Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 15R
The short answer
- OnePlus 15R has the bigger battery: 7,400 mAh against 5,100.
- OnePlus 15R charges faster, at 80 W against 23.
- OnePlus 15R has the faster screen: 165 Hz against 120.
- OnePlus 15R is the cheaper of the two at the price its maker announced: INR 47,999 against INR 49,999.
Compared only on figures both makers publish. Everything else is in the table below.
2 phones side by side.
| Specification |
 Google Pixel 9a
₹49,999launch price · Apr 2025
|
 OnePlus 15R
₹47,999launch price · Dec 2025
|
|---|---|---|
| Placement | ||
| At its price | Upper half ₹40–50k | Top quarter ₹40–50k |
| Spec index | 8.3 / 10 | 8.8 / 10 |
| Key Specs | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| Rear Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP | 50 MP + 8 MP |
| Front Camera | 13 MP | 32 MP |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Display | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.83 inches (17.35 cm) |
| General | ||
| Launch Date | April 16, 2025 (Official) | December 17, 2025 (Official) |
| Operating System | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Pixel UI | OxygenOS 16 |
| Performance | ||
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 |
| CPU | Octa core (3.1 GHz, Single core, Cortex X4 + 2.6 GHz, Tri core, Cortex A720 + 1.95 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A520) | Octa core (3.8 GHz, Dual core, Oryon V3 Phoenix L + 3.32 GHz, Hexa Core, Oryon V3 Phoenix M) |
| Architecture | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 3 nm |
| Graphics | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 829 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X Ultra |
| Display | ||
| Display Type | Actua pOLED | AMOLED |
| Screen Size | 6.3 inches (16.00 cm) | 6.83 inches (17.35 cm) |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 px (FHD+) | 1272x2800 px (1.5K) |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 19.8:9 |
| Pixel Density | 422 ppi | 450 ppi |
| Screen to Body Ratio (calculated) | 83.93 % | 90.05 % |
| Screen Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Bezel-less display | Yes with punch-hole display | Yes with punch-hole display |
| Touch Screen | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch | Yes, Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch |
| Brightness | 1800 nits (HDR), 2700 nits (peak) | 1800 nits (HBM), 3600 nits (peak) |
| HDR 10 / HDR+ support | Yes, HDR | Yes, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR Vivid |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz (60-120 Hz adaptive) | 165 Hz (adaptive) |
| Design | ||
| Height | 154.7 mm | 163.4 mm |
| Width | 73.3 mm | 77 mm |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm |
| Weight | 186 grams | 218 grams |
| Build Material | Front: Corning Gorilla Glass 3 Frame: Aluminium Back: Composite (polycarbonate) | Frame: Aluminium alloy Back: Glass (Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze) / Fibreglass (Electric Violet) |
| Colours | Obsidian, Porcelain, Iris, Peony | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet |
| Waterproof | Yes, IP68 | Yes, IP66 / IP68 / IP69 / IP69K |
| Main Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Dual | Dual |
| Resolution | 48 MP f/1.7, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1/2" sensor size, 0.8µm pixel size, 82 degree field of view) 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (1.12µm pixel size, 120 degree field of view) | 50 MP f/1.8, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (Sony IMX906 sensor, 1/1.56 inch sensor size, 1.0µm pixel size, 24 mm focal length) 8 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle Camera (16 mm focal length, 112 degree field of view) |
| Autofocus | Yes, Quad PD | Yes |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Flash | Yes, Dual-LED Flash | Yes, LED Flash |
| Settings | Exposure compensation, ISO control | Exposure compensation, ISO control |
| Shooting Modes | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Sight Astrophotography Macro Focus Panorama Long Exposure | Continuous Shooting High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Night Mode Portrait Mode Panorama Pro Mode Long Exposure High Resolution Mode |
| Camera Features | 8 x Digital Zoom (Super Res Zoom) Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Ultra HDR Best Take Add Me Magic Eraser Magic Editor | Auto Flash Face detection Touch to focus Dual-view video Google Lens Document scanner |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 120 fps 3840x2160 @ 60 fps 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 120 fps 1920x1080 @ 60 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Video Recording Features | Slo-motion (up to 240 fps at 1080p) Cinematic Pan Audio Magic Eraser Electronic Image Stabilisation | Slo-motion (1920x1080 @ 240 fps) Time-lapse Cinematic video Multi-view video EIS with OIS stabilisation |
| Sensor | — | Sony IMX906 |
| Front Camera | ||
| Camera Setup | Single | Single |
| Resolution | 13 MP f/2.2, Ultra-Wide Angle, Primary Camera (1.12µm pixel size, 96.1 degree field of view) | 32 MP f/2.0, Wide Angle, Primary Camera (25 mm focal length) |
| Autofocus | No | Yes |
| Flash | No | No |
| Video Recording | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps | 3840x2160 @ 30 fps 1920x1080 @ 30 fps |
| Camera Features | — | Portrait Mode Night Mode Panorama Dual-view video Time-lapse |
| Battery | ||
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 7400 mAh |
| Type | Li-Po | Li-ion (Silicon Carbon) |
| Removable | No | No |
| Wireless Charging | No | No |
| Quick Charging | Yes, Fast, 23W | Yes, Fast, 80W (SUPERVOOC) |
| USB Type-C | Yes | Yes |
| Storage | ||
| Internal Memory | 128 GB / 256 GB | 256 GB / 512 GB |
| Expandable Memory | No | No |
| USB OTG | Yes | Yes |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Network & Connectivity | ||
| SIM Slot(s) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + eSIM) | Dual SIM, GSM+GSM (Nano SIM + Nano SIM) |
| SIM Size | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM | SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano |
| Network Support | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G | 5G Supported in India, 4G Supported in India, 3G, 2G |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes |
| SIM 1 | - | - |
| EDGE | Available | Available |
| SIM 2 | - | - |
| GPRS | Available | Available |
| Wi-Fi | Yes, Wi-Fi 6E (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax) 2.4GHz 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO | Yes, Wi-Fi 7 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be), Dual-band |
| Wi-Fi Features | Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot | Wi-Fi Display, Mobile Hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0 |
| GPS | Yes with Glonass, Galileo | Yes, dual band (L1+L5) with Glonass, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB Connectivity | USB 3.2, Mass storage device, USB charging | USB 2.0, Type-C, Mass storage device, USB charging, USB OTG |
| 5G Bands | — | 5G NR N1 / N3 / N5 / N8 / N26 / N28 / N38 / N40 / N41 / N48 / N66 / N77 / N78 |
| 4G Bands | — | FD-LTE Band 1 / 3 / 4 / 5 / 8 / 18 / 19 / 26 / 28 / 66 TD-LTE Band 34 / 38 / 39 / 40 / 41 / 42 / 48 |
| 3G Bands | — | WCDMA Band 1 / 4 / 5 / 6 / 8 / 19 |
| 2G Bands | — | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| Infrared Sensor | — | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Stereo Speaker | Yes | Yes |
| Loudspeaker | Yes | Yes |
| Audio Jack | USB Type-C | USB Type-C |
| Audio Features | — | OReality Audio |
| Sensors | ||
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes | Yes |
| Fingerprint Sensor Position | In Display | In Display |
| Fingerprint Sensor Type | Optical | Ultrasonic |
| Heart Rate Monitor | No | No |
| Other Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Barometer | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Colour temperature sensor, Infrared remote control |