Pixel 8a vs 13R
It depends
Too close to call outright
These two are within 0 points overall, so it depends on you: keep phones for years → Pixel 8a (supported until May 2031); want maximum speed → 13R (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3).
Value Score: Pixel 8a 77 · 13R 77 — methodology
The lifespan decider
When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.
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The 13R's screen is the better one — 6.78-inch ltpo 4.1 amoled proxdr, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120hz, up to 4500 nits peak.
The 13R's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 is simply the faster chip.
The 13R has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).
6,000mAh vs 4,492mAh — the 13R lasts longer between charges.
The Pixel 8a is supported until May 2031 — 4 months longer than the 13R.
Pound for pound, these two are equally good deals.
Full spec table
| Spec | Pixel 8a | 13R |
|---|---|---|
| Price (street) | $300 | $549 |
| Display | 6.1-inch Actua OLED, FHD+, 60–120Hz, up to 2000 nits peak | 6.78-inch LTPO 4.1 AMOLED ProXDR, 2780×1264 (450 ppi), 1–120Hz, up to 4500 nits peak |
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 |
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB |
| Storage | 128GB/256GB | 256GB |
| Battery | 4,492 mAh | 6,000 mAh |
| Charging | 18W wired, 7.5W wireless | 80W SUPERVOOC wired (55W in North America), no wireless |
| Rear cameras | 64MP main, 13MP ultra-wide | 50MP main, 50MP telephoto 2x, 8MP ultra-wide |
| Dimensions | 152.1 × 72.7 × 8.9 mm | 161.7 × 75.8 × 8.0 mm |
| Weight | 188 g | 206 g |
| Water resistance | IP67 | IP65 |
| Supported until | May 2031 | Jan 2031 |
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