Google Pixel 9 vs Nothing Phone (3)
47.2Performance61.1
58.1Display72
57.4Camera69.3
53.3Battery64.2
94.7Features84
3 spec wins — Google Pixel 913 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)
InnoReviews verdict
Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 57.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and display (+14). Google Pixel 9 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 84
- 40% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 5 years
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)
- Stronger performance score: 61 vs 47
- Stronger display score: 72 vs 58
- Stronger camera score: 69 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 64 vs 53
- 376% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 11 MP
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.67 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1260x2800 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi | 460 ppi+9% |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 4,500 nits+67% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 88.5 %+2% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000 | 1,850,000+68% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940 | 2,100+8% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600 | 6,600+43% |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 16 GB+33% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.68 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 50 MP+376% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,150 mAh+10% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 65 W+141% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 15 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+9% | 218 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm+6% | 9 mm |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP68 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | 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 9 | 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 9 | Nothing Phone (3) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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