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Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 15

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
OnePlus 15

OnePlus

OnePlus 15

$899

81.6Inno Score
43.9Performance92.9
55.8Display68
42.7Camera66.5
56.3Battery94.7
94.7Features78.7
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a14 spec wins — OnePlus 15

InnoReviews verdict

OnePlus 15 wins this phone face-off, 81.6 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+49) and battery (+38). 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 features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 50% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,800 nits
  • 12% lower weight: 186 g vs 211 g
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $899

Reasons to pick the OnePlus 15

  • Stronger performance score: 93 vs 44
  • Stronger display score: 68 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 67 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 95 vs 56
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
Screen size6.3 ″6.78 ″+8%
Panel typeOLEDLTPO AMOLED
Resolution1080x24242772x1272
Pixel density422 ppi450 ppi+7%
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz+38%
Peak brightness2,700 nits+50%1,800 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—1,084,061Top 4%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—1,342,827Top 7%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—425,901Top 4%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—793,372Top 4%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 45%3,646,161+247%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900Top 38%3,850+103%Top 1%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500Top 42%11,900+164%Top 1%
RAM (max)8 GB16 GB+100%
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB / 1TB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP50 MP+285%
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—3.5 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
Capacity5,100 mAh7,300 mAh+43%
Wired charging23 W120 W+422%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
Weight186 g+12%211 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.2 mm+8%
IP ratingIP68IP69
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.36.0
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 3.2
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 16 (OxygenOS 16)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus OnePlus 15
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aOnePlus 15
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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