Google Pixel 3a vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra

The Google Pixel 3a (2019) runs on the Snapdragon 670, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $399 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 27/100 (a 62-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3000); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 322,015); the Google Pixel 3a is noticeably lighter (147g vs 227g).

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 3a
Performance 26
Display 59
Camera 10
Battery 12
Portability 81
Value for money 0
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 92
Portability 35
Value for money 90
What makes Google Pixel 3a better?
  • Lighter: 147g vs 227g
  • Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $799

  • Better portability (81/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 322015
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 381
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1239
  • Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 10/100)
  • Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 59/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 3a vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 62 points higher (89/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 3a — 0/100, Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 90/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (99/100 vs 26/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (78/100 vs 10/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100).

Google Pixel 3a: The Google Pixel 3a is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra: The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 3a Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
Processor Snapdragon 670 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 322015 4602290
Geekbench Single 381 3640
Geekbench Multi 1239 11033
Display 5.6" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2220 1440x3168
Refresh rate 60 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 3000 mAh 7400 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 12 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 4GB 12GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage 64GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 Pie Android 16
Brightness (peak) 8000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 151.3×70.1×8.2 mm 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm
Weight 147 g 227 g
Launch price $399 $799
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 3a
  • Main: 12MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
10
camera
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 3a
  • 5.6" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2220
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
59
display
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 3a
  • 3000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
  • 7400 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • Wireless: 50W
92
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 3a and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 3a Snapdragon 670
27/100
322015 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89/100 +93.0%
4602290 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Google Pixel 3a by 93.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 3a
$399
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
$799

Launch price difference: $400. Google Pixel 3a was $400 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (99/100 vs 26/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (99/100 vs 59/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (78/100 vs 10/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a (92/100 vs 12/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 3a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 3a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 3a by 62 points (89/100 vs 27/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 3a and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 3a has a MobileRank rating of 27/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 3a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 10/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 3a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 3a over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?

The Google Pixel 3a is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.