5 Phones That Come With Better Camera Than Google Pixel 9a
Google’s latest mid-range smartphone, the Pixel 9a, made its debut in India earlier this month. The device features a dual-camera setup, powered by the Tensor G4 chipset like its premium cousins and carries a fresh look without the signature Pixel camera bar. Pixel phones are renowned for the computational photography which has made the hardware irrelevant.
But the Rs 50,000 price segment has plenty of options for buyers and if you are looking for phones with better camera than Pixel 9a there are alternatives to consider. We help you narrow down those options that can be bought around the same price.
5 Phones With Better Camera Than Pixel 9a
iPhone 16e
Both devices promise high-quality images in different conditions. The iPhone 16e features a single 48MP camera with in-sensor 2x zoom capabilities, but it lacks the dedicated ultra-wide lens that you get with the Pixel 9a. The iPhone 16e sports a 12 MP front camera, slightly lower in resolution compared to the 13MP shooter that you get with 9a. Hardware wise, Apple has the upper hand with the A18 chipset, while the Pixel 9a has the Tensor G4 chipset which falls short in terms of performance.
Samsung Galaxy S24 FE
Another great alternative to the Pixel 9a is the FE edition of the Galaxy S24 series. Powered by the Exynos 2400e processor paired with 8GB RAM, the Galaxy S24 FE comes with a triple-camera setup that captures great-quality images and videos. Its camera setup features a 50MP wide lens and an 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, both supported by optical image stabilisation (OIS), plus a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10 MP selfie camera. You can grab this device for under Rs 45,000 in the country.
OnePlus 13R
OnePlus 13R has quickly gained popularity in the mid-range smartphone market. This smartphone, priced at Rs 42,999, is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset paired with 12GB of RAM, which guarantees solid performance. Its triple-camera system includes 50MP wide and telephoto sensors along with the basic 8MP ultra-wide-angle lens. The telephoto lens is powered by flagship-level algorithms to unlock DSLR-like portraits.
Vivo V40 Pro
Vivo is the other option to consider if you want quality cameras and don’t want to spend big on the Pixel 9a. You get a triple camera setup with Zeiss Optics lenses. The 50MP telephoto, 50MP ultrawide and 50MP wide sensor setup is capable of shooting quality photos in both day and low light situations. It is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ processor is good enough to handle the heavy tasks. And yes, you get it with a fast-charging 5,500mAh battery.
Samsung Galaxy A56
While the Pixel 9a offers a dual-camera setup, the Samsung Galaxy A56 boasts a triple-camera system on the rear. The Galaxy A56 comes with a 50MP main lens with OIS, a second 12MP ultra-wide lens with a 123˚ field of view, and a 5MP macro lens. The phone features a 12MP selfie camera. It is to be noted that the main camera sensor on the Galaxy A56 is larger (1/1.56-inch) compared to the Pixel 9a’s (1/2.0-inch), potentially leading to improved light capture and image quality.