Google Pixel 8a vs OnePlus 13R
A spec-by-spec comparison of the Google Pixel 8a and the OnePlus 13R, taken from their full specification sheets. Green marks the better value in each measured row.
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Head to head
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Our rating | 8/10 | 8/10 |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18W | 80W |
| Storage (max) | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Screen size | 6.1 in | 6.78 in |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP |
| Weight (lower is lighter) | 188 g | 206 g |
| Released | May 2024 | Jan 2025 |
Summary: Google Pixel 8a is ahead on main camera, weight (lower is lighter). OnePlus 13R is ahead on battery, wired charging, storage (max), screen size.
Display
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Actua OLED, 120Hz, HDR, 2000 nits (peak) | LTPO 4.1 AMOLED, 120Hz ProXDR Display, 10-bit Color Depth, 100% Display P3 |
| Size | 6.1 inches, 90.3 cm2 (~81.7% screen-to-body ratio) | 6.78 inches |
| Resolution | 1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~430 ppi density) | 1264 x 2780 pixels (~450 ppi density) |
| Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Brightness | — | 1600 nits (HBM), 4500 nits (Peak) |
| Features | — | Aqua Touch 2.0, Glove Mode |
Platform
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Android 14 (upgradable to Android 17) | — |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 (4 nm) | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| CPU | Nona-core (1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3 & 4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715 & 4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510) | Octa-core (1x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 & 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x3.0 GHz Cortex-A720 & 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A520) |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 750 |
| Security Chip | Titan M2 | — |
Memory
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB LPDDR5X | 12GB, 16GB LPDDR5X |
| Storage | 128GB or 256GB UFS 3.1 | 256GB, 512GB UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
Main Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Dual | 64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS; 13 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm | — |
| Features | Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama, 8x Super Res Zoom | LED flash, HDR, panorama, AI features (AI Detail Boost, AI Unblur, AI Reflection Eraser, AI Eraser) |
| Video | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS, OIS |
| Triple | — | 50 MP, f/1.8, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS; 50 MP, f/2.0, 47mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", 0.64µm, PDAF, 2x optical zoom, EIS; 8 MP, f/2.2, 16mm, 112˚ (ultrawide), 1/4", 1.12µm, EIS |
Selfie Camera
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Single | 13 MP, f/2.2, 96.5˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm, fixed focus | 16 MP, f/2.4, 26mm (wide), 1/3.09", 1.0µm, EIS, fixed focus |
| Features | Auto-HDR, panorama | HDR, panorama |
| Video | 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
Battery
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Li-Po 4492 mAh, non-removable | Li-Po 6000 mAh, non-removable |
| Charging | 18W wired, PD3.0; 7.5W wireless (Qi) | 80W wired, 1-100% in ~30 min (advertised) |
Body
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 152.1 x 72.7 x 8.9 mm (5.99 x 2.86 x 0.35 in) | 161.72 x 75.8 x 8 mm |
| Weight | 188 g (6.63 oz) | 206 g |
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), plastic back, aluminum frame | Glass front (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i), glass back (Corning Gorilla Glass 7i), aluminum frame |
| SIM | Nano-SIM and eSIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Durability | IP67 dust/water resistant | — |
| IP Rating | — | IP65 dust/water resistant |
Comms
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band | Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6/6e/7, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth | 5.3, A2DP, LE | 5.4, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, LDAC, LHDC 5.0 |
| Positioning | GPS, GLONASS, GALILEO, QZSS, BDS | GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5) |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 |
| Other | — | BeaconLink |
Launch
| Google Pixel 8a | OnePlus 13R | |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | May 2024 | 2025, January |
| Status | Available. Released May 14, 2024 | Released 2025, January 07 |
| OS | — | Android 15, OxygenOS 15.0 |
Frequently asked questions
Which has the better battery, Google Pixel 8a or OnePlus 13R?
OnePlus 13R — 4,492 mAh for the Google Pixel 8a versus 6,000 mAh for the OnePlus 13R.
Which is lighter, Google Pixel 8a or OnePlus 13R?
Google Pixel 8a — 188 g for the Google Pixel 8a versus 206 g for the OnePlus 13R.
Which is newer, Google Pixel 8a or OnePlus 13R?
OnePlus 13R — May 2024 for the Google Pixel 8a versus Jan 2025 for the OnePlus 13R.
Is the Google Pixel 8a or the OnePlus 13R rated higher?
We rate the Google Pixel 8a 8/10 and the OnePlus 13R 8/10.