Google Pixel 9a vs Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
43.9Performance35.3
55.8Display58.8
56.1Camera60.5
56.3Battery59.2
94.7Features73.3
10 spec wins — Google Pixel 9a8 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
InnoReviews verdict
Google Pixel 9a wins this phone face-off, 56.3 to 53.6, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+9). 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 9a
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 35
- Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
- 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
- 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,900 vs 1,170
Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
- Stronger display score: 59 vs 56
- Stronger camera score: 61 vs 56
- 285% higher Front camera: 50 MP vs 13 MP
- 117% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 23 W
- 50% higher RAM (max): 12 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | 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 | 84 % | 87.4 %+4% |
Performance
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Chipset | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| AnTuTu 10 | 1,050,000+30% | 810,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,900+62% | 1,170 |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,500+36% | 3,300 |
| RAM (max) | 8 GB | 12 GB+50% |
| Storage options | 128/256GB | 256GB |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
Camera
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP+4% |
| Main aperture | f/1.7 | f/1.88 |
| Ultra-wide | 13 MP+63% | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | — | 50 MP |
| Optical zoom | — | 3 x |
| Max video | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
| Front camera | 13 MP | 50 MP+285% |
| OIS | Yes | Yes |
Battery
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 5,100 mAh+2% | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired charging | 23 W | 50 W+117% |
| Wireless charging | 8 W | 0 W |
| Active use endurance | 12 h+9% | 11 h |
Design
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 186 g+12% | 211 g |
| Thickness | 8.9 mm | 8.4 mm+6% |
| IP rating | IP68 | IP64 |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Polycarbonate |
Connectivity
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 5G | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | 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 9a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| OS at launch | Android 15 | Android 15 (Nothing OS 3.1) |
| OS update pledge | 7 years+133% | 3 years |
Audio
| Spec | Google Pixel 9a | Nothing Phone (3a) Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Stereo speakers | Yes | Yes |
| 3.5mm jack | No | No |