Between the iQOO 13 and Pixel 9a, the iQOO 13 comes out ahead in wired charging and front camera, while the Pixel 9a wins on weight and promised os updates. Overall, the iQOO 13 scores 75.3 and the Pixel 9a scores 63.2 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
The iQOO 13 is the clear pick on raw spec strength, leading by 12.1 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 iQOO 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, front camera, antutu, 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 5g support, optical image stabilization, headphone jack, so those specs don't separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: the iQOO 13 is the safer default. The other model is the right choice only when its specific advantages line up with your priorities.
Why Vivo - iQOO 13 wins
- ▲Wired charging — 421.74% more. 120 W vs 23 W.
- ▲Front camera — 146.15% more. 32 MP vs 13 MP.
- ▲AnTuTu — 127.42% more. 2820000 vs 1240000.
- ▲RAM — 100.00% more. 16 GB vs 8 GB.
- ▲Pixel density — 20.85% more. 510 ppi vs 422 ppi.
- ▲Battery capacity — 20.59% more. 6150 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
- ▲Refresh rate — 20.00% more. 144 Hz vs 120 Hz.
- ▲Screen size — 8.25% more. 6.82 " vs 6.3 ".
Why Google - Pixel 9a wins
- ▲Weight — 27.00 g less. 186 vs 213.
- ▲Promised OS updates: 7 (vs 4).
- ▲Wireless charging: 7.5 W vs 0 W.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 213 g | 186 glead |
| Thickness | 8.13 mmlead | 8.9 mm |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP69lead | IP68 |
| Form factor | bar | bar |
Display
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Screen sizeⓘ | 6.82 "lead | 6.3 " |
| Pixel densityⓘ | 510 ppilead | 422 ppi |
| Refresh rateⓘ | 144 Hzlead | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightnessⓘ | 4500 nitslead | 2700 nits |
Performance
Cameras
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Main cameraⓘ | 50 MPlead | 48 MP |
| Front camera | 32 MPlead | 13 MP |
| Optical image stabilizationⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery capacity | 6150 mAhlead | 5100 mAh |
| Wired chargingⓘ | 120 Wlead | 23 W |
| Wireless chargingⓘ | 0 W | 7.5 Wlead |
Connectivity
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| 5G supportⓘ | true | true |
| Headphone jack | false | false |
| microSD slot | false | false |
Operating System
| Spec | Vivo - iQOO 13 | Google - Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android | Android |
| Promised OS updates | 4 years | 7 yearslead |
Frequently asked
Which has better battery, iQOO 13 or Pixel 9a?+
iQOO 13 has 20.6% more battery — 6150 mAh vs 5100 mAh.
Which is lighter, iQOO 13 or Pixel 9a?+
Pixel 9a is 27g lighter — 213g vs 186g.
Is iQOO 13 waterproof?+
iQOO 13 has an IP69 rating.
Does Pixel 9a support 5G?+
Yes, Pixel 9a supports 5G.
Which has more RAM, iQOO 13 or Pixel 9a?+
iQOO 13 offers 16GB of RAM.
Which has a better camera, iQOO 13 or Pixel 9a?+
iQOO 13 has a 50 MP main camera vs 48 MP.
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