Google Pixel 9a vs iPhone 15 Pro
43.9Performance60.5
55.8Display57.6
42.7Camera47.7
56.3Battery41.2
94.7Features89.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a8 spec wins — iPhone 15 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
iPhone 15 Pro wins this phone face-off, 56.4 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and camera (+5). Google Pixel 9a 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 battery score: 56 vs 41
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 89
- 56% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 3,274 mAh
- 35% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 2,000 nits
- 20% higher Active use endurance: 12 h vs 10 h
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $999
Reasons to pick the iPhone 15 Pro
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44
- Stronger camera score: 48 vs 43
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 59% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 7,150 vs 4,500
- 53% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 2,900 vs 1,900
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″+3% | 6.1 ″ |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO Super Retina XDR OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1179x2556 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 461 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+35% | 2,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 88.2 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Apple A17 Pro |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 45% | 1,400,000+33%Top 27% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900Top 38% | 2,900+53%Top 11% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500Top 42% | 7,150+59%Top 14% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB/1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | NVMe |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.78 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 12 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP+8% | 12 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+56% | 3,274 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 25 W+9% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+20% | 10 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+1% | 187 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Titanium |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | iOS 17 |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+17% | 6 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | iPhone 15 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |