iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Google Pixel 9A. In terms of display resolution, iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better resolution of 2750 x 1260 than Google Pixel 9A which has resolution of 2424 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3 in | 6.59 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5100 mAh | 7600 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP + 13 MP Dual | 50 MP + 8 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 39999 | Rs. 47999 |
The launch Date of the first phone is March 19, 2025. The cost of Google Pixel 9A is Rs. 39999. The launch Date of the second phone is February 24th, 2026. The cost of iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 47999.
Google Pixel 9A has screen size of 6.3 inches which falls short to iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 6.59 inch screen. Google Pixel 9A has OLED Screen type where as iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. iQOO's phone has display density of 459 PPI & Google's phone has only 422 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, iQOO's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 90.5% than Google's phone ~ 83.5%. Both phones have same aspect ratio of 20:9.
iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Google Pixel 9A's lower 8 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 50 MP + 8 MP Dual Rear Camera outclasses Google Pixel 9A's 48 MP + 13 MP Dual Rear Camera in terms of resolution. iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Google Pixel 9A's 13 MP Front Camera.
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 15 and the second one on 16 version.
| Name | Google Pixel 9A | iQOO 15R (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Country of Origin | India | |
| Model | GXQ96, GTF7P, G3Y12 | I2508 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | eSIM+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| OS Updates | 4 years | |
| Security Updates | 6 years | |
| Release Date | March 19, 2025 | February 24th, 2026 |
| In The Box | Pixel 9a, 1 m USB-C to USB-C Cable (USB 2.0), SIM Tool | 1 N Phone | 1 N Eject tool | 1 N Warranty card | 1 N Quick start guide | 1 N Phone case | 1 N Charger | 1 N USB cable |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 73.3 x 154.7 x 8.9 mm | 74.4 x 157.6 x 7.9 mm |
| Weight | 185.9 g | |
| Bezel less | No | |
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Triumph Silver | Dark Knight |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color OLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.3 inches, 1080 x 2424 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.59 inches, 1260 x 2750 pixels, 144 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 422 PPI | ~ 459 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 83.5% | ~ 90.5% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Brightness | 5000nits Peak Brightness | |
| Features | Up to 1,800 Nits (HDR) and Up to 2,700 Nits (Peak Brightness), 1,000,000:1 Contrast Ratio, HDR Support | Eyecare Display, HDR10+, 4320Hz PWM |
| Notch | Punch Hole | Yes, Punch Hole |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR5X Ultra | |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 12 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.1 |
| Card Slot | No | |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G Bands | n1/2/3/5/7/8/12/20/26/28/38/40/41/66/75/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 6E with 2.4GHz+5GHz+6GHz, 2x2 MIMO | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.3 | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD |
| USB | Yes, USB-C v3.2 | Yes, USB-C v2.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging, USB Storage | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Performance | ||
| AnTuTu Score | 3,588,128 (Total) (v11) | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | Dual Band GNSS, GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, Beidou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS; GLONASS; GALILEO; BeiDou; NavIC; GNSS, QZSS |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyrometer, Magnetometer, Barometer | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass, 3D Utrasonic Fingerprint Accelerometer Ambient Light Sensor, Proximity Sensor, E-compass, Gyroscope |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | No |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| AI Features | Ai Image Expander, AI four Season | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min |
| IP Rating | IP68 | IP68 and IP69 |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | Yes |
| Extra Features | Stereo Speakers, 7 Years of OS, Security and Pixel Drop Updates, AI Mobile (Gemini), Bypass charging | 6.5K IceCore VC Cooling Chamber, Origin island, One-Tap Transfer, Private Space, IQOO Q2 Chip, Office Kit, Bypass charging |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) (wide), 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS 8 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 1/4.0" |
| Camera Sensor | Sony LYT-700V | |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital zoom up to 5x, Super Res Zoom Up to 8x, Add Me, Macro Focus, Night Sight, Astrophotography, Portrait Mode, Face Unblur, Long Exposure, Real Tone, Panorama, Top Shot, Frequent Faces, Magic Editor, Auto Frame, Reimagine, Magic Eraser, Best Take, Photo Unblur, Portrait Light, Audio Magic Eraser, Macro Focus Video, Cinematic Pan, Slo-Mo Video Support Up to 240 FPS, 4K Timelapse With Stabilisation, Astrophotography Timelapse, Night Sight Timelapse, Optical Image Stabilisation For Video, Fused Video Stabilisation, Cinematic Pan Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Locked Video Stabilisation (4K, 1080p), Active Video Stabilisation (1080p), Video Formats: HEVC (H.265), AVC (H.264) | Snapshot, Night, Portrait, Photo, Video, 50MP, Panorama, Slow Motion, Time Lapse, Pro, Supermoon, Ultra HD Document, Long Exposure, Live Photo, Fish Eye |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 30/60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30/60 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 13 MP ƒ/2.2 (Ultra Wide) 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm Punch Hole | 32 MP ƒ/2.2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Screen Flash |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K, 1080p |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v15 | Android v16 |
| Custom UI | Origin OS 6.0 | |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen5 |
| CPU | 3.1 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.8 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1xCortex-X4@ 3.1GHz & 3xCortex-A720@ 2.6 GHz & 4xCortex-A520@ 1.92 GHz | |
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 829 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | Yes | AAC, MIDI, OGG, FLAC, WMA, WAV, APE, MP3 |
| Video | Yes | MP4, 3GP, AVI |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Speaker Type | Dual Stereo | |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5100 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 7600 mAh, Si/C Li-Ion |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 23W | Yes, 100W Flash Charge |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 7.5W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |