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OnePlus 13R vs. Google Pixel 8a: Which phone will be the best budget buy?

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The OnePlus 13R will be a scaled-back version of the OnePlus 12R.

The Pixel 8a sets the standard for midrange phones with a $ 499 starting price.

Google equips the phone with a 64MP main camera and 13MP ultrawide lens.

The 13R is set to come in Nebula Noir (black) and Astral Trail (silver).

The OnePlus 13R is expected to run on a new Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 system-on-chip.

The Pixel 8a wouldn't stand much of a chance against a Qualcomm-powered rival in performance testing.

Battery life also figures to tilt heavily toward the 13R , assuming history repeats itself.

We'll see if those areas alone are enough for the new phone to keep pace.

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