iQOO 15R vs Google Pixel 10a
iQOO 15R wins 3 of 5. Buy iQOO 15R if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos and the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 10a. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryiQOO 15R. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 8. It has a 7600 mAh battery.
- SpeediQOO 15R. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, speed score 9 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10a. 7 years of updates promised.
- PriceiQOO 15R. Costs 4% less.
Overall, iQOO 15R wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | iQOO 15R | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹53,999 | ₹55,999 |
| Launched | 24 February 2026 | 18 February 2026 |
| Software now | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 |
| Rating | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | Excellent battery life (about 18 hours in 91mobiles' PCMark test) and very low drain while gaming. | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. |
| Camera | Good 50MP main camera, but a basic 8MP wide-angle and no zoom lens. | Reliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 with a vapour chamber handles heavy games easily. | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. |
| Catch | Basic secondary camera, no zoom, and the price has risen from ₹44,999 to ₹53,999. | Almost the same as the Pixel 9a, has a plastic back and thick bezels, and Google raised the US price to $599 (about ₹56,900) in October 2026. |
| Updates | 4 years | 7 years |
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | iQOO 15R | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.59-inch 1.5K (1260 x 2750) AMOLED, 144Hz, 5000 nits peak, HDR10+ | 6.3-inch P-OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (3nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V3 Phoenix L @ 3.8GHz + 6x Oryon V3 Phoenix M @ 3.32GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 829 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 8GB RAM, 256GB (UFS storage (version not officially stated); RAM type not officially stated) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 7600 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 100W wired (1 to 50% in 33 min, full in about 45 to 50 min), reverse wired, bypass charging | 30W wired PD 3.0 (about 50% in 30 min), 10W wireless, bypass charging; reverse charging not listed |
| Cameras | 50MP main (f/1.8, 1/1.56", OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4"); 32MP front | 48MP main (f/1.7, 1/2.0", Dual Pixel AF, OIS) + 13MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 120 degrees, 1/3.1"); 13MP front |
| Water and dust | IP68/IP69 | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 7.9mm to 8.1mm (varies by colour) thick, 202g to 206g (varies by colour) | 9mm thick, 183g |
| Software | OriginOS 6 (Android 16) at launch, OriginOS 6 (Android 16) now | Android 16 at launch, Android 17 QPR1 now |
| Updates | 4 years promised | 7 years promised |
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 7 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, ultrasonic fingerprint, NavIC | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6.0, USB-C 3.2, NFC, satellite SOS |
| Modem | Integrated Snapdragon 5G modem (model not officially stated) | Not officially stated |
| Speakers and haptics | Stereo speakers; haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.8 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | 4320Hz PWM; touch sampling not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | 6.5K IceCore vapour chamber cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Dark Knight, Triumph Silver | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender |
Where to buy
- iQOO 15R₹53,999
- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, iQOO 15R or Google Pixel 10a?
- iQOO 15R wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy iQOO 15R if you want longer battery life, more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos and the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 10a takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- iQOO 15R lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- iQOO 15R is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- iQOO 15R costs ₹53,999, Google Pixel 10a costs ₹55,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- iQOO 15R: 4 years, now on OriginOS 6 (Android 16). Google Pixel 10a: 7 years, now on Android 17 QPR1.