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Google Pixel 9a vs Nothing Phone (2)

Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Nothing Phone (2)
55.3Inno Score
43.9Performance48.9
55.8Display50.3
42.7Camera54.8
56.3Battery61.1
94.7Features73.3
6 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a11 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (2) wins this phone face-off, 55.3 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in camera (+12) and performance (+5). Google Pixel 9a 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 9a

  • Stronger display score: 56 vs 50
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 69% higher Peak brightness: 2,700 nits vs 1,600 nits
  • Lower launch price: $499 vs $599

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)

  • Stronger performance score: 49 vs 44
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 43
  • Stronger battery score: 61 vs 56
  • 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
Screen size6.3 ″6.7 ″+6%
Panel typeOLEDLTPS OLED
Resolution1080x24241080x2412
Pixel density422 ppi+7%394 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits+69%1,600 nits
Screen-to-body84 %86.4 %+3%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 101,050,0001,320,000+26%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+3%1,850
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,5004,750+6%
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256/512GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.88
Ultra-wide13 MP50 MP+285%
Optical zoom—1 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@60fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
Capacity5,100 mAh+9%4,700 mAh
Wired charging23 W45 W+96%
Wireless charging8 W15 W+100%
Active use endurance12 h12 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
Weight186 g+7%201 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.6 mm+3%
IP ratingIP68IP54
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.3
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (2)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (2)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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