Google Pixel 8A vs OnePlus: The Ultimate Showdown for the Best Phone Under Rs50,000 in India
Are you excited to know about the latest smartphones that are available in India under ₹50,000?
Google Pixel 8a
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Google has rolled out its much-awaited Google Pixel 8a smartphone in India with a starting price of ₹52,999. This phone runs on Google's Tensor G3 chipset and comes with 7 years of loyalty OS updates, Gemini AI integration, and a dual camera setup that makes it stand out in the market.
This table provides a concise overview of the key features and specifications of the Google Pixel 8a:
Google Pixel 8a | |
Display | 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED HDR display |
Refresh Rate | 120Hz |
Peak Brightness | 2,000 nits |
Display Protection | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 |
Chipset | Google Tensor G3 |
RAM | Up to 8GB LPDDR5X |
Storage | Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 |
Operating System | Android 14 |
OS Updates | 7 years of OS updates and security patches |
Camera Setup | Dual camera setup: 64MP primary sensor with OIS, 13MP ultra-wide angle lens |
Front Camera | 13MP |
Video Recording (Rear) | Up to 4K 60fps |
Video Recording (Front) | Up to 4K 30fps |
OnePlus 12R
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If you're looking for a phone with great overall performance, then the OnePlus 12R is the one for you. Priced at ₹39,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage variant, this phone is a relatively affordable ‘flagship killer’ that ticks all the right boxes. However, it lacks wireless charging support, and AI features and has lower OS update support compared to the Pixel 8a.
This table succinctly presents the key features and specifications of the OnePlus 12R:
Feature | OnePlus 12R |
Display | 6.78-inch AMOLED ProXDR |
Display Technology | LTPO 4.0 |
Refresh Rate | 1-120Hz |
Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 |
GPU | Adreno 740 |
RAM | Up to 16GB LPDDR5X |
Storage | Up to 256GB UFS 3.1 |
Battery Capacity | 5,500mAh |
Fast Charging | 100W SUPERVOOC charger |
Primary Camera | 50MP Sony IMX890 (with OIS and EIS) |
Ultra Wide Angle Lens | 8MP |
Macro Lens | 2MP |
Front Camera | 16MP |
Camera Features | Interval Shooting, Nightscape, Hi-Res Mode, Pro Mode, |
Movie Mode, Ultra Steady Mode, Dual-view Video | |
Portrait Mode, Video Portrait, Pano, Macro, Slo-mo | |
Time-lapse, Long Exposure, Text-scanner, and more |
If you are a big fan of taking perfect shots, then the Pixel 8a is the ideal choice for you. This phone has the best camera experience that matches the picture quality of any Pixel device.
So, which one are you going to grab?
