Google Pixel 9a vs Oppo Reno 13 Pro
Verdict
Google Pixel 9a and Oppo Reno 13 Pro tie on the OH Rank at a score of 59. Google Pixel 9a wins on Performance and Screen; Oppo Reno 13 Pro wins on Battery and Main Camera. Oppo Reno 13 Pro is 3.3mm wider than Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a is the more recent release, from Apr 10, 2025.
Score Breakdown
Performance /15
Battery /15
Screen /15
IP Protection /15
Main Camera /15
Selfie /5
Video /5
SD Memory /5
Software /5
Desktop Replacement /5
TOTAL
59
59
Google Pixel 9a
73.3mm (2.89in) · Apr 10, 2025 · Rank #188
5+6+13+12+9+3+3+0+5+3 = 59
* TOP SoftwareMidrange
EDITORIAL: Google's budget option always comes with the fastest Tensor chip and this year it has a new main camera for excellent 1x, 2x and macro photos, portraits and videos. Other two lenses are carried over from 8a and leave a lot to be desired. They also bring down main camera's excellent scores... There is a fast USB-C 3.2 port on board with a proper video out and it allows for some limited desktop replacement functionality. The battery got a meaningful 600mAh upgrade, endurance is under 30hr. Screen is excellent: high brightness, good pixel density and HDR10+ too but it may bother some users with a relatively low PWM dimming frequency. Like other Pixel phones, the software is the star of the show: packed with smarts (AI and otherwise) and up to 7 years of OS updates but one has to wonder if Tensor G4 will allow for that.
PROs
attractive design with nice colors, good Tensor G4 with UFS 3.1 performance, 24hr endurance from a 5100mAh lithium battery, 1900nits bright 420ppi P-OLED screen with HDR10+, IP68 protection, flagship-grade 48MP 25mm dual-pixel OIS PDAF main + very average performing 13MP 26mm ultrawide, average 13MP 20mm selfie, average video recording, stock Android OS loaded with AI and other features and promise of 7 years of updates, limited desktop replacement functionality, fast USB-C 3.2 port with video out
CONs
chunky screen bezels, plastic back side, only 8GB of RAM, >100min slow 23W (7W wireless) charging, low frequency PWM dimming, fixed-focus ultrawide and selfie struggle in low light, no memory expansion, limited market availability
Oppo Reno 13 Pro
76.6mm (3.02in) · Nov 29, 2024 · Rank #189
3+11+11+12+12+4+3+0+3+0 = 59
Midrange
EDITORIAL: Top of Oppo's midrange Reno line, 13 Pro comes with a slightly better chip, a bigger battery and full water proofing but loses the SD memory expansion shoot that made Reno midrangers stand out as true value in the phone market.
PROs
aluminum and glass build, good Dimensity 8350 with UFS 3.1 performance, >30hr endurance from a 5800mAh battery with sub-50min 80W (China gets 50W wireless too) charging, 1100nits 450ppi AMOLED screen with HDR10+, IP69 (down to 2m for 30min) water protection, good pics from a 50MP 24mm main + 50MP 85mm telephoto (both OIS PDAF) + 8MP 15mm ultrawide setup, very good 50MP 21mm selfie with AF
CONs
almost 2mm wider and 15g heavier then Reno 12 Pro, no AF on ultrawide, mediocre video recording, the SD memory is gone, less then 4 years of OS updates, no desktop replacement functionality and a slow USB-C 2.0 port (with OTG)
Both phones here were scored by me, using the same ten categories, with no ads, sponsorships, or manufacturer relationships — this comparison is as objective and honest as it gets.
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