Google Pixel 7a vs Realme C71

The Google Pixel 7a (2023) runs on the Google Tensor G2, while the Realme C71 (2025) runs on the Unisoc T7250; estimated prices are $180 and $146. By overall MobileRank rating, the Google Pixel 7a leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Realme C71 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4385); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Google Pixel 7a is faster in AnTuTu (1,194,673 vs 310,000); the Realme C71 is thinner (7.8mm vs 9.0mm).

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Realme C71 by just 5 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
Realme C71
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 51
Design 55
Value for money 100
What makes Google Pixel 7a better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1194673 vs 310000
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1459 vs 600
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3451 vs 1800
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 193g vs 196g

  • Higher performance (12/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (67/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (58/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme C71 better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4385 mAh
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Cheaper: $146 vs $180

  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 22/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (100/100 vs 97/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 7a vs the Realme C71, the Google Pixel 7a scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). 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 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 leads (51/100 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 Realme C71 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (67/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (51/100 vs 22/100). In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "value for money" category, the Realme C71 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

Google Pixel 7a: The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme C71: The Realme C71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 7a Realme C71
Processor Google Tensor G2 Unisoc T7250
AnTuTu 1194673 310000
Geekbench Single 1459 600
Geekbench Multi 3451 1800
Display 6.1" OLED 6.7" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2400 720x1604
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4385 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Wireless charging 5W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 133
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 13 MP 5 MP
RAM 8GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 3 major Android upgrades Android 15
Brightness (peak) 725 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67
Dimensions 152.0×72.9×9.0 mm 165.8×75.9×7.8 mm
Weight 193 g 196 g
Price $180 $146
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
67
camera
Realme C71
  • Main: 50MP f/1.8
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 7a
  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Realme C71
  • 6.7" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1604
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 7a
  • 4385 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 5W
22
battery
Realme C71
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 7a and Realme C71, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 7a Google Tensor G2
38/100
1194673 AnTuTu
Realme C71 Unisoc T7250
33/100 -285.4%
310000 AnTuTu

Google Pixel 7a leads Realme C71 by 285.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Google Pixel 7a
$180
Realme C71
$146

Price difference: $34. Realme C71 is cheaper by $34.

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 Realme C71 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 7a significantly outperforms the Realme C71 (67/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme C71 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 7a (51/100 vs 22/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme C71 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Realme C71 and the Google Pixel 7a are nearly equal (100/100 vs 97/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme C71?

The Google Pixel 7a edges out the Realme C71 by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 7a and the Realme C71?

The Google Pixel 7a has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme C71 — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme C71?

The Google Pixel 7a leads on camera score (67/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 7a or the Realme C71?

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

Should you choose the Google Pixel 7a over the Realme C71?

The Google Pixel 7a is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme C71 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.