Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Google Pixel 8
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Beebom Score
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Beebom Score
Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.2", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 4575mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB | ||
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 | ||
| Display | 6.77", AMOLED, 120Hz | 6.2", OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+50MP+8MP/50MP (Front) | 50MP+12MP/10MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5000mAh, 50W | 4575mAh, 27W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Display and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Recommended For | Display and Main Camera | Performance, Multimedia, Battery, Gaming, Software, Design and Build Quality |
General
| Colors | Grey, Black | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 04, 2025 | October 04, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2025 | October 12, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹75,999 | ||
| Colors | Grey, Black | Obsidian, Hazel, Rose, Mint | ||
| Launch | March 04, 2025 | October 04, 2023 | ||
| Availability | March 11, 2025 | October 12, 2023 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹29,999 | ₹75,999 |
Display
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 428 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits | ||
| Type | AMOLED | OLED | ||
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR10+ | ||
| Size | 6.77 inches | 6.2 inches | ||
| Resolution Width | 1084 pixels | 1080 pixels | ||
| Resolution Height | 2392 pixels | 2400 pixels | ||
| Resolution Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 | ||
| Pixel Per Inch | 387 ppi | 428 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 3000 nits | 2000 nits |
Body
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Weight | 211 grams | 187 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Panda Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers | ||
| Weight | 211 grams | 187 grams | ||
| Front | Panda Glass | Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Back | Glass | Glass | ||
| Side | Plastic Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Panda glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus | ||
| Port | USB Type-C 2.0 | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP64 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Tensor G3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 | ||
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Tensor G3 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 810 | Immortalis-G715s MC10 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | HDR | 10-bit HDR, gyro-EIS, OIS | ||
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 50 MP | ||
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 50 MP | 12 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Telephoto | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 8 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Ultra-wide | |||
| Features | HDR, LED Flash, Panorama | Dual LED Flash, Panorama, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | OIS | Hybrid Stabilization | ||
| Video | 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 | Nothing Essential Space | |||
| Software Name | Android | Android | ||
| Software Skin | Nothing OS | Google Android | ||
| OS Updates(Years) | 3 year(s) | 7 year(s) | ||
| AI Features | Nothing Essential Space |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS | ||
| Front Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 10 MP | ||
| Front Camera Type | Wide | |||
| Features | Auto HDR | |||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080p@30/60fps, 4K@24/30/60fps, gyro-EIS |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4575 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 27 W | ||
| Capacity | 5000 mAh | 4575 mAh | ||
| Battery Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Ion | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 27 W |
Memory
Winner:Google Pixel 8
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X | ||
| Storage | 128 GB | 128 GB | ||
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE | ||
| Sim Slot | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, eSIM, dual stand-by) | ||
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, WCDMA | 5G, GSM, HSPA, LTE |
Connectivity
Winner:Nothing Phone (3a) Pro
| 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| 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 | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1), QZSS (L1) | GALILEO (E1+E5a), GLONASS (G1), GPS (L1+L5), QZSS (L1+L5) | ||
| NFC | Supported | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | ||
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Barometer Sensor, Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor |
