Google Pixel 9a vs Vivo X300s

The Google Pixel 9a (2025) runs on the Google Tensor G4, while the Vivo X300s (2026) runs on the Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $499 and $723. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300s leads — 89/100 vs 66/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300s has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5100); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300s is faster in AnTuTu (3,703,823 vs 1,321,069); the Google Pixel 9a is noticeably lighter (186g vs 217g).

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Google Pixel 9a
Performance 71
Display 82
Camera 63
Battery 52
Portability 58
Value for money 58
Vivo X300s
Performance 94
Display 94
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 42
Value for money 90
What makes Google Pixel 9a better?
  • Lighter: 186g vs 217g
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $723

  • Better portability (58/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo X300s better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3703823 vs 1321069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1977
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4778
  • Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5100 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 23W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
  • Faster wireless charging: 40W vs 7W

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 63/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 82/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Google Pixel 9a vs the Vivo X300s, the Vivo X300s scores 23 points higher (89/100 vs 66/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s leads (83/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Google Pixel 9a — 58/100, Vivo X300s — 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 X300s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (83/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (58/100 vs 42/100).

Google Pixel 9a: The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users.
Vivo X300s: The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Google Pixel 9a Vivo X300s
Processor Google Tensor G4 Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1321069 3703823
Geekbench Single 1977 3228
Geekbench Multi 4778 9553
Display 6.3" P-OLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2424x1080 2800x1260
Refresh rate 120 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5100 mAh 7100 mAh
Charging 23W 90W
Wireless charging 7W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 128
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 13 MP 50 MP
RAM 8GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 15 Android 16 / OriginOS 6
Brightness (peak) 2700 nits
NFC yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 154.7×73.3×8.9 mm
Weight 186 g 217 g
Launch price $499 $723
Camera comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 13MP
63
camera
Vivo X300s
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Google Pixel 9a
  • 6.3" P-OLED
  • Resolution: 2424x1080
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
82
display
Vivo X300s
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
94
display
Battery and charging
Google Pixel 9a
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 23W
  • Wireless: 7W
52
battery
Vivo X300s
  • 7100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Google Pixel 9a and Vivo X300s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Google Pixel 9a Google Tensor G4
66/100
1321069 AnTuTu
Vivo X300s Dimensity 9500
89/100 +64.3%
3703823 AnTuTu

Vivo X300s leads Google Pixel 9a by 64.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Google Pixel 9a
$499
Vivo X300s
$723

Launch price difference: $224. Google Pixel 9a was $224 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300s notably outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300s is a bit better (94/100 vs 82/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (94/100 vs 63/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a (83/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Google Pixel 9a notably outperforms the Vivo X300s (58/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s significantly outperforms the Google Pixel 9a by 23 points (89/100 vs 66/100).

What is the rating of the Google Pixel 9a and the Vivo X300s?

The Google Pixel 9a has a MobileRank rating of 66/100, the Vivo X300s — 89/100.

Which has the better camera: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on camera score (94/100 vs 63/100).

Which is more powerful: the Google Pixel 9a or the Vivo X300s?

The Vivo X300s leads on performance (94/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Google Pixel 9a over the Vivo X300s?

The Google Pixel 9a is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X300s is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.