Between the Pixel 9a and Xperia 10 VI, the Pixel 9a comes out ahead in antutu and refresh rate, while the Xperia 10 VI wins on wired charging and weight. Overall, the Pixel 9a scores 63.2 and the Xperia 10 VI scores 57.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Pixel 9a edges ahead on the Mars Score (63.2 vs 57.5), but the 5.7-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Pixel 9a if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are antutu, refresh rate, front camera, among others.
Pick the Xperia 10 VI if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are wired charging, weight, headphone jack.
Both ship with comparable ram, main camera, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Pixel 9a is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Google - Pixel 9a wins
- ▲AnTuTu — 121.43% more. 1240000 vs 560000.
- ▲Refresh rate — 100.00% more. 120 Hz vs 60 Hz.
- ▲Front camera — 62.50% more. 13 MP vs 8 MP.
- ▲Pixel density — 6.30% more. 422 ppi vs 397 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 3.28% more. 6.3 " vs 6.1 ".
- ▲Battery capacity — 2.00% more. 5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 3).
- ▲Wireless charging: 7.5 W vs 0 W.
Why Sony - Xperia 10 VI wins
- ▲Wired charging — 30.43% more. 30 W vs 23 W.
- ▲Weight — 22.00 g less. 164 vs 186.
- ▲Has Headphone jack.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g | 164 glead |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mmlead |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.3 "lead | 6.1 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 422 ppilead | 397 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hzlead | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 2700 nitslead | 800 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 48 MP | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 13 MPlead | 8 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5100 mAhlead | 5000 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 23 W | 30 Wlead |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 7.5 Wlead | 0 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | truelead |
| microSD slot | false | truelead |
Operating System
| Spec | Google - Pixel 9a | Sony - Xperia 10 VI |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 7 yearslead | 3 years |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Pixel 9a or Xperia 10 VI?+
Pixel 9a has 2.0% more battery — 5100 mAh vs 5000 mAh.
Which is lighter, Pixel 9a or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI is 22g lighter — 186g vs 164g.
Is Pixel 9a waterproof?+
Pixel 9a has an IP68 rating.
Does Xperia 10 VI support 5G?+
Yes, Xperia 10 VI supports 5G.
Which has a better camera, Pixel 9a or Xperia 10 VI?+
Xperia 10 VI has a 48 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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