OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Which smartphone is value for money?

OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Know if you should get the latest OnePlus R series model or buy Google’s A series smartphone.

By: AISHWARYA PANDA
| Updated on: Jan 10 2025, 07:10 IST
OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R: Know about differences, upgrades, and more
OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Which smartphone is value for money?
1/5 OnePlus is all set to launch its new-generation flagship smartphone along with an R-series smartphone in India on January 7, 2025. Over the years, it has become a trend for smartphone brands to bring an affordable version of the flagship devices such as Samsung’s “Fan Edition” models, Google’s A-series models, etc. While most of the features are the same, the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will come with specification and price differences. Therefore, before the official launch, let’s have a look at the differences and know which smartphone would be a better choice.  (OnePlus)
OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Which smartphone is value for money?
2/5 Design and display: Both the OnePlus 13 and OnePlus 13R will likely have similar design profiles with circular camera modules. The OnePlus 13 would be bigger and heavier and it is also introducing a premium vegan leather rear panel for the flagship model, but the OnePlus 13R could feature a glass or a plastic back.For display, the OnePlus 13 features a 6.82-inch LTPO AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate and 2K resolution. Whereas, the OnePlus 13R is slightly smaller in size with a 6.7-inch AMOLED display. The OnePlus 13 may feature a Crystal Shield Super-Ceramic Glass and the 13R model may come with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection.   (OnePlus)
OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Which smartphone is value for money?
3/5 Camera: The OnePlus 13 features a triple camera setup that may consist of a 50MP Sony LYT808 main camera, a 50MP Sony IMX882 ultrawide camera, and a 50MP OmniVision telephoto camera, all are fine-tuned by Hasselblad. On the other hand, the OnePlus 13R will come with a similar setup and a 50MP main camera, however, the ultrawide angle camera may differ and there are also rumours surrounding a new telephoto lens instead of a macro lens.   (OnePlus)
OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Which smartphone is value for money?
4/5 Performance and battery: For performance, the OnePlus 13 is confirmed to be powered by the flagship Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset which is expected to be paired with 24GB RAM storage. On the other hand, the OnePlus 13R is rumoured to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor paired with 16GB RAM. Additionally, we may also see some AI features coming to the devices.   (Amazon)
OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Which smartphone is value for money?
5/5 Price: Since the OnePlus 13 is a flagship model, it is expected to be priced at around Rs.70000 in India, whereas, the OnePlus 13R may come at starting price of Rs.40000. However, we will have to wait until January 7 to confirm the official prices.   (Amazon)
OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Which smartphone is value for money?
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Check out the detailed comparison between OnePlus 13R and Google Pixel 8a. (OnePlus/ HT Tech)

OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: OnePlus recently launched the new generation R series model in India with some significant upgrades and eye-catching features. The OnePlus 13R packs all the flagship features with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, 6000mAh battery, AI features, and more which sounds like a good deal under Rs.45000. However, there are several competitor devices which have been hyped for their promising performance and good camera capabilities. One such device is the Google Pixel 8a which was launched last year in the high mid-range smartphone market. Therefore, check out the specification comparison between OnePlus 13R and Google Pixel 8a to know which is value for money. 

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OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Price

The OnePlus 13R  was launched in India with a starting price of Rs.42999 for a 12GB + 256GB storage option. On the other hand, the Google Pixel 8a was launched at a starting price of Rs.52999. Therefore, there's a massive Rs.10000 gap between the two high-end devices. To know which smartphone you should consider, know more about their differences.  

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OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: design and display

The OnePlus 13R comes with a glass body and aluminium frame with curved edges, which makes the device look highly premium. It also offers enhanced durability with an IP65 rating for dust and water resistance and a Corning Gorilla Glass 7i protection. On the other hand, the Google Pixek 8a comes with an entirely different design featuring a horizontally-placed camera bar. It also has a matte rear panel with an aluminium frame. Additionally, it offers better durability with an IP57 water-resistant rating.

Also read: OnePlus 13 vs Google Pixel 9: AI-first experience or raw power?

For display, the OnePlus 13R features a 6.77-inch ProXDR LTPO display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 4500 nits peak brightness. Whereas, the Pixel 8a comes with a 6.1-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and up to 2000nits peak brightness. 


OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Performance and battery

For effortless multitasking, the OnePlus 13R is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor paired with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB internal storage. On the other side, the Pixel 8a comes equipped with a Google Tensor G3 chip paired with 8GB RAM and up to 256GB internal storage. 

Also read: OnePlus 13 vs OnePlus 13R: Save or splurge? Here's what you should know before you hit buy

OnePlus 13R vs Google Pixel 8a: Camera

The OnePlus 13R features a triple camera setup that includes a  50MP primary camera with a Sony LYT-700 sensor, a 50MP telephoto lens with 2x optical zoom, and an 8MP ultra-wide camera. Whereas, the Pixel 8a has a dual camera that includes a 64MP main camera and a 13MP ultrawide camera.

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First Published Date: 09 Jan, 13:30 IST
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