Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 13 mini
43.9Performance49.5
55.8Display33.6
42.7Camera33.5
56.3Battery24.2
94.7Features89.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — iPhone 13 mini
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 42, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+32) and display (+22). iPhone 13 mini 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 34
- Stronger camera score: 43 vs 34
- Stronger battery score: 56 vs 24
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 300% higher Main camera: 48 MP vs 12 MP
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $699
Reasons to pick the iPhone 13 mini
- Stronger performance score: 50 vs 44
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 26% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 5,650 vs 4,500
- 24% lower weight: 141 g vs 186 g
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,320 vs 1,900
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+17% | 5.4 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 2340x1080 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 476 ppi+13% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz+100% | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+125% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A15 Bionic |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | 1,150,000+10%Top 37% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | 2,320+22%Top 15% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | 5,650+26%Top 26% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB+100% | 4 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP+300% | 12 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.6 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+109% | 2,438 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W+15% | 20 W |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 141 g+24% |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 7.7 mm+13% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| 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 mini |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 15 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 13 mini |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |