Google Pixel 8a vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Google Pixel 8a (2024) runs on the Google Tensor G3, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 65/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4492); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,433,693); the Google Pixel 8a is noticeably lighter (188g vs 216g).

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Google Pixel 8a

Performance 70
Display 82
Camera 70
Battery 39
Portability 57
Value for money 52

Vivo iQOO 15T

Performance 97
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 86

What makes Google Pixel 8a better?

  • Lighter: 188g vs 216g

  • Better camera (70/100 vs 65/100)
  • Better portability (57/100 vs 44/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1433693
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1722
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4458
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4492 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (97/100 vs 70/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 8a vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 17 points higher (82/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Google Pixel 8a — 52/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Google Pixel 8a: The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Google Pixel 8a Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Google Tensor G3 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1433693 4704310
Geekbench Single 1722 3293
Geekbench Multi 4458 10243
Display 6.1" OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4492 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Wireless charging 7W 0W
DXOMark (camera) 136 —
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 14 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 2000 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection IP67 IP68
Dimensions 152.1×72.7×8.9 mm —
Weight 188 g 216 g
Launch price $499 $499

Camera comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • Main: 64MP f/1.89
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
70
camera

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • Main: 200MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera

Display comparison

Google Pixel 8a

  • 6.1" OLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Google Pixel 8a

  • 4492 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • Wireless: 7W
39
battery

Vivo iQOO 15T

  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 8a and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 8a Google Tensor G3
65/100
1433693 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +69.5%
4704310 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Google Pixel 8a by 69.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Google Pixel 8a

$499

Vivo iQOO 15T

$499

Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (97/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (99/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (70/100 vs 65/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 8a (75/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 8a is a bit better (57/100 vs 44/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 8a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 8a and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Google Pixel 8a has a MobileRank rating of 65/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Google Pixel 8a leads on camera score (70/100 vs 65/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 8a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 8a over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Google Pixel 8a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.