Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone (3)
40.2Performance61.1
51.5Display72
46.5Camera69.3
47.5Battery64.2
94.7Features84
4 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a14 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+23) and performance (+21). Google Pixel 8a 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 features score: 95 vs 84
- 40% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 5 years
- 28% higher Main camera: 64 MP vs 50 MP
- 14% lower weight: 188 g vs 218 g
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 48
- 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.67 ″+9% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi | 460 ppi+7% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 4,500 nits+125% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 88.5 %+6% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000 | 1,850,000+106% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690 | 2,100+24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300 | 6,600+53% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,150 mAh+15% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 65 W+261% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+14% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm+1% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 3.2 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+40% | 5 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |