iQOO 13 vs Google Pixel 9a
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Beebom Score
77
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.82", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.82", AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120 Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/32MP | 48MP+13MP/13MP | ||
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Performance, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display, Battery, Multimedia, Gaming, Performance, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software |
General
| Colors | Ace Green, Nardo Grey, Legend | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 03, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 10, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹54,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Ace Green, Nardo Grey, Legend | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | December 03, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 10, 2024 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹54,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 13
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3168 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 510 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 2K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | Dolby Vision | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.82 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1440 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 3168 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 510 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 2K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:iQOO 13
| Weight | 213 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Shatterproof Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation Alpha | |||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 213 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
| Front | Shatterproof Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Schott Xensation Alpha | |||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/69 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Snapdragon Sound, Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 13
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Vivo Funtouch | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | Mali-G715 MC7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Vivo Funtouch | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:iQOO 13
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, HDR, HIGH-RES, Long Exposure, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Portrait Photo & Video, Pro, RGB Halo Ring Light, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Dual LED Flash, HDR, HIGH-RES, Long Exposure, Night, Panorama, Portrait, Portrait Photo & Video, Pro, RGB Halo Ring Light, Slow Motion, Time Lapse | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Portrait | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Portrait | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@30fps |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 13
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 23 W | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 120 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:iQOO 13
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X Ultra | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:iQOO 13
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BeiDou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Photo Enhance, Circle to Search, Live Cutout, Super Documents | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Motor Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner (Under Display), X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Eraser, AI Photo Enhance, Circle to Search, Live Cutout, Super Documents | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Motor Sensor, Proximity Sensor, Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner (Under Display), X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
