iQOO 15R vs Google Pixel 10a
₹1,000 apart. Here is what actually separates them.
Which one should you buy?
The Pixel 10a starts ₹1,000 lower: ₹52,999 against ₹53,999 for the iQOO 15R.
- The iQOO 15R has the much faster chip: the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 against the Tensor G4, going by published benchmark scores.
- The iQOO 15R has the bigger battery: 7,600 mAh against 5,100 mAh. It also charges faster, at 100W against 45W.
- The iQOO 15R has the better screen on paper: smoother (144Hz against 120Hz), brighter (5,000 nits against 3,000) and sharper (1.5K against Full HD+).
- The Pixel 10a's ultrawide camera has more resolution: 13MP against 8MP.
- The Pixel 10a is promised more software updates: 7 OS updates, against 4 OS updates for the iQOO 15R.
Get the iQOO 15R for the faster chip, the bigger battery and faster charging. Get the Pixel 10a for the lower price, the higher-resolution ultrawide and longer software support.
Every spec, lined up
Spec score
Display
Performance
Camera
Battery
Build and connectivity
Availability
Versions and prices
- 8GB + 256GB₹53,999
- 12GB + 256GB₹59,999
- 12GB + 512GB₹66,999
- 8GB + 256GB₹52,999
Prices in India as we last checked them. Sales and bank offers change them often, so check before you buy.
iQOO 15R vs Pixel 10a, answered
In India, the iQOO 15R starts at ₹53,999 and the Google Pixel 10a starts at ₹52,999.
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Which is cheaper, the iQOO 15R or the Pixel 10a?
The Pixel 10a, by ₹1,000. Starting prices: ₹52,999 for the Pixel 10a, ₹53,999 for the iQOO 15R. The iQOO 15R comes in 3 versions, up to ₹66,999.
Which has the bigger battery, the iQOO 15R or the Pixel 10a?
The iQOO 15R, with 7,600 mAh to 5,100 mAh. For charging, the iQOO 15R is quicker: 100W to 45W. Battery life also depends on the chip and the software, so treat these as a starting point.
Which has the better display?
On paper, the iQOO 15R's: it is smoother (144Hz to 120Hz) and brighter (5,000 to 3,000 nits). The iQOO 15R has a 6.59-inch AMOLED at 144Hz, the Pixel 10a a 6.3-inch pOLED at 120Hz.
Which has the better camera?
On features, the Pixel 10a has the 13MP ultrawide. The main cameras are 50MP Sony LYT-700V main (f/1.88, OIS) on the iQOO 15R and 48MP main (f/1.7, OIS) on the Pixel 10a. A spec sheet can't show how the photos look, so read a review before you decide on the camera alone.
Which processors do they use?
The iQOO 15R runs the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, the Pixel 10a the Tensor G4. Going by published benchmark scores, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is the faster of the two.
Which gets more software updates?
The Pixel 10a. It is promised 7 OS updates; the iQOO 15R, 4 OS updates.
Which is better protected against water?
Neither: both are rated IP68 and IP69. Still, no phone is fully waterproof, so keep them out of the pool.
Which is lighter?
The Pixel 10a, at 183 g to 202 g.
