Google's Pixel 8a is one of the best cheap phones you can buy, but the OnePlus 13R could give prove a formidable challenger. Here's how a OnePlus 13R vs. Google Pixel 8a match-up is shaping up.

The company's dreadful marketing strategy surrounding the Pixel 8a forced reviewers to focus on everything but the phone. However, if you braved Google's awkwardness, you know why the Pixel 8a is our Best Value Phone of 2024. For everyone else, here's why you should give the phone a second (or first) look.

The Google Pixel 8a boasts a sleek design, especially in that eye-catching Bay blue colorway. While the Porcelain and Obsidian options are beautifully understated with their matte finishes, Google has also added Bay and Aloe colors that will really catch the eye.

While the camera’s speculated to drop down from the current 64MP shooter to a 48MP, it could come with newer pixel binning algorithms and potentially a larger sensor to deliver better results. As for the rest of the phone, it’s tipped to gain the Tensor G4 chip and a slightly bigger battery.