Pixel 7a vs Galaxy M05
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 1 point overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Galaxy M05 (supported until Sep 2028); want maximum speed → Pixel 7a (Google Tensor G2).
Value Score: Pixel 7a 65 · Galaxy M05 66 — 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
Both displays are effectively the same class.
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).
5,000mAh vs 4,385mAh — the Galaxy M05 lasts longer between charges.
The Galaxy M05 is supported until Sep 2028 — 4 months longer than the Pixel 7a.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 7a | Galaxy M05 |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $139 | $90 |
| Display | 6.1-inch OLED, FHD+, 90Hz | 6.7-inch PLS LCD, 720 x 1600 (HD+), 90Hz |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G2 | MediaTek Helio G85 |
| RAM | 8GB | 4GB/6GB |
| Storage | 128GB | 64GB/128GB |
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 5,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 25W wired |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 2MP depth |
| Dimensions | 152.0 × 72.9 × 9.0 mm | 168.0 × 77.7 × 8.8 mm |
| Weight | 193 g | 195 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | None |
| Supported until | May 2028 | Sep 2028 |
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