Google Pixel 9a vs Nothing Phone (2)
47.4Performance47.6
55.8Display50.3
42.7Camera54.8
56.3Battery61.1
94.7Features73.3
7 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a10 spec wins — Nothing Phone (2)
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 54.7 against 54.9 for Nothing Phone (2). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Nothing Phone (2) edges ahead in camera and battery, or by price.
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
- 19% higher AnTuTu: 1,574,467 vs 1,320,000
- Lower launch price: $499 vs $599
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (2)
- 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
- 100% higher Wireless charging: 15 W vs 8 W
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 6.3 ″ | 6.7 ″+6% |
| Panel type | OLED | LTPS OLED |
| Resolution | 1080x2424 | 1080x2412 |
| Pixel density | 422 ppi+7% | 394 ppi |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 2,700 nits+69% | 1,600 nits |
| Screen-to-body | 84 % | 86.4 %+3% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 |
| AnTuTu | 1,574,467+19% | 1,320,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,744+1%Top 41% | 1,719Top 42% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,527Top 43% | 4,584+1%Top 43% |
| Wild Life Extreme stability | 58 %Bottom 20% | — |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 128/256/512GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| Optical zoom | — | 1 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@60fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 32 MP+146% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+9% | 4,700 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 45 W+96% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 15 W+100% |
| Active use endurance | 12 h | 12 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+7% | 201 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.6 mm+3% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP54 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes | Yes |
| USB | USB-C 3.2 | USB-C 2.0 |
| eSIM | Yes | Yes |
Software
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 13 (Nothing OS 2.0) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (2) |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |