Nothing Phone (3) vs Google Pixel 9a
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Beebom Score
76
Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
| Display | 6.67", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+50MP/50MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5500mAh, 65W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Performance, Display, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Software |
General
| Colors | Black, White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹49,999 | ||
| Colors | Black, White | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
| Launch | July 01, 2025 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | July 15, 2025 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹79,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2700 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.67 inches | 6.3 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1260 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2800 pixels | 2424 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 460 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 4500 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Weight | 218 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 218 grams | 186 grams | ||
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Glass | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 825 | Mali-G715 MP7 | ||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 5 year(s) | 7 year(s) |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Periscope | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | Action Mode, HDR, LED Flash, Macro Mode, Night mode, Panorama, Portrait, Slow-Mo, Time-Lapse | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, HDR, OIS | gyro-EIS, OIS |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HdR | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | HdR | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@60fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 23 W | ||
| Capacity | 5500 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | true | ||
| Charging Speed | 65 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 4.0 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM & eSIM) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3)
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - | ||
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 7 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax/be | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | A-GPS, BDS, GALILEO, GLONASS, GPS(L1 + L5), NavIC, QZSS | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | In-display | Optical (under display) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, X-Axis Linear Motor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
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