Between the OnePlus 13 and Pixel 9a, the OnePlus 13 comes out ahead in wireless charging and wired charging, while the Pixel 9a wins on weight and promised os updates. Overall, the OnePlus 13 scores 73.8 and the Pixel 9a scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The OnePlus 13 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 10.6 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 wireless charging, wired charging, front camera, 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.
Both ship with comparable refresh rate, 5g support, optical image stabilization, 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
- ▲Wireless charging — 566.67% more. 50 W vs 7.5 W.
- ▲Wired charging — 334.78% more. 100 W vs 23 W.
- ▲Front camera — 146.15% more. 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 112.90% more. 2640000 vs 1240000.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 20.85% more. 510 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 17.65% more. 6000 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
- ▲Screen size — 8.25% more. 6.82 " vs 6.3 ".
Why Google - Pixel 9a wins
- ▲Weight — 24.00 g less. 186 vs 210.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 210 g | 186 glead |
| Thickness | 8.5 mmlead | 8.9 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| 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 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 13 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6000 mAhlead | 5100 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 100 Wlead | 23 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 50 Wlead | 7.5 W |
Connectivity
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | OnePlus 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9a?+
OnePlus 13 has 17.6% more battery — 6000 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
Which is lighter, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9a?+
Pixel 9a is 24g lighter — 210g vs 186g.
Is OnePlus 13 waterproof?+
OnePlus 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does Pixel 9a support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9a supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9a?+
OnePlus 13 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, OnePlus 13 or Pixel 9a?+
OnePlus 13 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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