Google Pixel 7a vs Nokia 5
The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Nokia 5 (2017) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 430; estimated prices are $180 and $169. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 9/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Google Pixel 7a has the bigger battery (4385 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 180,440); the Nokia 5 is noticeably lighter (152g vs 193g).
Google Pixel 7a
Nokia 5
- Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 180440
- Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 205
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 827
- Bigger battery: 4385 vs 3000 mAh
- Faster charging: 18W vs 5W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (67/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (22/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Lighter: 152g vs 193g
- Cheaper: $169 vs $180
- Better design/ergonomics (100/100 vs 58/100)
- Better value for money (98/100 vs 97/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Nokia 5, the Google Pixel 7a scores 29 points higher (38/100 vs 9/100). 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 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (67/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 58/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 7a | Nokia 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 430 | |
| AnTuTu | 1194673 | 180440 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1459 | 205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3451 | 827 | |
| Display | 6.1" OLED | 5.2" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1280x720 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4385 mAh | 3000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 5W | |
| Wireless charging | 5W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 133 | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 13 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 2GB / 3GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 16GB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades | Android 7.1 | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP67 | — | |
| Dimensions | 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm | 149.7×72.5×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 193 g | 152 g | |
| Price | $180 | $169 |
Google Pixel 7a
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Nokia 5
- Main: 13MP f/2.0
- Front: 8MP
Google Pixel 7a
- 6.1" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nokia 5
- 5.2" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1280x720
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Google Pixel 7a
- 4385 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- Wireless: 5W
Nokia 5
- 3000 mAh
- Wired: 5W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 7a and Nokia 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Google Pixel 7a leads Nokia 5 by 562.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $11. Nokia 5 is cheaper by $11.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Google Pixel 7a is a bit better (12/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 (67/100 vs 0/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Google Pixel 7a notably outperforms the Nokia 5 (22/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nokia 5 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 58/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nokia 5 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (98/100 vs 97/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia 5?
The Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Nokia 5 by 29 points (38/100 vs 9/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Nokia 5?
The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nokia 5 — 9/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia 5?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 0/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Nokia 5?
The Google Pixel 7a leads on performance (12/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Nokia 5?
The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nokia 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.