Google Pixel 8a vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
40.2Performance35.3
51.5Display58.8
46.5Camera60.5
47.5Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 8a9 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro wins this phone face-off, 53.6 to 50.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+14) and battery (+12). 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 performance score: 40 vs 35
- 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 1,170
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 52
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 47
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 48
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 178% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 18 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G3 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 900,000+11% | 810,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,690+44% | 1,170 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,300+30% | 3,300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 188 g+11% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP67 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 8a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
Related comparisons
Google Pixel 8avs Samsung Galaxy A56VSGoogle Pixel 8avs iPhone 15VSGoogle Pixel 8avs Google Pixel 7 ProVSGoogle Pixel 8avs Google Pixel 8VSNothing Phone (3a) Provs Google Pixel 9aVSNothing Phone (3a) Provs iPhone 16eVSNothing Phone (3a) Provs Redmi Note 14 Pro+VSNothing Phone (3a) Provs Samsung Galaxy S23VS