Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus 13T

Verdict

Google Pixel 8a and OnePlus 13T tie on the OH Rank at a score of 62. Google Pixel 8a wins on Screen and IP Protection; OnePlus 13T wins on Performance and Battery. Google Pixel 8a is 1mm wider than OnePlus 13T. OnePlus 13T is the more recent release, from Apr 2025.

Score Breakdown

Category

Google Pixel 8a

72.7mm (2.86in) · May 2024 · Rank #160

OnePlus 13T

71.7mm (2.82in) · Apr 2025 · Rank #159
Performance /15
5
11
Battery /15
6
11
Screen /15
13
11
IP Protection /15
12
6
Main Camera /15
15
12
Selfie /5
3
3
Video /5
3
3
SD Memory /5
0
0
Software /5
5
5
Desktop Replacement /5
0
0
TOTAL
62
62
Google Pixel 8a
72.7mm (2.86in) · May 2024 · Rank #160
5+6+13+12+15+3+3+0+5+0 = 62
OnePlus 13T
71.7mm (2.82in) · Apr 2025 · Rank #159
11+11+11+6+12+3+3+0+5+0 = 62
FLY* TOP Software

EDITORIAL: (this is a pre-test listing based on reasonable expectation of battery, screen and imaging performance) Following this year's tend, OnePlus is also releasing a "mini". Their version could be a real hit with a top processor, Silicone Carbon aided battery and fast charging, a great 6.3" screen, IP69 protection and a very good camera setup. Limited to China but sold in India as OnePlus 13S.

PROs
compact flagship quality build, fast SD 8 Elite with UFS4.0 performance, 36hr endurance from a 6260mAh Si/C battery with 80W wired charging, efficient 450ppi 120Hz LTPO AMOLED with Dolby Vision screen, very good photos from 50MP OIS PDAF main + 50MP 50mm PDAF telefoto, 4 years of mature OS
CONs
<1300nits brightness on otherwise excellent screen, only IP65 protection, no ultrawide lens, 16MP selfie with no AF, average video recording, no SDmemory, no desktop replacement functionality, slow USB-C 2.0

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