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Google Pixel 8a

Google Pixel 8a
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Tensor G3
4 nm
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4492 mAh
18W
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6.1"
1080x2400 pixels
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64 MP
4K@30/60fps,
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Specs
Nothing Phone (3)

Nothing Phone (3)
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Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
4 nm
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5150 mAh
65W
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6.7"
1260x2800 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
- Specs
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
1x3.21 GHz Cortex-X4
3x3.01 GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.80 GHz Cortex-A720
2x2.02 GHz Cortex-A720
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
16GB 512GB (UFS 4.0)
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
OmniVision V50H, f/1.68, 24mm (wide), 1/1.3", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
Samsung JN5, f/2.68, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.75", PDAF, 3x optical zoom
50 MP
Samsung JN1, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
Samsung JN1, f/2.2, (wide), 1/2.76"
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n26, n28, n38, n40, n41, n66, n75, n76, n77, n78
18 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n25, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n71, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Nothing Phone (3) with its Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (4nm) performs better than the Google Pixel 8a with the Google Tensor G3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3) provides 5 years. Both phones receive the same 7 years of security updates.
Both Google Pixel 8a and Nothing Phone (3) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone (3) also boasts a brighter screen with 4500 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Notably, Nothing Phone (3) offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Nothing Phone (3) features a larger 5150 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (3) also supports faster wired charging at 65W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Nothing Phone (3) supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 7.5W on Google Pixel 8a.
Nothing Phone (3) offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
- Google Pixel 8a – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.