iQOO 13 vs Google Pixel 9a
95
Beebom Score
62
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | iQOO Q2 Chip, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.78", QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.3", Full HD+ 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 | iQOO Q2 Chip, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.78", QHD+ LTPO AMOLED, 144 Hz | 6.3", Full HD+ 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 | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Overall Best Pick | Not Recommended |
General
| Colors | Legend, Nardo Grey | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | December 03, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 10, 2024 | April 10, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹54,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Legend, Nardo Grey | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | December 03, 2024 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | December 10, 2024 | April 10, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹54,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:iQOO 13
| Type | QHD+ LTPO AMOLED | Full HD+ OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 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 | QHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | QHD+ LTPO AMOLED | Full HD+ OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.78 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 | QHD+ | 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 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 213 grams | 185.9 grams | ||
| Front | Shatterproof Glass | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68/IP69 (dust and water resistant) | IP68 (dust and water resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers, Snapdragon Sound | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:iQOO 13
| Chipset Brand | iQOO Q2 Chip, Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nano-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Funtouch OS 15 | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | iQOO Q2 Chip, Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8 Elite | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Nano-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 830 | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Funtouch OS 15 | |||
| OS Updates(Years) | 4 | 7 |
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 | RGB Halo Ring Light, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, 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 | RGB Halo Ring Light, HDR, Panorama, Dual-LED Flash | Auto HDR, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Panorama, Dual LED Flash | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | 8K@30fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HDR, Face Unlock | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:iQOO 13
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 23 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes | ||
| Capacity | 6000 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Silicon Carbon | Lithium Ion | ||
| Charging Speed | 120 w | 23 w | ||
| Wireless Charging | No | Yes |
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 | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/7 | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavIC | ||
| NFC | Yes | Yes | ||
| Radio | No | No |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | AI Photo Enhance, AI Eraser, Circle to Search, Live Cutout, Super Documents | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrometer, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Ultrasonic (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | AI Photo Enhance, AI Eraser, Circle to Search, Live Cutout, Super Documents | Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Proximity, Gyroscope, Compass, Barometer, Color Spectrometer, Ambient Light Sensor, X-axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Proximity, Compass, Gyroscope, Ambient Light Sensor, Color Spectrometer, Barometer |
