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Google Pixel 9
Google Pixel 9
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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4700 mAh
27W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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50 MP
4K@24/30/60fps
- 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
- 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
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, single-zone Laser AF, OIS
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
1080p@24/30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm, PDAF
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
1080p@30/60fps
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
23 5G bands
n1, n2, n3, n5, n7, n8, n12, n14, n20, n25, n26, 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 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 offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9 offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (3a)'s 6 years.
Both Google Pixel 9 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 27W on Google Pixel 9. Google Pixel 9 supports wireless charging at 15W, while Nothing Phone (3a) does not support wireless charging.
Google Pixel 9 offers better protection against water and dust with an IP68 rating.
¹ Scores can vary even with the same chipset due to RAM, thermals, and software optimization.