Google Pixel 7a vs Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1; estimated prices are $180 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 736,675).

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 7a
Performance 12
Display 50
Camera 67
Battery 22
Design 58
Value for money 97
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 36
Design 47
Value for money 98
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 736675
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 935
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 2719
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 202g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 47/100)
What makes Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 20W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $169 vs $180

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), the Google Pixel 7a scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) leads (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100). In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023): The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
Processor Google Tensor G2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1194673 736675
Geekbench Single 1459 935
Geekbench Multi 3451 2719
Display 6.1" OLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 18W 20W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 162.8×73.8×9.2 mm
Weight 193 g 202 g
Price $180 $169
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 1
32/100 -62.2%
736675 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by 62.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
$169

Price difference: $11. Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is cheaper by $11.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) (67/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a bit better (36/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (58/100 vs 47/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) — 32/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023) is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.