Side-by-side technical data
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro vs Google Pixel 8a
Comparison between Nothing Phone (3a) Pro and Google Pixel 8a: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from Nothing and Google.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 7.7 | 7.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.4 | 7.2 |
| Camera | 7.7 | 6.8 |
| Connectivity | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Battery & charging | 5.9 | 5.8 |
Which one is for you?
Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,492 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against OLED
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.4
- against Bluetooth 5.3
Google Pixel 8a, if you care about…
- AnTuTu Score
- 1,193,520
- against 820,097
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.1
- against UFS 2.2
- RAM Type
- LPDDR5X
- against LPDDR4X
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Google Tensor G3 |
| Processor Process Size | 4 nm | 4 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 810 | Mali-G715 MP7 |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 Best value |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.5 GHz | 2.91 GHz Best value |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 820,097 | 1,193,520 Best value |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | 1,162 | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | 3,239 | — |
| CPU Description | Octa-core CPU with 1×2.5 GHz Cortex-A720, 3×2.4 GHz Cortex-A720, and 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A520 | Nona-core CPU with one Cortex-X3 core, four Cortex-A715 cores, and four Cortex-A510 cores. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Nine-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v10 | v10 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,061 | 2,427 Best value |
Design
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Grey | Black, White, Blue, Green |
| Body Thickness | 8.4 mm Best value | 8.9 mm |
| Body Width | 77.5 mm | 72.7 mm |
| Body Height | 163.5 mm | 152.1 mm |
| Weight | 211 g | 188 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 88 % Best value | 81.6 % |
| Body Materials | Glass, Plastic, Polycarbonate | Glass, Aluminium Alloy, Metal, Plastic Best value |
| Resistance Features | IP64 | IP67 Best value |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1 m |
| Drop Resistance Class | C | A Best value |
| Repairability Class | C | B Best value |
| Drop Test Count | 90 | 270 Best value |
Battery
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | C | B Best value |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,492 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Polymer | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 50 W Best value | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Reverse Charging, Bypass Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Charger Included Best value |
| Battery Endurance | 43 h 17 min Best value | 40 h 6 min |
| Wireless charging power | — | 7.5 W |
| Charge cycles | 1,400 Best value | 1,000 |
Display
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 20:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | OLED |
| Peak Display Brightness | 3,000 nits Best value | 2,000 nits |
| Display Diagonal | 6.77″ Best value | 6.1″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,392 px | 2,400 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 387 ppi | 430 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz |
| Touch Sampling Rate | 1,000 Hz Best value | 120 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | 5,000,000 :1 Best value | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Ultra HDR, Panda Glass, Mohs Level 5, HDR10+, Hole-Punch Notch, 2160Hz PWM, 120Hz, DCI-P3, One Billion Colors, Color LED Notifications, Scratch Resistant, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless, Always-On Display, HDR10 | Gorilla Glass 3, Mohs Level 5, Always-On Display, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Hole-Punch Notch, Scratch Resistant, Frameless, DCI-P3, 120Hz |
Sensors
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Under Display | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Virtual Proximity Sensing, Cooling System | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Barometer, Light Sensor, Cooling System |
Software
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 15 | Android 14 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 15 Best value | 14 |
| OS Update Support | 3 years | 7 years Best value |
| Direct OS Updates | No | Yes Best value |
| Google Services | Yes | Yes |
| Widevine L1 | — | Yes |
Connectivity
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby Best value | Nano-SIM + eSIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B48, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n48, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B32, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B42, 4G LTE B66, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n12, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n75, 5G NR n76, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G | GSM, HSPA, UMTS, LTE, 5G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO | Dual Band, Tri-Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO Best value |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.4 Best value | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS, NavIC Best value |
| Connectivity Features | NFC, USB Type-C, USB 2.0, USB OTG, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, Computer Sync, eSIM, Tethering, VoLTE | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 3.2, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Tethering, OTA Sync, Computer Sync |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 3.2 Best value |
| SAR American Head | — | 1 W/kg |
| SAR American Body | — | 1.2 W/kg |
| Max. download speed | 2,900 Mbps | — |
Audio
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 3 | 3 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE | Stereo Speakers, Noise-Cancellation Microphone, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | Phone (3a) Pro | Pixel 8a |
|---|---|---|
| Launch price (USD) | — | 549 $ |
| Model numbers | A059P | GKV4X, G6GPR, G8HHN, G576D |
