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Google Pixel 9 Pro

Google Pixel 9 Pro
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.3"
1280 x 2856 pixels
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50 MP
8K@30fps
- 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
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, multi-zone Laser AF, OIS
48 MP
f/2.8, 113mm (periscope telephoto), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF, OIS, 5x optical zoom
48 MP
f/1.7, 123˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.55", dual pixel PDAF
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
4K@24/30/60fps
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/2.2, 17mm (ultrawide), PDAF
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N14, N20, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
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, N14, N20, N25, N26, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N76, N77, N78, N79
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 9 Pro with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9 Pro offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9 Pro offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (3a)'s 6 years.
Both Google Pixel 9 Pro and Nothing Phone (3a) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Both devices deliver the same brightness level at 3000 nits. Notably, Google Pixel 9 Pro offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
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 45W on Google Pixel 9 Pro. Google Pixel 9 Pro supports wireless charging at 21W, while Nothing Phone (3a) does not support wireless charging.
Google Pixel 9 Pro offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
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¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.