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Google Pixel 9a vs Nothing Phone (3a)

WINNER
Google Pixel 9a

Google

Google Pixel 9a

$499

53.6Inno Score
VS
Nothing Phone (3a)
52.4Inno Score
43.9Performance35.1
55.8Display58.8
42.7Camera54.7
56.3Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)

InnoReviews verdict

This one is close to a dead heat: Google Pixel 9a scores 53.6 against 52.4 for Nothing Phone (3a). Pick by the categories that matter to you — Google Pixel 9a edges ahead in features and performance, or by price.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 9a

  • Stronger performance score: 44 vs 35
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 65% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,150
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Stronger display score: 59 vs 56
  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 43
  • 146% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 13 MP
  • 117% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 23 W
  • 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
  • Lower launch price: $379 vs $499

Display

Display comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
Screen size6.3 ″6.77 ″+7%
Panel typeOLEDAMOLED
Resolution1080x24241080x2392
Pixel density422 ppi+9%387 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness2,700 nits3,000 nits+11%
Screen-to-body84 %87.4 %+4%

Performance

Performance comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
ChipsetGoogle Tensor G4Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
AnTuTu 101,050,000+31%800,000
Geekbench 6 (single)1,900+65%1,150
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,500+38%3,250
RAM (max)8 GB12 GB+50%
Storage options128/256GB128/256GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 2.2

Camera

Camera comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
Main camera48 MP50 MP+4%
Main aperturef/1.7f/1.88
Ultra-wide13 MP+63%8 MP
Telephoto—50 MP
Optical zoom—2 x
Max video4K@60fps4K@30fps
Front camera13 MP32 MP+146%
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
Capacity5,100 mAh+2%5,000 mAh
Wired charging23 W50 W+117%
Wireless charging8 W0 W
Active use endurance12 h+9%11 h

Design

Design comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
Weight186 g+7%201 g
Thickness8.9 mm8.4 mm+6%
IP ratingIP68IP64
Frame materialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.35.4
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 3.2USB-C 2.0
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
OS at launchAndroid 15Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)
OS update pledge7 years+133%3 years

Audio

Audio comparison: Google Pixel 9a versus Nothing Phone (3a)
SpecGoogle Pixel 9aNothing Phone (3a)
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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