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Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 13

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
X

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13

$899

55.5Inno Score
43.9Performance51.7
55.8Display52.8
42.7Camera52
56.3Battery62.5
94.7Features65.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a9 spec wins — Xiaomi 13

InnoReviews verdict

Xiaomi 13 wins this phone face-off, 55.5 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+9) and performance (+8). 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 display score: 56 vs 53
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 42% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,900 nits
  • 13% higher capacity: 5,100 mAh vs 4,500 mAh
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13

  • Stronger performance score: 52 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 52 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 56
  • 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
  • 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
Screen size6.3 ″6.36 ″+1%
Panel typeOLEDOLED
Resolution1080x24242400x1080
Pixel density422 ppi+2%414 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+42%1,900 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
AnTuTu 101,050,000Top 45%1,550,000+48%Top 22%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900Top 38%2,050+8%Top 31%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500Top 42%5,500+22%Top 28%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB128GB / 256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.8
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Telephoto—10 MP
Optical zoom—3.2 x
Max video4K@60fps8K@24fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
Capacity5,100 mAh+13%4,500 mAh
Wired charging23 W67 W+191%
Wireless charging8 W50 W+567%
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
Weight186 g+2%189 g
Thickness8.9 mm8 mm+10%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesNo

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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