Pixel 6a India launch: 5 smartphones Google Pixel 6a will compete against in India | 91mobiles.com

After skipping both the Pixel 6 series and Pixel 5a, Google has officially confirmed the Pixel 6a launch in India. The handset was unveiled at the Google I/O 2022 keynote in the US where it is officially slated to go on sale from July 28th onwards. Key Pixel 6a specifications include the same Tensor chipset that powers the flagship Pixel 6 series, 6.1-inch FHD+ display, and cameras backed by Google’s wizardry. There is no word on the Pixel 6a price in India yet. However, looking at its US pricing, the handset is expected to be a mid-range offering, which will go head to head against the likes of Apple, OnePlus, and other popular smartphones in the segment. Below is a list of smartphones that will compete against the Pixel 6a in India:

Pixel 6a competitors in India

The Pixel 6a competitors in India are likely to be:

• iPhone SE 2022
• OnePlus 10R
• Realme GT Neo 3
• Mi 11T Pro
• Vivo V23 Pro

Here’s a quick look at their price and specifications, starting with Pixel 6a.

Pixel 6a specifications and expected price in India

The Pixel 6a brings to the table a 6.1-inch FHD+ OLED display capped at a 60Hz refresh rate with HDR support. While the rear panel is made up of plastic, the display is protected by Gorilla Glass 3. Under the hood, the Pixel 6a runs the in-house Tensor chipset with Mali-G78 GPU paired with 6GB of LPDDR5 RAM and 128GB of internal storage. Coming to the optics, the phone features a dual-camera setup on the back consisting of a 12.2MP primary camera and a 12MP ultra-wide-angle lens. Selfies are taken care of by an 8MP snapper on the front. Lastly, the 6a boots Android 12 out of the box and packs a 4,400 mAh battery with fast charging support.

Pixel 6a price in India (expected)

The Google Pixel 6a price in India is expected to be on the higher side compared to the US, owing to the taxes. Instead of $449 (~Rs 35,000), we speculate the phone to cost around Rs 40,000 in the country. The handset is said to be available through Flipkart in Chalk, Charcoal, and Sage colour options.

Pixel 6a India launch – End of July (speculated)

iPhone SE 2022 specifications, price

The Pixel 6a could go head to head with Apple’s own version of an affordable iPhone, the iPhone SE 2022. It features a 4.7-inch IPS LCD Retina display which just like the Pixel 6a is restricted to a 60Hz refresh rate. The rest of the specs include an A15 Bionic chipset based on 5nm architecture, a 12MP single back camera with OIS, a 7MP selfie shooter on the front and a 2018 mAh battery with support up to 20W fast charging. The iPhone SE 2022 also comprises nifty features such as IP67 water and dust resistance and Qi wireless charging up to 7.5W.

iPhone SE 2022 price in India – Rs 43,990 onwards

OnePlus 10R specifications, price

This premium offering from OnePlus could give stiff competition to the upcoming Pixel 6a since the brand excels in the Rs 40,000 price point and has earned itself a name. Coming to the specifications, the OnePlus 10R sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ E4 AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate. The display panel supports 10-bit colour with 950 nits of peak brightness which is protected by a Gorilla Glass 5 layer. Running the show is the newly announced Mediatek Dimensity 8100 Max chipset coupled with 128GB/256GB UFS 3.1 storage and 8GB/12GB of LPDDR5 RAM. As for the cameras, the 10R features 50MP IMX 766 main camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor and 2MP macro lens and as for the front camera, there’s 16MP shooter for selfies and video chats. The battery and charging department is where things get interesting for the OnePlus 10R as its boasts a 5000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and on the other hand the 12GB + 256GB Endurance Edition of the 10R features a whopping 150W fast charging for the 4500mAh battery on board.

OnePlus 10R price in India – starts at Rs 38,999

Realme GT Neo 3 specifications, price

Over the past couple of months, Realme has been creating a strong foothold in the premium smartphone market. The GT Neo 3 is the brand’s latest offering which could act as a strong rival to the Pixel 6a. As far as the specs go, The Realme GT Neo 3 (review) is powered by the Mediatek Dimensity 8100 paired with Mali G610 GPU and has storage options up to 12GB RAM and 256GB internal storage, which even supports MicroSD card. Further, the phone flaunts a 6.7-inch 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display capable of showing 10-bit colours. The optics are taken care of by a trip camera system comprising of 50MP IMX766 main sensor with OIS, 8MP ultrawide lens and 2MP macro sensor. As for selfies, there’s a 16MP shooter on the front. Lastly, just like the OnePlus 10R this Realme phone also comes in two different battery variants, one with a 5,000mAh battery with 80W fast charging and another with a 4,500mAh battery with insane 150W fast charging support.

Realme GT Neo 3 price in India – starts at Rs 36,999

Xiaomi 11T Pro specifications, price

The Xiaomi 11T Pro made its debut back in January 2022 in India. The phone packs in last year’s flagship SoC from Qualcomm, the Snapdragon 888 which is based on 5nm architecture and also has a vapour chamber cooling system in place. On the front of the phone, there’s a 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with support of a 120Hz refresh rate protected by Gorilla Glass Victus. The Xiaomi 11T Pro rocks one of the highest megapixel cameras on this list with a 108MP Samsung HM2 primary sensor, an 8MP ultrawide shooter, and an 8MP telemacro sensor. The phone gets its juice from a 5000mAh battery which can be charged up to 100 percent in just 17 minutes, as claimed by the company using the 120W fast charger in the box.

Xiaomi 11T Pro price in India – Starts at Rs 38,999

Vivo V23 Pro specifications, price

When it comes to clicking selfies, the Vivo V23 Pro is a great option to look at thanks to its dual selfie shooters comprising of a 50MP main sensor and an 8MP ultrawide angle lens. On the flip side, Pixel phones are known to yield excellent camera results by using computational photography and Google’s own software tweaks. That said, both Vivo V23 Pro and Pixel 6a are expected to land in the same price category and selfie enthusiasts could have a hard time choosing one among both of these phones. Moving on further with the rear cameras, the V23 Pro sports a 108MP main sensor, an 8MP ultrawide sensor and a modest 2MP macro lens. Apart from the cameras, it comes with a curved 6.56-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 90Hz refresh rate and running under the hood is the Mediatek Dimensity 1200 processor. Lastly, the Vivo V23 Pro is powered by a tad smaller 4300mAh battery as opposed to the 4000mAh found on the Pixel 6a.

Vivo V23 Pro price in India – starts at Rs 38,990