Google has introduced the new generation Pixel 8a in India. The latest Google Pixel phone offers an interesting set of features and specifications with a special focus on AI. The phone is currently available for pre-order, with sales starting at 6:30 am IST on May 14. The smartphone will be available for purchase from Flipkart. The Google Pixel 8a is equipped with a Tensor G3 processor, 8 GB of RAM and a dual rear camera.
Google Pixel 8a price in India starts at Rs. 52,999 for the 128GB variant, while the top-of-the-line 256GB variant is priced at Rs. 59,999. However, in this price segment, we already have smartphones from popular brands like Samsung, OnePlus, iQOO and others that offer true value for money, making the new Pixel 8a a bit overpriced. If you’re considering the Pixel 8a as your next smartphone companion, check out these alternatives first.
Apple iPhone 14
The Apple iPhone 14 is one of the best alternatives to the latest Pixel 8a. Although the model is slightly older, it can be had for less than Rs. 60,000 definitely make it a value for money proposition. iPhone 14 is equipped with a 6.1-inch OLED display with a maximum brightness of 1200 nits.
It is also powered by the A15 Bionic chipset which delivers excellent performance. On the front, the phone offers a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel sensor and an additional 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.
Interestingly enough, if you are willing to spend a little extra money, you can also get the latest iPhone 15 model for less than Rs. 70,000 domestically, which is also a great alternative to the Pixel 8a.
Samsung Galaxy S23
Last year’s Samsung flagship is also a great alternative to the Google Pixel 8a. The compact flagship smartphone from the company is currently available for less than Rs. 60,000 on Amazon and Flipkart, making it a worthy rival to the Pixel 8a.
The Samsung Galaxy S23 offers a 6.1-inch Infinity O Dynamic AMOLED 2x display with an adaptive refresh rate of 120 Hz. It is powered by Qualcomm’s flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, paired with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
The phone also has a powerful camera with a 50-megapixel primary camera, a 12-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10-megapixel telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom. On the front, you get a 12-megapixel camera with f/2.2 aperture. The phone packs a 3900mAh battery and supports 25W fast charging along with wireless charging capabilities.
OnePlus 12R
The OnePlus 12R is another bitter rival of the Pixel 8a. OnePlus’ latest smartphone offers some flagship features at a much lower price than the Pixel 8a. OnePlus 12R price in India starts at Rs. 39,999, while the top model costs Rs. 45,999 which is still Rs. 14,000 cheaper than the top-of-the-line Pixel 8a.
The phone features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a peak brightness of up to 4500 nits and a touch sampling rate of 360 Hz. The screen is also protected with Corning Gorilla Victus 2. The phone is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that delivers flagship performance, along with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
In terms of optics, the OnePlus 12R gets a triple primary camera with a 50-megapixel main sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens and a 2-megapixel macro sensor. On the front, the phone offers a 16-megapixel camera with an aperture of f/2.4. The OnePlus 12R packs a 5,500mAh battery and supports 100W SuperVOOC fast charging.
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 bells and whistles. More importantly, it’s priced the same as the Pixel 8a. You get the base variant that offers 12GB of RAM and 256GB of storage for Rs. 52,999, while the top-end variant costs Rs. 57,999, which is still lower than the top-of-the-line Pixel 8a variant.
As for the iQoo 12 specifications, the phone offers a 6.79-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display with a variable refresh rate of 144Hz and 3000 nits of peak brightness. 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.
As for the front camera, the iQoo 12 offers a triple camera setup with a combination of a 50-megapixel Omnivision OV50H main sensor, a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, and a 64-megapixel 3x telephoto lens. On the front, you get a 16-megapixel camera for selfies and video calls. The phone is powered by a 5,000mAh battery with support for 120W ultra-fast flash charging.
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 price of the phone has recently been slashed and now starts at Rs. 39,999 for the base variant, while the top variant costs Rs. 49,999.
The smartphone has a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a screen refresh rate of 120 Hz. The phone is equipped with an octa-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 processor, up to 12 GB of RAM and 512 GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone has a dual camera setup with a 50-megapixel main sensor and a 50-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens. On the front, you get a 32MP shooter for selfies and video calling. The smartphone is equipped with a 4700 mAh battery with support for 45 W fast charging.
