Google Pixel 9A vs Nothing Phone (3a): Comparison

Comparison of features, performance, design, battery, camera and connectivity between the following smartphones: Google Pixel 9A vs Nothing Phone (3a). The complete information of specifications to decide which to buy.

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Google Pixel 9AGoogle Pixel 9AGlobal · 8GB · 128GB · GTF7P
Nothing Phone (3a)Nothing Phone (3a)Global · 8GB · 128GB
Technical data sheets

Basics
Google Pixel 9A
Google Pixel 9A
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GTF7P
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Nothing Phone (3a)
Nothing Phone (3a)
Global · 8GB · 128GB
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Score
Ki Cost-effective
Score		 8.1 Ki Cost-effective
Score 		8.3 Ki Cost-effective
Score
Design and Screen score 6.7Design & Materials 7.0Design & Materials
Performance and Hardware score 7.7Performance & Hardware 7.2Performance & Hardware
Camera score 7.0Camera 7.7Camera
Connectivity score 7.8 Connectivity 7.9 Connectivity
Battery score 7.2 Battery 6.8 Battery

User reviews
User score
8.8
13 reviews
9.2
19 reviews

Technical specifications of the Google Pixel 9A vs Nothing Phone (3a)

Specs Google Pixel 9A price compare Google Pixel 9A
Global · 8GB · 128GB · GTF7P 		Nothing Phone (3a) price comparison Nothing Phone (3a)
Global · 8GB · 128GB
Inches 6.3" 6.77"
Resolution FHD+ FHD+
Usable surface 83% useful 87% useful
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Dimensions 73.3 mm
154.7 mm
8.9 mm 		77.5 mm
163.5 mm
8.3 mm
Weight 186 g 201 g
Micro Tensor G4
Octa-Core 		SnapD. 7s Gen3
Octa-Core
RAM 8 GB RAM 8 GB RAM
Storage 128 GB 128 GB
AnTuTu 1.497.290
v11 		810.000
v10
Battery 5100 mAh 5000 mAh
Main Camera 1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.7
GN8
2 		1
50 Mpx · ƒ/1.88
GN9
2 3
Selfie Camera SELF 13 Mpx · ƒ/2.2 SELF 32 Mpx · ƒ/2.2
Bands
OS Android 17 Android 16

Brand
Brand Google Nothing
Aliases -- A059

Release Date
Release date March 2025,
1 year ago 		March 2025,
1 year ago
State On Sale On Sale
Market Global Global

Design & Materials

Structure

Google Pixel 9A
Nothing Phone (3a)
Google Pixel 9A
Nothing Phone (3a)
Size
73.3 mm • 154.7 mm • 8.9 mm
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 Print 3D Model
77.5 mm • 163.5 mm • 8.3 mm
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 Print 3D Model
Weight 186 g 201 g
Usable surface 83 % 87 %
Materials Metal, Polyurethane Polycarbonate
Resistance IP68 IP64
Colors
Black
Pink
Violet
Porcelain
Black
White
Blue

Screen
Diagonal 6.3" 6.77"
Type Oled AMOLED
Aspect Ratio 20:9 20:9
Resolution FHD+
1080 x 2424 px 		FHD+
1080 x 2392 px
Density 421 Pixels per inch 388 Pixels per inch

Others

Others
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Max brightness HBM - 1800 cd/m²
  • Peak brightness - 2700 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • Always-On Display
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • Scratch resistant
  • Corning Gorilla Glass 3
  • 2.5D curved glass screen
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless
  • Hole-punch Notch
  • 2160 Hz PWM
  • Refresh rate 120 Hz
  • Brightnes 800 cd/m² (typ)
  • Peak brightness - 3000 cd/m²
  • Max brightness HBM - 1300 cd/m²
  • 1000000:1 contrast ratio
  • HDR10+
  • DCI-P3
  • 10 Bits panel
  • Color LED Notifications
  • Scratch resistant
  • 3D curved glass screen
  • Panda glass
  • Capacitive
  • Multi-touch
  • Frameless

User reviews

Is it a drop-resistant and scratch-resistant smartphone?
8.6
7.1
Do you think it's a nice phone?
8.9
9.6
Is it comfortable?
9.5
8.8
Can you see it well in the sunlight?
9.5
8.6
Number of reviews
13 reviews
19 reviews

