PhoneLifespan

Pixel 7a vs Moto G Power (2026)

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Too close to call outright

These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G Power (2026) (supported until Jan 2029); want maximum speed → Pixel 7a (Google Tensor G2).

Value Score: Pixel 7a 64 · Moto G Power (2026) 63 methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Google Pixel 7a $139
Buy with care$6.11/mo
2023◆ Buy-by May 20262028
2026◆ Buy-by Jan 20272029

Category by category

Display
Pixel 7a 50Moto G Power (2026) 70

The Moto G Power (2026)'s screen is the better one — 6.8-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, up to 1000 nits.

Performance
Pixel 7a 62Moto G Power (2026) 42

The Pixel 7a's Google Tensor G2 is simply the faster chip.

Camera
Pixel 7a 67Moto G Power (2026) 67

Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.

Battery
Pixel 7a 68Moto G Power (2026) 84

5,200mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Moto G Power (2026) lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity
Pixel 7a 27Moto G Power (2026) 37

The Moto G Power (2026) is supported until Jan 2029 — 8 months longer than the Pixel 7a.

Value
Pixel 7a 64Moto G Power (2026) 63

Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.

Full spec table
SpecPixel 7aMoto G Power (2026)
Price (street)$139$250
Display6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz6.8-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, up to 1000 nits
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G2MediaTek Dimensity 6300
RAM8GB8GB
Storage128GB128GB
Battery4,385 mAh5,200 mAh
Charging18W wired, 7.5W wireless30W wired, 15W wireless
Rear cameras64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide
Dimensions152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm166.6 × 77.1 × 8.7 mm
Weight193 g208 g
Water resistanceIP67IP68/IP69
Supported untilMay 2028Jan 2029

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