Pixel 7a vs Moto G56 5G
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 3 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Moto G56 5G (supported until Jun 2028); want maximum speed → Pixel 7a (Google Tensor G2).
Value Score: Pixel 7a 64 · Moto G56 5G 67 — 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 G56 5G's screen is the better one — 6.72-inch ips lcd, fhd+, 120hz, hdr10+, 1000 nits, gorilla glass 7i.
The Pixel 7a's Google Tensor G2 is simply the faster chip.
Camera systems are comparable on paper — pick by sample photos.
5,200mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Moto G56 5G lasts longer between charges.
Both phones' support windows end around the same time.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 7a | Moto G56 5G |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $139 | $250 |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz | 6.72-inch IPS LCD, FHD+, 120Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Dimensity 7060 (6nm) |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB/12GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB/256GB |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,200 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 33W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm | 165.74 × 75.98 × 8.25 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 200 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP68/IP69 |
| Supported until | May 2028 | Jun 2028 |
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