Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB
Google
87 Overall Score
vs
Nothing Phone 3a Blue 256GB
Nothing
53 Overall Score
Scores
Gaming
Photography
Flagship
Budget
Battery Life
Foldable
Business
Rugged
Compact
Specifications
| Google Pixel 9 Pro XL | Nothing Phone 3a | |
|---|---|---|
| Display | ||
| Screen Size | 6.8 | 6.8 |
| Display Type | LTPO OLED | AMOLED★ |
| 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 | Google Tensor G4 | Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 |
| CPU Cores | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Speed | 2.85★ | 2.50 |
| RAM | 16 GB★ | 12 GB |
| Storage | 128 GB | 256 GB★ |
| Expandable | — | ✗ |
| Camera | ||
| Main Camera | 50 MP | 50 MP |
| Camera Count | 3 | 3 |
| Ultrawide | 48 MP★ | 8 MP |
| Telephoto | 48 MP | 50 MP★ |
| Front Camera | 42 MP★ | 32 MP |
| Optical Zoom | 5x★ | 2x |
| Video | 8K★ | 4K@30fps |
| OIS | — | ✓★ |
| Battery & Charging | ||
| Battery | 5,060 mAh★ | 5,000 mAh |
| Wired Charging | 37W | 50W★ |
| Wireless Charging | ✓★ | — |
| Fast Charging | PD3.0, PPS | — |
| Connector | USB-C | USB-C |
| Connectivity | ||
| 5G | ✓ | ✓ |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4★ |
| NFC | ✓ | ✓ |
| USB | USB-C 3.2★ | USB-C 2.0 |
| SIM | Dual-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| eSIM | ✓★ | — |
| Design & Build | ||
| Water Resistance | IP68★ | IP64 |
| Form Factor | bar | bar |
| Weight | 0.21 kg★ | — |
| Fingerprint | in-display | in-display |
| Face Recognition | ✗ | — |
| OS | Android | Android |
| Headphone Jack | ✗ | ✗ |
| Stereo Speakers | ✓ | ✓ |
Pros & Cons
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
Nothing Phone 3a Blue 256GB
- Strong display (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong camera (89th percentile)89th %ile
- Strong battery (83rd percentile)83rd %ile
- Strong connectivity (78th percentile)
- Below average social proof (23rd percentile)
Pricing
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB0.129score per dollar
vs
Nothing Phone 3a Blue 256GB0.090score per dollar
Google Pixel 9 Pro XL Hazel 128GB offers 1.4x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: Google Pixel 9 Pro XL
Scores 87 overall, wins 9 of 9 usage categories and 13 of 41 specs.
