Between the OnePlus 13 and Pixel 9, the OnePlus 13 comes out ahead in wired charging and wireless charging, while the Pixel 9 wins on weight and promised os updates. Overall, the OnePlus 13 scores 73.8 and the Pixel 9 scores 63.5 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OnePlus 13 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.3 points on the Mars Score. The margin is wide enough that the underdog only makes sense if its individual strengths line up with what you specifically need.
Pick the OnePlus 13 if you photograph or shoot video regularly and want the better imaging pipeline of the two. The biggest gaps in its favor are wired charging, wireless charging, front camera, among others.
Pick the Pixel 9 if you carry the device everywhere and weight or thickness has been the deciding factor before. Its strongest claims are weight, promised os updates.
Both ship with comparable main camera, refresh rate, 5g support, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the OnePlus 13 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why OnePlus 13 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 270.37% more. 100 W vs 27 W.
- ▲Wireless charging — 233.33% more. 50 W vs 15 W.
- ▲Front camera — 204.76% more. 32 MP vs 10.5 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 112.90% more. 2640000 vs 1240000.
- ▲RAM — 33.33% more. 16 GB vs 12 GB.
- ▲Battery capacity — 27.66% more. 6000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
- ▲Pixel density — 20.85% more. 510 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Screen size — 8.25% more. 6.82 " vs 6.3 ".
Why Google - Pixel 9 wins
- ▲Weight — 12.00 g less. 198 vs 210.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 198 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.5 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.82 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 510 ppilead | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 10.5 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAhlead | 4700 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 100 Wlead | 27 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 Wlead | 15 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9 |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9?+
OnePlus 13 has 27.7% more battery — 6000 mAh vs 4700 mAh.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 is 12g lighter — 210g vs 198g.
Is OnePlus 13 waterproof?+
OnePlus 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does Pixel 9 support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9 supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9?+
OnePlus 13 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9?+
Pixel 9 has a 50 MP main camera vs 50 MP.
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