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Google Pixel 9a vs Xiaomi 13T

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Xiaomi 13T

Xiaomi

Xiaomi 13T

$649

54.4Inno Score
43.9Performance36.3
55.8Display66.8
42.7Camera53
56.3Battery58.4
94.7Features78.7
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a7 spec wins — Xiaomi 13T

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 53.6 against 54.4 for Xiaomi 13T. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Xiaomi 13T edges ahead in display and camera, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 36
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 79
  • 75% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 4 years
  • 52% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,250
  • 15% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,500 vs 3,900
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $649

Reasons to pick the Xiaomi 13T

  • Stronger display score: 67 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 53 vs 43
  • 191% higher Wired charging: 67 W vs 23 W
  • 54% higher Front camera: 20 MP vs 13 MP
  • 20% higher Refresh rate: 144 Hz vs 120 Hz

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13T
Screen size6.3 ″6.67 ″+6%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24242712x1220
Pixel density422 ppi446 ppi+6%
Refresh rate120 Hz144 Hz+20%
Peak brightness2,700 nits+4%2,600 nits
Screen-to-body84 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13T
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4MediaTek Dimensity 8200 Ultra
AnTuTu 101,050,000+14%Top 45%920,000Top 55%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+52%Top 38%1,250Top 58%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+15%Top 42%3,900Top 51%
RAM (max)8 GB8 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13T
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.9
Ultra-wide13 MP+8%12 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP20 MP+54%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13T
Capacity5,100 mAh+2%5,000 mAh
Wired charging23 W67 W+191%
Wireless charging8 W—
Active use endurance12 h—

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13T
Weight186 g+6%197 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.5 mm+4%
IP ratingIP68IP68
Frame materialAluminumPlastic

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13T
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Xiaomi 13T
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aXiaomi 13T
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 13 (MIUI 14)
OS update pledge7 years+75%4 years

Audio

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

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