Google Pixel 9 vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
47.2Performance35.3
58.1Display58.8
57.4Camera60.5
53.3Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
8 spec wins — Google Pixel 98 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9 wins this phone face-off, 57.4 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+12). Nothing Phone (3a) Pro still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 35
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 500% higher Ultra-wide: 48 MP vs 8 MP
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 66% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,940 vs 1,170
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 57
- Stronger battery score: 59 vs 53
- 376% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 11 MP
- 85% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 27 W
- 50% higher Optical zoom: 3 x vs 2 x
- Lower launch price: $459 vs $799
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.77 ″+7% |
| Panel type | OLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2392 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+9% | 387 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits | 3,000 nits+11% |
| Screen-to-body | 86.5 % | 87.4 %+1% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,100,000+36% | 810,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,940+66% | 1,170 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,600+39% | 3,300 |
| RAM (max) | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Main aperture | f/1.68 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 48 MP+500% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | 2 x | 3 x+50% |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 11 MP | 50 MP+376% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 4,700 mAh | 5,000 mAh+6% |
| Wired charging | 27 W | 50 W+85% |
| Wireless charging | 15 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 11 h | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 198 g+6% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.5 mm | 8.4 mm+1% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 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 9 | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |
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