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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a
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Tensor G4
4 nm
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5100 mAh
23W
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6.3"
1080 x 2424 pixels
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48 MP
4K@30/60fps
- Specs
Nothing Phone (2)

Nothing Phone (2)
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Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
4 nm
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4700 mAh
45W
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6.7"
1080x2412 pixels
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50 MP
4K@30/60fps
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Specs
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
1x3.0 GHz Cortex-X2
3x2.5 GHz Cortex-A710
4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
12GB 512GB (UFS 3.1)
f/1.7, 25mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
13 MP
f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/1.9, 24mm (wide), 1/1.56", 1.0µm, PDAF, OIS
50 MP
f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.76", 0.64µm, AF
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
1080p@30/60fps
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
f/2.5, (wide), 1/2.74", 0.8µm
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, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N25, N28, N30
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N71, N75, N77, N78
In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a with its Google Tensor G4 (4nm) performs better than the Nothing Phone (2) with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (4nm), thanks to superior chipset efficiency.
Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (2) provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (2)'s 4 years.
Both Google Pixel 9a and Nothing Phone (2) feature AMOLED displays, offering vibrant colors and deeper blacks. Both smartphones offer the same 120 Hz refresh rate. Google Pixel 9a also boasts a brighter screen with 2700 nits of peak brightness, enhancing outdoor visibility. Both phones have the same screen resolution.
Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (2) also supports faster wired charging at 45W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Nothing Phone (2) supports faster wireless charging at 15W, compared to 5W on Google Pixel 9a.
Google Pixel 9a 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.