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Google Pixel 9a

Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

  • Tensor G4

    4 nm

  • 5100 mAh

    23W

  • 6.3"

    1080 x 2424 pixels

  • 48 MP

    4K@30/60fps

  • Specs

Nothing Phone (3a)

Nothing Phone (3a) Comparison & Specs

Nothing Phone (3a)

  • Snapdragon 7s Gen 3

    4 nm

  • 5000 mAh

    50W

  • 6.77"

    1080 x 2392 pixels

  • 50 MP

    4K@30fps

  • Specs Nothing Phone (3a) Amazon Link
Google Pixel 9a Comparison & Specs

Google Pixel 9a

Nothing Phone (3a) Comparison & Specs

Nothing Phone (3a)

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General
Launch Date
March 19, 2025
March 04, 2025
Availability
Available Now
Available Now
OS
Android 15
Android 15
Custom UI
Nothing OS 3.1
OS Updates
7 Years
3 Years
Security Updates
7 Years
6 Years
AI Features
Gemini Integration, Magic Editor, Best Take, Magic Eraser, Audio Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Add Me, Call Assist Suite, Circle to Search, Live Translate, Pixel Studio and more
Circle to Search
Body
Dimensions
154.7 x 73.3 x 8.9 mm
163.5 x 77.5 x 8.4 mm
Thickness
8.9 mm
8.4 mm
Weight
186 g
201 g
Build Details
Aluminum Frame, Plastic Back
Glass Back, , 3 LED light strips on the back
IP Rating
IP68 (dust tight and water resistant (immersible up to 1.5m for 30 min))
IP64 (dust tight and water resistant)
Display
Size
6.3 inches
6.77 inches
Type
P-OLED, HDR, Always-on display
AMOLED, 1B colors, HDR10+, Ultra HDR image support
Refresh Rate
120 Hz
120 Hz
Peak Brightness
2700 nits
3000 nits
Resolution
1080 x 2424 pixels
1080 x 2392 pixels
Pixel Density
422 ppi
387 ppi
Aspect Ratio
20:9
20:9
Screen to Body Ratio
83.5 %
88.0 %
Protection
Gorilla Glass 3
Performance
Chipset¹
Google Tensor G4
Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3
Process Size
4 nm
4 nm
CPU
Octa-core
1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4
3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A520
Octa-core
1x2.5 GHz Cortex-A720
3x2.4 GHz Cortex-A720
4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
GPU
Mali-G715 MP7
Adreno 710 (940 MHz)
RAM & Storage
8GB 128GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 256GB (UFS 3.1)
8GB 128GB (UFS 2.2)
8GB 256GB (UFS 2.2)
RAM Type
LPDDR5X
LPDDR4X
Expandable Memory
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
48 MP
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
50 MP
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
OIS
Yes
Yes
Features
Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Ultra HDR, panorama, Best Take
LED flash, panorama, HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps
1080p@30/60/120/240fps
4K@30fps
1080p@30/60/120fps
Selfie Camera
13 MP
f/2.2, 20mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.12µm
32 MP
f/2.2, 22mm (wide), 1/3.44"
Selfie Features
HDR, panorama
Selfie Video Recording
4K@30fps
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Connectivity
SIM
Dual SIM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: eSIM
Dual SIM, GSM+GSM
SIM1: Nano, SIM2: Nano
SIM 1
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
16 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
SIM 2
18 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N26, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N66, N75, N77, N78, N79
16 5G Bands

FDD: N1, N2, N3, N5, N7, N8, N12, N20, N28
TDD: N38, N40, N41, N48, N66, N77, N78
VoLTE
Yes
Yes
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi 6
Wi-Fi Details
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz 6GHz, MIMO
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax 5GHz, MIMO
Wi-Fi Features
Mobile Hotspot
Wi-Fi Direct, Mobile Hotspot
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
Bluetooth
5.3
5.4
NFC
Yes
Yes
GPS
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Yes with A-GPS, Glonass
Infrared
No
No
UWB (Ultra Wideband)
No
No
Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
5000 mAh
Type
Li-Po
Removable
No
No
Wired charging
23W
50W
Charging Speed
50% in 19 min
Wireless Charging
5W
No
Reverse Wireless Charging
No
No
Charger in the Box
No
No
Sound
Stereo Speakers
Yes
Yes
3.5mm Headphone Jack
No
No
FM Radio
No
No
Extra Features
Sensors
Under-display optical fingerprint sensor, accelerometer, gyroscope, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Colors and Pricing
Colors
Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian
Black, White, Blue
Price in India
₹49999
₹23450
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FAQs

In this performance comparison, the Google Pixel 9a 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 9a offers 7 years of OS updates, whereas Nothing Phone (3a) provides 3 years. For security updates, Google Pixel 9a offers 7 years of support compared to Nothing Phone (3a)'s 6 years.

Both Google Pixel 9a 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.

Google Pixel 9a comes with a larger 5100 mAh battery, which may offer longer usage on a single charge. Nothing Phone (3a) also supports faster wired charging at 50W, compared to 23W on Google Pixel 9a. Google Pixel 9a supports wireless charging at 5W, while Nothing Phone (3a) does not support wireless charging.

Google Pixel 9a 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.