Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
Google
68 Overall Score
vs
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
OnePlus
84 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
No customer feedback yet
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
85 out of 100 medium confidence 27 reviews
The OnePlus 15 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback for its extraordinary battery life and lightning-fast charging, with many users reporting two days of use without a charge. Performance and display quality are highly praised, though the camera is consistently noted as not quite top-tier, being a generation or two behind leading flagships while still producing good results. A few minor bugs and the absence of wireless charging are mentioned, but the overall sentiment remains very favorable.
Pros
- Exceptional battery life
- Super fast charging speed
- Smooth performance
- Vibrant display
- Great build quality
Cons
- Camera not top-tier
- Plastic back feels cheap
- Minor software bugs
- No wireless charging
- Lacks IR sensor
Battery life 8
Charging speed 6
Camera quality 5
Performance and smoothness 7
Display quality 4
Build quality 5
Scores
Battery Life
Rugged
Gaming
Budget
Flagship
Foldable
Photography
Business
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9a | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.3 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | OLED | AMOLED★ |
| Resolution | — | 2712 x 1220 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 2000 nits★ | 800 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| Processor Model | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
| CPU Cores | 8★ | — |
| CPU Speed | 2.80 | 4.61★ |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB★ |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0★ | — |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Camera Count | 2 | 3★ |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 10 MP | 32 MP★ |
| Optical Zoom | — | 3.5x★ |
| Video | 4K@60fps | 8K@30fps★ |
| OIS | ✓ | ✓ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 4,385 mAh | 7,300 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 27W | 80W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓ | ✓ |
| Fast Charging | Fast Charging | Wired |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.3★ | — |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0★ | USB Type-C |
| SIM | Dual SIM | Dual SIM + eSIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP69K |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.19 kg★ | 0.21 kg |
| Fingerprint | in-display | — |
| Face Recognition | ✓★ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓★ | — |
Pros & Cons
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB
- Strong build (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong performance (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (82nd percentile)82nd %ile
- Strong display (78th percentile)
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB
- Strong battery (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong performance (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong build (98th percentile)98th %ile
Pricing
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB0.104score per dollar
vs
OnePlus 15 Infinite Black 512GB0.084score per dollar
Google Pixel 9a Obsidian 256GB offers 1.2x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: OnePlus 15
Scores 84 overall, wins 8 of 9 usage categories and 14 of 42 specs.
