Google Pixel 9a leads
by 8 points on overall. The category breakdown below shows where the gap comes from.

Pixel 9a leads overall versus iPhone 13 Pro. Battery: 52.9 vs 78.9.
Scoring profile: balanced
Apple iPhone 13 Pro
A solid choice with balanced features.
Google Pixel 9a
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera.
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Spec table
Start with the key differences, then expand a section to check the full specifications.
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Meaningful differences
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Layout
Full side-by-side mode
Display Size
Key differenceResolution
Key differencePeak Brightness
Key differencePixel Density
Key differenceRefresh Rate
Panel Type
HDR Support
Display Protection
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
Display Size Phone B leads | 6.1" | 6.3"Better |
Resolution Phone A leads | 1170 x 2532Better | 1080 x 2424 |
Refresh Rate Close match | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness Phone B leads | 1200 nits | 2700 nitsBetter |
Pixel Density Phone A leads | 457 ppiBetter | 421 ppi |
Panel Type Close match | OLED | OLED |
HDR Support Needs more data | Yes | Not available |
Display Protection Needs more data | Ceramic Shield glass | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
RAM
Key differenceCPU Clock
Key differenceCPU Cluster Speeds
Key differenceBenchmark Score
Key differenceAnTuTu Score
Key differenceGeekbench (Multi)
Key differenceStorage
Key differenceStorage Type
Key differenceChipset
Key differenceRAM Type
CPU Cores
GPU
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
RAM Phone B leads | 6GB | 8GBBetter |
RAM Type Needs more data | LPDDR4X | Not available |
CPU Clock Phone A leads | 3.23GHzBetter | 3.1GHz |
CPU Cores Needs more data | 6 | Not available |
CPU Cluster Speeds Phone A leads | 2x3.23GHz + 4x1.82GHzBetter | 1x3.1GHz + 3x2.6GHz + 4x1.9GHz |
Benchmark Score Phone B leads | 794348 | 1254417Better |
AnTuTu Score Phone B leads | 794348 | 1254417Better |
Geekbench (Multi) Phone A leads | 4687Better | 4527 |
Storage Phone A leads | 1024GBBetter | 256GB |
Storage Type Phone A leads | NVMeBetter | UFS 3.1 |
Chipset Phone B leads | Apple A15 Bionic (5 nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm)Better |
GPU Needs more data | Apple GPU (5-core graphics) | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Rear Camera
Key differenceRear Camera (All Lenses)
Key differenceRear Sensor Size
Key differenceRear Aperture
Key differenceFront Camera
Key differenceFront Video Resolution
Key differenceOptical Zoom
Digital Zoom
Optical Image Stabilization
Max Video Resolution
Front Aperture
Camera Features
| Specification | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
Rear Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 48MPBetter |
Rear Camera (All Lenses) Phone B leads | 12MP | 48MP + 13MPBetter |
Rear Sensor Size Phone A leads | 1/1.7Better | 1/2 |
Rear Aperture Phone A leads | f/1.5Better | f/1.7 |
Optical Zoom Needs more data | 3x | Not available |
Digital Zoom Needs more data | 5x | Not available |
Optical Image Stabilization Close match | Yes | Yes |
Max Video Resolution Close match | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120/240fps, 10‑bit HDR, Dolby Vision HDR (up to 60fps), ProRes, stereo sound rec. | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Front Camera Phone B leads | 12MP | 13MPBetter |
Front Aperture Close match | f/2.2 | f/2.2 |
Front Video Resolution Phone A leads | 4K@24/25/30/60fps, 1080p@25/30/60/120fps, gyro-EISBetter | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps |
Camera Features Needs more data | Dual-LED dual-tone flash, HDR (photo/panorama) | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take |
Generating honest comparison...
Pixel 9a generally outperforms iPhone 13 Pro across key categories. Display Size: 6.3" vs 6.1" This makes Pixel 9a the better choice for most users, though iPhone 13 Pro may excel in specific areas.
A solid choice with balanced features across all categories.
Best for users who prioritize performance and camera. Pixel 9a excels in processing power and multitasking.
Non-PTA
PTA
| Price | Apple iPhone 13 Pro | Google Pixel 9a |
|---|---|---|
| Non-PTA | ≈ Rs 50,400 – Rs 98,000 | ≈ Rs 93,083 |
| PTA | -- | -- |
≈ Converted from a fetched price. Store offers, when available, are listed separately.
Choosing between Apple iPhone 13 Pro and Google Pixel 9a can be tough. This comparison breaks down performance, camera, battery, and listed pricing so you can decide faster.
We focus on practical differences that impact daily use, not just spec sheet noise.
Google Pixel 9a wins more categories overall, making it the safer all‑round pick.
Google Pixel 9a is the better choice overall, winning in 6 key categories.
The top differences are: Display Size (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Resolution (Apple iPhone 13 Pro advantage), Peak Brightness (Google Pixel 9a advantage), Pixel Density (Apple iPhone 13 Pro advantage), RAM (Google Pixel 9a advantage).
Google Pixel 9a delivers better camera performance overall.
Google Pixel 9a tends to last longer on a charge.
Apple iPhone 13 Pro: non-PTA approximately Rs 50,400 – Rs 98,000; PTA not entered. Google Pixel 9a: non-PTA approximately Rs 93,083; PTA not entered. These are phone reference prices, not optional store offers.
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