If one wants a new phone in 2025 the sheer amount of products in the market can make it hard to choose. Here is a comparison between Google Pixel 9a, iPhone 16e, Samsung Galaxy S25, and OnePlus 13T, so you know which is the best among these for you.
Display & Design
Pixel 9a: It has a 6-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. At 190g, it's very lightweight and has Gorilla Glass protection.
iPhone 16e: Offers a 6.1-inch Super Retina XDR OLED display with the classic Apple notch.
Galaxy S25: It comes with a 6.2-inch display, with Armor Aluminum and Gorilla Glass Victus 2 for durability.
OnePlus 13T: Leaks suggest that the 6.3-inch display will be slightly smaller than its predecessor.
Performance & Processing Power
Pixel 9a: Runs on Google's Tensor G3 chip with 8GB RAM and 128GB storage (no SD card slot).
iPhone 16e: Based on the A18 chip, bringing you top tier performance with iOS 18.
Galaxy S25: It features the Snapdragon 8 Elite, Samsung's most powerful processor yet.
OnePlus 13T: Could have the Snapdragon 8 Elite with premium speed and smooth multitasking.
Camera
Pixel 9a: 50MP + 12MP ultra-wide rear camera and a 12MP front camera with excellent low-light performance.
iPhone 16e: 48MP rear camera with fusion technology for 2x telephoto zoom and a 12MP front TrueDepth camera.
Galaxy S25: It has a 50MP triple camera setup. Sporting an AI-powered object aware engine for excellent portraits and enhanced night shooting.
OnePlus 13T: It is expected to have a 50MP dual rear setup, an optical fingerprint sensor.
Battery Life & Charging
Pixel 9a: 4,600mAh battery with 30W fast charging and wireless charging.
iPhone 16e: The iPhone 16e has a 4,000 mAh battery.
Galaxy S25: The Samsung S25 has a 4,000 mAh battery and also supports wireless charging.
OnePlus 13T: Rumoured to have a 6,200 mAh battery and 80W wired charging.
Software & Features
Pixel 9a: Runs Android 15 with Google Assistant improvements and five years of updates.
iPhone 16e: Features iOS 18 with Apple Intelligence integration.
Galaxy S25: Galaxy AI helps with smarter multitasking and personalisation.
OnePlus 13T: It is expected to run OxygenOS 15.0 based on Android 15.
Price
Google Pixel 9a: Starts at Rs 42,999.
iPhone 16e: Base model Rs 59,999, 256 GB version at Rs 64,999.
Samsung Galaxy S25: Priced at Rs 65,899.
OnePlus 13T: Expected price unknown, but the OnePlus 13 starts at Rs 69,999.
Final Thoughts
Each phone has its strengths:
Pixel 9a is excellent for camera lovers and stock Android fans.
iPhone 16e is best for those who use iOS and want Apple's latest features.
Galaxy S25 is an AI-driven powerhouse for multitasking.
OnePlus 13T could be a battery champion with fast performance.
Your choice depends on what you need—better cameras, a bigger battery, or seamless multitasking. Which one would you pick?
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