Performance & Hardware

Processor
Model Google Tensor G4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen3
CPU 1x3.10 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.95 GHz Cortex-A520 1x2.5GHz Cortex-A720 +3x2.4GHz Cortex A720 +4x1.8GHz Cortex A520
Type Octa-Core Octa-Core
Manufacturing 4 nm 4 nm
64 Bits Yes Yes

Graphics
GPU Mali-G715 940 MHz Adreno 810 480MHz

RAM
RAM 8 GB 8 GB
Type -- LPDDR4X RAM

Antutu
Score
1.497.290
Antutu v11
Overall performance better than 89% of devices
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810.000
Antutu v10
Overall performance better than 80% of devices
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Storage
Capacity 128 GB 128 GB
Type UFS Storage 3.1 UFS Storage 2.2
SD Slot No No

Security
Fingerprint Yes, in screen Yes, in screen

Sensors
Sensors
  • Fingerprint
  • Proximity
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Gyroscope
  • Barometer
  • Fingerprint
  • Light sensor
  • Accelerometer
  • Compass
  • Gyroscope
  • Ultrasonic proximity virtual

Audio

Audio
  • Noise cancellation microphone
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones
  • Dolby Atmos
  • Stereo Speakers
  • 2 microphones

Others
Notifications LED -- Color LED Notifications
Cooling system Yes Yes
Gaming buttons No No

User reviews

Does it have good sound?
9.1
8.8
Does it work smoothly in everyday use?
9.0
9.6
What's your experience been with demanding games?
8.7
8.2
Number of reviews
13 reviews
19 reviews

Camera

Main
No. of cameras Double rear camera Triple rear camera
1
Camera type

Standard

Standard
Resolution 50 Mpx 50 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 1.7 ƒ/ 1.88
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Samsung GN8 Samsung GN9
Type ISOCELL ISOCELL
ISO -- --
Pixel size 0.80 µm 1.00 µm
Pixel Binning 1-4 (2x2) 1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size 1/1.96" 1/1.56"
2
Camera type

Wide Angle + Macro

Wide Angle lens
Resolution
13 Mpx
8 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.2
ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom
--
--
View angle
--
--
Sensor
Sony IMX712
Sony IMX355
Type
CMOS
CMOS
Pixel size
1.12 µm
1.14 µm
Pixel Binning
--
--
Sensor size
1/3.06"
1/2.8"
3
Camera type
--

Telephoto lens
Resolution
50 Mpx
Aperture
ƒ/ 2.0
Optical zoom
--
View angle
--
Sensor
Samsung S5KJN5
Type
ISOCELL
Pixel size
0.64 µm
Pixel Binning
1-4 (2x2)
Sensor size
1/2.76"

Features
Flash LED LED
Optical Stabilisation Yes Yes
Slow Motion Video Yes,
240 fps 		Yes,
240 fps
Others
  • Flicker sensor
  • Noise reduction
  • Pro Video Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Dual camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Ultra stable video
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Continuous autofocus
  • Manual focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Laser autofocus (LAF)
  • NPU AI Engine
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer
  • RAW
  • Night Mode
  • 4K Video
  • Digital zoom
  • Optical zoom
  • Triple camera
  • Digital image stabilization
  • Optical Stabilization (OIS)
  • Autofocus
  • Touch focus
  • Phase detection autofocus (PDAF)
  • Continuous shooting
  • Geotagging
  • Panorama
  • HDR
  • Face detection
  • White balance settings
  • ISO settings
  • Exposure compensation
  • Scene mode
  • Self-timer

Selfie
SELF
Camera type

Dedicated

Dedicated
Resolution 13 Mpx 32 Mpx
Aperture ƒ/ 2.2 ƒ/ 2.2
Optical zoom -- --
View angle -- --
Sensor Sony IMX712 Samsung S5KKD1
Type CMOS ISOCELL
Pixel size 1.12 µm 0.70 µm
Pixel Binning -- --
Sensor size 1/3.06" 1/3.44"
Others
--
--

DxOMark Score
DxOMark Score
128
Mobile
144
Photo
100
Video
 --

User reviews

Quality of daytime photos
9.5
9.1
Quality of nighttime photos
8.8
8.0
Quality of selfies
8.9
8.7
Does it have a powerful flash?
8.4
8.8
Number of reviews
13 reviews
19 reviews

