Google Pixel 7a alternatives: OnePlus 11R, iPhone SE, Xiaomi 12 Pro and other phones it will compete with

After several rumours and speculations, tech giant Google has finally unveiled the Pixel 7a globally as well as in the Indian market. The Pixel 7a has been launched with a triple camera setup, 8GB of RAM, 4K video recording, and much more. The new Pixel smartphone carries a price tag of Rs 43,999. Before we take a look at the Pixel 7a alternatives, here’s a quick look at the phone’s specifications.

The Google Pixel 7a features a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display with up to 90Hz refresh rate, and the dual rear camera packs a 64MP primary camera and 13MP ultrawide sensor. There is a 13MP selfie shooter and several modes for clicking pictures. According to our review, the Pixel 7a is capable of capturing highly detailed photos with vivid and vibrant colors in daylight photography.

Google Pixel 7a alternatives in India

OnePlus 11R

OnePlus 11R 5G
  • Display: 6.7-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz high refresh rate
  • Rear cameras: 50MP+8MP+2MP
  • Selfie Camera: 16MP 
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
  • Battery: 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support
  • Price: The OnePlus 11R in India starts at Rs 39,999 for the 8GB+128GB storage variant and Rs 44,999 for the 16GB+256GB model, and is priced similarly on Amazon.

Pros

  • Great performance
  • Premium design

Cons

  • Ultra-wide and macro sensors can be improved

Google Pixel 7

  • Display: 6.3-inch FHD+ OLED display with up to 90Hz refresh rate
  • Rear cameras: 50MP+12MP
  • Selfie Camera: 11MP
  • Chipset: Google Tensor G2
  • Battery: 4,355mAh battery with 30W fast charging support
  • Price: The Google Pixel 7 was launched at Rs 59,999 for the 8GB+128GB model. However, it can be availed for Rs 44,490 on Amazon.

Pros

  • Gorgeous display
  • Great cameras

Cons

  • Slow wired and wireless charging speeds
  • Not the fastest phone in its segment

Vivo V27 Pro

vivo-v27-pro
  • Display: 6.78-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with up to 120Hz high refresh rates
  • Rear cameras: 50MP with OIS+8MP+2MP
  • Selfie Camera: 50MP
  • Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 8200
  • Battery: 4,600mAh battery with 66W fast charging support
  • Price: The Vivo V27 Pro launched in India in three storage variants – 8GB+128GB, 8GB+256GB, and 12GB+256GB at Rs 37,999, Rs 39,999, and Rs 42,999, respectively, and is priced similarly on Flipkart.

Pros

  • Good battery life
  • Capable cameras

Cons

  • Bloatware
  • No stereo speaker

Apple iPhone SE (2022)

Apple iPhone SE
  • Display: 4.7 inches Retina IPS LCD display
  • Rear cameras: 12MP
  • Selfie Camera: 7MP
  • Chipset: A15 Bionic
  • Battery: 2,018mAh
  • Price: The Apple iPhone SE (2022) was unveiled at Rs 43,900 for the 64GB storage. However, its price was increased to Rs 49,900 later, which is also mentioned on Amazon.

    Pros
  • Stupendously fast 
  • Compact and lightweight 

Cons

  • HD display feels dated
  • No ultrawide angle/telephoto camera

Xiaomi 12 Pro

  • Display: 6.73-inch 2K AMOLED display with up to 120Hz high refresh rates
  • Rear cameras: 50MP with OIS+50M+50MP
  • Selfie Camera: 32MP
  • Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
  • Battery: 4,600mAh battery with 120W fast charging support
  • Price: The Xiaomi 12 Pro currently starts from Rs 44,999 for the 8GB RAM+256GB variant on Amazon.

Pros

  • Excellent main camera
  • Fast wired and wireless charging speeds

Cons

  • No IP rating
  • SoC runs hot