Google Pixel 4a vs OnePlus 15
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 41/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,646,161 vs 533,630); the Google Pixel 4a is noticeably lighter (143g vs 213g).
Google Pixel 4a
OnePlus 15
- Lighter: 143g vs 213g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $799
- Better portability (81/100 vs 50/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3646161 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 45 points higher (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 4a — 22/100, OnePlus 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (97/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (89/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (81/100 vs 50/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 3646161 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 100 | — | |
| Main camera | 12 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $799 |
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 4a and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Google Pixel 4a by 85.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Google Pixel 4a was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (97/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (84/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (89/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the OnePlus 15 (81/100 vs 50/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 45 points (86/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the OnePlus 15?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the OnePlus 15?
The Google Pixel 4a is a better fit for everyday use. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.