Google Pixel 8a alternatives: OnePlus 12R, iPhone 14, Nothing Phone 2, more

Google has launched its next-generation Pixel 8a in India. The latest Google Pixel phones come with an interesting set of features and specifications with a special focus on AI. The handset is currently available for pre-order and the sale will begin on May 14 at 6:30am IST. The smartphone will be available for purchase from Flipkart. Google Pixel 8a is equipped with Tensor G3 processor, 8GB RAM and dual rear camera setup.

Google Pixel 8a price in India starts at Rs. 52,999 for the 128GB variant, while the top-end 256GB option comes with a price tag of Rs. 59,999. That said, in this price segment, we already have smartphones from popular brands like Samsung, OnePlus, iQOO and others that offer some real value for money proposition, which makes the new Pixel 8A a little more expensive. If you’re considering the Pixel 8a as your next smartphone companion, be sure to check out these options first.

apple iphone 14

The Apple iPhone 14 is one of the best alternatives to the latest Pixel 8a. Although the model is a bit old, it is available at a price below Rs. Rs.60,000 definitely makes it a value for money proposition. The iPhone 14 features a 6.1-inch OLED display that offers a peak brightness of 1,200 nits.

It also has A15 Bionic chipset, which gives excellent performance. On the camera front, the phone offers a dual-camera setup with a primary 12-megapixel sensor and a secondary 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

Interestingly, if you are willing to spend some extra cash, you can also get the latest iPhone 15 models for less than Rs. Its price in the country is Rs 70,000, which is also a good alternative to Pixel 8a.

Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung’s flagship model from last year is also a great alternative to the Google Pixel 8a. The company’s compact flagship smartphone is currently available for less than Rs. Rs 60,000 on Amazon and Flipkart, making it a worthy rival to the Pixel 8a.

The Samsung Galaxy S23 features a 6.1-inch Infinity O Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. The flagship is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

The phone sports a 50-megapixel main rear camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 10-megapixel telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. On the front you get a 12-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture. The phone packs a 3,900mAh battery and offers 25W fast charging support along with wireless charging capabilities.

oneplus 12r

The OnePlus 12R is another arch rival of the Pixel 8a. The latest OnePlus smartphone brings some flagship-grade features at a much lower price than the Pixel 8a. OnePlus 12R price in India starts at Rs. 39,999, while the top-end model is priced at Rs. 45,999, which is still Rs. Rs 14,000 cheaper than the top-end variant of the Pixel 8a.

The phone features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with up to 4,500 nits peak brightness and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is also protected by Corning Gorilla Victus 2. The handset is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which offers flagship performance, coupled with 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.

As for optics, the OnePlus 12R gets triple rear cameras with a 50-megapixel primary sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, the phone gets a 16-megapixel shooter with an f/2.4 aperture. The OnePlus 12R is equipped with a 5,500mAh battery and offers 100W SuperVOOC fast charging support.

iQoo 12

Moving on, the iQoo 12 is another strong competitor to the Pixel 8a smartphone. The flagship model from the Chinese brand brings all the latest features and features. More importantly, it’s still priced the same as the Pixel 8a. You get the base variant that offers 12GB RAM and 256GB storage. 52,999, while the top-end variant is priced at Rs. 57,999, which is still less than the top-end variant of the Pixel 8a.

Talking about the specifications of iQoo 12, the phone has a 6.79-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with 144Hz variable refresh rate and peak brightness of 3,000nits. The phone is powered by the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor with up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of UFS 4.0 storage.

On the camera front, the iQoo 12 offers a triple-camera setup with a combination of a 50-megapixel OmniVision OV50H primary sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64-megapixel 3x telephoto lens. On the front, you get a 16-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calling. The phone has a 5,000mAh battery with 120W ultra-fast flash charging support.

nothing phone 2

Finally, we have the Nothing Phone 2, which is again a good alternative to the Pixel 8a. Nothing’s smartphone offers a unique design language and a good balance of software and hardware. The phone has recently received a price cut and now starts at Rs. The base variant is priced at Rs 39,999, while the top-end variant is priced at Rs. 49,999.

The smartphone has a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with 120Hz screen refresh rate. The phone is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone has a dual-camera setup with a 50-megapixel primary sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, you get a 32-megapixel shooter for selfies and video calling. The handset packs a 4,700mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.