Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone SE 3: Has Google outdone Apple with specs THIS time?

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Google Pixel 6a vs Apple iPhone SE 3! This is going to be the biggest comparison battle this year, and the most asked question among buyers. The Pixel 6a is almost exactly as the leaks and rumours had predicted – Pixel 6-like design, Pixel 6-like performance, and all the essentials to deliver a quality smartphone experience. In fact, Pixel 6a is exactly the kind of phone that the iPhone SE 3rd Gen gets nightmares about. And this year, it is closer than ever, since both cost almost the same.

And, both of these will matter to Indian buyers – the iPhone SE 3 is already on sale while the Pixel 6a will be coming sometime later in the year. We had reviewed the iPhone SE 3 back in March and liked it in many ways, despite some of its critical flaws. It is a reliable smartphone though and is a great way to enjoy a quality user experience at a reasonably low price.

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Hence, which one should you buy if you have got almost Rs, 40,000 to spend on a new smartphone?

The iPhone SE 3 appeals with its retro design charms but it is the modern-looking Pixel 6a that grabs attention. The camera visor and the pastel colours make the Pixel 6a stand out in a sea of similar looking phones. However, the Pixel 6a only has a metal frame with Gorilla Glass 3 front, and plastic rear panel, while the iPhone SE 3 has glass front and rear, and a metal frame. Both phones have IP67 certification for water and dust resistance.

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The Pixel 6a takes an easy win here! Its 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with slim and uniform bezels all around make for a much superior display, at least on paper. The iPhone SE has a vintage 4.7-inch IPS LCD