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Which One Reigns Supreme? Nothing Phone (3a) vs Google Pixel 8a
Nothing Phone (3a)
VS
Google Pixel 8a
Specifications
Nothing Phone (3a)
VS
Google Pixel 8a
Build Quality
| Device Height | 163.52 mm (6.44 inches) | 152.1 mm (5.99 inches) |
| Device Width | 77.5 mm (3.05 inches) | 72.7 mm (2.86 inches) |
| Device Thickness | 8.35 mm (0.33 inches) | 8.9 mm (0.35 inches) |
| Device Weight | 201 g (7.09 oz) | 188 g (6.63 oz) |
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP67 |
| Enhanced Cooling System | Vapor chamber | |
| Back Panel Material | Glass | Plastic |
| Frame Construction | Plastic | Metal |
| Available Color Options | White, Black, Blue | White, Black, Blue, Green |
| Biometric Security | Yes, in-display | Yes, in-display |
| Display Coverage | 87.7% | 81.3% |
System on Chip
| Processing Chip | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Maximum Clock Speed | 2500 MHz | 3000 MHz |
| Processor Core Count | 8 (1 + 3 + 4) | 9 (1 + 4 + 4) |
| CPU Architecture | - 4 cores at 1.8 GHz: Kryo Silver (Cortex-A520)- 3 cores at 2.4 GHz: Kryo Gold (Cortex-A720)- 1 core at 2.5 GHz: Kryo Prime (Cortex-A720) | - 4 cores at 1.7 GHz: Cortex-A510- 4 cores at 2.37 GHz: Cortex-A715- 1 core at 2.91 GHz: Cortex-X3 |
| Production Details | TSMC | Samsung |
| Chip Manufacturing Process | 4 nanometers | 4 nanometers |
| AI Processing Unit | Yes | Yes |
| Graphics Processor | Adreno 810 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Graphics Clock Speed | 1050 MHz | 890 MHz |
| GPU Shader Units | 256 | 896 |
| Computational Performance | ~537.6 GFLOPS | ~1594.8 GFLOPS |
Random Access Memory
| Memory Capacity | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Memory Clock Speed | 2133 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Memory Technology | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5 |
| Memory Channels | 2 | 4 |
Storage Specifications
| Storage Capacity | 128 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Technology | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
Operating System
| OS Version | Android 15 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) | Android 14 (Can be upgraded to Android 16) |
| Read-Only Memory | Nothing OS 4.0 | Stock Android |
Battery Endurance Tests
| Web Browsing Battery Life | 08:06 hr | 08:15 hr |
| Video Playback Battery Life | 16:25 hr | 13:00 hr |
| Standby Battery Duration | 131 hr | 86 hr |
Primary Camera
| Camera Sensor Configuration | 50 megapixels | 64 megapixels |
| Zoom Capability | Optical, 2x | 126 |
| Camera Flash | LED | Dual LED |
| 8K Video Support | No | No |
| 4K Video Support | Up to 30FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Full HD Video Support | Up to 60FPS | Up to 60FPS |
| Slow-Motion Video | 240 FPS (720p) | 240 FPS (1080p) |
| Widest Lens Field of View | 120° | 120° |
| Camera Lens Count | 1) Standard: 50 MP 2) Telephoto: 50 MP 3) Ultrawide: 8 MP | 1) Standard: 64 MP 2) Ultrawide: 13 MP |
| Camera Special Features | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode | - Bokeh mode - Pro mode - RAW support |
Front Camera
| Front Camera Megapixels | 32 megapixels | 13 megapixels |
| Front Camera Resolution | 6560 x 4928 | 4032 x 3024 |
| Front Camera Aperture | f/2.2 | |
| Front Camera Focal Length | 22 mm | |
| Front Camera Sensor | Samsung ISOCELL | |
| Front Camera Sensor Dimensions | 1/3.44" (≈ 0.29 inch) | |
| Front Camera Autofocus | No | |
| Front Camera Stabilization | Digital | |
| Front Camera Video Resolution | 1080p (Full HD) at 60 FPS | 2160p (4K) at 30 FPS |
| 3D Depth Sensor | No | No |
Network Specifications
| SIM Card Count | 2 | 1 |
| SIM Card Type | Nano | Nano |
| Dual SIM Functionality | Standby | |
| eSIM Capability | No | Yes |
| Hybrid SIM Slot | No | No |
| 2G Network Support | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 | GSM/EDGE Quad-band (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) |
| 3G Network Support | UMTS 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 | UMTS/HSPA+/HSDPA 1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 8, 19 |
| 4G Network Support | LTE 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 26, 28, 38, 40, 41, 42, 48, 66 | LTE B1/2/3/4/5/7/8/12/13/14/17/20/25/26/28/29/30/38/41/48/66/71 |
| 5G Network Compatibility | Yes | Yes |
Audio Specifications
| Sound Output | Stereo | Stereo |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | No | No |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Advanced Audio Processing | No | No |
Additional Features
| Product Category | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announcement Date | March 2025 | May 2024 |
| Initial Pricing | $329 | $499 |
| Sensor List | - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint | - Barometer - Proximity sensor - Gyroscope - Accelerometer - Ambient light sensor - Compass - Fingerprint |
Final Rating
| Display Rating | 87 | 86 |
| Camera Rating | 78* | 79 |
| Gaming Performance Rating | 34 | 52 |
| Battery Rating | 82 | 63 |
| Connectivity Rating | 74 | 84 |
| Overall Review Score | 70* | 72 |
Phone Price Comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
$329.00 USD
EUR
276.59
INR
29,805.66
NGN
445,334.93
JPY
50,873.93
MYR
1,290.90
CNY
2,276.25
ZAR
5,245.44
RUB
25,429.99
GBP
240.96
CHF
252.51
Google Pixel 8a
$499.00 USD
EUR
419.51
INR
45,206.76
NGN
675,447.20
JPY
77,161.37
MYR
1,957.93
CNY
3,452.43
ZAR
7,955.86
RUB
38,570.11
GBP
365.47
CHF
382.98
