Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus 13
Too close to call. The critic scores are 1 point apart, well inside the usual difference between two critics. Pick on features, not score.
Critics score the Google Pixel 9a 89 (general agreement) and the OnePlus 13 88 (general agreement) out of 100, from 7 and 7 professional reviews. 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Google Pixel 9a higher, 1 scored the OnePlus 13 higher and 3 gave both the same score.
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7 professional reviewers tested the Google Pixel 9a, and 6 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and picture quality.
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7 professional reviewers tested the OnePlus 13, and 7 recommend it. Most praised: battery life and performance. Most common complaint: price.
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Where every review landed
Each mark is one professional review, converted to 0–100Which one is for you?
Pick the Google Pixel 9a if
- “Best midrange battery life” is what you’re after
The catch: It has no telephoto lens and charges slowly.
Pick the OnePlus 13 if
- “Best flagship battery and speed” is what you’re after
- performance matters most: 6 of 7 critics praise it, against 1 of 7 for the Google Pixel 9a
- picture quality matters most: 5 of 7 critics praise it, against 2 of 7 for the Google Pixel 9a
The catch: Software update support is shorter than Samsung and Google offer.
In our words, from what the critics praise and complain about. It never changes a score.
What critics praise and fault
How many of each product's reviews mention the topic| Topic | Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 13 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery life | 4 of 7 praise | 7 of 7 praise |
| Picture quality | 2 of 7 praise | 5 of 7 praise |
| Performance | 1 of 7 praise | 6 of 7 praise |
| Value for money | 2 of 7 praise | 1 of 7 praise |
| Price | not mentioned | 3 of 7 fault |
Critics who reviewed both
The fairest comparison: the same reviewer, the same standards| Outlet | Pixel 9a | OnePlus 13 | Who scored higher |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trusted Reviews | 90 | 80 | Pixel 9a +10 |
| Expert Reviews | 95 | 95 | Same |
| Tech Advisor | 90 | 90 | Same |
| Tom's Guide | 90 | 90 | Same |
| TechRadar | 80 | 90 | OnePlus 13 +10 |
Scores converted to 0–100. Tiles with a dashed border are estimated from the verdict. Tap a score to read that review.
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Common questions
Which is better, the Google Pixel 9a or the OnePlus 13?
It's too close to call on critic score: Google Pixel 9a 89 (general agreement), OnePlus 13 88 (general agreement). 5 outlets reviewed both: 1 scored the Google Pixel 9a higher, 1 scored the OnePlus 13 higher and 3 gave both the same score.
Do critics agree about the Google Pixel 9a and the OnePlus 13?
The Google Pixel 9a: general agreement, scores from 80 to 95. The OnePlus 13: general agreement, scores from 79 to 95.