Connectivity

Network compatibility

5G
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n14 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n25 (1900)
  • n26 (850)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n30 (2300)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n75 (1500)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
  • n79 (4700)
  • n1 (2100)
  • n2 (1900 PCS)
  • n3 (1800)
  • n5 (850)
  • n7 (2600)
  • n8 (900)
  • n12 (700)
  • n20 (800)
  • n28b (700)
  • n28a (700)
  • n38 (2600)
  • n40 (2300)
  • n41 (2500)
  • n48 (3500)
  • n66 (1700)
  • n77 (3700)
  • n78 (3500)
4G LTE
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B14 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B21 (1500)
  • B26 (850)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B30 (2300)
  • B32 (1500)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
  • B75 (450)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS 1)
  • B5 (850)
  • B7 (2600)
  • B8 (900)
  • B12 (700)
  • B17 (700)
  • B18 (800)
  • B19 (800)
  • B20 (800)
  • B28b (700)
  • B28a (700)
  • B38 (TDD 2600)
  • B40 (TDD 2300)
  • B41 (TDD 2500)
  • B42 (TDD 3500)
  • B48 (TDD 3600)
  • B66 (1700/2100)
3G
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
  • B1 (2100)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B4 (1700/2100 AWS A-F)
  • B5 (850)
  • B6 (800)
  • B8 (900)
  • B19 (800)
2G
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)
  • B2 (1900)
  • B3 (1800)
  • B5 (850)
  • B8 (900)

SIM card
Dual SIM Dual Sim Dual Standby Dual Sim Dual Standby
Type
  • Nano SIM
  • eSIM
  • Nano SIM
  • Nano SIM

Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
  • WiFi 6E
  • 802.11a
  • 802.11b
  • 802.11g
  • 802.11n
  • 802.11n 5GHz
  • 802.11ac
  • WiFi 6 (802.11ax)
Others
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO
  • Dual band
  • Wi-Fi Hotspot
  • Wi-Fi Direct
  • Wi-Fi Display
  • Wi-Fi MiMO

Bluetooth
Version Bluetooth 5.3 LE Low energy consumption Bluetooth 5.4 LE Low energy consumption
Others
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC
  • A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile)
  • LE (Low Energy)
  • APT-x
  • LDAC
  • SBC
  • AAC

Navigation
Navigation
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • GLONASS (L1)
  • NavIC System
  • GNSS
  • GPS
  • A-GPS
  • GLONASS
  • Beidou
  • QZSS
  • Galileo
  • BeiDou (B1)
  • BeiDou (B2)

USB
USB
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 3.2
  • Charging
  • Mass Storage
  • USB On-The-Go (OTG)
  • USB Type C
  • USB Host 2.0

SAR
European measurement

The European Union sets a limit of 2 W/kg averaged over 10 grams of tissue.

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American measurement

The FCC limit is 1.6 W/kg measured in a volume of 1 gram of tissue

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Others
Others
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • OTA sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE
  • eSIM
  • NFC
  • Computer sync
  • Tethering.
  • VoLTE

User reviews

Does it have good coverage for calls?
9.2
9.1
Quality of the GPS
9.0
8.8
And the WiFi?
9.1
9.3
Number of reviews
13 reviews
19 reviews

Battery

Battery
Capacity
5100 mAh
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5000 mAh
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Type Li-Polymer Li-Polymer
Fast charge Yes,
23.0W 		Yes,
50.0W
Others
  • Wireless charging
  • Reverse charging
  • Non-removable
  • Non-removable

User reviews

How long does the battery last?
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 15%
    Less than a day
  • 15%
    One day
  • 46%
    More than one day
  • 23%
    Two days or more
  • 0%
    Less than half day
  • 11%
    Less than a day
  • 26%
    One day
  • 58%
    More than one day
  • 5%
    Two days or more
Number of reviews
13 reviews
19 reviews

Software

Software
Operating System
  • Android 17
    Android 17 , 1 month ago
  • Android 16
    Android 16 , 1 year ago
Google Services With Google Mobile Services With Google Mobile Services

User reviews

Did it come with preinstalled applications?
  • 69%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 31%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
  • 53%
    It comes with a clean operating system
  • 47%
    It has preinstalled apps but they don't bother me
  • 0%
    It has preinstalled apps that I can't uninstall
Do you regularly receive updates?
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 17%
    Every six months
  • 83%
    Every two months or less
  • 0%
    Never
  • 0%
    Once a year
  • 42%
    Every six months
  • 58%
    Every two months or less
Number of reviews
13 reviews
19 reviews
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