Google Pixel 4a vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Google Pixel 4a (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 730G, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $349 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 41/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 3140); the main camera is 12 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 533,630); the Google Pixel 4a is noticeably lighter (143g vs 227g).
Google Pixel 4a
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Lighter: 143g vs 227g
- Cheaper at launch: $349 vs $799
- Better portability (81/100 vs 35/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 533630
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 697
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 1809
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 3140 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 12MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 42/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 42/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 12/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 59/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 4a vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 48 points higher (89/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 12/100). Value score: Google Pixel 4a — 22/100, 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 4a (99/100 vs 42/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (99/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (78/100 vs 42/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 12/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 4a | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 730G | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 533630 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 697 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1809 | 11033 | |
| Display | 5.8" OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 3140 mAh | 7400 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 / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 144.0×69.4×8.2 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 143 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | $349 | $799 |
Google Pixel 4a
- Main: 12MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 4a
- 5.8" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 4a
- 3140 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 4a and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Google Pixel 4a by 88.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $450. Google Pixel 4a was $450 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (99/100 vs 42/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (99/100 vs 59/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (78/100 vs 42/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a (92/100 vs 12/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 4a significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (81/100 vs 35/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 4a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 4a by 48 points (89/100 vs 41/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 4a and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 4a has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 4a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 42/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 4a or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 42/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 4a over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Google Pixel 4a 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.