Fresh Smartphone Showdown: Google Pixel 8a, OnePlus 12R, and Nothing Phone 2 Battle for Best Budget Buy in India!

Google has just rolled out its long-awaited Pixel 8a in India, kicking off at a modest Rs. 52,999. Loaded with Google's cutting-edge Tensor G3 chip, this phone boasts a stellar promise of 7 years of OS updates, Gemini AI integration, and a slick dual-camera setup.

Pixel 8a Specs Unveiled:
The Pixel 8a rocks a spacious 6.1-inch Full HD+ OLED HDR display, sporting a dazzling 120Hz refresh rate. It's armored with Corning Gorilla Glass 3, ensuring durability. Running on Google's powerful Tensor G3 chip, it supports up to 8GB of LPDDR5X RAM and up to 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage.

This sleek device runs on Android 14 OS, with Google's pledge of 7 years of OS updates and security patches. The camera setup flaunts a 64MP primary sensor with OIS, accompanied by a 13MP ultra-wide lens. Plus, there's a sharp 13MP front camera for selfies and video calls, delivering crisp 4K videos at 60fps from the rear and 30fps from the front.

Starting at Rs. 52,999 for the 8GB RAM/128GB storage version, SBI bank credit card holders can snag a cool Rs. 4,000 discount.

OnePlus 12R in the Ring:
Meanwhile, OnePlus unveils its contender, the 12R, boasting a massive 6.78-inch AMOLED ProXDR display with LTPO 4.0 tech for seamless transitions from 1-120Hz. Powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, coupled with the Adreno 740 GPU, it's a powerhouse for gaming and multimedia.

With up to 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM and 256GB of UFS 3.1 storage, this device is a storage behemoth. Fueled by a hefty 5,500mAh battery, fast charging is a breeze with the 100W SUPERVOOC charger.

On the optics front, the OnePlus 12R packs a punch with a 50MP Sony IMX890 primary sensor, complete with OIS and EIS. Complementing this are an 8MP ultra-wide lens and a 2MP macro lens. And for selfies and video calls, there's a crisp 16MP front camera.

The battle for the best budget smartphone in India rages on as tech giants Google and OnePlus unveil their latest offerings. With powerful specs and promising features, these devices are set to redefine the mid-range smartphone market.

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