Google Pixel 9a vs Nothing Phone (4a)
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Google Tensor G4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | 6.78", AMOLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | 50MP+8MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5100mAh, 23W | 5400mAh, 50W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Battery, Gaming, Software and Design | Display, Multimedia, Build Quality and Main Camera |
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General
| Colors | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | Pink, White, Black, Blue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 19, 2025 | March 05, 2026 | ||
| Availability | April 16, 2025 | March 13, 2026 | ||
| Launch Country | India | India | ||
| Launch Price | ₹49,999 | ₹31,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Type | p-OLED | AMOLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.3 inches | 6.78 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1080 pixels | 1224 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2424 pixels | 2720 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 422.2 ppi | 440 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | 1.5K | ||
| Peak Brightness | 2700 nits | 4500 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Weight | 186 grams | 204.5 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 3 | Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Plastic Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 3.2 | USB Type-C 2.0 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G715 MP7 | Adreno 810 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Camera Resolution | 48 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 13 MP | 8 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | Best Take, Digital zoom, Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Macro Mode, Night mode, panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | EIS, Macro Mode, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Time Lapse, TrueLens Engine 4.0 | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | Cinematic mode, gyro-EIS, OIS, Slow Motion, Stereo Sound Recording, Time-lapse Video | 120fps Slo-mo, Dolby Vision HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS, Time-lapse Video | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Google Android | Nothing OS | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 7 year(s) | 3 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | AI Assistant, Best Take, Call assist, Circle to Search, Gemini Live, Live Translate, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur, Portrait Blur/Unblur, Portrait Light | Nothing Essential Space, Qualcomm AI Engine |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a)
| Front Camera Resolution | 13 MP | 32 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Wide | ||
| Features | HdR, Night mode, panorama, Portrait Mode, Pro Mode (long exposure) | Face Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus, Portrait Mode | ||
| Video | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 5100 mAh | 5400 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 23 W | 50 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 | ||
| Positioning | Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GNSS, GPS, Navic, QZSS | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | ||
| NFC | Supported | - | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer, Gyroscope, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
