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Google Pixel 9 Pro XL

Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5060 mAh
45W
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6.8"
1344 x 2992 pixels
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50 MP
8K@30fps
- Specs
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro

Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
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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
16GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
12GB 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), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.6, 70mm (periscope telephoto) (15cm - ∞), 1/1.95", 0.8µm, PDAF, OIS, 3x 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, 24mm (wide), 1/2.76"
1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
21 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n28, n30, n38, n40, n41, n66, n71, n75, n76, n77, n78, n79
16 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n20, n28, n38, n40, n41, n48, n66, n77, n78
In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9 Pro XL with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (3a) Pro with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) Pro provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9 Pro XL offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (3a) Pro's 6 years.
Both Google Pixel 9 Pro XL and Nothing Phone (3a) Pro 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 XL offers a higher screen resolution, resulting in sharper visuals and more detailed content.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL comes with a larger 5060 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (3a) Pro also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 45W on Google Pixel 9 Pro XL. Google Pixel 9 Pro XL supports wireless charging at 23W, while Nothing Phone (3a) Pro does not support wireless charging.
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL 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.