Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 15s
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the OnePlus 15s (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $499 and $700. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15s leads — 83/100 vs 66/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15s has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15s is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,321,069).
Google Pixel 9a
OnePlus 15s
- Lighter: 186g vs 195g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $700
- Better camera (63/100 vs 53/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 50W vs 7W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 71/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 58/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the OnePlus 15s, the OnePlus 15s scores 17 points higher (83/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a leads (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s leads (89/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, OnePlus 15s — 78/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (89/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 15s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 2640x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | — | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 195 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $700 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
OnePlus 15s
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus 15s
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2640x1216
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
OnePlus 15s
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and OnePlus 15s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15s leads Google Pixel 9a by 66.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $201. Google Pixel 9a was $201 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (98/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (95/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (63/100 vs 53/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (89/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15s is a bit better (64/100 vs 58/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the OnePlus 15s?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the OnePlus 15s — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the OnePlus 15s?
The Google Pixel 9a leads on camera score (63/100 vs 53/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the OnePlus 15s?
The OnePlus 15s leads on performance (98/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the OnePlus 15s?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15s is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.