Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus 9
40.2Performance38.6
51.5Display46.6
46.5Camera39.3
47.5Battery55.9
94.7Features65.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a8 spec wins — OnePlus 9
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 46.5, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and camera (+7). OnePlus 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger camera score: 47 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 82% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,100 nits
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $729
Reasons to pick the OnePlus 9
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 48
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 261% higher Wired charging: 65 W vs 18 W
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.55 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+7% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+82% | 1,100 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 888 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000Top 56% | 1,040,324+16%Top 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+17%Top 46% | 1,450Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+18%Top 45% | 3,650Top 53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+33% | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.8 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | No |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 65 W+261% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+2% | 192 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.7 mm+2% |
| IP rating | IP67 | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Plastic |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.1 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 11 (OxygenOS 11) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |