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Google Pixel 9a vs vivo X90

Which one to pick? Scores by criterion, checked new prices and the Picksly verdict.

Same Picksly score for both (40/100). New price not checked for at least one of them.

Which to pick by profile and use

By profile

  • Budget: vivo X90 (41 vs 37).
  • Smart: vivo X90 (42 vs 39).
  • Premium: Google Pixel 9a (44), the only one of the two scored.

By use

  • Taking photos and videos: Google Pixel 9a (77), the only one of the two scored.
  • Lasting a long time between charges: level (19 and 20).
  • Gaming and demanding apps: level (23 and 25).
  • Keeping lots of photos, videos and apps: vivo X90 (33 vs 0).

Scores out of 100. A gap under 3 points counts as a tie.

Picksly scores

CriterionGoogle Pixel 9avivo X90
Overall score40/10040/100
Performance23/10025/100
Camera77/100not measured
Display89/100not measured
Battery19/100≈ 20/100
Working memory (RAM)20/10040/100
Storage< 5/10033/100
Fast charging< 5/10090/100
Brightness47/100not measured
Updates90/100not measured
New price checkednot measurednot measured

How these scores are calculated

Google Pixel 9a sheet → vivo X90 sheet →