Nothing Phone (4a) Pro vs Google Pixel 9a
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Key Specifications
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Google Tensor G4 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.83", AMOLED, 144Hz | 6.3", p-OLED, 120Hz | ||
| Camera | 50MP+8MP+50MP/32MP (Front) | 48MP+13MP/13MP (Front) | ||
| Battery | 5400mAh, 50W | 5100mAh, 23W | ||
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB | ||
| Storage | 128GB | 256GB |
Top Recommendation
| Recommended For | Performance, Multimedia, Design, Build Quality and Main Camera | Display, Battery, Gaming and Software |
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General
| Colors | Silver, Pink, Black | Iris, Porcelain, Obsidian | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launch | March 05, 2026 | March 19, 2025 | ||
| Availability | March 13, 2026 | April 16, 2025 | ||
| Launch Price | ₹39,999 | ₹49,999 |
Display
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Type | AMOLED | p-OLED | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Refresh Rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | ||
| Features | HDR10+ | HDR | ||
| Size | 6.83 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 | 450 ppi | 422.2 ppi | ||
| Display Resolution | 1.5K | FHD+ | ||
| Peak Brightness | 5000 nits | 2700 nits |
Body
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
| Weight | 218 grams | 186 grams | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Gorilla Glass 7i | Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Back | Metal | Plastic | ||
| Side | Aluminium Frame | Aluminium Frame | ||
| Build Quality | Corning Gorilla Glass 7i | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | ||
| Port | USB Type-C | USB Type-C 3.2 | ||
| IP rating | IP65 (Dust and Water Resistant) | IP68 (Dust and Water Resistant) | ||
| Speaker | Stereo Speakers | Stereo Speakers |
Processor
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Chipset Brand | Qualcomm | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 7 Gen 4 | Tensor G4 | ||
| CPU | Octa-core | Octa-core | ||
| GPU | Adreno 722 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
Main Camera
Winner:Nothing Phone (4a) Pro
| Camera Resolution | 50 MP | 48 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Camera Type | Wide-angle | Wide-angle | ||
| Camera 2 Resolution | 8 MP | 13 MP | ||
| Camera 2 Type | Ultra-wide | Ultra-wide | ||
| Camera 3 Resolution | 50 MP | |||
| Camera 3 Type | Periscope | |||
| Features | EIS, Motion Photos, Night mode, OIS, PDAF, Portrait mode, Pro mode, Time Lapse, TrueLens Engine 4.0, Ultra HDR | Dual LED Flash, Long Exposure, Night Mode, Panorama, Pixel Shift Auto Focus, Portrait Mode, Slow-Mo, Ultra HDR | ||
| Stabilization | Hybrid Stabilization | OIS | ||
| Video | gyro-EIS, OIS, Time-lapse Video, Ultra 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 | Google Gemini, Qualcomm AI Engine | Best Take, Magic Editor, Magic Eraser, Photo Unblur |
Selfie Camera
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Front Camera Resolution | 32 MP | 13 MP | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front Camera Type | Wide | Ultrawide | ||
| Features | Face Detection, Face unlock, Fixed Focus | HdR, panorama | ||
| Video | 1080p@30fps, 4k@30fps | 1080@30fps, 4k@30fps |
Battery
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| Capacity | 5400 mAh | 5100 mAh | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battery Type | Lithium Polymer | Lithium Polymer | ||
| Wireless Charging | true | |||
| Charging Speed | 50 W | 23 W |
Memory
Winner:Tie
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB | ||
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
Network
| Sim Slot | Dual nano-SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | Dual SIM (nano-SIM, dual stand-by) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Network | 5G, GSM, LTE, UMTS, WCDMA | 5G, EDGE, GSM, HSDPA, HSPA+, LTE, UMTS |
Connectivity
Winner:Google Pixel 9a
| WLAN | Wi-Fi 6 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.3 | ||
| Positioning | BDS (B1I), GALILEO (E1), GLONASS (G1), GPS(L1), QZSS (L1) | Beidou, GALILEO, GLONASS, GNSS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | ||
| NFC | - | Supported | ||
| Radio | - | - |
Features
| Fingerprint Scanner | Optical (under display) | Optical (under display) | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Electronic Compass, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor, Barometer Sensor, Magnetometer Sensor, Proximity Sensor |
