OnePlus 13s vs Google Pixel 10a
OnePlus 13s wins 2 of 5. Buy OnePlus 13s if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want the longest software support.
The short answer
- CameraIt's a tie
- BatteryIt's a tie
- SpeedOnePlus 13s. Faster for games and heavy apps: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, speed score 9 out of 10, against 6.
- UpdatesGoogle Pixel 10a. Android upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch).
- PriceOnePlus 13s. Costs 2% less.
Overall, OnePlus 13s wins 2 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
Compared like for like: each phone in the version closest to the same memory and storage. Change a version at the top of its column.
| Spec | Your main pickOnePlus 13s | Google Pixel 10a | Suggested by TuvvoRealme GT 8 ProWins 9 of 10 key areas against OnePlus 13sBetter camera, longer battery life, faster, smoother screen, brighter screen outdoors, faster charging, better water protection, upgrades for longer, security fixes for longer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | Best price of these phones₹54,999 12GB + 256GB | ₹55,999 8GB + 256GB | ₹72,999 12GB + 256GB | |
| Price since launch | No change ₹54,999 at launch, ₹54,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | Up ₹6,000 (12%) ₹49,999 at launch, ₹55,999 now 8GB + 256GB model | No change ₹72,999 at launch, ₹72,999 now 12GB + 256GB model | |
| Versions | 12GB + 256GB: ₹54,999 12GB + 512GB: price not known | 8GB + 256GB: ₹55,999 | 12GB + 256GB: ₹72,999 16GB + 512GB: ₹78,999 | |
| Stands out for | Nothing that leads its price range | Longest updates in its price range: until 2033 | Brightest screen in its price range: 7,000 nits | |
| Launched | 5 June 2025 | 18 February 2026 | 20 November 2025 | |
| Big upgrades | Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades) | Best big upgrades of these phonesAndroid upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades) | Android upgrades: until about Nov 2029 (4 upgrades) | |
| Security patches | Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch) | Best security patches of these phonesSecurity patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch) | Security patches: until about Nov 2031 (6 years from launch) | |
| Software now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16), launched with OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 | Realme UI 7.0 (Android 16) (same as launch) | |
| Rating | 7.8/10 | 7.8/10 | Best rating of these phones8.3/10 | |
| Battery | Lasts well over a day thanks to a 5,850 mAh battery; 80W charging is fast. 5850 mAh | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. 5100 mAh | Best battery of these phonesExcellent battery life from 7000mAh, with 120W wired (full in about 43 minutes) and 50W wireless. 7000 mAh | |
| Camera | Good 50MP main and 2x zoom cameras, but no ultrawide lens. | Reliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. | Best camera of these phonesCapable cameras with a 200MP 3x zoom; strong for photos and portraits, weaker for video. | |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Elite makes it one of the fastest small phones. | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. | Best speed of these phonesVery fast chip, but it slows down a lot during long gaming sessions. | |
| Screen size | 6.32 inch | 6.3 inch | 6.79 inch | |
| Smooth scrolling | 120Hz, very smooth | 120Hz, very smooth | Best smooth scrolling of these phones144Hz, very smooth | |
| Outdoor brightness | 1,600 nits, easy to read in sun | 3,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | Best outdoor brightness of these phones7,000 nits, very easy to read in sun | |
| Charging | 80W wired, no wireless | 30W wired, 10W wireless | Best charging of these phones120W wired, 50W wireless | |
| Wireless charging | No | Yes | Best wireless charging of these phonesYes | |
| Water and dust | IP65: fine in rain and splashes | IP68: survives a dunk in water | Best water and dust of these phonesIP66/IP68: survives a dunk and hot water jets | |
| Weight | 185 g | Best weight of these phones183 g | 214 g | |
| Thickness | Best thickness of these phones8.15 mm | 9 mm | 8.2 mm | |
| 5G | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Tap to pay (NFC) | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Speakers | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | Two (stereo) | |
| Headphone jack | Not listed | Not listed | Not listed | |
| Memory card slot | No | No | No | |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender | Diary White, Urban Blue | |
| Catch | No ultrawide camera, no wireless charging, and IP65 means splash-proof only. | 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. | Heavy GPU throttling under long loads and shaky video stabilisation. | |
| What owners say | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | No owner reports yet | |
| Expert reviews | 91mobiles 8.2/10 t2ONLINE (The Telegraph) | 91mobiles 7.9/10 GSMArena | GSMArena |
marks the strongest phone on each row, Tuvvo's suggestion included. For price, weight and thickness, that's the lowest.
Full specifications (tap to open)
Every spec side by side
| Spec | OnePlus 13s | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.32-inch 1.5K (1216 x 2640) LTPO AMOLED, 120Hz, 1600 nits HBM, Gorilla Glass 7i | 6.3-inch P-OLED, 120Hz, 2000 nits HBM, 3000 nits peak, Gorilla Glass 7i |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (3nm) | Google Tensor G4 (4nm) |
| CPU | 2x Oryon V2 Phoenix L @ 4.32GHz + 6x Oryon V2 Phoenix M @ 3.53GHz | 1x Cortex-X4 @ 3.1GHz + 3x Cortex-A720 @ 2.6GHz + 4x Cortex-A520 @ 1.9GHz |
| Graphics (GPU) | Adreno 830 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| AI chip (NPU) | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU (TOPS not officially stated) | Google TPU (TOPS not officially stated) |
| RAM and storage | 12GB + 256GB, 12GB + 512GB (UFS 4.0; LPDDR5X) | 8GB + 128GB, 8GB + 256GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 80W SUPERVOOC wired, no wireless 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, OIS) + 50MP 2x telephoto (f/2.0); 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 | IP65 | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 8.15mm thick, 185g | 9mm thick, 183g |
| Software | OxygenOS 15 (Android 15) at launch, OxygenOS 16 (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, Bluetooth 6.0, NFC, USB-C 2.0, Plus Key | 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; strong X-axis haptics | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.8 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | Not officially stated | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Vapour chamber cooling | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Black Velvet, Pink Satin, Green Silk | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender |
Where to buy
- OnePlus 13s₹54,999
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- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, OnePlus 13s or Google Pixel 10a?
- OnePlus 13s wins 2 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy OnePlus 13s if you want more speed for games and to spend less. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want the longest software support.
- Which has the better camera?
- They are about even on camera.
- Which has the better battery life?
- They are about even on battery.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- OnePlus 13s is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- OnePlus 13s (12GB + 256GB) costs ₹54,999, Google Pixel 10a (8GB + 256GB) costs ₹55,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- OnePlus 13s, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Android upgrades: until about Jun 2029 (4 upgrades). Security patches: until about Jun 2031 (6 years from launch). Google Pixel 10a, now on Android 17 QPR1. Android upgrades: until about Feb 2033 (7 upgrades). Security patches: until about Feb 2033 (7 years from launch).
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