Ultra: specifications compared
Display
| Specification | Pixel 7a | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1" | 6.73" |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 | 1440 x 3200Winner |
| Pixel density | 431 ppi | 521 ppiWinner |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 HzWinner |
| Peak brightness | 1000 nits | 3600 nitsWinner |
Performance
| Specification | Pixel 7a | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2 |
| Process node | 5 nm | — |
| AnTuTu score | 780,000 | — |
| Geekbench multi | 3750 | — |
| Maximum RAM | 8 GB | 24 GBWinner |
| Maximum storage | 128GB | 2TBWinner |
Camera
| Specification | Pixel 7a | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main sensor | 64 MPWinner | 50 MP |
| Rear cameras | 2 | 4Winner |
| Optical zoom | — | 3.2x |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MPWinner |
| Selfie camera | 13 MP | 32 MPWinner |
| Max video | 4K at 60fps | — |
Battery and charging
| Specification | Pixel 7a | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,385 mAh | 6,200 mAhWinner |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 120 WWinner |
| Wireless charging | 7.5 W | 80 WWinner |
Design
| Specification | Pixel 7a | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 193.5 gWinner | 226 g |
| Thickness | 9 mm | 9.2 mm |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68 |
| Build | Aluminum frame, Corning Gorilla Glass 3 front, 3D thermoformed composite back | — |
Software and support
| Specification | Pixel 7a | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Android 13 | Android 17 |
| OS updates | 5 years | — |
| Security updates | 6 years | — |
Connectivity and value
| Specification | Pixel 7a | 16 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | — |
| Storage expansion | None | None |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
| Launch price | $449Winner | $1,299 |
Google Pixel 7a
The Google Pixel 7a upgraded the popular A-series formula with a responsive 90Hz OLED display, a massive 64MP primary sensor with OIS, wireless charging, and Tensor G2 computational photography.
- Display
- 6.1"
- Chipset
- Google Tensor G2
- Main camera
- 64MP
- Battery
- 4,385mAh
Xiaomi 16 Ultra
Equipped with a second-gen 1-inch LOFIC sensor with 15EV dynamic range, stepless physical f/1.6–f/4.0 aperture, a mammoth 200MP 1/1.4" periscope telephoto, 120W wired and 80W wireless charging, and 6,200 mAh capacity, the 16 Ultra is a DSLR in your pocket.
- Display
- 6.73"
- Chipset
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 2
- Main camera
- 50MP
- Battery
- 6,200mAh