Pixel 7a vs Moto G15
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall — it genuinely depends on price on the day. The Pixel 7a edges both longevity and performance, so prefer it when prices are close.
Value Score: Pixel 7a 64 · Moto G15 65 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
Category by category
The Moto G15's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz.
The Pixel 7a's Google Tensor G2 is simply the faster chip.
The Pixel 7a has the stronger camera system (2 real rear lenses vs 1).
5,200mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Moto G15 lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 7a is supported until May 2028 — 3 months longer than the Moto G15.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 7a | Moto G15 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $139 | $175 |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G81 Extreme |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB/8GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB/512GB |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 18W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP macro |
| Dimensions | 152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm | 165.7 × 76 × 8.2 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 190 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP54 |
| Supported until | May 2028 | Feb 2028 |
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