The OnePlus 13T finally made its debut in China after weeks of rumors and teasers. It offers cutting edge features and a compact form factor, but one of its key highlights is its pricing. At this range, the device competes with the Pixel 9a, so here are a few ways the OnePlus 13T outclasses the rival from Google.
1. Build Quality
The Pixel a series is typically reserved for the brand’s mid range model that are more affordable than its flagship numbered lineup. So the Pixel 9a is no exception, offering cutdown specs and features that make it cheaper than the Pixel 9. One of these areas is the build quality. Unlike the Pixel 9 with a premium glass body, the Pixel 9a has a plastic rear panel, which is surrounded by an aluminum frame. It also measures 8.9mm in terms of thickness.
On the other hand, the OnePlus 13T is a budget flagship smartphone that even translates to its design. The build quality includes a metallic frame and a glass rear panel. This model is even slimmer, measuring just 8.15mm in thickness.
2. Performance
Google’s Pixel devices aren’t known for their cutting edge raw performance, with their focus being in other departments like AI. The Tensor G4 on the Pixel 9a is the same chip that powers the higher end Pixel 9 Pro, but it doesn’t compete with the Snapdragon 8 Elite found on the OnePlus 13T.
Not everyone needs top notch performance, but it does come in handy for gaming, intensive tasks, and makes the device more future proof. With Qualcomm’s latest and greatest, the OnePlus 13T is one of the fastest flagship Android smartphones on the market.
3. Battery and Charging
Despite having a thinner and marginally lighter body, the OnePlus 13T packs a massive 6,260mAh battery pack, which supports 80W wired fast charging. One of the notable upgrades the Pixel 9a received over the Pixel 8a was the bump to a 5,100mAh battery. However, this still pales in comparison to the OnePlus latest smartphone. It also lags behind by a notable margin in the charging department with only 23W wired fast charging. However, you do get 7.5W wireless charging support.
4. Competitive Pricing
Google unveiled the Pixel 9a last month with a starting price tag of 499 US Dollars for the 8GB + 128GB offering. While the 8GB + 256GB variant costs 599 US Dollars. In comparison, the OnePlus 13T was just announced in China for a starting price tag of 3,399 Yuan or roughly about 446 US Dollars. This is for the 12GB + 256GB variant, so you’re easily getting a much better value. We can assume a slight price hike in the overseas market release but it would still be a great value for this price range.
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