Google Pixel 8a Alternatives: OnePlus 12R, Apple iPhone 14, Nothing Phone 2 and more

Google has launched its next generation Pixel 8a in India. The latest Google Pixel phone brings an interesting set of features and specifications with a special focus on AI. The phone is currently available for pre-order, with sales scheduled to begin 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, 8GB of RAM and a 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. However, in this price segment we already have smartphones from popular brands such as Samsung, OnePlus, iQOO and others that provide real value for money, which makes the new Pixel 8a a bit overpriced. If you’re considering the Pixel 8a as your next smartphone companion, be sure to check out these alternatives first.

Apple iPhone 14

The Apple iPhone 14 is among the best alternatives to the latest Pixel 8a. Although the model is a bit older, you can get it for under Rs. 60,000 certainly makes it a good 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 that delivers excellent performance. On the camera front, the phone offers a dual-camera setup with a 12-megapixel sensor and a secondary 12-megapixel ultra-wide sensor.

Interestingly, if you are willing to spend a little more money, then you can also grab the latest iPhone 15 model for under Rs. 70,000 in the country, which is also a great alternative to the Pixel 8a.

Samsung Galaxy S23

Samsung’s flagship from last year is also a great alternative to the Google Pixel 8a. The compact flagship smartphone from the company is currently available for under 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 a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate. It is powered by the flagship Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor, coupled with 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 512GB of internal storage.

The phone also packs a punch 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 3900mAh battery and offers 25W fast charging support along with wireless charging capabilities.

OnePlus 12R

The OnePlus 12R is another fierce rival to the Pixel 8a. The latest OnePlus 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 is priced at 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 up to 4500 nits peak brightness and 360Hz touch sampling rate. The screen is also protected by Corning Gorilla Victus 2. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor that delivers industry-leading performance, along with up to 12GB of RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

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 offers a 16-megapixel shooter with f/2.4 aperture. The OnePlus 12R is loaded with a 5500mAh battery and offers 100W SuperVOOC support for fast charging.

iQoo 12

Moving on, the iQoo 12 is another strong competitor to the Pixel 8a smartphone. The Chinese brand’s flagship model brings all the latest to the table. More importantly, it’s still priced the same as the Pixel 8a. You get the base variant that offers 12GB RAM and 256GB storage for Rs. 52,999, while the top variant is priced at 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 144Hz variable refresh rate and 3000 nits 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 calls. The phone is packed with a 5000mAh battery with support for 120W ultra-fast lightning charging.

Nothing Phone 2

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

The smartphone offers a 6.7-inch full-HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz screen refresh rate. 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 memory. 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 camera for selfies and video calling. The handset packs a 4700mAh battery with 45W fast charging support.