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Google Pixel 9 vs OnePlus 13

The OnePlus 13 comes out ahead on 9 counts and the Google Pixel 9 on 3.

Which should you buy?

Pick the Google Pixel 9 for

  • Lighter: 198 g vs 210 g (12 g less)
  • More compact: 10.1 mm shorter
  • Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $899

Pick the OnePlus 13 for

  • Bigger battery: 6,000 vs 4,700 mAh (28% more)
  • Faster wired charging: 100 W vs 27 W
  • Faster wireless charging: 50 W vs 15 W
  • Bigger screen: 6.82" vs 6.3"
  • Brighter display: 4,500 vs 2,700 nits peak
  • Optical zoom (3×), which the other lacks
  • More RAM: up to 24 GB vs 12 GB
  • More storage: up to 1 TB vs 256 GB
  • Better water resistance: IP68/IP69 vs IP68

Size comparison

The Google Pixel 9 is 10.1 mm shorter, 4.5 mm narrower and 12 g lighter than the OnePlus 13. Its screen is 0.52" smaller.

  • Google Pixel 9152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm
  • OnePlus 13162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm

Specs side by side

LaunchGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
AnnouncedAugust 13, 2024October 31, 20241
ReleasedAugust 22, 2024November 1, 20241
Launch price$799 (better)$8991
BodyGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
Size152.8 × 72 × 8.5 mm162.9 × 76.5 × 8.5 mm
Thickness8.5 mm8.5 mm
Weight198 g (better)210 g?
FramePolished metalmetal1
BackSilky matte glassglass (white and black), vegan leather (blue)1
Water resistanceIP68IP68/IP69 (better)
ColoursPeony, Wintergreen, Porcelain, Obsidian1Arctic Dawn, Black Eclipse, Midnight Ocean
DisplayGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
Size6.3"6.82"
TypeActua120Hz ProXDR Display with LTPO 4.1
Resolution1080 × 24241440 × 3168 (better)
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits14,500 nits (better)
ProtectionGorilla Glass Victus 2Ceramic Guard
Performance and softwareGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8 Elite Mobile Platform
CPU1x 3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x 1.9 GHz Cortex-A5201Qualcomm Oryon CPU @4.32GHz
Process—3 nm1
Ships withAndroid 14OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15
OS updates7 years (to Aug 2031)—
Security updates7 years (to Aug 2031)—
MemoryGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
RAM12 GB12 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB (better)
Storage128 GB / 256 GB256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB (better)
Card slotNo1—
CamerasGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
Rear50 MP Main 48 MP Ultrawide50 MP Main, OIS 50 MP Telephoto (3× optical), OIS 50 MP Ultrawide
Main camera50 MP50 MP
Optical zoomNone3× (better)
Front10.5 MP32 MP
Video4K8K at 30 fps (rear)
BatteryGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
Capacity4,700 mAh6,000 mAh (better)
Wired charging27 W1100 W? (better)
Wireless charging15 W50 W (better)
Reverse wirelessYes1—
ConnectivityGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
5GYes1Yes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.3Bluetooth 5.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-C
Headphone jackNo1—
eSIMYesYes
Satellite messagingYes—
FeaturesGoogle Pixel 9OnePlus 13
FingerprintUnder display1Ultrasonic
Stereo speakersYes1—

Highlighted: the better value where one is clearly better. Sources for each phone are listed on the Google Pixel 9 and OnePlus 13 pages.

Quick answers

Is the Google Pixel 9 bigger than the OnePlus 13?
The Google Pixel 9 is 10.1 mm shorter, 4.5 mm narrower and 12 g lighter than the OnePlus 13. Its screen is 0.52" smaller.
Which has the bigger battery, the Google Pixel 9 or the OnePlus 13?
The OnePlus 13 has the bigger battery: 6,000 mAh against 4,700 mAh. Real battery life also depends on the chip and screen.
Which was cheaper at launch?
The Google Pixel 9 launched at $799, against $899 for the OnePlus 13 (US launch prices; street prices drop over time).

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