Google Pixel 9a vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $499 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 66/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,740,528 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Google Pixel 9a
Vivo iQOO 15
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $599
- Better portability (58/100 vs 48/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3740528 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 20 points higher (86/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 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 Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (85/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3740528 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 186 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $599 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- 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 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Google Pixel 9a by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $100. Google Pixel 9a was $100 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (78/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (85/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 48/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a by 20 points (86/100 vs 66/100).
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 63/100).
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.