Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone (3a)
40.2Performance28.9
51.5Display58.8
46.5Camera54.7
47.5Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 8a scores 50.6 against 50.5 for Nothing Phone (3a). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 8a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 8a
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 29
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 63% higher ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 44% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,690 vs 1,171
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 55 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
- 178% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 18 W
- 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $499
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.1 ″ | 6.77 ″+11% |
| Panel type | OLED (Actua) | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 430 ppi+11% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,000 nits | 3,000 nits+50% |
| Screen-to-body | 83.1 % | 87.4 %+5% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu | 900,000 | — |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+44%Top 43% | 1,171Bottom 46% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300Top 46% | — |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | — | 100 %Top 1% |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 64 MP+28% | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.89 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,492 mAh | 5,000 mAh+11% |
| Wired charging | 18 W | 50 W+178% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+6% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 14 | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |