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Pixel 9a vs iQOO 15R

iQOO 15R scores higher overall and wins 4 of 6 areas, but Pixel 9a still wins 0.

Google Pixel 9a

Pixel 9a

Google · Apr 2025

₹49,999

50 / 100 spec score

iQOO iQOO 15R

iQOO 15R

iQOO · Feb 2026

₹53,999

58 / 100 spec score

Higher overall

Area by area

Pixel 9aiQOO 15R
Display61—
PerformanceiQOO 15R leads4659
CamerasiQOO 15R leads1332
BatteryiQOO 15R leads39100
PortabilityiQOO 15R leads3941
Longevity100—

Why pick Pixel 9a

  • Weight: 186 g vs 202 g

Seven years of updates at a mid-range price

Why pick iQOO 15R

  • Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • Storage (base): 256 GB vs 128 GB
  • Storage (max): 512 GB vs 256 GB
  • RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Tiebreaker

What matters to you?

Set how much each area matters. The verdict updates instantly and stays on your device.

Your pick

iQOO 15R

Scores 55 vs 50 on your weighting.

  1. iQOO 15R55
  2. Pixel 9a50

If Battery mattered less to you, Pixel 9a would draw level.

Full specifications

Display
Pixel 9aiQOO 15R
Size6.30 in6.59 in
PanelActua pOLED—
Resolution2424 × 1080—
Refresh rate120 Hz—
Peak brightness2,700 nits—
Performance
Pixel 9aiQOO 15R
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Process4 nm—
Top CPU clock3.10 GHz—
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB
Storage (base)128 GB256 GB
Storage (max)256 GB512 GB
Memory card slotNo—
Cameras
Pixel 9aiQOO 15R
Main camera48 MP50 MP
Ultra-wide13 MP—
Telephoto0 MP—
Longest optical zoom1 ×—
Front camera13 MP32 MP
Best video4K @ 60 fps—
Battery & charging
Pixel 9aiQOO 15R
Battery5,100 mAh7,600 mAh
Wired charging23 W—
Wireless charging7.5 W—
Design
Pixel 9aiQOO 15R
Weight186 g202 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.1 mm
Water resistanceIP68—
BuildAluminium frame, plastic back—
Software & connectivity
Pixel 9aiQOO 15R
Launched withAndroid 15OriginOS 6
OS updates promised7 years—
5GYesYes
3.5 mm jackNo—

Green marks the better value where “better” is clear. Specs from each maker’s published pages.