Google Pixel 9 Pro XL vs Nothing Phone (3a)
50.8Performance35.1
65.3Display58.8
71Camera54.7
59.3Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
13 spec wins — Google Pixel 9 Pro XL4 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL wins this phone face-off, 63.8 to 52.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and camera (+16). Nothing Phone (3a) 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 9 Pro XL
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 35
- Stronger display score: 65 vs 59
- Stronger camera score: 71 vs 55
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)
- 35% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 37 W
- Lower launch price: $379 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.8 ″ | 6.77 ″ |
| Panel type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1344x2992 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 486 ppi+26% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 3,000 nits | 3,000 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 89 %+2% | 87.4 % |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,180,000+48% | 800,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,980+72% | 1,150 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,750+46% | 3,250 |
| RAM (max) | 16 GB+33% | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256/512GB/1TB | 128/256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Optical zoom | 5 x+150% | 2 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 42 MP+31% | 32 MP |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,060 mAh+1% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 37 W | 50 W+35% |
| Wireless charging | 23 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 221 g | 201 g+9% |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 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 9 Pro XL | 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 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone (3a) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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