Google Pixel 9a vs OnePlus Open – Price, Specs & Features

Q: Which phone has better performance, the Google Pixel 9a or the OnePlus Open?

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus Open with its Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9a with the Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

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Google Pixel 9a

Tensor G4
4 nm
5100 mAh
23W
6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
48 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

OnePlus Open

Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
4 nm
4805 mAh
67W
7.82"
2268x2440 pixels
48 MP
4K@30/60fps
Specs

OnePlus Open

General

Launch Date

March 19, 2025

October 19, 2023

Availability

Available Now

Operating System (OS)

Android 15

Android 13

Custom UI

OxygenOS 14

OS Updates

7 Years (until Android 22)

4 Years (until Android 17)

Security Updates

7 Years (until 2032)

5 Years (until 2028)

AI Features

Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more

AI Eraser

Body

Folded Dimensions

154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm

153.4 x 73.3 x 11.7 mm

Folded Thickness

8.9 mm

11.7 mm

UnFolded Dimensions

153.4 x 143.1 x 5.8 mm

UnFolded Thickness

5.8 mm

Weight

186 g

239 g

Build Details

Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back

Mineral Glass, Plastic Front (unfolded), Aluminum Frame

IP Rating

IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))

IPX4

Display

Size

6.3 inches

7.82 inches

Type

P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display

Foldable LTPO3 Flexi-fluid AMOLED

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2700 nits

2800 nits

Resolution

1080 x 2424 pixels

2268x2440 pixels

Pixel Density

422 ppi

426 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Screen to Body Ratio

83.5 %

89.6 %

Protection

Gorilla Glass 3

Cover Display

Size

6.31 inches

Type

Dolby Vision

Refresh Rate

120 Hz

Peak Brightness

2800 nits

Resolution

1116 x 2484 pixels

Pixel Density

431 ppi

Aspect Ratio

20:9

Performance

Chipset¹

Google Tensor G4

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Process Size

4 nm

CPU

Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520

Octa-core
1x3.2 GHz Cortex-X3
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715
2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A710
3x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510

GPU

Mali-G715 MP7

Adreno 740

RAM & Storage

8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)

16GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)

RAM Type

LPDDR5X

Expandable Memory

Camera

Main Camera

48 MP
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS

13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

48 MP
f/1.7, 24mm (wide), 1/1.43", 1.12µm, multi-directional PDAF, OIS

64 MP
f/2.6, 70mm (telephoto), 1/2.0", 0.7µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x optical zoom

48 MP
f/2.2, 14mm, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF

OIS

Yes

Features

Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take

Hasselblad Color Calibration, LED flash, HDR, panorama, Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Filters, Touch to focus, Fixed Focus

Video Recording

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps

4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240/480fps

Video Recording Features

gyro-EIS, HDR10+, Dolby Vision, Dual Video Recording, Slo-motion, Ultra Steady Video, Video HDR, Video Pro Mode

Selfie Camera

13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm

20MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 0.7µm

Selfie Features

HDR, panorama

HDR

Selfie Video Recording

4K@30fps
1080p@30fps

Cover Camera

32MP
f/2.4, 22mm (ultrawide), 1/3.14", 0.7µm

Connectivity

SIM

Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM

Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano

5G Support

Yes

18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n77, n78, n79

Yes

19 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n77, n78

VoLTE

Yes

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 6

Wi-Fi 7

Wi-Fi Details

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/be/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO

Wi-Fi Features

Mobile Hotspot

USB

USB Type-C 3.2

USB Type-C 3.1, OTG

Bluetooth

5.3

NFC

Yes

GPS

Yes with A-GPS, Glonass

Infrared

Yes

UWB (Ultra Wideband)

Battery

Capacity

5100 mAh

4805 mAh

Type

Li-Po

Li-Polymer

Removable

Wired charging

23W

67W

Charging Speed

100% in 42 min

Reverse Wired Charging

Wireless Charging

Reverse Wireless Charging

Charger in the Box

Yes

Sound

Stereo Speakers

Yes

3.5mm Headphone Jack

FM Radio

Extra Features

Sensors

Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer

Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass

Colors and Pricing

Colors

Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian

Emerald Dusk, Voyager Black

Price in India

₹49999

₹149998

FAQs

Which phone has better performance?

In this performance comparison, the OnePlus Open with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 9a with the Google Tensor G4 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.

Which phone offers longer software support?

Google Pixel 9a launched with Android 15 and will receive updates until Android 22, whereas OnePlus Open launched with Android 13 and will get Android 17. Google Pixel 9a will get security updates until 2032 (approx. 7 years), while OnePlus Open is supported till 2028.

Which phone has a better display?

Both Google Pixel 9a and OnePlus Open feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. OnePlus Open also boasts a brighter screen with 2800 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, OnePlus Open offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.

Which phone has a bigger battery and faster charging?

Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. OnePlus Open also supports faster wired charging at 67W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while OnePlus Open does not support wireless charging.

Which phone has better water and dust resistance?

Google Pixel 9a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.

¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.