Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 13
43.9Performance44.6
55.8Display35.8
42.7Camera33.5
56.3Battery38.9
94.7Features89.3
12 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — iPhone 13
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 44, pulling ahead mainly in display (+20) and battery (+17). iPhone 13 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 9a
- Stronger display score: 56 vs 36
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 39
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 18% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,300 vs 4,500
- 14% lower thickness: 7.7 mm vs 8.9 mm
- 11% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,100 vs 1,900
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1170x2532 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+125% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 86 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+14% | 920,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900 | 2,100+11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500 | 5,300+18% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+57% | 3,240 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W+15% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+20% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 174 g+6% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.7 mm+14% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | Lightning |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |