Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 13 Ultra
43.9Performance54
55.8Display64.2
42.7Camera69.5
56.3Battery71.6
94.7Features65.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a11 spec wins — Xiaomi 13 Ultra
InnoReviews verdict
Xiaomi 13 Ultra wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+27) and battery (+15). 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 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 18% lower weight: 186 g vs 227 g
- Has eSIM — the other doesn't
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13 Ultra
- Stronger performance score: 54 vs 44
- Stronger display score: 64 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 70 vs 43
- Stronger battery score: 72 vs 56
- 567% higher Wireless charging: 50 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.73 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 3200x1440 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 522 ppi+24% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+4% | 2,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000Top 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 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.9-4.0 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 5 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 8K@24fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 90 W+291% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 50 W+567% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+18% | 227 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+2% | 9.1 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (MIUI 14) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Xiaomi 13 Ultra |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |