OnePlus 15R vs Google Pixel 10a
Google Pixel 10a wins 3 of 5. Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less.
The short answer
- CameraGoogle Pixel 10a. Takes the better photos: camera score 7 out of 10, against 5.
- BatteryOnePlus 15R. Lasts longer on a charge: battery score 10 out of 10, against 8. It has a 7400 mAh battery.
- SpeedOnePlus 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.
- PriceGoogle Pixel 10a. Costs 7% less.
Overall, Google Pixel 10a wins 3 of 5. The full details are below.
Side by side
| Spec | OnePlus 15R | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Price | ₹59,999 | ₹55,999 |
| Launched | 17 December 2025 | 18 February 2026 |
| Software now | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) (same as launch) | Android 17 QPR1, launched with Android 16 |
| Rating | 8.2/10 | 7.8/10 |
| Battery | Outstanding battery life (21 hours 36 minutes in GSMArena's test) and fast 80W charging. | Strong battery life that easily lasts a full day. |
| Camera | Very good main camera with superb video stabilisation, but a basic wide-angle and no zoom lens. | Reliable photos in most conditions from the 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide cameras. |
| Speed | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 gives near-flagship speed and stays fairly cool in games. | Fine for everyday apps; it uses an older Tensor G4 chip. |
| Catch | No zoom camera, and the price has risen from ₹47,999 to ₹59,999 since launch. | 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 | OnePlus 15R | Google Pixel 10a |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83-inch 1.5K (1272 x 2800) AMOLED, 165Hz, 1800 nits HBM, 3600 nits peak, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Gorilla Glass 7i | 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 | 12GB RAM, 256GB (UFS 4.1, LPDDR5X) | 8GB RAM, 128GB (UFS 3.1; RAM type not officially stated) |
| Battery | 7400 mAh | 5100 mAh |
| Charging | 80W 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, 1/1.56", PDAF, OIS) + 8MP ultrawide (f/2.2, 1/4", 112 degrees); 32MP front with autofocus | 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/IP69K | IP68 (1.5m for 30 mins) |
| Size and weight | 8.1mm to 8.3mm (varies by colour) thick, 213g to 219g (varies by colour) | 9mm thick, 183g |
| Software | OxygenOS 16 (Android 16) 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 (dual-band), Bluetooth 6.0 (aptX HD, LHDC 5), NFC, IR blaster, USB-C 2.0, ultrasonic fingerprint | 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 (rated Very good by GSMArena, -25.7 LUFS); haptics not detailed | Stereo speakers (rated Good by GSMArena, -26.8 LUFS) |
| Screen flicker (PWM) | PWM dimming (frequency not officially stated) | Not officially stated |
| Cooling | Passive cooling, no vapour chamber mentioned; GSMArena measured 70% CPU and 66% GPU stability under stress | Not officially stated |
| Colours | Charcoal Black, Mint Breeze, Electric Violet | Obsidian, Fog, Berry, Lavender |
Where to buy
- OnePlus 15R₹59,999
- Google Pixel 10a₹55,999
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Common questions
- Which is better, OnePlus 15R or Google Pixel 10a?
- Google Pixel 10a wins 3 of 5 areas (camera, battery, speed, updates and price). Buy OnePlus 15R if you want longer battery life and more speed for games. Buy Google Pixel 10a if you want better photos, the longest software support and to spend less.
- Which has the better camera?
- Google Pixel 10a takes the better photos.
- Which has the better battery life?
- OnePlus 15R lasts longer on a charge.
- Which is faster for gaming?
- OnePlus 15R is faster for games and heavy apps.
- How much do they cost?
- OnePlus 15R costs ₹59,999, Google Pixel 10a costs ₹55,999.
- Which gets software updates for longer?
- OnePlus 15R: 4 years, now on OxygenOS 16 (Android 16). Google Pixel 10a: 7 years, now on Android 17 QPR1.