Between the Reno 13 Pro and Pixel 9a, the Reno 13 Pro comes out ahead in front camera and wired charging, while the Pixel 9a wins on weight and promised os updates. Overall, the Reno 13 Pro scores 68.3 and the Pixel 9a scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The Reno 13 Pro edges ahead on the Mars Score (68.3 vs 63.2), but the 5.1-point gap is small enough that the right pick comes down to which spec advantages matter to you.
Pick the Reno 13 Pro if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are front camera, wired charging, ram, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9a if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, promised os updates, wireless charging.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, water resistance, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the Reno 13 Pro is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Oppo - Reno 13 Pro wins
- ▲Front camera — 284.62% more. 50 MP vs 13 MP.
- ▲Wired charging — 247.83% more. 80 W vs 23 W.
- ▲RAM — 50.00% more. 12 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲AnTuTu — 15.32% more. 1430000 vs 1240000.
- ▲Battery capacity — 13.73% more. 5800 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 8.41% more. 6.83 " vs 6.3 ".
- ▲Pixel density — 7.35% more. 453 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Main camera — 4.17% more. 50 MP vs 48 MP.
Why Google - Pixel 9a wins
- ▲Weight — 9.00 g less. 186 vs 195.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 7.5 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 195 g | 186 glead |
| Thickness | 7.55 mmlead | 8.9 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP68 | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.83 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 453 ppilead | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 1200 nits | 2700 nitslead |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 50 MPlead | 13 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 5800 mAhlead | 5100 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 80 Wlead | 23 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 7.5 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Oppo - Reno 13 Pro | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, Reno 13 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Reno 13 Pro has 13.7% more battery — 5800 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
Which is lighter, Reno 13 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Pixel 9a is 9g lighter — 195g vs 186g.
Is Reno 13 Pro waterproof?+
Reno 13 Pro has an IP68 rating.
Does Pixel 9a support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9a supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, Reno 13 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Reno 13 Pro offers 12GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, Reno 13 Pro or Pixel 9a?+
Reno 13 Pro has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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