Google Pixel 9a vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 66/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 207g).
Google Pixel 9a
Vivo iQOO 13
- Lighter: 186g vs 207g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $650
- Better portability (58/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 18 points higher (84/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; 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 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (73/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $650 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Google Pixel 9a by 57.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $151. Google Pixel 9a was $151 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (92/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (73/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a and the Vivo iQOO 13 are nearly equal (58/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.