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Nothing Phone (3a) vs Google Pixel 11

Nothing Phone (3a)
52.4Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Google Pixel 11

Google

Google Pixel 11

$899

56Inno Score
35.1Performance46.7
58.8Display60.8
54.7Camera51.2
59.2Battery50.7
73.3Features94.7
7 spec wins — Nothing Phone (3a)6 spec wins — Google Pixel 11

InnoReviews verdict

Google Pixel 11 wins this phone face-off, 56 to 52.4, pulling ahead mainly in features (+21) and performance (+12). Nothing Phone (3a) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Stronger camera score: 55 vs 51
  • Stronger battery score: 59 vs 51
  • 363% higher telephoto: 50 MP vs 11 MP
  • 205% higher Front camera: 32 MP vs 11 MP
  • 67% higher Wired charging: 50 W vs 30 W
  • Lower launch price: $379 vs $899

Reasons to pick the Google Pixel 11

  • Stronger performance score: 47 vs 35
  • Stronger features score: 95 vs 73
  • 150% higher Optical zoom: 5 x vs 2 x
  • 133% higher OS update pledge: 7 years vs 3 years
  • 63% higher Ultra-wide: 13 MP vs 8 MP

Display

Display comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
Screen size6.77 ″+7%6.3 ″
Panel typeAMOLEDOLED
Resolution1080x23921080x2424
Pixel density387 ppi422 ppi+9%
Refresh rate120 Hz120 Hz
Peak brightness3,000 nits3,000 nits
Screen-to-body87.4 %—

Performance

Performance comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
ChipsetSnapdragon 7s Gen 3Google Tensor G6
AnTuTu 10800,000Top 61%—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,150Top 61%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)3,250Top 61%—
RAM (max)12 GB12 GB
Storage options128/256GB256GB / 512GB
Storage typeUFS 2.2—

Camera

Camera comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
Main camera50 MP+4%48 MP
Main aperturef/1.88f/1.7
Ultra-wide8 MP13 MP+63%
Telephoto50 MP+363%11 MP
Optical zoom2 x5 x+150%
Max video4K@30fps—
Front camera32 MP+205%11 MP
OISYesYes

Battery

Battery comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
Capacity5,000 mAh4,985 mAh
Wired charging50 W+67%30 W
Wireless charging0 W25 W
Active use endurance11 h—

Design

Design comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
Weight201 g197 g+2%
Thickness8.4 mm+2%8.6 mm
IP ratingIP64IP68
Frame materialAluminum—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
5GYesYes
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6—
Bluetooth5.4—
NFCYesYes
USBUSB-C 2.0—
eSIMYesYes

Software

Software comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
OS at launchAndroid 15 (Nothing OS 3.1)Android 17
OS update pledge3 years7 years+133%

Audio

Audio comparison: Nothing Phone (3a) versus Google Pixel 11
SpecNothing Phone (3a)Google Pixel 11
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5mm jackNoNo

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