Google Pixel 9a vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, 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 66/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 216g).
Google Pixel 9a
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Lighter: 186g vs 216g
- Better portability (58/100 vs 44/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1321069
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1977
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4778
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5100 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 23W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 63/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 82/100)
Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 16 points higher (82/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 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 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (75/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
| Specification | Google Pixel 9a | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1321069 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1977 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4778 | 9553 | |
| Display | 6.3" P-OLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2424x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 23W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 7W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 128 | — | |
| Main camera | 48 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 15 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm | — | |
| Weight | 186 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $499 | $499 |
Google Pixel 9a
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 13MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Google Pixel 9a
- 6.3" P-OLED
- Resolution: 2424x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Google Pixel 9a
- 5100 mAh
- Wired: 23W
- Wireless: 7W
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Google Pixel 9a and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Google Pixel 9a by 65.4% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $0. Same launch price.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (99/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T and the Google Pixel 9a are nearly equal (65/100 vs 63/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (75/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a is a bit better (58/100 vs 44/100).
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is noticeably better than the Google Pixel 9a — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Google Pixel 9a 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.