Nothing Phone (2a) Plus vs Google Pixel 9
82
Beebom Score
80
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 4700mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | MediaTek Dimensity 7350 Pro | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.7", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+48MP/10.5MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 4700mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 12GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Multimedia | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Multimedia | Performance, Display, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera |
General
| Colors | Grey, Black | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 31, 2024 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 07, 2024 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹79,999 | ||
| Colors | Grey, Black | Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | July 31, 2024 | August 13, 2024 | ||
| Availability | August 07, 2024 | August 22, 2024 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹27,999 | ₹79,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.7 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2412 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 395 ppi | 422 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD | ||
| Peak Brightness | 1300 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Weight | 190 grams | 198 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 190 grams | 198 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 5 | Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Back | Plastic | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Gorilla Glass 5 | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP54 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7350 Pro | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Chipset Brand | MediaTek | |||
| Chipset Name | Dimensity 7350 Pro | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC4 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDR | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Best Take, Dual LED Flash, HDR, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, Motion Capture, Ultra HDR | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS |
Operating System
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Circle to Search | Add Me, Best Take, Face Unblur, Magic Editor, Portrait Light |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (2a) Plus
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10.5 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Ultrawide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Unlock, HDR, Panorama | Auto-HDR, Panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30/60fps | 1080p@30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 27 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4700 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 27 W |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 12 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Ultrasonic (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, E-Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Emergency SOS, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
