Google Pixel 10 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (3a)
58.5Performance35.1
67.3Display58.8
71Camera54.7
62.2Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
14 spec wins — Google Pixel 10 Pro XL4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 67.1 to 52.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+23) and features (+21). Nothing Phone (3a) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 10 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 59 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 67 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 55
- Stronger battery score: 62 vs 59
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)
- 13% lower weight: 201 g vs 232 g
- 11% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 45 W
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $1,199
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.77 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+26% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,300 nits+10% | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89.4 %+2% | 87.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G5 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,400,000+75% | 800,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 2,300+100% | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,200+91% | 3,250 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,200 mAh+4% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 45 W | 50 W+11% |
| Wireless charging | 25 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 232 g | 201 g+13% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 6.0 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 16 | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 10 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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