Google has launched its next 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 smartphone is currently available for pre-order and sales will begin at 6:30 am IST on May 14. The smartphone will be available for purchase on Flipkart. The Google Pixel 8a is equipped with a Tensor G3 processor, 8GB of RAM and a dual rear camera setup.
Google Pixel 8a price in India starts from Rs. 52,999 for the 128GB variant, while the high-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 more that offer a true value for money proposition, which makes the new Pixel 8a a bit too expensive . If you're considering the Pixel 8a as your next smartphone companion, be sure to check out these alternatives first.
Apple iPhone 14
Apple iPhone 14 is one of the best alternatives to the latest Pixel 8a. Although the model is a bit older, getting it at a price below Rs. 60,000 certainly make it a value for money proposition. The iPhone 14 features a 6.1-inch OLED display that offers 1,200 nits of peak brightness.
It also features an A15 Bionic chipset, which offers excellent performance. On the camera front, the phone offers a dual camera setup with a 12-megapixel sensor and a 12-megapixel ultra-wide secondary sensor.
Interestingly, if you're willing to spend a little extra cash, you can also get the latest iPhone 15 model for less than Rs. 70,000 in the country, 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 company's flagship compact smartphone is currently available for less than Rs. 60,000 on Amazon and Flipkart, making it a worthy rival to the Pixel 8a.
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 the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor along with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.
The phone also packs a punch in the camera department with its 50-megapixel primary 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 rival to the Pixel 8a. The latest OnePlus smartphone offers some flagship-quality features at a much lower price than the Pixel 8a. OnePlus 12R price in India starts from Rs. 39,999, while the top-end model is priced at Rs. 45,999, which is still Rs. 14,000 cheaper than the high-end variant of the Pixel 8a.
The phone features a 6.78-inch LTPO AMOLED display with up to 4,500 nits of peak brightness and a touch sampling rate of 360Hz. The display is also protected with Corning Gorilla Victus 2. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, which delivers flagship performance, along with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
For optics, the OnePlus 12R has 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 offers a 16-megapixel shooter with f/2.4 aperture. The OnePlus 12R is loaded 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 of the Chinese brand brings all the latest bells and whistles to the table. More importantly, it's still priced evenly with the Pixel 8a. Get the base variant that offers 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for Rs. 52,999, while the high-end variant is priced at Rs. 57,999, which is still lower than the high-end variant of the Pixel 8a.
Coming to the iQoo 12 specifications, the phone offers a 6.79-inch 1.5K AMOLED LTPO display with a variable refresh rate of 144Hz and 3,000 nits of peak brightness. The phone packs 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 is packed with a 5,000mAh battery with 120W ultra-fast flash charging support.
Nothing Phone 2
Finally, we have the Nothing Phone 2, which again is 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 recently received a price cut and now starts at Rs. 39,999 for the base variant, while the high-end variant is priced at Rs. 49,999.
The smartphone offers a 6.7-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a screen refresh rate of 120Hz. The phone is equipped with Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 octa-core processor, up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. The phone features 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 phone packs a 4,700mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.
