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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 (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a)
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Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
4 nm
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5000 mAh
50W
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6.77"
1080 x 2392 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30fps
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Specs
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X3
4x2.45 GHz Cortex-A715
4x2.15 GHz Cortex-A510
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1.12µm
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.57", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.0, 50mm (telephoto), 1/2.74", 0.64µm, PDAF (25cm - ∞), 2x optical zoom
8 MP
f/2.2, 15mm, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N76, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 8a with its Google Tensor G3 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 8a offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (3a)'s 6 years.
Both Google Pixel 8a and Nothing Phone (3a) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Nothing Phone (3a) also boasts a brighter screen with 3000 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Nothing Phone (3a) features a larger 5000 mAh battery, potentially delivering better battery life. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 18W on Google Pixel 8a. Google Pixel 8a supports wireless charging at 7.5W, while Nothing Phone (3a) does not support wireless charging.
Google Pixel 8a offers better protection against water and dust with an IP67 rating.
- Google Pixel 8a – Check price here
- Nothing Phone (3a) – Check price here
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.