Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13R
The Google Pixel 9a scores 6.9 in our rating, and the OnePlus 13R scores 7.9. The Google Pixel 9a leads in software support, while the OnePlus 13R is ahead in display, performance, camera, battery and value for money. At launch in the US, the Google Pixel 9a cost $100.99 less ($499 vs $599.99). The Google Pixel 9a is the newer phone, announced Mar 19, 2025.
Key differences
Why choose the Google Pixel 9a
- Better water resistance IP68 vs IP65
- Longer OS update support 7 years vs 4 years
- Lower launch price $499 vs $599.99
- Newer model Mar 19, 2025 vs Jan 7, 2025
- Lighter 185.9 g vs 206 g
- Faster USB port USB-C 3.x vs USB-C 2.0
Why choose the OnePlus 13R
- Bigger battery 6,000 mAh vs 5,100 mAh
- Faster wired charging 80 W vs 23 W
- Bigger screen 6.78 inches vs 6.3 inches
- Brighter screen 4,500 nits vs 2,700 nits
- More RAM 12 GB / 16 GB vs 8 GB
- More storage 256 GB / 512 GB vs 128 GB / 256 GB
PhoneRanked scores
Calculated from specs, relative to phones from the same year and price range. How we rate phones
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
Overall
6.9
7.9
Display
7.8
8.8
Performance
6.0
7.6
Camera
6.2
6.8
Battery
5.1
6.5
Design
8.0
7.9
Software support
9.2
7.4
Value for money
4.7
6.3
Display
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
Size
6.3 inches
6.78 inches
Type
OLED, Actua
OLED, ProXDR Display
Resolution
1080 × 2424 px
1264 × 2780 px
Pixel density
422 ppi
450 ppi
Refresh rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Adaptive refresh
✕ No
✓ Yes
Peak brightness
2,700 nits
4,500 nits
HDR
—
HDR10+, Dolby Vision, HDR Vivid
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Gorilla Glass 7i
Performance
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
Process
4 nm
4 nm
Max CPU clock
3.1 GHz
3.3 GHz
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 750
RAM
8 GB
12 GB / 16 GB
Storage
128 GB / 256 GB
256 GB / 512 GB
Storage type
UFS 3.1
UFS 4.0
microSD slot
✕ No
✕ No
Cameras
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
Main camera
48 MP, f/1.7, 1/2"
50 MP, f/1.8, 1/1.56"
Optical stabilization
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Ultrawide
13 MP
8 MP
Telephoto
—
50 MP, 2× optical
Optical zoom
—
2×
Rear cameras
2
3
Rear video
4K@60
4K@60
Front camera
13 MP
16 MP
Front video
4K@30
1080p@30
Battery and charging
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
Capacity
5,100 mAh
6,000 mAh
Wired charging
23 W
80 W
Wireless charging
7.5 W
—
Reverse wireless
✕ No
✕ No
Charger in box
✕ No
✓ Yes
Design and build
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
Dimensions
154.7 × 73.3 × 8.9 mm
161.72 × 75.77 × 8.02 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.02 mm
Weight
185.9 g
206 g
Form factor
Bar
Bar
Frame
Aluminum
Aluminum
Back
Plastic
Glass
Water resistance
IP68
IP65
Fingerprint
Under-display optical
Under-display optical
3D face unlock
✕ No
✕ No
SIM
Nano-SIM + eSIM
Dual Nano-SIM
Colors
Iris, Obsidian, Porcelain, Peony
Astral Trail, Nebula Noir
Connectivity and features
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
5G
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E
Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
USB
USB-C 3.x
USB-C 2.0
NFC
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
3.5 mm jack
✕ No
✕ No
Stereo speakers
✓ Yes
✓ Yes
Satellite
✕ No
✕ No
IR blaster
✕ No
✓ Yes
Software
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
OS at launch
Android 15
Android 15
Interface
Pixel UI
OxygenOS 15
OS updates
7 years
4 years
Security updates
7 years
6 years
Launch and price
Spec
Google Pixel 9aOnePlus 13R
Announced
Mar 19, 2025
Jan 7, 2025
Released
Apr 10, 2025
Jan 13, 2025
Status
Released
Released
US launch price
$499
$599.99
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