If you’re planning to upgrade your smartphone in the under Rs 50,000 segment, two strong contenders in 2025 are the Vivo V60 5G and the Google Pixel 9a. Both devices aim to balance performance, premium features, and long-term software support, but they take different approaches to design, display technology, camera systems, AI features, and battery life.
Design and Build
The Vivo V60 5G sports a slim 7.65mm profile, weighing between 192–201 grams depending on the color—Mist Gray, Auspicious Gold, or Moonlit Blue. Its curved edges and minimal bezels offer an immersive feel. In contrast, the Google Pixel 9a measures 8.9mm thick, weighs 185.9 grams, and features a composite matte glass back with a satin metal frame, reflecting Pixel’s clean and minimalistic style.
Display
The Vivo V60 5G features a 6.77-inch AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and an impressive 5,000 nits peak brightness, complemented by an in-display optical fingerprint sensor. The Pixel 9a comes with a 6.3-inch Actua display offering a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, 2,700 nits brightness, and an in-display fingerprint sensor. While both deliver smooth visuals, Vivo offers a slightly larger and brighter screen.
Camera
Vivo equips the V60 5G with a triple Zeiss camera setup—50MP main OIS camera, 50MP telephoto OIS lens, and a Zeiss ultrawide lens. AI tools like Hyper Zoom, Aura Light Portrait, AI Erase, and Magic Move enhance photography, and both front and rear cameras support 4K recording. The 50MP front camera also enables multifocal portraits. The Pixel 9a, on the other hand, uses a 48MP main and 13MP ultrawide rear camera along with a 13MP front shooter, powered by Google’s computational photography for sharp and balanced images.
Battery
The Vivo V60 5G packs a 6,500mAh battery, claimed to be the slimmest phone in this capacity range. The Pixel 9a houses a 5,100mAh battery, supporting 23W wired and Qi wireless charging, offering added convenience for users who prefer wireless options.
Processor and Performance
The Vivo V60 5G is powered by the Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 chipset, delivering strong multitasking and gaming performance. The Pixel 9a runs on the Google Tensor G4 chip with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB storage, optimized for AI-driven performance and deep Google service integration.
AI Features
Vivo integrates AI SuperLink for improved connectivity and an advanced AI photography suite. The Pixel 9a focuses on AI beyond photography, offering Gemini AI assistant, Gemini Live, Circle to Search, Magic Editor, and safety features like Car Crash and Theft Detection.
Connectivity and Price
Both devices support 5G. The Vivo V60 5G includes dual stereo speakers, while the Pixel 9a adds Wi-Fi 6E, NFC, Bluetooth 5.3, and USB Type-C 3.2. Pricing for Vivo V60 5G starts at Rs 36,999, going up to Rs 45,999 for the top variant, while the Pixel 9a is priced at Rs 49,999 in India.