Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone (1)
40.2Performance32
51.5Display47.3
46.5Camera51.5
47.5Battery45.8
94.7Features65.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (1)
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 8a wins this phone face-off, 50.6 to 45, pulling ahead mainly in features (+29) and performance (+8). Nothing Phone (1) 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 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 32
- Stronger display score: 52 vs 47
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 65
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 2,000 nits vs 1,200 nits
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (1)
- Stronger camera score: 52 vs 47
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
- 83% higher Wired charging: 33 W vs 18 W
- 23% higher Front camera: 16 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.55 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+7% | 402 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits+67% | 1,200 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | — |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 778G+ |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+15%Top 56% | 780,000Top 66% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+66%Top 46% | 1,020Top 68% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+47%Top 45% | 2,930Top 64% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128GB / 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.9 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | — |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 16 MP+23% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 4,500 mAh |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 33 W+83% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | — |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+3% | 194 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.3 mm+7% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP53 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | No |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 12 (Nothing OS) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (1) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |