How do the scores compare?

Google Pixel 9a scores 56.3/100 overall; Nothing Phone (3) scores 67.9/100. Google Pixel 9a wins 4 individual spec rows, Nothing Phone (3) wins 14.

What are the main differences between the Google Pixel 9a and the Nothing Phone (3)?

Google Pixel 9a advantages: Stronger features score: 95 vs 84; 40% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 5 years; 15% lower weight: 186 g vs 218 g; Lower launch price: $499 vs $799. Nothing Phone (3) advantages: Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44; Stronger display score: 72 vs 56; Stronger camera score: 69 vs 56; Stronger battery score: 64 vs 56; 285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP.

Which is cheaper: Google Pixel 9a or Nothing Phone (3)?

Google Pixel 9a launched cheaper at $499, versus $799 for the Nothing Phone (3).

Google Pixel 9a vs Nothing Phone (3)

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

WINNER

Nothing

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

43.9Performance61.1

55.8Display72

56.1Camera69.3

56.3Battery64.2

94.7Features84

4 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a14 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3)

InnoReviews verdict

Nothing Phone (3) wins this phone face-off, 67.9 to 56.3, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+17) and display (+16). Google Pixel 9a still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

Stronger features score: 95 vs 84
40% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 5 years
15% lower weight: 186 g vs 218 g
Lower launch price: $499 vs $799

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3)

Stronger performance score: 61 vs 44
Stronger display score: 72 vs 56
Stronger camera score: 69 vs 56
Stronger battery score: 64 vs 56
285% higher Ultra-wide: 50 MP vs 13 MP

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	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	84 %	88.5 %+5%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	Nothing Phone (3)
Chipset	Google Tensor G4	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
AnTuTu 10	1,050,000	1,850,000+76%
Geekbench 6 (single)	1,900	2,100+11%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	4,500	6,600+47%
RAM (max)	8 GB	16 GB+100%
Storage options	128/256GB	256/512GB
Storage type	UFS 3.1	UFS 4.0

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	Nothing Phone (3)
Main camera	48 MP	50 MP+4%
Main aperture	f/1.7	f/1.68
Ultra-wide	13 MP	50 MP+285%
Telephoto	—	50 MP
Optical zoom	—	3 x
Max video	4K@60fps	4K@60fps
Front camera	13 MP	50 MP+285%
OIS	Yes	Yes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	Nothing Phone (3)
Capacity	5,100 mAh	5,150 mAh+1%
Wired charging	23 W	65 W+183%
Wireless charging	8 W	15 W+100%
Active use endurance	12 h+9%	11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	Nothing Phone (3)
Weight	186 g+15%	218 g
Thickness	8.9 mm+1%	9 mm
IP rating	IP68	IP68
Frame material	Aluminum	Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	Nothing Phone (3)
5G	Yes	Yes
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth	5.3	6.0
NFC	Yes	Yes
USB	USB-C 3.2	USB-C 3.2
eSIM	Yes	Yes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	Nothing Phone (3)
OS at launch	Android 15	Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.5)
OS update pledge	7 years+40%	5 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3)
Spec	Google Pixel 9a	Nothing Phone (3)
Stereo speakers	Yes	Yes
3.5mm jack	No	No

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