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Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold vs Nothing Phone (3a)

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold
52.2Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Nothing Phone (3a)
52.4Inno Score
43.6Performance35.1
57.8Display58.8
38.7Camera54.7
51.7Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
9 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold9 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold scores 52.2 against 52.4 for Nothing Phone (3a). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (3a) edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 35
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 72% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,982 vs 1,150

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 39
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 52
  • 363% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 11 MP
  • 220% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 10 MP
  • 138% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 21 W
  • Lower launch price: $379 vs $1,799

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
Screen size8 ″+18%6.77 ″
Panel typeFoldable LTPO OLEDAMOLED
Resolution2076x21521080x2392
Pixel density374 ppi387 ppi+3%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits3,000 nits+11%
Screen-to-body89 %+2%87.4 %

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu—800,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,982+72%Top 35%1,150Bottom 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,536+40%Top 44%3,250Bottom 44%
Wild Life Extreme stability77 %Bottom 44%—
RAM (max)16 GB+33%12 GB
Storage options256GB / 512GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.88
Ultra-wide11 MP+31%8 MP
Telephoto11 MP50 MP+363%
Optical zoom5 x+150%2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera10 MP32 MP+220%
OIS—Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
Capacity4,650 mAh5,000 mAh+8%
Wired charging21 W50 W+138%
Wireless charging—0 W
Active use endurance11.9 h+8%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
Weight257 g201 g+22%
Thickness10.5 mm8.4 mm+20%
IP ratingIPX8IP64
Frame material—Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
OS at launchAndroid 14Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9 Pro FoldNothing Phone (3a)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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