OnePlus 13s vs Pixel 9a: If you are looking for a smartphone that comes with premium looks, strong performance and great display, then comparison between OnePlus 13s and Google Pixel 9a becomes inevitable. Although both are designed from different perspectives – Pixel 9a in the mid-range segment and OnePlus 13s in the flagship-class budget premium segment, but when these two are put face to face, the difference becomes very clear.
Design and Display: Which gives a more premium feel?
First of all, talking about the design, while the Pixel 9a has a plastic back, the OnePlus 13s has a great combination of glass and metal. This in itself gives OnePlus a flagship look and feel. The build quality of the Pixel 9a seems a bit ordinary with a plastic body, especially when its price is also not low.
Now talking about the display, both the phones come with a screen of around 6.3 inches, but the LTPO AMOLED display given in OnePlus 13s makes it great. It has a variable refresh rate from 1 to 120Hz with 1.5K resolution, due to which the experience of smoothness is at a different level. At the same time, Pixel 9a also has a 120Hz refresh rate, but the lack of LTPO technology is felt. OnePlus’s display gets 1600 nits of brightness, which gives great clarity even in daylight.
Performance: Who has a powerful chipset?
Now comes the real game – performance. OnePlus 13s has the latest Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, which is considered to be the fastest and most powerful chip for Android phones today. On the other hand, the Pixel 9a has Google’s own Tensor G4 chip, which is great in AI features, but lags behind Snapdragon in terms of raw performance.
This 3nm processor of OnePlus 13s is not only fast but also great in terms of battery efficiency. Be it gaming, using the camera or multitasking – this phone stands on every front. The Tensor chip of Pixel 9a is fine for normal use, but it may be a bit dull for those looking for top class performance.
Battery and charging: Which is more durable?
Talking about the battery, the OnePlus 13s has a 5850mAh battery, which is bigger than the 5100mAh battery of Pixel 9a. Pixel weighs more but the battery is slightly less. On the other hand, OnePlus has fitted a big battery in a slim and light body – this in itself is an amazing thing.
OnePlus also goes far ahead in terms of charging speed. While the Pixel 9a gets 23W fast charging, the OnePlus 13s has 80W super fast charging, which charges the phone in just a few minutes. Yes, the Pixel 9a gets 7.5W wireless charging, which can be a plus point for some users, but everyone needs fast charging today and OnePlus is far ahead there.
Price: Who is value for money?
Now that we are talking about the specifications, it is also important to mention the price. Google has set the starting price of Pixel 9a at $499 in the US and only the 256GB variant comes in India, which is priced at ₹49,999. At the same time, the 256GB model of OnePlus 13s was launched at ₹54,999, but with bank offers, it is also available for ₹49,999.
That is, the price of both the phones is the same, but the features available in OnePlus 13s make it more “value for money”.
Who came out on top?
If you want a phone that looks flagship in looks, is no less than anyone in performance, gives coolness to the eyes in the display and lasts all day in battery – then OnePlus 13s is a great option for you. On the other hand, if you like Google’s photo quality and clean Android experience and want to experiment a little AI, then Pixel 9a can also be a right choice.
But overall, OnePlus 13s is one step ahead of Pixel 9a in every aspect – be it design, screen, performance or charging speed. In this competition, OnePlus 13s really wins.