Mobile Phones gives different performance in real life. Google Pixel 7a looks premium, and its specifications are decent as they said they are giving powerful Tensor Chip, but how good is its performance, especially during gaming? I used this phone for a couple of days, and here is how it performed after intense use, playing heavy games, and doing heavy tasks.
Price and Overview:
Google Pixel 7a comes with top-level specifications under the Rs 43,999 range in India, and it will be available under Rs 35,000 after applying all offers.
How well does its hardware perform for gaming and performance requirements?
Speaker:
Google Pixel 7a has dual premium speakers with stereo sound, enhancing the mobile gaming experience even without earphones or earbuds.
Pixel 7a Network connectivity:
- Pixel 7a has all 5G bands so don’t worry, it can work in India as well as other countries.
- Also its 5G VoNR feature plays a major role in our performance review of the Google Pixel 7a, maintaining call quality and keep 5G network during call ensure your gameplay will not stop or lag.
During our game test, the strong network coverage and VoNR capabilities enhance gameplay with no lag.
Google Pixel 7a: Display Performance
| Specs | Google Pixel 7a 5g |
|---|---|
| Size | 6.1 inches |
| Type | OLED, HDR, 90Hz |
| Refresh Rate | 90Hz |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels |
| PPI | 429 ppi |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
| Peak Brightness | 500 nits Brightness, 1000 nits HBM, 1600 nits Peak |
- Pixel 7a has a 90Hz OLED display and a 180Hz touch sampling rate for fast responsive controls in BGMI.
- You can play HDR videos easily.
Graphic GPU:
- To truly unlock peak gaming performance with high frame rates and graphics quality, and Pixel 7a is equipped with a decent graphic card Mali-G710 MP7 with 429 PPI, ideal for good gaming.
Touch Sampling Rate
- A 180 Hz touch sampling rate is lower for gamers, now days under this price other brands giving 300Hz Touch sampling.
- Touch samling rate showing how quicker response when you touch your screen.
Peak Brightness and HBM:
Pixel 7a’s brightness specifications are unspecified, after research i know that it has 1000nits of HBM (high brightness), provides better visibility in outdoors.
You can play games and do other things outdoors easily, enhancing gaming performance.
Pixel 7a Weight: lighter side!
- The weight of the Pixel 7a 5g is 192.77g, which is under 200g.
- Honestly, gamers don’t like smartphones that weigh more than 200g; heavy-weight mobile phones are not good for gaming.
- Due to lighter in weight playing games in 7a is comfortable.
When I played for an hour, I didn’t feel any pain in my hand. In terms of weight, I can say it will enhance your gaming performance.
Google Pixel 7a Tensor Processor: is it good?
| Specifications | Google Pixel 7a 5g |
|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G2 (5 nm) |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 |
| GPU | Mali-G710 MP7 |
| Antutu Scores | 738,935 |
| CPU Throttling | 66% |
| Read Score | 259,59 |
| Write score | 4556 |
- The Google Pixel 7a’s Tensor G2 delivers great performance; its AnTuTu score is 738,935 on average.
- For BGMI smooth gaming, we need at least a 7 lakh score, and it scores this much.
Overall, it’s a solid mid-range processor for moderate level games, offering a good balance of performance and saving battery (due to the 5nm processor) without major slowdown or performance problems.
- This review analyzes specifications and tests gaming at 60fps to help you decide if the Pixel 7a is the right choice for you.
- However, it doesn’t support HDR video content on Netflix and YouTube.
RAM – LPDDR5:
- Google Pixel 7a has LPDDR5 RAM, indicating that it consumes less energy and has more power-saving capabilities, offering smooth multitasking and app switching.
- Heavy games like PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty Mobile, or Genshin Impact and other day to day apps open faster and consume minimal power.
Storage – UFS 3.1:
- UFS 3.1 storage makes downloading files quicker and smoother so you can enjoy the benefits of 5G in the Google Pixel 7a.
- File transfer, copy-paste, and taking files from other devices through nearby share works ultra-fast.
Its higher read-write scores also indicate how fast it is. It reduces loading times and stuttering, providing a smooth gaming experience.
Antutu-Geekbench Scores for Google Pixel 7a gaming performance:
- AnTuTu score: 738,935
- Geekbench Single-core score: 1,107
- Geekbench Multi-core score: 3,590
- CPU Throttling: 66%
The above geekbench and AnTuTu scores are impressive for a mobile phone under this price.
- Its real-world performance is decent.
- Ita CPU throttling is lower thats why longer gaming heats the phone and lags (throttle) sometimes.
- You can smoothly play Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI) or PUBG Mobile.
- Graphically demanding games like Genshin Impact can run but doesn’t gives consistency of FPS. (Check BGMI section for more details).
Google Pixel 7a: BGMI Graphic Settings and Gameplay
| BGMI Graphics | Google Pixel 7a 5g |
|---|---|
| Smooth | Extreme |
| Balanced | Extreme |
| HD | Extreme |
| HDR | Extreme |
| Ultra HDR | Ultra |
| Extreme HDR | NA |
Graphic Settings:
- Searching about the best graphics settings for BGMI on the Google Pixel 7a? Our table provides a detailed breakdown to ensure smooth gameplay.
- The phone’s gyroscope functions well, further enhancing your BGMI experience.
- Surprisingly, the 180Hz touch sampling rate delivers a fantastic response time, especially for in-game firing.
BGMI Gameplay:
- My Google Pixel 7a delivered impressive performance during a one-hour BGMI session with smooth + extreme settings.
- I experienced minimal lag and no significant heating issues. The phone maintained a consistent frame rate, delivering 58-59 FPS during TDM matches and 50-60 FPS throughout gameplay on various maps like Erangel, Sanhok, and Livik.
- Occasional frame drops to 50 FPS occurred during jumps and hot drops, but the phone quickly recovered to its smooth performance. Additionally, the battery drain was 18% after an hour of play, and the phone remained cool even with the highest settings.
Overall, this real-world BGMI test demonstrates the Pixel 7a’s capabilities for smooth, lag-free gaming.
Battery – 4,385mAh:
The battery plays a major role for every gamer. It comes with a 4,385mAh battery with an 18W charger available in the box.
- You can play games non-stop for 2.5 hours and do any heavy tasks.
- The 18W charger takes 1.5 hours to fully charge, which is disappointing.
- For normal day-to-day life with social apps, it can last one day easily.
- So, in the battery department, it performs well and gives you long gameplay.
Google Pixel 7a Pros & Cons:
Here’s a quick breakdown of Google Pixel 7a pros and cons to help you decide if it’s the right choice for you.
Positives:
- Smooth Gameplay:The phone delivers smooth gameplay for popular titles like BGMI and PUBG Mobile, thanks to the 90Hz display and 180Hz touch sampling rate.
- 5G Connectivity: With 5G VoNR support, you can experience uninterrupted gaming and faster downloads.
- Balanced Performance:The Tensor G2 processor offers a good balance of performance and battery efficiency for everyday use.
Negatives:
- Battery Capacity: Pixel 7a has 4385mAh battery at this price at we need 5000mAh to use it whole day at moderate level.
- Occasional Frame Drops:The phone might experience occasional frame drops with graphically demanding games at high settings.
- Heating Issues:Extended gaming sessions can lead to heating issues.
- Limited Graphics Performance:The lack of a more powerful GPU limits the phone’s peak gaming performance.
Conclusion:
The Google Pixel 7a is a solid mid-range option for casual gamers who prioritize a balance between performance, battery life, and affordability.
However, if you’re a hardcore gamer who needs top graphics and frame rates, you might want to consider phones with more powerful hardware.
