Nothing Phone 3a Pro Black 256GB
Nothing
54 Overall Score
vs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Nothing Phone 3a Pro | Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | AMOLED★ | LTPO OLED |
| Resolution | — | 1344 x 2992 |
| Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Brightness | 3000 nits | 3000 nits |
| HDR | ✓ | ✓ |
| Performance | ||
| Processor | — | Google Tensor G4 (4 nm) |
| Processor Model | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G4 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.50 | 2.85★ |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB★ |
| Storage | 256 GB★ | 128 GB |
| Expandable | ✗ | — |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 48 MP★ |
| Telephoto | 50 MP★ | 48 MP |
| Front Camera | 50 MP★ | 42 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 3x | 5x★ |
| Video | 4K@30fps | 8K★ |
| OIS | ✓★ | — |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,000 mAh | 5,060 mAh★ |
| Wired Charging | 50W★ | 37W |
| Wireless Charging | ✗ | ✓★ |
| Fast Charging | 50W wired | PD3.0, PPS |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | 5.4★ | 5.3 |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 2.0 | USB-C 3.2★ |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM + eSIM (max 2 at a time) | Dual-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓ | ✓ |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP64 | IP68★ |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | — | 0.21 kg★ |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | ✗ |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
Nothing Phone 3a Pro Black 256GB
- Strong camera (91st percentile)91st %ile
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong connectivity (84th percentile)84th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
- Strong display (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong social proof (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong connectivity (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong camera (95th percentile)95th %ile
Pricing
Nothing Phone 3a Pro Black 256GB0.077score per dollar
vs
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB0.129score per dollar
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB offers 1.7x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 11 of 41 specs.
